Growth and Development
Included in the National Standard are 13 organizational factors that are elements within the influence of the workplace that can impact the psychological health and safety of staff and faculty.
Think and Take Action
- Think of some skills that you would like to grow or develop. How would those skills help you either in your current role or to grow into a new role?
- What are some ways in which people can contribute to their own growth and development?
- What are some strategies to help YOUR workplace foster growth and development?
- Write down different ways that YOU can encourage growth and development in your workplace.
The following video and content were adapted with permission of Ottawa Public Health and for educational and non-commercial purposes only.
What are growth and development?
Growth is a significant part of human nature, and we have an intrinsic desire to continue to grow and develop throughout various aspects of our lives. As adults, we spend a significant amount of time at work, and as such growth and development in our professional lives is important. If there aren’t opportunities for growth and development at work, many will choose to take another job if the opportunity arises. Growth and development are present in a work environment where staff and faculty feel their workplace cares about their growth and development and receive encouragement and support in the development of their interpersonal, emotional, and job skills. Such workplaces provide a range of internal and external opportunities for workers to build their repertoire of competencies. This will not only help with their current jobs but will also prepare them for possible future positions.
