#professional-development

#professional-development

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.

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.

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.

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.

Marketers play a crucial role in setting preferences and managing premiums, crucial elements that evolve alongside technological advancements and changing consumer behaviors.

Business travel is not leisure travel; it's exciting to visit new places for work, but the demands can overshadow any enjoyment you may seek.

The struggle to properly respond to feedback stems from balancing emotional reactions with professional expectations. Individuals managing feedback should strive for a measured response that still conveys sincerity.

The recruitment process for consulting clubs at UC Berkeley is highly competitive; students are often overwhelmed by the exclusivity and high stakes of the candidacy.

Mercury retrograde may be scrambling everyone's work schedule and causing confusion when it comes to number-crunching, but this week delivers a bright spot in this otherwise frustrating transit.

Protecting the Realtor brand is not just about legal enforcement; it's about preserving the trust and professionalism that our members represent.

Both boards endorsed the merger plan, reflecting our shared vision and foresight to position Realtors for long-term success, Jennifer Parker, the president of CCAR, said in a statement. The approved plan passed a membership vote, giving Realtors direct influence in shaping our future and endorsing a more impactful association.

According to a recent survey of 1,000 American workers, 70% say they've seen leaders play favorites, while 43% believe it affects promotions and raises.

Associations shifting from outdated systems to modern learning management systems can significantly enhance member engagement by providing essential features like mobile access and AI personalization.

The biggest misconception about accountants is that accounting is designed to detect fraud. An audit is not designed for that purpose, despite the capability to do so.

"Milbank's response to Trump's order underscores the legal community's ongoing resistance to executive overreach, emphasizing the necessity of maintaining checks and balances in governance."

Most budding entrepreneurs and professionals only use AI tools like ChatGPT for basic tasks, missing out on their ability to significantly enhance income and career prospects.

"Researcher and organizational psychologist Dr. Tasha Eurich found that while 95% of people think they're self-aware, only about 10-15% actually are, revealing a significant discrepancy between perception and reality."

Reflecting ahead of time on defining the event's purpose, inviting with intention, understanding your role as a host and ending well can elevate gatherings.

"Using a prompter makes you sound like a robot. For short-form videos under a minute long, identify two to three bullet points to keep the authenticity."