Michael Duffy explains the 3 keys to a successful professional development program. He believes that you must take that extra step to make professional development worthwhile to the staff.
- Relevance – topics must relate to day-to-day jobs.
- Interactive – actively engaged in the activity - not being talked to.
- Time Considerate – 20 minutes at the end of a meeting.
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