Summary

In this episode of Ask Christa!, host Christa Dhimo addresses a listener's question about career development amidst budget cuts and organizational uncertainty. She emphasizes the importance of collaboration and creativity in navigating these challenges and provides practical strategies for self-development without a formal budget. Christa also highlights the need for clarity in communication regarding promotions and development plans, encouraging listeners to seek out free resources and learning opportunities to continue their professional growth.

Key Takeaways

· A development budget is an enabler, but development can happen even without a budget.

· Seek clarity regarding promotions and development plans if development budgets are reduced.

· Engage in volunteer work or stretch assignments for skill development and practice.

· Document development discussions with management for clarity and accountability.

· Proactive self-development is essential for career advancement, with or without a budget for it.

Additional Resources

Sites that offer free online education:

edX: https://www.edx.org/courses?q=free+online+courses

Harvard: https://pll.harvard.edu/catalog/free

MIT: OpenCourseWare. https://ocw.mit.edu/

MOOC (part of edX): https://www.mooc.org/

Stanford: https://online.stanford.edu/free-courses

The Open University: https://www.open.edu/openlearn/free-courses

Zucker, R. (2017, March 20). Ten ways to develop your people without a learning and development budget. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/rebeccazucker/2017/03/17/ten-ways-to-develop-your-people-without-a-learning-and-development-budget/

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