The Grove aims to make CPD a pleasure rather than a chore.
If you’re a professional then you’ve probably already come across CPD – Continuing Professional Development. This is learning that is designed to help improve skills and abilities, ensure that you’re up to date with the latest trends in your field and help keep you focused and dedicated to what you do. CPD learning covers a very broad spectrum of different options, from conferences to courses, and is an ongoing process even after you’ve obtained formal qualifications. It is intended to make learning proactive and conscious, rather than reactive and passive and is an important part of the way you – and your clients – experience what you do.
CPD can fulfill different functions for different people, whether that is filling a knowledge gap or providing a competitive edge in a job interview. It enables you to build on your existing bank of knowledge and understanding and acquire new skills and insights that you can use to enhance the way that you work. Crucially, a robust approach to CPD gives anyone the power to take control of the career path that they’re on. It can make you feel more confident in the work that you’re doing and have a positive impact on performance too. When you’re invested in CPD you’re also continuously upskilling so that the qualifications and experience you’ve acquired so far remain relevant and up to date.
CPD is important for both individuals and organisations. It has the potential to be transformative for both.
CPD is much more than just ticking the boxes on professional body requirements. It’s a process of developing confidence and self-belief, staying up to date with the latest trends and ensuring that your skillset and the needs of those you’re looking to support are always well aligned. The Grove Practice is a leading provider of quality Organisational Development Courses.