Personal, Academic and Career Development in Higher Education

Personal, Academic and Career Development in Higher Education
Author: Arti Kumar
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 327
Release: 2009-03-04
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1134098049

This book is the first to show how to integrate Personal Development Planning (PDP) activities into teaching in higher education. It is packed with activities, exercises, lesson plans, resources, reflective questionnaires, skills audits and case studies, and with suggestions for how these may be customized to suit different groups of students in different subject areas. By embedding activities into the curriculum, students are encouraged to engage with the PDP process to help them: gain a better understanding of what and how they are learning improve study skills gain a clear idea strengths and areas for development improve ability to explain and discuss skills and abilities with prospective employers, with the evidence to support your claims become a more effective, independent and confident self-directed learner. Personal Development Planning will help all staff and educational development professionals, teachers in HE, and advisers and support staff in careers services enable students to build up a personal development record to improve their ability to relate their learning and achievements to employers' interests and needs and, ultimately, gain employment.

Career Decision Making

Career Decision Making
Author: W. Bruce Walsh
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 327
Release: 2014-01-09
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1317767357

Keeping up with new developments in vocational psychology is important to both psychological practitioners and researchers. This volume is devoted to presenting and evaluating important advances in the field of career decision making, development, and maturity. More specifically, it identifies, reports, and evaluates significant contemporary developments in vocational psychology and provides both professional workers and students with an informed understanding of the progress taking place in the field. The history and theory of the assessment of career development and decison making are explored as well as advances in career planning systems. An expanded context for the study and evaluation of career development variables is also described.

Personal Effectiveness

Personal Effectiveness
Author: Alexander Murdock
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 422
Release: 2007-06-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 113637406X

'Personal Effectiveness' encourages managers to develop self-knowledge and apply this to their behaviour, both in relation to their own job performance and in the role of leading and managing others. Through reviewing progress within your area of managerial responsibility, you will improve your own opportunities and prospects as well as build the ability to identify the strengths and weaknesses of others. "Personal Effectiveness" inspires managers to continuously develop and upgrade their set of skills, knowledge and behaviours to be appropriate for effective leadership in the 21st century. 'Personal Effectiveness' introduces managers to the idea of effective performance and the underlying techniques and approaches required in terms of behaviour and skills to achieve effective performance. The authors follow the Personal Competency Model currently in favour and anticipate future developments within the model. The behaviours, or competencies, which underpin effective performance in modern management are addressed and those behaviours associated with the Personal Competency Model are explored and developed. This third edition of Personal Effectiveness incorporates new self-assessment templates to enable the manager to identify personal strengths and weaknesses in each element of the relevant competency within the model, as appropriate to each chapter. The checklist of associated behaviours, the full Personal Competency Model and the various units of competence (performance) underpinned by the competencies (behaviour and skills) can now be found in the three associated appendices. A number of additional concepts and models, as well as some new scenarios, have been introduced throughout the text and the links to the Institute"s Module (where relevant) have now been identified at the beginning of the chapters. The text is suitable for use on the Chartered Management Institutes Diploma Level course on Understanding Yourself and "Personal Development Planning". It is also suitable for NVQ national units of managerial competence and personal competency required to perform at management level 4.

Contemporary Career Development Issues

Contemporary Career Development Issues
Author: Robert F. Morrison
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 211
Release: 2013-12-16
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1317782895

Based on the thesis that individuals develop not in isolation, but in a direction consistent with both personal needs and the needs of the surrounding environment, this volume concentrates on the development of adults in their careers within organizations. The organizational and individual perspectives offered provide practical guidance and examples for human resource development specialists to use in the evaluation of their current career development programs and the design of new ones. Key issues receiving prime attention include the necessity of reward systems to the success of any career development program, career transitions, and five critical career development research areas.

The Handbook of Continuing Professional Development for the Health IT Professional

The Handbook of Continuing Professional Development for the Health IT Professional
Author:
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2017-04-21
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1315313278

Continuing professional development (CPD) is critical for the health IT professional. Healthcare is fast-paced, dynamic, ever-changing, and global. It’s both exciting and exhausting. And it is rapidly evolving through innovation, Federal incentives, and technological advancements. For these reasons, health IT professionals must embrace lifelong learning to ensure they have the professional competencies to advance initiatives that positively impact patient care. This handbook will provide the rationale and the resources to do so and will serve as a reference to accompany one’s career success.

Career Anchors

Career Anchors
Author: Edgar H. Schein
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 112
Release: 2013-05-13
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1118455754

Career Anchors: Participant Workbook, Fourth Edition Using the Career Anchors Participant Workbook as your guide you will be able to explore and better understand your workplace skills and competencies, career motives and values. With this program, you will gain new insight into your career values and how they relate to your past and future choices. This easy-to-use workbook includes information about career development and a more complete description of the eight career anchors categories. This new edition features updated or new information that addresses issues such as The rapidly changing world of business including more information on globalization, heightened competition, new technologies, greater organizational instability and uncertainty and shifting societal values, all of which influence career trajectories and career anchors A more detailed description and elaboration of the eight anchors A Role Mapping Process that helps to consider the various external demands and pressures with suggested action steps. A Work Career and Family/Life Priority Grid that includes suggestions for how the work, family, and personal patterns identified can interact (for better or worse) with each of the eight career anchors A new "looking ahead" section of the workbook that begins with a comprehensive look at how the world of work is changing and what these changes may mean for each of the career anchors Developmental activities that participants can use as next steps in their career development Once you have completed the Career Anchors Self-Assessment, this workbook will be your next-step resource for analyzing and understanding your particular career anchor.

HowExpert Guide to Career and Professional Development

HowExpert Guide to Career and Professional Development
Author: HowExpert
Publisher: HowExpert
Total Pages: 234
Release: 2024-10-14
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

If you want to take control of your career, reach your full potential, and achieve success in today’s fast-changing workplace, HowExpert Guide to Career and Professional Development is your go-to resource. Packed with practical strategies and real-world examples, this guide helps you navigate every stage of your career, from setting goals to excelling in the professional landscape. In today’s competitive environment, staying ahead requires more than hard work — it demands strategy, adaptability, and continuous learning. Whether you're starting out, seeking advancement, or considering a career shift, this guide provides actionable insights, proven techniques, and expert advice to help you succeed. Here’s what you’ll learn in each chapter: - Introduction: Why career growth is essential and how this guide will help you succeed. - Chapter 1: Self-Assessment for Career Growth – Evaluate your strengths and align your career with your potential. - Chapter 2: Setting SMART Goals for Career Success – Set clear, actionable goals to stay on track. - Chapter 3: Education and Skill Development – Explore education options, certifications, and learning strategies. - Chapter 4: Networking and Relationship Building – Build a strong network and valuable relationships. - Chapter 5: Job Search Strategies for Growth – Craft resumes, cover letters, and ace interviews. - Chapter 6: Personal Branding for Professional Success – Build a personal brand that sets you apart. - Chapter 7: Navigating Workplace Dynamics – Adapt to workplace culture, collaborate, and manage conflict. - Chapter 8: Strategies for Career Advancement – Identify growth opportunities and position yourself for leadership. - Chapter 9: Successfully Transitioning Careers – Transition smoothly into new roles or industries. - Chapter 10: Achieving Work-Life Balance – Balance career success with personal well-being in demanding environments. - Chapter 11: Embracing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – Understand how DEI fosters inclusive workplaces and promotes fairness. - Chapter 12: Thriving in Remote and Hybrid Work – Master remote work skills to stay productive and balanced. - Chapter 13: Entrepreneurship and Side Hustles – Learn to start and manage a side hustle or venture. - Chapter 14: Managing Freelance and Contract Careers – Discover how to succeed in freelancing and contract work. - Chapter 15: Building Resilience and Navigating Setbacks – Build resilience to overcome career challenges. - Chapter 16: Discovering and Pursuing Your Dream Career – Pursue your dream career and turn your passion into success. - Conclusion: Reflect on your journey and embrace lifelong learning. - Appendices: Access tools, resources, and exercises to enhance your progress. Why this guide is essential: - Holistic Career Development – Covers all key aspects of career progression. - Actionable Steps – Provides strategies for immediate progress. - Relevance in Today’s Workforce – Addresses trends like remote work and evolving career paths. - Comprehensive Resources – Leverage tools, exercises, and templates to achieve your goals faster and more effectively. This isn’t just another career guide — it’s a roadmap to mastering your professional journey. Whether you’re setting career goals, building your network, or navigating workplace dynamics, HowExpert Guide to Career and Professional Development gives you the tools to thrive. Wherever you are on your career path — whether a recent graduate, an experienced professional, or considering a career change — this book provides strategies for success. Unlock your full potential and create the career you’ve always envisioned. Get your copy today! HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z.

Resilience and Personal Effectiveness for Social Workers

Resilience and Personal Effectiveness for Social Workers
Author: Jim Greer
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 185
Release: 2016-07-12
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1473965748

Social work in the 21st century is facing great change and upheaval in a period of Government austerity measures. From worsening pay rates to limited resources, these are increasingly challenging times in which social workers practice. It is therefore important that social work students are prepared for the realities of working within the modern social care system - that they have the tools and skills to care for themselves, and not just others. This book is a straightforward guide on how to cope with the stress and pressures of today’s social work environment by developing the right skills and knowledge. It will help students learn from a very early stage how to be at their best; from developing strategies to look after themselves and making the best use of supervision to the support they need to dealing with bullies and/or difficult people - all essential guidance on how to improve their health and mental wellbeing and prepare them to manage the challenges they will face.

The Right-and Wrong-Stuff

The Right-and Wrong-Stuff
Author: Carter Cast
Publisher: PublicAffairs
Total Pages: 259
Release: 2018-01-09
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 161039710X

"Warning: Your career might be in danger of going off the rails. You probably have blind spots that are leaving you closer to the edge than you realize. Fortunately, Carter Cast has the solution. In this smart, engaging book he shows you how to avoid career derailment by becoming more self-aware, more agile, and more effective. This is the book you wish you had twenty years ago, which is why you should read it now." -- Daniel H. Pink, New York Times bestselling author of Drive and To Sell Is Human The Right -- and Wrong -- Stuff is a candid, unvarnished guide to the bumpy road to success. The shocking truth is that 98 percent of us have at least one career-derailment risk factor, and half to two-thirds actually go off the rails. And the reason why people get fired, demoted, or plateau is because they let the wrong stuff act out, not because they lack talent, energy, experience, or credentials. Carter Cast himself had all the right stuff for a brilliant career, when he was called into his boss's office and berated for being obstinate, resistant, and insubordinate. That defining moment led to a years-long effort to understand why he came so close to getting fired, and what it takes to build a successful career. His wide range of experiences as a rising, falling, and then rising star again at PepsiCo, an entrepreneur, the CEO of Walmart.com, and now a professor and venture capitalist enables him to identify the five archetypes found in every workplace. You'll recognize people you work with (maybe even yourself) in Captain Fantastic, the Solo Flyer, Version 1.0, the One-Trick Pony, and the Whirling Dervish, and, thanks to Cast's insights, they won't be able to trip up your future.

Impact of Diversity on Organization and Career Development

Impact of Diversity on Organization and Career Development
Author: Hughes, Claretha
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 366
Release: 2014-11-30
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1466673257

Today’s workforce represents individuals of various backgrounds and experiences. The influence of such individuals is becoming an important component in the workplace and researchers continue to explore the challenges of understanding the connection between employee profiles and the overall success of a company. Impact of Diversity on Organization and Career Development brings together a reflective discussion on the previous approaches and strategies of companies in relation to the paradigm shift in workplace equity of today’s workforce. By examining both old and new strategies, the research included in this publication will present a unique approach for future company enhancement and employee success. This publication is an essential reference source for researchers, practitioners, managers, and students interested in the effects of multicultural representation on both a company and its employees through professional growth and advancement.