in professional development and social capital

According to the Oxford Dictionary, social capital is "networks of relationships among people who live and work in a particular society, enabling that society to function effectively."

Whilst at University, I remember reading "Bowling Alone: America's Declining Social Capital". Putnam surveyed the decline of social capital in the United States since 1950. He described the reduction in all the forms of in-person social intercourse upon which Americans used to found, educate, and enrich the fabric of their social lives. He argued that this undermines the active civil engagement, which a strong democracy requires from its citizens. The United Kingdom to many was suffering the same decline.

It is not my intention to open up a debate on the rise, decline and rise again of social capital over a defined time-period, alongside the advent of Facebook, LinkedIn and other online forums and their impact on new forms of social interaction. What my intention is, is to simply express a key element of in professional development and the often underestimated power of peer interaction in controlled environments.

Lifelong learning is a powerful mind-set, and if done correctly and in the right setting, it allows people to enhance their knowledge and skill base to the benefit of both the individual and collective. Delivered in a face-to-face setting creates "real-world" experience and value and as we live in a technology dominated age, must not be forgotten or ignored. in professional development remains committed to this principle and continues to harness positive interaction alongside its powerful learning mantra.

In a world where communication is instant, and people's expectations are no longer time-bound, having the opportunity to pause, learn and interact with fellow senior peers becomes incredibly powerful and can remind you that you do not have to visit a bygone age to be part of an endurable "Social Capital."

Why not visit https://inpd.co.uk and see how you can increase your social capital and function even more effectively.