Experience isn’t enough: Staying relevant through continual learning

Are you constantly evolving, or simply repeating year one… 5, 10, 20 times over?

In a world of work that’s in constant motion, it’s easy to prioritise everyone else’s development over your own. But what does your continual professional development (CPD) really look like right now?

• Are you too busy to find time to focus on your learning?
• Have you been content to stay safe in your comfort zone, rather than seeking opportunities to grow?
• Have you been overwhelmed by a constantly shifting world of work and felt like you’re falling behind?

In today’s fast-changing, always-evolving world of work, standing still is not an option.

As people professionals, we play a key role in enabling others to grow and adapt, but how often do you give yourself the same opportunity?

Join your hosts, Jacky Leonard and Heather Beattie on Tuesday 16 September at 16:30 for an interactive 90-minute online session, that invites you to pause, reflect and challenge your approach to CPD - whatever stage you’re at in your career.

We’ll explore:

✅ A modern definition of CPD…and why it matters more than ever

✅ A reflective challenge: what does 5/10/20 years of experience really mean?

✅ Live interview with Andrew Gibbons, seasoned L&D practitioner, on reflective practice and CPD in action

✅ The benefits of staying current, curious and courageous in your professional growth

✅ A practical demo of the CIPD Learning Hub, including a conversation with the CIPD’s Oli Howard, showcasing how it supports reflection, planning and personalisation.

Whether you're early in your career or a long-standing people professional, this session will help you reconnect with your purpose, reframe your development habits, and re-energise your growth journey.

So… are you really learning - or just clocking up years? Don’t just tick the CPD box, make your experience count.

Please note:

1. Webinar joining instructions will be sent to you again 1 day before the event, with a further reminder, 20 minutes prior to the event starting.

2. The session may be recorded and shared with people afterwards. Please bear this in mind and have your camera off if you do not wish for your image to be shared.

3. The chat function will be used for participants to engage with the webinar, so just be mindful of the login name you use and ensure you are happy for other people to see this.

4. For security reasons, it is requested that participants join the live session 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time and with the same name as registered on Eventbrite as not doing so may cause a delay or non-admittance to the event.

5. This event may include an external speaker who has prepared their own presentation. Any views or opinions expressed by the speaker are their own and do not reflect those of the CIPD.

6. Please note that refunds for CIPD Non-Member tickets will only be available until 7 days prior to the event, any cancelled tickets after this will not receive a refund.

7. If you require any reasonable adjustments to enhance your experience, please get in contact with us by responding to this email and we will do our best to accommodate.