Management Tip of the Day: Don’t Let a Tight Budget Stop Your Professional Development

Are you having trouble viewing this email? If so, click here to see it in a web browser. HOME   |   BLOGS   |   THE MAGAZINE   |   BOOKS   |   AUTHORS   |   STORE RSS   |   Mobile JULY 6, 2010 Don't Let a Tight Budget Stop Your Professional Development Even in difficult times, corporations have some wonderful assets. Take full advantage of all yours has to offer. Even if salaries are frozen, ask for development opportunities: a fresh assignment, a job that will teach you a critical skill, exposure to people you can learn from, and training in robust processes and methodologies. If your company is one of the lucky ones at the front of the recovery, identify other things it can provide that are important to you: travel opportunities, benefits that cover your family, support for causes you care about, or a chance to get away through a paid or unpaid sabbatical. Today's Management Tip was adapted from What's Next, Gen X?: Keeping Up, Moving Ahead, and Getting the Career You Want by Tammy Erickson. Buy the book and learn more about your development opportunities » Share Today's Tip: RELATED PRODUCT The Art of Possibility Harvard Business Review Press Book This book offers a set of breakthrough practices for creativity. It is a synthesis of Rosamund Stone Zander's knowledge of cutting-edge psychology and Benjamin Zander's experiences as the conductor of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra. ADVERTISEMENT Follow the Tip: PREVIOUS TIPS 3 Ways to Handle Disruptions 2 Tips for Managing a Multigenerational Team 3 Tips for Acing an Interview How to Craft a Persuasive Presentation 3 Tips for Writing Reader-Friendly Memos 3 Things to Know About New Ventures 3 Tips for Getting Out of Your Boss' Shadow Don't Let Your Strategy Distract You How to Decipher (and Achieve) Success at Your Company 3 Ways to Start Your Overseas Job Transition BEST SELLERS Guide to Persuasive Presentations HBR's 10 Must Reads: The Essentials Financial Intelligence Collection HBR's 10 Must Reads on Managing Yourself Guide to Better Business Writing Job Seekers, Take Note Whether you've been laid off or are considering a job change, HBR's Guide to Getting a Job will help ensure that your next move is the right one. Only $19.95. Buy now » UNSUBSCRIBE   |   UPDATE YOUR PROFILE   |   MORE EMAIL NEWSLETTERS   |   PRIVACY POLICY Was this email forwarded to you? If so, sign up to start receiving your own copy. ABOUT THIS MAILING LIST You have received this message because you subscribed to the "Management Tip of the Day" email newsletter from Harvard Business Review. If at any point you wish to remove yourself from this list, change your email address, or sign up for other email newsletters and alerts, please visit the Harvard Business Review Email Newsletter Preference Center. ADVERTISE WITH HBR This enewsletter is read by thousands of decision makers every day. Learn more about connecting your brand with this audience. Copyright © 2010 Harvard Business School Publishing, an affiliate of Harvard Business School. All rights reserved. Harvard Business Publishing | 60 Harvard Way | Boston, MA 02163 Customer Service: 800-545-7685 (+1-617-783-7600 outside the U.S. and Canada)