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Much has been written recently about the importance of self-directed learning (SDL), especially as it relates to the need for continuous lifelong learning due to the changes in the nature of work and the need to stay current in your respective professional area. ATD’s Talent Development Capability Model has lifelong learning as one of the capabilities within the Personal domain. There are excellent resources available to support this such as Catherine Lombardozzi’s Charting Your Course guide and the Forum’s downloadable e-book
While there are guides and suggested plans for enhancing your ability as an independent learner, at the end of the day, success with SDL depends on you. One of the areas needed for the disciple to engage in deliberate learning and to learn from any experience is what Lombardozzi calls “wherewithal.”