I currently hold 2 professional designations – CHE (Certified Health Executive) and PMP (Project Management Professional). Both of these designations come with expectations for ongoing professional development to maintain them. They each have a cycle of learning and a system of required and qualifying credits that the issuing body tracks. These credits can be earned through volunteer/support of organizational activities, workshops, webinars, independent study, authoring relevant materials or mentoring.I am really a “perma-student”/life-long learner. In my entire career, I have never gone very long without enrolling in some formal education/training. Learning supports my generalist skillset and adds new tools, techniques, and perspectives to what I can bring to the table.
What is my latest professional undertaking? I am currently working through an 18-month training course (theory and practical) to become a LEAN Implementation Specialist (LIS). After that? Well, who knows!