Rock Your Grok: Strategies and tactics for staying aware and growing your skills as a developer or designer

Overwhelmed by the never-ending onslaught of new webdev trends, tools and frameworks? Got FOMO when someone mentions the latest hot "thing"? Don't know where to dedicate your limited "learning time"? Come learn practical tips to help you become the master of your own professional development. 

This session covers:

• How to forge a personal learning strategy

• How to set realistic knowledge goals

• How to identify and optimize your learning style

• How to combat information overload

• Resources for staying on top of trends

• Tools for taming your personal data pipeline

• Improving your skills through mentoring and networking

This session is open to developers and designers at all stages of their careers. After attending this session, you'll know how to *intentionally* focus on your professional development and make the most of your valuable time.