6 reasons why you need professional development
Vicky Troptsidis, MEA Board Member
With the events industry returning to the ‘business of events’ it is more important than ever that you focus on professional development and continual learning. Technology and best practices have and will continue to evolve, and for this reason it is critical for both new and experienced event professionals to continue developing their skills and perfecting their knowledge.
At a time where we see the events industry growing, now is the perfect opportunity to reinvigorate and develop our workforce in order to yield results.
How would you feel to improve your efficiency as well as motivation and change the dynamic of your team and business completely?
Read on to learn about the six benefits of prioritising professional development…
1. Boost your confidence and creditability
Looking to elevate your profile in the event industry? Develop new skill sets and best practices - you’re going to increase your professional expertise which will build your confidence and creditability.
2. Increase your hireability and earning potential
Professional development and continual education and training provides both young and experienced event professionals with opportunities to boost their future hireability and earning potential. By increasing your knowledge and updating your skills it only adds to your value and worth - if you have the right skill set and seek out and take advantage of upskilling opportunities you will be more ‘bankable’ that than those that don’t.
3. Upgrade your skill set, knowledge and learn new industry trends
Stay up-to-date on industry specific knowledge, trends and best practices, the event industry is constantly evolving and it is advantageous for you to use professional development and training opportunities to expand your knowledge base, learn new practices and techniques, and embrace new technology.
4. Leadership - empower your team to shine in their current and future roles
Re-energise your workforce by offering relevant and practical skills and perspectives that your workforce can apply into how they approach their work. To see greater organisational efficiencies, empower your workforce to support and learn from each other.
5. Career progression
“You get what you put in”
Whether you are a new or experienced event professional, if you are continually seeking professional development and continuing education opportunities, you will grow your knowledge and increase your expertise, and this alone will boost your confidence, credibility and yield results.
6. Formalise your career with a qualification
Transform your industry knowledge, skills, and experience into a formal qualification, it could be a critical pathway to opening up new opportunities for you!
So, how do you find the right professional opportunities best for you?
Start with taking a close look at your career goals and reverse engineer from there, identify your strengths and areas for improvement so it is easier for you to seek out and take advantage of professional development opportunities that are your ‘best fit’.
Are you ready to work on your career development, perfect your skills and refine your knowledge to progress your career to the next level?
At MEA we know education is a critical part of professional development. Whether you are pursuing a new career or want to enhance your industry knowledge, we are a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) that delivers nationally recognised training and assessment for the tourism, hospitality, meetings, and events industry sectors. MEA is currently offering the SIT50316 Diploma of Event Management.
Looking for something different?
MEA delivers customised professional development and training to individuals and teams, our program is specific to your organisational objectives and team requirements.
Contact MEA today to explore your professional development solutions.
