Chapter 7

Building Your Career

Given the present and future flux of training, HRD, and workplace learning and performance, being committed to a career in this field means that continual professional growth is no longer optional—it's a survival necessity, a crucial investment in your future success. Positioning yourself for advancement, changing jobs, or shifting to consulting is dependent on your performance excellence. And performance excellence is related to your professional expertise and proficiency. The concerns and reasons for staff training and development programs are just as relevant to your situation.

To remain competitive, you must keep learning; you can't depend on your current level of skills and knowledge. It's almost impossible ...

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