Personal Development
Personal development plans for Dentists
Books, videos, cd-roms, dvds and any other relevant items submitted for a review in the BDJ should be addressed to: Mike Grace, Editor, British Dental Journal, 64 Wimpole Street W1G 8YS BOOK REVIEWED - Personal Development Plans for Dentists. The new approach to continuing professional development. A Rughani, , C Franklin, & S Dixon Oxford: Radcliffe, 2003: 240 pp. This is book aimed at dentists but would also be suitable for the dental team, especially in view of revalidation and quality assurance. The emphasis is placed on encouraging…
read morePersonal development in Human resources
Personal development is incredibly important for both employees and employers, yet few take it as seriously as they should. However, by making personal development a part of your office culture, you can create a company staffed with a well-trained, knowledgeable workforce eager to further their career with you. To help you increase your employees’ interest in personal development, consider the following: Get Involved One of the best ways for you to get employees interest in training or making personal development a part of your company culture is…
read moreWhat is personal development milestones?
Consider yourself: personal milestones & accomplishments A part of personal growth is passing milestones and accomplishing goals. Milestones are markers of growth and development that are to be expected (i.e., losing a tooth, getting to vote, turning 30 . . .) while accomplishments are related to achieving a goal through effort or talent or shear perseverance (i.e., learning to ride a bike, earning a sports trophy, getting a desired job, building a house . . .). recalling milestones & accomplishments If you have photos albums from…
read moreSample personal development plan objectives
Martin Barraud/ OJO Images/Getty Images I often get asked by managers for an example of a completed Individual Development Plan (IDP). On hand, I hate to provide an “example”, because I’m afraid too many of them will just copy the example and not put enough thought into it. On the other hand, I’ve found that is exactly how busy managers seem to learn the process best – by just showing them what a completed IDP looks like. So for all of you terminally busy, impatient, and quick-study managers, here are two examples of management IDPs. One is for…
read morePersonal development in students
As college students take their courses, they’ll gain much beyond the academic benefit. Through their courses, and through the guidance of instructors like you, students can develop attitudes and skills that help them gain confidence, work well with others, and better understand themselves and the world around them. We wanted to learn more about students’ opinions on the ways that college has provided them with opportunities to develop the skills, traits, and attitudes that will prove meaningful as they pursue their future goals. So, in our Spring…
read morePersonal development books for young adults
Most librarians love a booklist. But when major media outlets cover young adult fiction, the results are sometimes…mixed. So it was with a healthy dose of skepticism that many young adult librarians viewed Time Magazine’s release of its list of 100 Best Young Adult Books. While the list does include many fantastic young adult novels, and many other books that are classics in their own right, it is not without its deficiencies. For your convenience, I’ve made a spreadsheet of all the titles (no clicking through slideshows!) and added the publication…
read moreWhy is personal development important to you?
Image courtesy of Since you’re reading Pick the Brain, it’s a safe bet that you’ve got some level of interest in self-improvement, personal development, or simply getting a bit more from life. Whatever your goals, you’re hoping that you’ll find some advice that will help you reach them. You might well read a number of other popular blogs on similar topics, such as or . Yet, although you’re getting some good advice and putting some tips into practice, you might feel like you need a bit more. You’re skimming blogs on coffee breaks at work, or in between…
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