Career Navigator: A Manager's Guide to Career Development

Understanding and supporting employee career development is crucial for retention. Employees are more likely to seek new opportunities if they feel their career aspirations aren't being addressed. This course equips you with a practical, three-step method for effective career conversations with your team.

What You'll Learn:

• A Three-Step Method: Discover a proven framework for guiding employee career development, encompassing introspection, goal setting, and mentorship.
• Coaching & Mentoring Techniques: Learn how to leverage coaching and mentorship to facilitate career exploration and growth for both your employees and yourself.
• Employee Value Identification: Develop skills to help your team identify their core values and align career paths accordingly.
• Goal Setting Strategies: Master the GROW model for setting achievable career goals that resonate with individual values and past successes.

Course Content Overview:

This course is specifically designed for people managers with direct reports who want to foster career growth within their teams. You'll learn to:

• Reflect on Your Own Career: Begin by exploring your own career values and setting personal career goals. Identifying a mentor for yourself will build empathy and prepare you to guide others.
• The Evolution of Career Development: Understand how the concept of career development has changed and the different types of career moves individuals make.
• Introspection & Peak Experiences: Complete the "Peak Experiences" activity to reflect on moments of high engagement and pinpoint your core career values.
• Goal Setting with the GROW Model: Apply the GROW model (Goal, Reality, Options, Will) to create actionable career goals aligned with personal values and peak experiences.
• The Power of Mentorship: Explore the benefits of mentorship for career advancement and learn how to both find a mentor and serve as a mentor to your team.

Benefits of Taking This Course:

This course provides lasting tools for continuous career reflection and development. You'll gain practical skills to:

• Boost Employee Engagement: Create a supportive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to pursue their career aspirations.
• Improve Employee Retention: Reduce turnover by investing in your team's professional growth.
• Enhance Leadership Skills: Develop your coaching and mentoring abilities.
• Gain Clarity and Direction: Gain a deeper understanding of your own career path and how to achieve your goals.

Ready to take the next step in your career journey and empower your team? Let's begin!