FOPP 21 Survey Results Released

Fundamentals of Professional Practice (FOPP) offers a unique learning experience for geoprofessional firms’ rising stars. Offered just once a year, the upcoming FOPP – FOPP 22 – is now forming. (Enrollment is strictly limited. Reserve space now without obligation or having to pay a deposit. Call 301/565-2733 or e-mail sara@asfe.org.) Before deciding on whether or not to take advantage of FOPP, consider what some of the FOPP 21 participants had to say. For example, when asked, “Based on your experience, would you recommend FOPP to someone else in your position?” 68 of 68 respondents said, “Yes.” Respondents were also asked to identify some of the benefits the course provided. Typical comments were: Writing skills, professional role/understanding of profession(s), communication implications and consequences, and business skills. Improved communication. Project liability awareness. Met with great geoprofessionals. Dispute resolution. Pride in my profession. Improved my writing skills. Good opportunity for social networking in the profession. Reinforcement of risks to conduction business. Awareness of possibilities to outreach. Interaction with other professionals. Re-affirmation of how much I, we, am/are worth. Another important question: “Has participation in the program changed your attitudes in any way?” For the 62 who said “Yes,” these comments are typical: I have changed my attitude about the content of my writing and the implications of my writing. I have become more critical of all aspects of professional life and understand the importance of community involvement. Attitude toward professional liability. Communication. Importance of community involvement. My attitude on continuing education has drastically changed for the better. Before/during this course, my attitude was, "I didn't want to do continuing education because it was too difficult/time consuming. Now I have the motivation to actively engage in continuing my education. The importance of professionalism. By reading about it, I began to think about it. By thinking about it, I began acting more professional. By acting more professional, I will become more professional. Read the complete survey report at http://www.asfe.org/asset/File/FOPP_21_Survey_Results.pdf. Get more details about FOPP at http://www.asfe.org/index.cfm?pid=10284

FOPP 21 Survey Results Released

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