1. Navigating Professional Development: Part Science, Part Drive Presented by Diane Cato

2. Today’s Objectives Are… Figure out who the heck is Diane Cato? What is this professional development you speak of? Methodology of how learning is applied? 70/20/10 Model “Going Places” Model

3. What about me?

5. What is “Professional Development”? Break down of how Merriam Webster’s defines… Professional: relating to a job that requires special education, training, or skill Development: the act or process of growing or causing something to grow or become larger or more advanced the act or process of creating something over a period of time the state of being created or made more advanced

6. What is “Professional Development”? Wikipedia includes: Encompasses all types of facilitated learning opportunities including credentials such as academic degrees to formal coursework, conferences and informal learning opportunities situated in practice. It has been described as intensive and collaborative, ideally incorporating an evaluative stage.

7. What does this tell us?

8. Learning Model: 70/20/10 70% learning by on-the-job experiences 20% learning developed through relationships, networks, feedback. 10% learning by formal training processes The 70-20-10 model builds upon how people internalize and apply what they learn based on how they acquire the knowledge.

9. “Going Places” Model

10. Get in the drivers seat So you want to go somewhere….and you expect somebody else to decide where that is and to take you there? Your only sure bet is to take charge and drive yourself.

11. You’ve got to have fuel in your tank… To be successful in your journey, you must have enough “fuel in your tank” to go the distance… Ensure what you pursue motivates and is something you enjoy!

12. Where do you want to go? "An average person with average talents and ambition and average education, can outstrip the most brilliant genius in our society, if that person has clear, focused goals." - Mary Kay Ash

13. Meet Susan, WRPS Systems Design Engineer Meet Susan, WRPS Systems Design Engineer I want to become a system subject-matter- expert. Which goal has a higher chance for success? V.S. By June 2016, I want become the WRPS’ subject-matter-expert of the design engineering retrieval group where I will serve as a lead improving current processes by 25% in an effort to minimize the time between design to implementation.

14. Which goal has higher chance for success? By June 2016, I want become the WRPS’ subject-matter-expert of the design engineering retrieval group where I will serve as a lead improving current processes by 25% in an effort to minimize the time between design to implementation. Act S.M.A.R.T. when setting goals: S pecific - Measurable - A chievable - R elevant - T imely - I will serve as a lead by becoming the company’s subject- matter-expert of the design engineering retrieval group Enhancing current processes by 25%. Scope is within Susan’s line of work-Design Engineer Minimize time between design to implementation By June 2016

15. Plug the coordinates into the GPS (mentor), proceed to route… Plug the coordinates into the GPS (mentor), proceed to route… … Managers, mentors, and accountability partners are vital to your professional growth. Don’t navigate alone. Others have experience, short-cuts, and lessons learned advise to help you along your path.

16. Focus on the steps to get you there What activities will align you to your goals? (Gap analysis) Qualifications Soft-skills Leadership Experiential Learning

17. Focus on the steps to get you there Setting yourself apart from the pack - Personal Branding Performance Strategic Vision Willingness to learn Volunteer/Teamplayer Calculated Risks

18. Students/Early Career Professionals Mid-Level Career Professionals Seasoned Professionals Concentrated Professional Development Basic Training/Qualifications Establishing a personal brand Career Mapping/Goal Setting Support (Mentors, Coaches, Accountability Partners Experiential Learning Activities (Stretch Assignments/Job Shadowing) Building Trust-Expanding Personal Brand Additional Training/Qualifications/Certifications Added Responsibilities Leading Others-Serving as a Coach/Mentor Knowledge Transfer Re-aiming career potential Professional Development Focus Experience Level

19. Uh, oh! Recalculati ng

20. Recalculating… What is the GPS” suggesting you do? Tip: Be flexible and patient but focused on arriving!

21. You have arrived, now what?

23. “Going Places” Model Recap

24. Diane’s Charge For Professional Development… Start Now! Don’t be afraid Use your GPS Not too late!

25. Have Fun! Scientists dream about doing great things. Engineers do them. -James A. Michener