The slides from my presentation given at the CILIP New Professionals Conference on June 20th 2011, all about 23 Things for Professional Development...

1. 23 Things for Professional
Development
Helen Murphy
Trinity Hall
@lemurph
#cpd23
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2. We all know what CPD is…
…and we know why it’s important
“…a process by which individuals take
control of their own development and
learning, by engaging in an ongoing
process of reflection and action…”
Megginson, D. and Whitaker, V. (2004). Continuing
professional development. London: CIPD.
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3. But do we actually know how to do it?
Or is it just easier said than done?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sprengben/4550315185/lightbox/

4. The economic
downturn just
makes everything
more difficult
opportunities are
more scarce
precisely when we
need CPD more
than ever.
(token cute picture so we don’t
get too depressed)

5. What we need is something that’s…
self‐paced: that you can do in your own time
inclusive: so we all can join in
informal: so there’s no pressure
with plenty of help ‘n’ guidance
and which doesn’t cost a penny. #cpd23

6. There’ve been PLENTY of 23 Things programmes
23 Things Cambridge
Better knowledge
Better technology
Better events
Better engagement
…and it was FUN
(no, really)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickdown/5224607878/lightbox/

7. We made use of
the 23 Things
framework, but
gave it a twist.
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So it’s familiar enough…but innovative too
http://www.flickr.com/photos/fraumrau/173458800/sizes/o/in/photostream/

8. But only
23 Things?
both online and
offline stuff
having a personal brand facebook
staying up to date collaboration
twitter getting involved getting active
presenting promoting yourself training blogging reflecting
sources of knowledge filesharing staying organised networks
…and a chance for you to tell us what we’ve missed.

9. Still not convinced?
don’t worry, I’m not going to resort to
any underhand tactics
no pictures of cute
(baby) animals, for
example, to soften
your hearts.
Here are some
ACTUAL (legitimate)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/psycho‐pics/3663118429/sizes/m/in/photostream/
reasons to join in
the fun

10. It’s FREE (‘n’ easy)
Keep your money
The only cash we’re interested in
is Johnny. It’ll be a good
soundtrack while you blog.

11. It’s FUN (or at least, it could be)
Lifelong learning
through playing
Just like the good ol’
days.

12. It’s about finding your WATSON(S)
Share
expertise
and learn
from
others
NB. We can’t guarantee that either of
these people are taking part. Or that
any participants will look like this.

13. It’s about GETTING CONNECTED
With lots of
different
people
No matter who they are,
or who you are.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/akc77/3370167184/sizes/m/in/photostream/

14. It’s about growing in CONFIDENCE
Setting your own goals
and then achieving them.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/grrphoto/243471664/

15. It’s UNPREDICTABLE
You don’t know where you’ll end up
Or what you’ll find out.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/zachbonnell/2968123841/

16. Q: What do Don Quixote,
Carly Simon’s “You’re So
Vain”, and CPD23 have in
common?
A: They’re all self‐referential.

17. Taking part in CPD23 is actually CPD itself.
So whether it’s the starting point for your
CPD, or the middle point, please consider
joining in.
And get your library colleagues and mates
to join in too. The more, the merrier.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/37695214@N05/3700975101/

18. If you’ve got any
questions, please
contact us on Twitter
(@CPD23, and
#cpd23) or leave a
comment on our blog
http://cpd23.blogspot.com
The fun begins: 20th June 2011
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