Collaboration
Career Development Mapping
Mapping career paths clarifies opportunities and boosts retention. Many leave roles due to unclear growth, not just compensation. This exercise helps individuals and teams visualize career trajectories, required skills, and actionable steps.
Duration
2 hours
Group Size
2-3
Category
Collaboration
Difficulty
Easy
Participants will:
- Visualize clear career progression options.
- Identify skills and experiences for advancement.
- Explicitly define implicit growth paths.
- Integrate individual career planning with organizational context.
Participants will gain:
- Visible career paths outlining needed skills and experiences.
- Individual development plans.
- Improved retention through transparency and growth opportunities.
Organizational paths may not always align with aspirations. Acknowledge when the best path involves leaving; transparency is crucial. Differentiate between skill gaps (lacking ability) and exposure gaps (lacking opportunity). Skills gaps require training; exposure gaps need project assignments. Managers provide context, opportunities, assessments, and mentorship, but career development remains the individual's responsibility.
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