Why we have to take responsibility for our professional development - not our employer.


 Why we have to take responsibility for our professional development - not our employer.


Professional development is crucial to career growth and success. It involves enhancing our skills, knowledge, and expertise to become better professionals. While employers may offer training and development opportunities, it is ultimately up to us to take responsibility for our own professional development. In this blog post, we will explore why we have to take responsibility for our professional development - not our employer.

 

  1. Personal Growth and Development

Our professional development should align with our personal and career goals. It is up to us to identify the areas we need to improve on, set goals, and pursue opportunities that will help us achieve our objectives. We should not rely solely on our employers to identify these areas and provide the necessary training and development.

 

  1. Keeping Up With Industry Changes

Industries are constantly evolving, and it is up to us to keep up with these changes. We need to stay up-to-date with the latest trends, technologies, and developments in our field. By taking responsibility for our own professional development, we can stay ahead of the curve and remain competitive in the job market.

 

  1. Ownership and Accountability

When we take responsibility for our own professional development, we take ownership of our career. We become more accountable for our own growth and progress, which can lead to a sense of empowerment and motivation. It also demonstrates to employers that we are committed to our own growth and development.

 

  1. Broadening our Horizons

Our employers may have a specific focus or strategy for training and development that may not align with our personal goals. By taking responsibility for our own professional development, we can broaden our horizons and pursue opportunities that may not be available through our employers. This can lead to new perspectives, experiences, and opportunities.

 

  1. Transferable Skills

By taking responsibility for our own professional development, we can develop transferable skills that can be useful in different roles and industries. These skills can help us remain adaptable and versatile, which is essential in today's ever-changing job market.

 

In conclusion, taking responsibility for our own professional development is crucial for career growth and success. By identifying our own goals, pursuing opportunities, and staying up-to-date with industry changes, we can become better professionals and remain competitive in the job market. While employers may provide training and development opportunities, it is ultimately up to us to take ownership of our own growth and development.

 

 

Niki has worked in Child Protection, Family Law, Juvenile Justice and NDIS for over 19 years.  Having worked extensively with families, government departments, not for profits and privately owned large and small businesses, Niki understands the needs of families, the pressures of compliance, quality and sustainability, and the need to work smart, be resilient, and know who we work for and who we work with.

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Niki has trained staff and governments both nationally and internationally on child safeguarding and exploitation and established multimillion dollar government and non-government departments.  Niki has negotiated and developed Reconciliation Action Plans between Corporations and local Indigen

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