Professional development covers a wide variety of learning opportunities, from seminars to academic degrees— and is not one size fits all. What makes professional development so compelling, is that there is something for everyone and every role. It doesn’t have to be done at once, and it allows employees and employers to keep abreast of current trends. Whether you are the manager or the staffer, here are a few reasons professional development is so important.

Keeps Your Skills Current

Regardless of what field you are in, there are always new innovations, systems, and skills being rolled out. As an employee, professional development allows you to keep your skills current. The way you approached your work even five years ago may be vastly different than how it is done today. Keeping your skills current will ensure that you are able to perform your job at the highest level and make you an asset to your organization — one they won’t want to lose. But if you do decide it’s time to move on, your updated set of skills could be just the what a potential employer is looking for.

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