PROF E S S IONA L DEV E LOPMEN T: Creating a


Success A


Recipe forYour


By Ann Hart of HUB International NW


re you a New Year’s resolution setter? Some research indicates that roughly 40% of Americans set New Year’s resolutions


in January, but only about 10% of people feel successful in achieving them by the end of the year. In fact, a good majority of people drop the activity related with their resolution within the first month or two of the year. I suspect much of this is due to setting goals that don’t meet the SMART criteria (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic/ Relevant, Timely/Time-Based), or having a goal in mind, but not necessarily having a plan to achieve it. To quote Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, “A goal without a plan is just a wish.”


Consider this an opportunity to reevaluate, reset, and set yourself up for success.


So, here we are in March—are you part of the few that have stuck with it, or have your resolution activities dropped off amongst the hustle and bustle of everyday life? Congratulations to those of you that have stuck with


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it. To those of you that have let other things get in the way; don’t beat yourself up. Consider this as an opportunity to reevaluate, reset, and set yourself up for success.


Your workplace may have key performance indicators or metrics by which they evaluate your job performance, but that is only one ingredient in the recipe for professional development and success.


The Five Stages of Development


Whether you are a homeowner living in, or manager, board member, or business partner, working with common interest communities (CIC’s), the experience and knowledge you bring to that role are critical to their success. As identified by many experts, there are five general stages of development in any area of knowledge: 1. Novice or Unconscious Incompetence – You have minimal to no experience in the role, and “you don’t know what you don’t know.”


2. Advanced Beginner or Conscious Incompetence – You are becoming more aware of what you did not know and can demonstrate basic levels of performance.


3. Proficiency or Conscious Competence – You continue to gain knowledge and are practicing what you know.


4. Expertise or Unconscious Competence – Your skills have become second nature and you can move through various tasks with swiftness and understanding.


5. Mastery – You strengthen your expertise by teaching others.


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