Reflect on how professional growth is currently supported in your program and consider strategies to strengthen it. Answer the questions below and think about ways to use this activity with the staff you support.

1. What professional growth opportunities are currently offered in your program?
    
2. Which approaches have been most effective in keeping staff engaged in professional development?
    
3. What challenges or barriers do staff face in accessing or benefiting from professional development opportunities?
    
4. What new strategies could you try to encourage ongoing learning?
    

Tips for using this activity with staff:

• Share your reflections during a staff meeting or coaching session to model openness and leadership.
• Invite staff to reflect on these questions individually or in small groups.
• Use the conversations you have to identify shared goals and action steps for professional growth during goal setting or planning.