As a training professional, you spend much of your time focused on the career development of others. But what does your own career path look like? What are your prospects as a training professional, and how are training roles evolving? Read on to find out.
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The art of managing up and down — simultaneously — is not easily mastered. It takes perseverance, communication, leadership, continuous learning and, most prominently, balance. If you’re a new training manager, it’s easy to become overwhelmed.
Although my daily routine has changed from being in a room full of energized and hungry students and athletes, my routine today is similar when you consider that it involves teaching, mentoring, coaching and leading “big kids”!
Just as instructional designers look to subject matter experts (SMEs) when creating training programs, organizations are beginning to look to SMEs to fill training management roles due to their comprehensive knowledge.
Keep in mind that it’s called a career path, not a career destination. We are always growing and changing, and it’s powerful to understand that we are in control of the direction we take today to set ourselves up for success tomorrow.
Realizing the real business impact diversity and inclusion can have, many organizations now have chief diversity and inclusion officers (CDOs) on their executive teams.
Be a goal-setter. In every job I’ve had, developing goals has been part of it. When I became a training leader, I set three career goals for myself.
Being a risk-taker pays off. We can’t be afraid of challenges. We need to pro-actively look for them.
Hard work, dedication, perseverance … These adjectives are just three that come to my mind when someone asks about the journey of my career.
The sky’s the limit on what you want to pursue and achieve in the training industry, but be realistic with yourself on the time frame – don’t rush! Enjoy the journey!