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How To Write a Professional Development and Training Request Letter

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Template: Professional Development and Training Request Letter

It can be a nerve-wracking and intimidating experience to ask your employer for approval and funding for professional development activities like...

The Ugly Truths About Not Developing Leaders and a Lack of Leadership Training

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19 Ugly Truths About Not Developing Leaders

Intuitively, most organizations understand the importance of developing leaders. However, when budgets tighten, other initiatives take priority, or...

How a Leadership Development Program Made Me a Better Team Leader

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How a Leadership Development Program Made Me a Better Team Leader

“The more I learn, the more I realize how much I don’t know.” This famous quote from Albert Einstein perfectly explains my initial transition from...

Professional thinking about coaching vs. training

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Coaching vs. Training: Which Is Right For You?

So you’ve recognized a development opportunity. You start where anyone does in 2021 - Google. You like the open-enrollment training programs that are...

Business Acumen Training

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Do You Need Business Acumen Training to Get Promoted?

“You should look into some business acumen training. It will help you prepare for a leadership role.” I can remember leaving a meeting with my...

Transferable Skills Examples

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What Are Transferable Skills and Why Are They Important?

Over the course of your life, you have picked up habits, abilities, and skills that allow you to succeed in the workplace, regardless of what title...

Coaching vs. Mentoring

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Coaching vs. Mentoring: Which Choice Is Right for You?

At any point in your career, you can benefit from mentoring or one on one coaching. While the popular phrase “executive coaching” may make you think...

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