02.21.24
Setting Up for Success: Professional Development and Performance Management Roundup
by: BISA Staff
2024 welcomes new opportunities for organizational and professional growth, and with Q2 rapidly approaching, it’s important to have professional development strategies for yourself and your staff in place. From setting professional goals to the benefits of staff engagement, we’ve put together a roundup of resources to support your organization’s continued success.
If there’s one takeaway from Rebecca Fraser-Thill’s study of developmental psychology it’s this: humans refuse to stagnate. We’re built to grow and change, and that need doesn’t end at any age. It’s no wonder, then, that one of the most common concerns that arises is a lack of professional development opportunities. Read article.
Professional development and upskilling fulfill company needs and boost employee engagement, and yet starting an employee development program is an extensive project. But it’s becoming more of a non-negotiable benefit than ever before. Here’s how to create a program from scratch, along with best practices to maximize success. Read article.
Setting employee and team performance goals is an essential responsibility for business owners and managers. Notably, the best and most impactful employee performance goals are aligned with the company’s overall goals for growth and success. Read article.
Whether you’re stepping into your first role as a manager, or a seasoned leader looking to adapt your skillset to match the ever-changing world of work, understanding who you are as a manager, what makes your team tick, and how to build successful professional relationships at work are all vital skills to master when stepping into a leadership position. Read article.
Mentorship programs continue to be a great way to develop employees' skills and help them grow in their careers. Many companies offer mentorship programs, but not all of them make the most of these opportunities and some are not sure how to implement and gauge for success. In this podcast, we explore the benefits of mentorship programs and how to ensure your company's program is successful. We'll also look at some examples of successful mentorship programs and what we can learn from them. Listen to the podcast.
This episode profiles entrepreneur Michael Burdell and how he has leveraged the powerful rhythm of setting and reviewing goals to continually challenge himself, grow his career and start new businesses. Through fascinating stories from his journey in sales, healthcare and now entrepreneurship, he provides invaluable insights into how setting goals has helped him achieve more personally and professionally. Listen to the podcast.