career development path
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Define a career development plan for you. Learn the steps on what to include.TRANSCRIPT
Career Development Plan
Vision and Roadmap
Torbjorn Zetterlund
Table of Contents
Vision Role Qualifications Evolution Road Map Next Steps
Note: This entire process is iterative and interactive. Each step may be revisited and reviewed several times individually and as a team until a plan is created
Vision
What is the last working role you have 24 hours before you retire (last role)? Your dream, what will make you happy Limitless, assume no roadblocks Assume you acquired all necessary skills, and experience You may have more than one end state You may already be there !
Role
What type of organization will your last role be working for? Small, mid, large organization? Entrepreneur? Industry sector? Technology vs. business? Consulting versus Product?
What would be your role in that organization? Founder? Strategic thinker? Corporate Development? Human resource development? Tech guru?
Qualifications
What qualifications are required for your last role? Consider all types of qualifications, skills, and
experience required Could be written as a job description Be as detailed as possible May require research into the role (including discussions
with individuals currently in that role) Accuracy is important
Document your current qualifications, skills, and experience
Identify the GAPS in qualifications between current and last role
Evolution
What would be a role evolution from your current role to your last role? And what would be the time parameters? Consider several possible role transitions Be as detailed as possible May require research (including discussions with
individuals currently in your last role) Accuracy is not important, as the described path is one
of many possible paths
Road Map
Role and Time / Qualifications
Current Role
Role 2Timeframe
Role 3Timeframe
Last Role
Qualification 1
Activity to achieve qualification
Activity to achieve qualification
Qualification 2
Activity to achieve qualification
Activity to achieve qualification
Activity to achieve qualification
Qualification 3
Activity to achieve qualification
Qualification 4
Activity to achieve qualification
Activity to achieve qualification
Activity to achieve qualification
Activity to achieve qualification
Activity to achieve qualification
Activity to achieve qualification
Activity to achieve qualification
Activity to achieve qualification
Note: The road map is a living document is subject to change
Next Steps
Focus on qualifications needed for next role
Ensure an action plan is created and implemented; scorecard results
Constantly review and revise
Use your Career Development Plan (CDP) constantly and consistently