The Compliance Files

Season 3 - Episode 7: What is Lifelong Learning and why is it important?

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Show Notes

Lifelong learning is broadly defined as the ongoing, voluntary, and self-motivated pursuit of knowledge for either personal or professional reasons. Lifelong learning is about developing your full potential, and will provide you with the possibility of discovery, skills and rewards, both professionally and personally. Developing an attitude of continuous learning is one of the best ways to prosper in today's evolving world.To understand the importance of upskilling, reskilling and continuous learning, we spoke to Evelyn Cregan, Company Secretary, Director of Executive Education in the IOB and a Lifelong Learner herself.

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