Career development programs should begin with the end in mind: Know individual employee skillsets and understand where each person aspires to grow in his or her career. A 2022 Bridge Employee Development Report suggests a learning and performance culture is created at the cross-section of connection, alignment, and growth, where every employee needs: Connection: Relationships matter between peers, managers and mentors and should be built upon individual skills, interests and motivation to increase satisfaction and retention. Alignment: Company values and goals are clear and transparent, and everyone understands how their individual contributions contribute to the larger vision, mission, and organizational success. Growth: Opportunities exist at every level of the company for personal and professional development, including mentoring, formal training, stretch assignments, and coaching. Plan Developing career paths is a multifaceted process built upon a step- by-step framework: • Start with updating your org chart • Define job positions
• Develop a roadmap for skills tracking • Identify learning needs and interests • Create training and development programs
• Document progress and growth • Advance and promote from within
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