Enhancing The Career Development Conversation

Gallup Q12 Do you know what is expected of you at work? Do you have the materials and equipment you need to do your work right? At work, do you have the opportunity to do what you do best every day? In the last seven days, have you received recognition or praise for doing good work? Does your supervisor, or someone at work, seem to care about you as a person? Is there someone at work who encourages your development? At work, do your opinions seem to count? Does the mission/purpose of your company make you feel your job is important? Are your associates (fellow employees) committed to doing quality work? Do you have a best friend at work? In the last six months, has someone at work talked to you about your progress? In the last year, have you had opportunities at work to learn and grow?

“Survey Says” Unclear about career options Unclear about career path Inconsistent career planning and follow through Lack of open communication with management

Employer Concerns Employee Retention Employee Engagement Employee Satisfaction Employee Performance

Current Dynamic Conversation during performance review time (1-2x/year) Conversation driven by mangers Managers may be unaware of options to suggest to employees Common default to a class, workshop or conference ($) Lack of follow through

Change the Dynamic Change the professional development discussion to be equally shared between manager and employee Equip employees with the tools to increase self awareness Improve employees’ self awareness of skills, values and interests Teach employees how to articulate this during performance review discussion Teach managers how to incorporate this information into professional development options

Increase Self Awareness Skills –Current skills –Preferred skills Values - Career vs Life Interests -Passion -Knowledge

More Self Awareness Preferences Style Qualities Motivators Competencies

Tools Iseek.org Onet - StrengthFinders Hogan (MPVI)

The Discussion A partnership with manager Openness Brainstorming Come prepared

The Options Moving Up Moving Over New Track Improved Skills

Manager’s Role - setting the stage - Openness Trust Partnership Collective brainstorming Outcome oriented

Options Skill enhancement (technical and soft) Knowledge enhancement Training, projects, professional affiliations, relationship building Up - over - new

The Plan Goal Steps Timeline Resources Check in

Karen Kodzik Cultivating Careers