Key Skills for Professionals

Key Skills for Professionals
Author: Alan Pannett
Publisher: Kogan Page Publishers
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2013-05-03
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0749468777

Key Skills for Professionals will help you understand and develop the skills you need to be truly professional in a fiercely competitive environment. The areas covered in this book are useful not only to those qualifying for a profession but also for those people who are already working in a professional services business. Practising and demonstrating these skills effectively will help you in your day-to-day work, and could enhance your career progression. Based on their knowledge, experience and expertise, the authors first explain the theory and applicability of each skill area and then provide practical and realistic advice as to how to apply those skills in the working environment on a daily basis. Each chapter explains appropriate management tools and theories in plain language using practical exercises, realistic and relevant case studies and tools for analysing self-awareness, communication styles, financial and commercial awareness and effective writing. The book also contains useful summaries and ideas for further reading.

Upskill

Upskill
Author: Chris Watson
Publisher: Crown House Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018
Genre: Career development
ISBN: 9781785833526

Brimming with punchy, practical ideas to improve your day-to-day effectiveness, Upskill is the definitive guide to developing the adaptive skills essential for success at work.

25 Essential Skills & Strategies for the Professional Behavior Analyst

25 Essential Skills & Strategies for the Professional Behavior Analyst
Author: Jon S. Bailey
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 342
Release: 2010
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0415800676

Jon Bailey and Mary Burch present five basic skills and strategy areas that behavior analysts need to acquire. This book is organized around those five basic skill and strategy areas, with a total of 25 specific skills presented within those areas. No behavior analyst, whether seasoned or beginning, should skip this book.

Personal and Professional Development for Business Students

Personal and Professional Development for Business Students
Author: Paul Dowson
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 469
Release: 2015-03-16
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1473918197

This book clearly approaches the "21st century skills-issue" ... Hands-on, reflective, thorough: a definite must-have for students, professionals and HE institutions.′ - Nieke Campagne, Careers/Policy Advisor, Leiden University, The Netherlands Whether you are about to embark on your business degree programme, are already a business student or are a business graduate, this book helps you to develop yourself and your career in ways which will benefit you, your current and future employers and society. Focused on developing study and personal skills to enhance your employability, it provides insights and practical guidance on: Developing a skill set and competencies that will be valued by employers, including team-working, critical thinking, networking, managing emotion and managing technological change Self-profiling through career and life planning, and self-presentation through career communication, volunteering and internships Becoming a global business practitioner, able to anticipate economic and cultural change, understand a diversity of world¬views and the idea of ‘global responsibility’ Becoming a responsible and ethical business practitioner, embodying virtues and values which are increasingly sought after by employers in line with consumer expectations. ′The first thing I really love about Paul Dowson’s hugely comprehensive book is its clarity; he takes complex themes and turns them into accessible learning outcomes. The other thing to love is its humanity – it is insightful and borne of a deep concern about how students transition from higher education to working life and citizenship.′ - Jane Artess, Director of Research, Higher Education Careers Services Unit (HECSU), UK

Change Management Training

Change Management Training
Author: Elaine Biech
Publisher: Association for Talent Development
Total Pages: 386
Release: 2016-05-09
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1607281198

We need to change how we change. Successful organizations are proactive about change and can turn obstacles into opportunities. Thus managing change—its constant barrage, faster pace, and complexity—has become a required skill for leaders, managers, and employees alike. In Change Management Training, master trainer and innovator Elaine Biech presents a complete lineup of workshop resources and tools needed to conduct effective change management training. Help managers understand their expanded role, practice new management techniques, and demystify the people side of change with innovative two-day, one-day, and half-day training workshop. You’ll find all the activities, handouts, tools, and assessments you need inside. Free tools and customization options The free, ready-to-use resources (PDF) that accompany this book include downloadable presentation materials, agendas, handouts, assessments, and tools. All workshop program materials, including MS Office PowerPoint presentations and MS Word handouts, may be customized for an additional licensing fee. Browse the licensing options in the Custom Material License pricing menu. Preview a sample activity from the book. About the Series The ATD Workshop Series is written for trainers by trainers, because no one knows workshops as well as the practitioners who have done it all. Each publication weaves in today’s technology and accessibility considerations and provides a wealth of new content that can be used to create a training experience like no other. Order the ATD Workshop Series Bundle to save.

Navigating Your Professional Journey: A Comprehensive Guide to Professional Development

Navigating Your Professional Journey: A Comprehensive Guide to Professional Development
Author: Neil Bright
Publisher: Richards Education
Total Pages: 186
Release:
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and professional growth with 'Navigating Your Professional Journey: A Comprehensive Guide to Professional Development'. In this indispensable handbook, readers will uncover the essential skills, educational pathways, and career strategies needed to thrive in today's dynamic workplace environment. From crafting a personalized professional development plan to mastering the art of networking and interview preparation, each chapter offers practical advice, actionable insights, and real-world examples to empower individuals at every stage of their career. Whether you're a recent graduate, seasoned professional, or aspiring leader, this book is your roadmap to success, guiding you towards achieving your professional goals, fostering meaningful relationships, and leaving a lasting legacy in your field. Discover the keys to unlocking your full potential and navigating the twists and turns of your professional journey with confidence and clarity.

Evaluating Professional Development

Evaluating Professional Development
Author: Thomas R. Guskey
Publisher: Corwin Press
Total Pages: 332
Release: 2000
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780761975618

Explains how to better evaluate professional development in order to ensure that it increases student learning, providing questions for accurate measurement of professional development and showing how to demonstrate results and accountability.

Peak Leadership Fitness

Peak Leadership Fitness
Author: Timothy J. Tobin
Publisher: Association for Talent Development
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2019-02-05
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1947308777

Get leadership-fit and see results in yourself and others. Leadership and fitness are both journeys of self-discovery. Both require self-awareness, passion, and commitment. Both have the potential to inspire others. And for both, results come only with effort. To achieve great heights, you must be willing to take the first step, put in the work, and overcome the inevitable obstacles. In Peak Leadership Fitness: Elevating Your Leadership Game, leadership coach and fitness expert Timothy J. Tobin invites you to share the lessons he’s learned at the intersection of physical and leadership fitness. With the encouraging style of a trainer-coach, Tobin shares his four fitness principles: You never know what you’re capable of until you take that first step. You must put in the effort. You learn more about yourself when times are tough. What you consume matters. Tobin describes the foundations for leadership fitness, including motivation and mindset, and details his steps to becoming leadership-fit. From taking your pulse to seeking recovery by building endurance, Tobin employs fitness metaphors while remaining aware of the critical difference between personal fitness and leadership—the stakes are much higher with leadership. This book was written for today’s and tomorrow’s leaders facing today’s challenges—time constraints, overcrowded leadership development landscape, and uncertainty about where to start. It is grounded in learning and development and leadership research and illustrated with true-to-life vignettes, sample leadership fitness plans, templates, and tip sheets. Tobin points out the opportunities for leadership development that are all around you—you just need to know where to look and how to integrate the activities into your regular routine. Train smart; train often. Build good habits. Develop yourself and others. You’ve got this!