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