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Practice Review

The experience of others – reflections on professional practice, values and motivations from alternative career journeys

Pages 355-362 | Received 15 Nov 2022, Accepted 25 Mar 2023, Published online: 12 Apr 2023
 

ABSTRACT

Planners now work in a variety of alternative career paths in contrast to the traditional binary concept of working in the public sector or the private sector. This practice review article includes anonymous reflections from eight planning practitioners who work in ‘other’ employment fields, which reveal important motivations and values. The ability to make justified decisions, being pragmatic, clear communication, being empathetic, the ability to ‘bring people with you’ and a continued sense of working in, and for, the public interest all featured strongly. The ongoing enthusiasm and dedication to the vocation of planning shone through.

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