Included in the workshop is an overview of the Professional Development Process, which incorporates both career and performance development planning. The workshop is delivered by CDT trainers, or by CDT trained and certified corporate trainers under license. The purpose and objectives of the course are reviewed, focusing on the benefits of Professional Development planning and individual motivation to have a plan. Participants discuss taking responsibility for their own effective career and performance development. The Big Picture .
Development planning is presented in the greater context of world and market issues.
Plans are seen as inextricably linked to and determined by the greater needs of the marketplace and the organization, rather than by isolated individual goals. Introduction to the Professional Development Process . PD, the AIM is Professional Development. Each section of the program is demonstrated in detail. Effective navigation, use of each of the tools, the relationship among the sections, and hints and tricks to provide maximum benefit in using the program are described.