Introducing and evaluating continuing professional development

Abstract

It is increasingly important for firms to put in place programmes for continuing professional development (CPD). It is important, however, that CPD relates back clearly to organisations’ strategic and operational objectives. It is essential that the effectiveness of development activities is evaluated, both by analysing the change in behaviour that comes about as a result of the activity, and by considering whether the benefits derived outweigh the costs incurred.

Citation

Irwin, D. (1998), "Introducing and evaluating continuing professional development", Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development, Vol. 5 No. 1, pp. 33-37. https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000006728