PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR STRATEGIC MANAGERS Introduction According to Guskey (2001)‚ Professional Development refers to the intentionally designed endeavours to bring about improvement and change in the professionals towards a planned goal and vision of achievement. These goals determine what to include in professional development‚ which processes and procedures to develop and follow and what criteria to use to assess and evaluate the process. Guskey (2001) further outlines the following steps
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Case 51: Kathy Smith’s Career Plans Lawrence L. Lapin‚ San Jose State University It is true that monetary value can take the place of actual preference‚ but it does not wholly capture one’s tendency towards risk‚ which is an important aspect of decision-making. Thus‚ depending on the situation‚ utility may be the best alternative in determining one’s decision. Such is the case in Kathy Smith’s dilemma. She faces the problem of whether or not to take on an MBA program. If she decides not to‚ she
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Career describes an individuals’ journey through learning‚ work and other aspects of life. There are a number of ways to define a careeCareer is defined by the Oxford English Dictionary as a person’s "course or progress through life (or a distinct portion of life)". In this definition career is understood to relate to a range of aspects of an individual’s life‚ learning and work. Career is also frequently understood to relate only to the working aspects of an individuals life e.g. as in career woman
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I am grateful surprise with the results of my Career Plan Building Activity; Work Culture Activity Based on my Work Culture Preferences results I am: Ethical Emphasis on fairness‚ promoting equal rights and justice‚ the chance to make a positive contribution to the society‚ emphasis and social and environmental responsibility. Expert Control your own work schedule and organization‚ high engagement-people encouraged to express opinions‚ innovative‚ creative atmosphere‚ and emphasis in specialist
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Impact of IOM Report On Future of Nursing Linda Andrews Grand Canyon University Professional Dynamics August 5‚ 2013 Impact of IOM Report On Future of Nursing In October of 2010‚ the Institute of Medicine released the report “The Future of Nursing: Leading Change‚ Advancing Health”. “The IOM is an independent‚ nongovernment organization that gives advice to people in decision-making positions… The opinions of the IOM are highly regarded and carry weight in legislative decision” (Grand
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course has challenged me to think about why I chose this path‚ leading me to identify my goals. My first goal is to obtain my bachelor’s degree in business‚ with emphasis in accounting. Secondly‚ I plan to take the CPA/CMA exam to receive my certification. Lastly‚ as I should say ultimately‚ I plan to establish my own accounting business‚ specializing in assisting my community‚ individuals‚ and small business with finance and accounting needs. My decision to form these goals was influenced by
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Action Research 1.Foreign language teachers develop insights into their students’ learning from observing their behavior. 2.Reflective teachers analyze the students’ behaviors‚ identify potential problems‚ modify their teaching practices‚ and evaluate the results. 3. Some ideas succeed; others fail—sometimes surprisingly. 4.This process is called action research. 5. Action research is classroom-based research conducted by teachers in order to reflect upon and evolve their teaching. 6.It is a systematic
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Professional Development in Nursing Professionals Nursing is a process in which include assisting clients (patients) in preventing illness‚ maintaining health‚ diagnosing disease process and treating appropriately. It also helps to prevent or minimize limitations. Standard of care is “what” and “how” of delivering care and professional responsibility and these are interconnected. Because of the quick changes in the health care system today the complexity of medical conditions of the clients‚ nurses
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Reflection on action Introduction Reflection now a days is very important in health practises as it allows the practitioners to gain understandings from their professional and personal experiences .It has proven to be an essential utensil for development in their area. Reflection is seen as an influential resource of seeing accustomed events as fresh and inspiring. It is a way for critical thinking and learning. Thinkers have warned of the dangers of a life spent without reflection‚ but what
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Running head: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE NURSING Professional Development of the Nursing Professionals Jennifer Grand Canyon University NRS 430V January 30‚ 2012 Professional Development of the Nursing Professionals In 2010 the Affordable Care ACT was signed into law. With these laws‚ the United States is being provided an opportunity to completely redesign its health care system. The model includes heath care that is easier to access‚ affordable by all‚ higher safety standards
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