When you're focused on your workload and hitting organizational goals, it can be difficult to set time aside to learn a new skill or advance an existing one. However, personal growth is crucial for your career and wellbeing alike.

Self-directed learning takes initiative, motivation, good time management, and self-discipline but it's ultimately worth it. From setting goals to boosting your memory – our Toolkit has the resources you need to make your self-directed learning journey a success.

How to Create a Personal Learning Plan

Whether you want to develop a career skill or have a personal goal you've always wanted to achieve, having a PLP can help. This article shows you how to apply a growth mindset to learning new skills and looks at how having a PLP can help you stick to your goals and enable you to succeed.

The Conscious Competence Ladder

As with most worthwhile ventures, learning a new skill can be difficult and time consuming. Your learning journey can be an emotional one and you might feel disheartened if you think your development is taking too long. Be motivated to stick with your development by discovering the four stages of learning that everyone goes through.

As a manager, you’re responsible for a lot, from keeping an eye on employee burnout, to getting projects over the line. And you’re responsible not only for the development of your team members but also for yourself. It’s therefore crucial that you have the right skills to succeed, both personally and professionally. Our new Managers Matter Bundle provides you with five resources focused on keeping your skills up-to-date.

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