What are the most effective avenues for professional development in the workplace? Select all that apply.

Mentoring & Coaching Training & Certification Personal Development

Taking a course33%

Attending a conference47%

Undertaking special projects55%

Shadowing colleagues36%

Taking on new duties42%

Reading industry texts23%

Training or mentoring others30%

Being part of a professional body22%

Networking22%

Other (please list in the comments)

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Director in Manufacturing2 years ago

Added OTHER - reading case studies to learn about other successful projects and/or less than successful projects

Director in Manufacturing2 years ago

Coaching from a Senior executive 2 levels up from you in an unrelated area, preferably for learning about the business

Retired - Former Executive Advisor, CEO / CIO in Manufacturinga year ago

Finding someone in the company willing to mentor you.

IT Manager in Construction8 months ago

I believe be part of projects as Project Leader.
I promote the vertical skills as well as the soft ones as you can lead and successfully achieve projects only if you become part of it.

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