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Professional Development
Friday, January 31 | 9:00AM–10:30AM | Abbey Room
Session Type:
Professional Development
Professional development can be an afterthought, an optional activity pursued if there is time left over from "regular" job responsibilities. Especially in today's fast-moving IT environment, IT managers must make professional development an integral, routine part of their jobs.
Objectives:
- Develop increased self-awareness, through analysis of past experiences and reflection on the strengths-finder exercise
- Craft specific strength and weakness statements, and use them to develop plans for career development
- Develop awareness of how to pursue a deeper appraisal
- Identify means of professional networking, including EDUCAUSE programs and resources
- Identify opportunities for advancement by analyzing industry trends and workplace culture
- Commit to specific, attainable action steps which participants can commit to pursuing immediately