Research shows that failing to apply new material within six (6) days of learning will lead to losing 75% of that information! This means time invested in a 90-minute workshop could potentially result in only 25% retention of information.
Source: Harvard Business Review
Attending workshops, conferences and programming is a noble endeavor; however, the application of the material learned is what counts. P4L is a strategic approach to not only increasing the quantity of self-development, but also encouraging the practice of applying newly learned information.
Additionally, P4L naturally lends itself to the crafting of a year-long Individual Learning Plan. Simply map out your professional development goals and interject milestones to complete P4L hours along the way.
Step 1: Dedicate one (1) hour per month.
Set aside at least one (1) hour of professional development
each month for 12 consecutive months.
Step 2: Submit your learning activities.
Track your learning hours and submit your total monthly hours completed
at the end of each term (3 months) online or via email (see form).
Step 3: Be recognized for your investment!
If your learning hours total at least 12 hours (consecutively) for the entire year,
you will a recognition incentive.