{"id":10717,"date":"2023-08-23T14:48:42","date_gmt":"2023-08-23T14:48:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/leadership\/how-to-make-time-for-professional-development\/"},"modified":"2023-08-23T14:48:43","modified_gmt":"2023-08-23T14:48:43","slug":"how-to-make-time-for-professional-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/?p=10717","title":{"rendered":"How To Make Time For Professional Development"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n

By Mandy H\u00fcbener and Beatrix Becker, ESMT Berlin Executive Education<\/p>\n

In today\u2019s fast-paced business world, continuous learning is not just a buzzword, it is a necessity. Professional development not only elevates skills and careers but also spurs personal growth. The tricky part? Balancing its undeniable value with the pressing demands of the average workday. Our executive education team witnesses this regularly with our executive learners. Carving out time for learning is a genuine challenge for leaders.<\/p>\n

Learning might not scream \u201curgent,\u201d but sidelining it is a gamble on future success. So, with packed schedules, how can leaders keep learning? Here are some hands-on tips.<\/p>\n

Commit the time<\/h2>\n

Establishing a learning routine is a powerful act. It goes beyond merely allocating a regular time for learning \u2014 it is about preserving its sanctity. So, when you earmark time, whether through time blocking or themed mornings like \u201cWisdom Wednesdays,\u201d guard these slots fiercely. Close that email inbox. Mute your social media alerts. How about using your commuting time? You can swap out your usual playlist for an educational podcast or audiobook.<\/p>\n

With these measures, you fend off distractions and seamlessly weave learning into your daily rhythm.<\/p>\n

<\/fbs-ad><\/p>\n

Make it smaller for bigger impact<\/h2>\n

With so little time to dive deep into lengthy learning materials, concise, bite-sized learning can be invaluable. On a short subway ride? Listen to a brief podcast episode. Waiting for a software update? Dive into a \u201cTwo-Minute Tidbit\u201d instead of scrolling through social media.<\/p>\n

The beauty of microlearning lies in its flexibility. By replacing idle moments with quick lessons \u2013 be it short videos, succinct articles, or other learning material \u2013 you\u2019re making a conscious choice to prioritize meaningful content. And it\u2019s remarkable how these quick sessions, when consistently embraced, can sum up to substantial learning time.<\/p>\n

Lean into your network<\/h2>\n

While microlearning offers quick, daily insights, the power of collaborative learning in teams cannot be understated. Your \u201cdevelopment network\u201d \u2013 the community of your workplace peers, mentors, and experts \u2013 is not only enriching but also a time-efficient strategy to bolster learning.<\/p>\n

Team-based learning goals, for instance, make learning a collaborative endeavor. Each team member commits to an online course, a TED Talk, a podcast or audiobook, or seminar. They then share their learnings with the group, magnifying the impact of their efforts. In age diverse teams, especially, it facilitates \u201creverse mentoring.\u201d The fresh perspectives of your younger colleagues can offer a fast track to understanding the latest trends and tech.<\/p>\n

This commitment to sharing knowledge not only strengthens the bonds within the team but also encourages a sense of shared responsibility. When everyone contributes and shares, it fosters a culture of mutual encouragement and collective growth.<\/p>\n

Be smarter faster with AI<\/h2>\n

AI isn\u2019t just revolutionizing industries; it\u2019s streamlining personal learning journeys, ensuring you focus on what truly matters. Imagine having AI-powered browser extensions that condense the essence of lengthy books and articles, extracting insights you can use immediately. Or voice-activated assistants that curate daily news, filtering out the noise to ensure you only receive the information most pertinent to your industry. With AI, you\u2019re not just saving time, you\u2019re enhancing the quality of what you learn.<\/p>\n

Seize the moment<\/h2>\n

While proactive, scheduled learning sets a solid foundation, it\u2019s equally important to remain agile. This is why \u201cjust-in-time learning\u201d can be an important complement to your established learning routines. Imagine, for example, a conflict brewing between yourself and a colleague. Instead of solely relying on past tactics, you can quickly tap into online resources or webinars on conflict management. You can thus adapt your foundational knowledge to the current challenge with innovative techniques.<\/p>\n

In the same vein, there\u2019s immense value in post-event reflections. After meetings, presentations, or conversations, regularly taking the time with your peers to discuss what went well and what could be improved can support and transform your structured learning.<\/p>\n

Stay the course<\/h2>\n

Tracking your progress and staying motivated are pivotal to harnessing the power of continuous learning. Monitoring progress not only optimizes your learning time, it boosts motivation and efficiency. Journaling, for example, is an avenue for reflection, aiding in better time management by emphasizing where focus is essential.<\/p>\n

Digital tools can help in this. Platforms like Notion serve as a unified workspace, integrating journaling and task tracking. Some popular apps include gamification elements to reward consistency of effort. For example, Todoist users can level up with \u201cKarma points\u201d and Forest users can plant virtual trees that grow with completed tasks. These fun and engaging rewards help users create learning time that is both purposeful and rewarding.<\/p>\n

Leaders, like everyone else, must manage procrastination, waning motivation, and information overload in their learning journeys. Carving out time for learning is one thing; sticking with it is another. To counter the challenges, begin with clear, achievable goals. Upon reaching milestones, whether it is completing a course or dissecting a hefty report, reward yourself. Rewards \u2013 whether a cherished treat, a momentary break, or a well-deserved spa day \u2013 can keep you engaged and moving forward.<\/p>\n

In the hustle of professional life, prioritizing learning can seem like an added task. But, as we have explored, it can be seamlessly integrated into daily activities. A vital element in this is self-awareness. Recognize your unique learning style. Reflect on which methods resonate and yield results. Remember, lifelong learning is not just about career advancement \u2014 it is a journey of personal growth and discovery.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Read the full article here<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

By Mandy H\u00fcbener and Beatrix Becker, ESMT Berlin Executive Education In today\u2019s fast-paced business world, continuous learning is not just a buzzword, it is a necessity. Professional development not only elevates skills and careers but also spurs personal growth. The tricky part? Balancing its undeniable value with the pressing demands of the average workday. Our […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10718,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[76],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-10717","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-leadership"},"yoast_head":"\nHow To Make Time For Professional Development | Brandiary<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"By Mandy H\u00fcbener and Beatrix Becker, ESMT Berlin Executive Education In today\u2019s fast-paced business world, continuous learning is not just a buzzword, it\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/?p=10717\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How To Make Time For Professional Development | Brandiary\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"By Mandy H\u00fcbener and Beatrix Becker, ESMT Berlin Executive Education In today\u2019s fast-paced business world, continuous learning is not just a buzzword, it\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/?p=10717\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Brandiary\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2023-08-23T14:48:42+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2023-08-23T14:48:43+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/1692802122_0x0.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1200\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"800\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"News Room\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"News Room\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"5 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/?p=10717#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/?p=10717\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"News Room\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/#\/schema\/person\/5062dafb0f932b59aa228f1a047332f4\"},\"headline\":\"How To Make Time For Professional Development\",\"datePublished\":\"2023-08-23T14:48:42+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2023-08-23T14:48:43+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/?p=10717\"},\"wordCount\":917,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/#organization\"},\"articleSection\":[\"Leadership\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/?p=10717#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/?p=10717\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/?p=10717\",\"name\":\"How To Make Time For Professional Development | Brandiary\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/#website\"},\"datePublished\":\"2023-08-23T14:48:42+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2023-08-23T14:48:43+00:00\",\"description\":\"By Mandy H\u00fcbener and Beatrix Becker, ESMT Berlin Executive Education In today\u2019s fast-paced business world, continuous learning is not just a buzzword, it\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/?p=10717#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/?p=10717\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/?p=10717#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"How To Make Time For Professional Development\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/\",\"name\":\"Brandiary\",\"description\":\"Latest Business and Startup News and Updates\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":\"required name=search_term_string\"}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Brandiary\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/b-logo-1.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/b-logo-1.png\",\"width\":381,\"height\":100,\"caption\":\"Brandiary\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"}},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/#\/schema\/person\/5062dafb0f932b59aa228f1a047332f4\",\"name\":\"News Room\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/avatar_user_1_1688031660-96x96.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/avatar_user_1_1688031660-96x96.png\",\"caption\":\"News Room\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\"],\"url\":\"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/?author=1\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"How To Make Time For Professional Development | Brandiary","description":"By Mandy H\u00fcbener and Beatrix Becker, ESMT Berlin Executive Education In today\u2019s fast-paced business world, continuous learning is not just a buzzword, it","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/?p=10717","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"How To Make Time For Professional Development | Brandiary","og_description":"By Mandy H\u00fcbener and Beatrix Becker, ESMT Berlin Executive Education In today\u2019s fast-paced business world, continuous learning is not just a buzzword, it","og_url":"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/?p=10717","og_site_name":"Brandiary","article_published_time":"2023-08-23T14:48:42+00:00","article_modified_time":"2023-08-23T14:48:43+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1200,"height":800,"url":"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/1692802122_0x0.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"News Room","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"News Room","Est. reading time":"5 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/?p=10717#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/?p=10717"},"author":{"name":"News Room","@id":"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/#\/schema\/person\/5062dafb0f932b59aa228f1a047332f4"},"headline":"How To Make Time For Professional Development","datePublished":"2023-08-23T14:48:42+00:00","dateModified":"2023-08-23T14:48:43+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/?p=10717"},"wordCount":917,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/#organization"},"articleSection":["Leadership"],"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/?p=10717#respond"]}]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/?p=10717","url":"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/?p=10717","name":"How To Make Time For Professional Development | Brandiary","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/#website"},"datePublished":"2023-08-23T14:48:42+00:00","dateModified":"2023-08-23T14:48:43+00:00","description":"By Mandy H\u00fcbener and Beatrix Becker, ESMT Berlin Executive Education In today\u2019s fast-paced business world, continuous learning is not just a buzzword, it","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/?p=10717#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/?p=10717"]}]},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/?p=10717#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"How To Make Time For Professional Development"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/#website","url":"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/","name":"Brandiary","description":"Latest Business and Startup News and Updates","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":"required name=search_term_string"}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/#organization","name":"Brandiary","url":"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/b-logo-1.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/b-logo-1.png","width":381,"height":100,"caption":"Brandiary"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"}},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/#\/schema\/person\/5062dafb0f932b59aa228f1a047332f4","name":"News Room","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/avatar_user_1_1688031660-96x96.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/avatar_user_1_1688031660-96x96.png","caption":"News Room"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com"],"url":"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/?author=1"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10717","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=10717"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10717\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10719,"href":"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10717\/revisions\/10719"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/10718"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=10717"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=10717"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=10717"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}