How do you (or do you) develop yourself professionally during the pandemic?

November 2020

Since the start of the pandemic, social distancing has eliminated most face to face meetings and budget cuts have become widespread. Please share how these changes have affected your ability to invest time and/or money in your own professional development.

Complete this survey for a chance to win complimentary registration at a Professional Development Institute (PDI).
Next drawing will be held at the 2021 GEM Summit. You do not need to be present to win.

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* 1. Did you participate in professional development activities prior to March 2020?

Yes

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* 2. Have you participated in professional development activities since March 2020?

Yes

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* 3. Have COVID19-related budget restrictions changed what your employer contributes towards your professional development?

Yes, my employer will no longer pay for any professional development.

Yes, my employer has reduced the budget for professional development.

No, my employer will still cover the cost of professional development at levels comparable to pre-pandemic.

No, my employer never paid for professional development.

Other (please specify)

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* 4. What type(s) of professional development activities have been most effective for you since March 2020?,
What opportunities would you like to see more of?

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* 5. If you have not participated in professional development since March 2020, why not? (select all that apply)

I prefer to attend in-person networking and learning opportunities.

I'm not interested in the types of activities being offered.

My area has reduced or eliminated the budget for professional development.

I don't have time.

I'm feeling less motivated.

Personal responsibilities are taking precedence.

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Please share anything else you'd like to say about professional development since the start of the pandemic.

Final results for this survey will be shared in December.

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How do you (or do you) develop yourself professionally during the pandemic?

November 2020

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* 1. Did you participate in professional development activities prior to March 2020?

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* 2. Have you participated in professional development activities since March 2020?

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* 3. Have COVID19-related budget restrictions changed what your employer contributes towards your professional development?

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* 4. What type(s) of professional development activities have been most effective for you since March 2020?,
What opportunities would you like to see more of?

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* 5. If you have not participated in professional development since March 2020, why not? (select all that apply)

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* 6. Please share anything else you'd like to say about professional development since the start of the pandemic.

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* 7. Name:

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* 8. Email Address:

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* 1. Did you participate in professional development activities prior to March 2020?

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* 2. Have you participated in professional development activities since March 2020?

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* 3. Have COVID19-related budget restrictions changed what your employer contributes towards your professional development?

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* 4. What type(s) of professional development activities have been most effective for you since March 2020?, What opportunities would you like to see more of?

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* 5. If you have not participated in professional development since March 2020, why not? (select all that apply)

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* 6. Please share anything else you'd like to say about professional development since the start of the pandemic.

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* 7. Name:

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* 8. Email Address:

* 4. What type(s) of professional development activities have been most effective for you since March 2020?,
What opportunities would you like to see more of?