Breaking Bad: Identifying & Breaking Habits That Hold Us Back Professionally

Thursday, September 25, 10:45 AM, Room: Mt. Pilot

Regardless of our work assignment, professional challenges will always be a given. Knowing this fact doesn’t necessarily lead us to recognize when our decisions and actions aren’t serving us well. Statistically, we all tend to repeat patterns – sometimes to our detriment.   Change can be difficult, but it’s essential when we desire a different outcome.  Even when we acknowledge that change is necessary, we may still avoid it if we perceive the effort required to be too daunting, time-consuming, or complicated. The saying, “Your life does not get better by chance; it gets better by change” applies to this concept.  In this session, we will discuss habits that may hinder our professional growth and how to consciously implement strategies to replace bad habits with more productive behaviors, recognizing triggers, setting clear goals, finding accountability partners, and methods to monitor our progress and improve self-awareness.

This session offers 1 certification point for the PTMP Application and Recertification.

Learning Objectives

• Identify common habits that hinder our professional growth

• Discuss strategies intended to break negative patterns and encourage productive behaviors

• Review the benefits of self-awareness and goal setting 

Cindy Campbell (International Parking & Mobility Institute)

Cindy Campbell is the Senior Training and Development Specialist for the International Parking and Mobility Institute (IPMI). With over 40 years of professional experience in law enforcement, parking, and transportation services, she brings comprehensive industry knowledge and professional experience to the IPMI training program. Cindy is also a Past Chairman of the Board of Directors for IPMI.

Prior to joining the staff at IPMI, Cindy served as Associate Director of University Police for California Polytechnic State University. She is now dedicated to providing staff training, motivation, and skill enhancement through IPMI’s onsite and online training programs.