This paper discusses the importance of professional development and lifelong learning. The author analyses the role of and makes proposals for action for all professional organizations – be they intellectual clubs, learned societies, trade unions or something in between. Lifelong learning is becoming so important that no professional organization can ignore it as an issue crucial for its members. The views expressed are based on the author's 15 years of experience in professional organizations in Finland and in the international activities of those organizations.
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