Continuing Professional Development by John Lorriman

Continuing Professional Development by John Lorriman

Managing your CPD as a professional engineer. Are you making the most of your abilities and experience? This practical guide, designed specifically for engineers and technical professionals, will help you to realise much more of your potential through considered and structured CPD. It will help you to analyse where you wish to take your career, based on the clear identification and ongoing development of your competencies and skills. It explains how to base your CPD not just on courses but also on capturing your day-to-day learning. Details of personal development planning software and other useful resources are given, including how to use the internet and distance learning in your CPD. The role of the professional institutions, and the importance of coaching and mentoring are also discussed. Through a very readable text, with many practical diagrams and real-life case studies, you will develop a clear understanding of what CPD is and, more importantly, what it could do for you.

'Lorriman really knows his subject and fortunately has decided to share his knowledgeFull of practical advice on how to tackle CPD.'

* IEE Review *

'this is probably the first full length book on the subject. It covers just about every aspect of CPD and then some. The information is presented in a clear and straightforward manner and is easy to assimilate. Anybody who wishes to become an expert on CPD will find this book an excellent introduction.'

-- Malcolm Sillars, BCS Professional Director * The Computer Bulletin *

John Lorriman is the managing director of Ichiban Consultants and a director of Knowledge Associates. He is a past chairman of the IET's Professional Development Committee and was a founder member of the IET's Training Committee. He is also an executive committee member of the International Association for Continuing Engineering Education. He wrote the Engineering Council's 'CPD - the practical guide to good practice', and went on to edit their successful CPD Link newsletter. He has worked in many countries as a consultant public speaker.

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ISBN 13	9780852969038
ISBN 10	0852969031
Title	Continuing Professional Development
Author	John Lorriman
Series	History And Management Of Technology
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Institution of Engineering and Technology
Year published	1997-06-30
Number of pages	244
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