Development First: Strategies for Self-Development [Paperback]

David B. Peterson (Author), Mary Dee Hicks (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1995

Development First is concise guide that provides practical ways to integrate development with your responsibilities and goals so you can do your job better, now and in the future. "First" is an acronym for the five simple steps that can help drive your development.

Editorial Reviews

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A number of practical suggestions on how to develop and implement a self-improvement plan. -- Personnel Psychology, Summer 1997

These two volumes capture all the pride and dynamism that can be ours with a proper approach to development -- The Book Reader, Spring 1997

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Development First is the first in a series of books dealing with practical approaches to individual and team development within the changing corporate environment. Its five concise development strategies enable users to plan and execute their own development in a busy, demanding world.

Personnel Decisions International is a global, multiservice, human resources consulting firm. Our goal is to help clients build effective organizations and gain competitive advantage through wisely choosing and effectively developing their most important asset - people.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 87 pages
• Publisher: Personnel Decisions Intl; 1 edition (June 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0938529137
• ISBN-13: 978-0938529132
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.9 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #201,357 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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25 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Career and personal development planning made easy!, August 4, 1999

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This review is from: Development First: Strategies for Self-Development (Paperback)

This book has no-nonsense suggestions and practical tips on how to take charge of your personal development. I'm more cognizant of my behavior and the positive and negative forces that affect my development at work and in life. The FIRST model the authors use helps me remember that my development is continual, involving myself *and* interaction with others, and I am always evolving. I was really challenged to be honest with myself, and the action steps and suggestions for involving others have helped me be more accountable for moving my career the direction I want it to go. Easy-to-read, motivating, and challenging! (Leader As Coach by the same authors is also a good read.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A good approach in a quick read, December 17, 2009

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This review is from: Development First: Strategies for Self-Development (Paperback)

Development FIRST (Focus, Implement, Reflect, Seek, Transfer) is a quick read that provides an easy plan for identifying those development opportunities that will be most relevant for your personal and professional goals (Focus). It is a good approach to keep your development constant, evolving and on track. I also like that it addresses coaching; what makes a good coach and how to be a good coach. This is not a new publication but the information is still useful to anyone who's interested in developing themselves or someone else.

Development FIRST is published by Personnel Decisions International, who also published the Successful Executive's Handbook.