This series of columns by an anonymous coaching buyer takes a thought-provoking helicopter view of what's going on in the industry. This issue: development vs training While clearing out my desk, I came across a clutch of old certificates relating to the continued professional development (CPD) I've done. In my organisation, CPD has fallen victim to the austerity axe, but I keep getting emails offering a range of courses and conferences. With no prospect of funding, how important is CPD for the coaches that organisations use? When selecting by criteria, CPD...