101 Developmental Activities

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101 Ideas for IDP & Training Development Activities

… Cross-program training … Trip to “meet people” at the RO


… Shadow assignments … Conflict resolution training
… Participate on project team or workgroup … Learn how politics/system works (Cong. Ops)
… Safety training … Entry level budget class
… Attend training courses in your local area … Interviews to determine career path
… Participate in special assignments … Attend science conferences
… Community of Practice (forming or joining) … Increased responsibilities in present job
… Serve on a project team … Shadow assignments
… Distance Learning courses (Enroll in Skillsoft) … Effective communications skills course
… “Instructor” qualification courses … Community College courses.
… Become an MOCC course instructor … Books on tape
… Skill path external professional training … New technique training
… Volunteer to be on a Regional or national team … Station opportunities
… Community service … Details or shadows at local conservation orgs.
… Volunteer for committees … Lead meetings or training courses
… Vocational training (electrical, carpentry, welding) … Obtain advanced degrees
… Read a book and report on it … Local wildlife festivals/activities
… Develop a personal vision statement … Time management training
… Function as a consultant … Seminars/conferences
… Attend a webcast or give one … Field projects
… Volunteer as an instructor … Web-based training
… Serve as an SME or champion … USDA cert courses
… On the job training with supr. or co-worker … Career/life development anything
… Research papers (prepare) … NCTC courses
… Prepare a conference or meeting … Project Leader Academy
… Job swaps … Instructor Training
… Toastmasters … Correspondence Courses
… Interview others in your field of interest … Mandatory courses
… Viewing videos/DVD’s … Outside-agency shadow assignments
… Volunteer as assistant with a project … 2 Year Community College courses
… Outreach programs … 4 Year University courses
… Join civic organization … Attend training in program area of interest
… Permission to serve on board of non-profits … Conduct informational interviews from experts
… Be a coach or mentor … Gain experience in field work
… Be a coachee or mentee … Take on new jobs/projects to help supr.
… Make behavioral changes from LPI or other 360 … Learn new gadgets/hardware
… Tap into institutional knowledge (retirees) … Bring in other program reps to office meetings
… Attend training and then train others … Details inside the FWS including other programs
… Handle specific issues (i.e. personnel) … Details outside of FWS including other fed agencies
… General self-improvement courses … Teach a course (including at a Comm College)
… Professional certification … Seek a leadership position in a professional
… Serving on response teams organization
… Temporary detail to a vacant position … Mandatory training
… Develop and deliver new training … Coaching kids sports
… Attend or start “Communities of Practice” mtgs. … Identify and develop expertise in an area
… “Acting” assignments … Identify growth assignments in office
… Certifications … Present briefings
… Learning new software … First aid/CPR
… Facilitate meetings … Write and publish papers
… Take a new job … Write a proposal for funding/grants
… Sit in on public meetings … Review the Leadership Development “7 Competency
… Present at a professional meeting Study”
… Read scientific or work related journals

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