Professional Development | Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC)

Describes an organization’s commitment to extending opportunities for professional development and networking through external conferences and workshops to all staff. It also includes the implementation of internal managerial and leadership development programs that are inclusive and accessible.

Early

Focus on technical job skills, proficiency in role

Intermediate

Equitable access to participate in seminars and conferences
Training may be offered in business and professional skills beyond current role (e.g., business acumen, management, leadership negotiation, deal pricing and structures, strategic thinking, etc.)

Advanced

Robust leadership development training is aligned to and supportive of career development plans
Measurement of and action taken to ensure equity in accessing advanced, non-role specific training opportunities