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Session objectives Understand the organisational climate that allows successful career development programs Discuss how job opportunities may be announced Describe methods used to identify and develop management and leadership talent Appreciate the ways in which employers can facilitate the career development of women and members of other target groups
Identify the stages of individual career development List the factors that should be considered in choosing a career and explain how to keep a career in perspective Be aware of current Australian research findings in career development
Session objectives (cont.)
Career development programs
Integration with existing HR processes and structures in the organisation Proactive and dynamic process Individual responsibility to initiate Management responsibility to encourage and provide feedback
Career development programs benefit managers by:– Increasing skills in managing their own careers– Greater retention of valued employees– Increased understanding of the organisation– Enhanced reputation as ‘people developers’
Career development = organisation’s needs
Benefits
Successful career development For a career development program to be successful there needs to be:– Senior leadership support– Understanding of organisational goals– Supportive HR policies– Outplacement services– Marketing strategy for program
Employees’ perspective Skills required for successful career management:– Develop a positive attitude– Take responsibility for your own career– Establish goals– Be aware of success factors– Right place at the right time– Have a mentor or guide
No career is certain Long-term employment is a thing of the past Career transition is continuous – 5 to 7 years Part-time/contract work will be the norm Ongoing education and training are essential Ability to achieve personal employment needs is dependent on marketing of skills
Remember:
Development centres
A program (not a place) that involves individual participants undertaking a
series of work-based simulations
Management-development programs
Management-development programs
Determining individual
development needs
Role of managers
Use of assessment centres
Inventory of management
requirements and talent
Mentoring
Determining individual development needs
Mentoring
– Career functions
– Psychosocial functions
Assignments
Succession planning
Career development for women
Career development for women
Eliminating barriers to advancement
Preparing women for management
Accommodating families