ABSTRACT
Professional development can and, we think, should be connected with innovation; in many cases, it is supposed to lead to innovations. We think that the situation in which the relations between professional development and outlays on this development as well as its effects are not examined or analyzed is improper, except for the areas in which innovations are not anticipated or can even be a threat. On some positions, it is necessary to comply strictly with the mandatory procedures, while innovations are less important. However, in the majority of cases, innovations require support,
Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 497 Results of Questionnaires .............................................................................................................. 498
Importance of Various Forms of Professional Development for Examined Companies ........... 498 Mentoring ..................................................................................................................................500 Coaching ................................................................................................................................... 501 Job Rotation ..............................................................................................................................502 Paths of Professional Development/Career ............................................................................... 503 Supporting Creativity and Innovations ......................................................................................504
