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From foundational knowledge to advanced leadership skills, NIGP offers a wealth of tools and resources to help you navigate your professional journey and achieve your leadership goals.
Your step-by-step guide to a successful career in public procurement.
Get 20% off by registering 60 days prior to the course start date.
All the tools to help you successfully prepare for certification.
NIGP and Sourcewell are dedicated to lifelong learning and professional development for every member.
Start your job search in the field of Public Procurement.
A Network of 18,000+ Professionals working in the field of Public Procurement.
As volunteers serve the Institute, the Institute serves the profession, and the profession serves society.
Each year, NIGP recognizes members who have achieved hallmark status in the eyes of their peers.
Fostering stronger relationships between suppliers and our members.
Todd Slater
In today’s business environment, where the lifespan of professional skills is becoming increasingly shorter, continuous learning emerges as a cornerstone for career development. However, as I talk with NIGP Members, a common hurdle consistently surfaces -- finding time for learning amidst the day-to-day demands. So, how do we address this challenge without adding to an already overwhelming workload. The key is integrating learning effectively into our daily professional lives.
These strategies are not just about individual growth but fostering an environment where continuous learning is woven into the fabric of our daily work life. For public procurement professionals, adapting to rapid changes in the industry is essential, and making time for learning is critical to staying competitive and proficient. By implementing these practices, you can transform learning from a sidelined activity into a key component of your professional journey.
If you would like to talk about career planning, or how NIGP can help you meet your development needs, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
In this blog post, I utilized ChatGPT, an AI language model developed by OpenAI. The responses and ideas presented were created in collaboration with ChatGPT.
1. Hilgers, Laura. "How to Help Employees Make Time for Learning at Work." February 27, 2023.
2. Eggleston, Michelle. "Helping Employees Find Time for L&D." Training Industry, Inc. March/April 2018
3. Andriotis, Nikos. "How To Get Your Employees To Make Time For Training." July 9, 2018.
4. HSI. "How to Motivate Employees to Make Time for Training."
5. Andriotis, Nikos. "How Fostering a Learning Culture Will Help Your Organization Grow." March 20, 2017.
6. Bessalel, Sonya. "If You Want to Engage Employees with Learning, Tie It to Career Growth." LinkedIn, November 9, 2022.
7. Bersin, Josh, and Marc Zao-Sanders. "Making Learning a Part of Everyday Work." Harvard Business Review, February 19, 2019.
These strategies are not just about individual growth but fostering an environment where continuous learning is woven into the fabric of our daily work life.
Todd Slater
These strategies are not just about individual growth but fostering an environment where continuous learning is woven into the fabric of our daily work life.
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