#professional-development

#professional-development

Since 2018, Punch has been on a mission to elevate and amplify rising talent through our Best New Bartenders program. Over the years, we've grown a network of nearly 100 alumni who have gone on to open their own bars, advocate for a more inclusive industry and move drink culture forward, all while making some of our favorite cocktails.

IDSVA's pioneering curriculum - fusing interactive online education with intensive residencies- allows working art professionals to pursue rigorous advanced scholarship without having to interrupt or abandon their teaching careers, art practice, or other professional responsibilities. You don't have to choose between your current work and your intellectual growth - our program is designed for both.

Moving to having a dedicated app for people's phones is something I've been planning for some time. The way of accessing the community is new, but the community has deep roots. Building on Roasting Lab's three-year run as a subscription-based professional development and networking hub, the apps are designed to make the platform easier to use day to day, extending its focus on community mentorship, guidance and practical advice for roasters of all skill levels.

Camp Coffee Shop offers a level of access and connection you just can't get at a big trade show. Instead of rushing between crowded booths and packed lectures, attendees spend real time working through their own business challenges with instructors and peers.

We're going to be really demanding. If you're not performing, we're going to let you know - and if you don't fix it, we're going to push you out. Hard work is the most important skill in life for young people to develop, whether they study engineering, medicine or literature.

Position it as professional development This isn't just a conference - it's targeted skills development using Adobe tools your organization already invests in. Lead with the certification value A $1,099 Adobe Captivate certification for $299 is a clear return on investment. Emphasize cost efficiency Low registration fee, meals included, and multiple days of focused learning is often cheaper than separate courses or external training.

The turn of a new year always brings a certain energy: an invitation to pause, breathe, and take stock of where we've been. For solo practitioners juggling every role, small firm owners navigating growth, law students dreaming of their future practices, and managing attorneys leading teams through constant change, the new year is more than a calendar shift. "Stepping up" is about doing what matters with intention.

As professionals across career development and academic administration, we support and guide others toward growth and opportunity. Yet in today's higher education landscape, marked by rapid advances in artificial intelligence, shifting institutional priorities, budget cuts and rising rates of burnout, our own growth often takes a back seat. The truth is, we face the same need for intentional career planning that we champion for our students, postdocs and faculty.

Being named to the AD100- AD's list of the world's leading talent-is a professional milestone that can make a designer's career, opening the doors to new, high-profile clients, brand and licensing deals, and a closer relationship with all things AD.

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology has accelerated since the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022 and now many people lean on AI chatbots for advice and even companionship. The problem with this approach is that AI chatbots are, at least currently, quite sycophantic and don't, by default, challenge a user's worldview. Rather, they can reinforce one's current beliefs and biases. Furthermore, since we as humans have a tendency to anthropomorphize things, we perceive the output of AI chatbots as "human" and think we

IT development has been around for more than 60 years and it has undergone radical transformations from the emergence of the first programming languages and OS development to the internet boom and the current AI era. Although programming tools and approaches are constantly changing, one thing remains constant: Only those developers who can adapt and master new knowledge and skills survive.

As directors of career centers, our job is to spot the skills tomorrow's leaders will need and to design ways to help them build those skills now. At the top of that list is the ability to navigate change and to help others do the same. It's not a "nice-to-have" skill anymore; it's part of how one leads, collaborates and makes their own work sustainable.

The College of Arts & Sciences is launching Cornell in Los Angeles (CULA), a new semester-long program designed to give students an insider's view of the entertainment industry. Ten students will be selected for the inaugural cohort, which will begin in spring 2027, with applications opening April 1, 2026. The program, spearheaded by the Department of Performing and Media Arts (PMA), will place students in Hollywood for a semester of coursework, networking and cultural immersion.

"The question is whether you're intentional about it or letting others define it. If you can be thoughtful about your career brand, it becomes a tool to help you grow, not just a buzzword."

In a market flooded with digital noise and half-baked strategies, legal marketing expert Chris Dreyer stands out by offering something rare: clarity. As the CEO of Rankings.io and the mind behind the PIMCon conference, Chris is reshaping how law firms think about scaling, branding, and attracting clients. In our "Be That Lawyer" conversation, we explored what actually works in 2025, and how lawyers can stop overthinking and start executing.

My first boss told me, "Don't make the client's problem your problem." I think about that a lot. Come early to work. Gives you time to settle in for the day. Every morning, skim your calendar for the week. Once a week, check your calendar for the month. Double-check all your events and deadlines are properly calendared. The cases are yours, not your legal assistant's.

As we progress through our series on the strategic value of presenting CLEs, we've explored how these presentations can enhance your professional reputation and serve as powerful tools for networking and client development. Now, we turn our attention to another critical advantage: the long-term benefits of using CLEs to stay current in your field and sharing that knowledge with others.

Global business today moves at the speed of conversation - but some professionals may be held back by language barriers. From negotiating with international partners to connecting with clients across borders, communication can make or break opportunities. That's why business-minded learners are turning to Babbel, the #1-selling language learning app trusted by millions worldwide. With a Babbel Language Learning lifetime subscription, you'll gain access to all 14 languages for $159 with promo code LEARN until October 2.

This year, many agencies are increasing spending in areas that help them align immediate client needs with longer-term growth. For some, that means investing more heavily in data and analytics to sharpen decision-making. For others, it's doubling down on talent development or technology to stay competitive. Here, 14 members of Forbes Agency Council share the line items their agencies are devoting more of their budgets to this year and the strategy behind these decisions.

No one is coming to save you. No one other than you is responsible for your career. Not your supervisor. Not the managing partner. Not your firm. What you make of yourself is entirely in your hands. The decisions you make. The effort you put forth. The money you spend. What will separate you from other lawyers, what will allow you to break ahead of the pack, is your time, energy, and money, not your firm's.

Since 2020, online degrees have rocketed into the public lexicon. Far from being a flash-in-the-pan moment born out of pandemic-induced necessity, remote learning is now a viable and often preferred alternative to brick-and-mortar learning. When it comes to leadership credentialing in particular, it is a helpful way for established professionals to learn new skills and develop their resume while holding down other responsibilities.

The Goldrausch Künstlerinnenprojekt project invites 15 FLINTA* artists to take part in its year-long program that runs from January to December 2026. Successful applicants will participate in weekly as well as intensive courses that include practical exercises and seminars. The project was founded in 1989 by the Goldrausch Frauennetzwerk Berlin e.V. in an attempt to counteract institutional disadvantages faced by women artists by helping them forge career paths, develop practical knowledge and present their works publicly.

Forty years ago, I turned down promotion from assistant to associate professor at Harvard to join the strategy department of the U.S. Naval War College, in Newport, Rhode Island. My academic mentors were baffled and dismayed by such a self-willed fall from grace, but in retrospect it was one of the best professional decisions of my life.

EC-Council's CEH v13 is an ethical hacking course that teaches you everything you need to know to get started and to grow as a cybersecurity expert.

Around 2022, I started noticing a major shift in LinkedIn. Thought-provoking content was being replaced with shallow business ideas. There was a rise of generic advice, more ads started creeping into my feed, and people would connect with you but refuse to follow-up or respond to DMs.

In any new environment, acceptance can take time. Adjustments in dynamics and workflows require patience and understanding from both the newcomer and existing team members.