Personal Development
Career and personal development
Here at the Royal Society of Chemistry we know how difficult it can be to choose your career path. We offer a range of resources to help you find out about different careers in the chemical sciences and how to apply for further study. There is also advice on how to write CVs and information on interviews and assessment centres, and you can find contact details at the bottom of the page should you wish to contact us directly. Please note some of this information is only available to members. Information and support for developing your skills The…
read moreGoals for personal development at work
I help a lot of leaders create individual development plans using some variation of this process. This time of year (January) is always especially busy. Although every leader I work with is unique, it seems like the development goals end up being somewhat common from year to year. To help you get a head start on your 2010 leadership development plan, here’s a list of development goals that may apply to you too. I’d recommend picking no more than one and really working at it for at least 6 months. Do not attempt to work on all 12, just because there…
read morePersonal development plan for middle managers
Almost every company has them. They may number six or 6, and they all share the same job category — middle managers. They are often referred to as the “glue” that holds companies together, bridging the gap between the top management team and lower level workers. They implement strategy and organizational changes, keeping workers engaged during both good and bad economic cycles. However, middle managers also can be a challenging group of employees to develop and retain. According to a 2007 Accenture survey of middle managers around the world, 20%…
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“The child who has gone to a preschool can study in primary school with more ease than a child who joins a primary school directly.” Unfortunately, “preschool fees range from 50, to 150, Shillings (US$ 20-60) per term of three months. Most parents cannot afford this, so many of them wait until their children are of age to start primary school.” These quotes from Ugandan villages illustrate how parents value investments in young children, but often cannot afford them. The same is true for healthcare and nutrition. Early years are essential for…
read morePersonal training development Center
Hi, my name is Jonathan Goodman and I developed this site to cover everything that a personal trainer needs to know beyond exercise prescription. We offer top tips and strategies for every element of the job from making more money, to daily tips for your fitness marketing online, to strategies for getting more personal training clients, earning passive income, and coaching strategies. This site is not a solo effort . It’s the direct work of 30+ of the best trainers around the World and 1, ’s of contributors working independent of any certifying…
read more50 Ways to personal development
There are so many things we want to do, things that we “should” do but there are so few of them that we actually end up doing. “I should stop being negative about..” “I should workout more..” “I should invest more time in enhancing my skills..” “I should stop spending so much time online..” Sounds familiar? We often give short-term fun more importance than the long-term fulfillment. Do you often feel frustrated and upset with yourself? Do you lack enough motivation and will power to make correct choices when temptation strikes? If yes, you’re not…
read moreWhat does personal social development mean?
The Care Act has received royal assent. Photograph: Ben Stansall/AFP/Getty Images The Care Act, which has recently attained royal assent, will bring far-reaching and welcome changes to social care provision. The Act puts principles into statute that have long been in the domain of social work, and provides a script for modern social work with adults. Developing services in the runup to 2015 is an opportunity to position social work at the heart of excellent social care but this also presents challenges to the profession in acquainting itself with…
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