rotational assignments come in all shapes and sizesexploring three potential program structures
program 1Medical/HealthMultipleLeadership development
program 2EducationAdministrationHigh potential skill development
program 3PharmaceuticalFinanceHigh potential skill development
2 locations in different regions: multiple U.S. locations, Switzerland, China, Singapore, India and Australia
U.S.-domestic program: 8 cities participate:Chicago, Boston, Dallas, Los Angeles, Seattle,Atlanta, Miami and New York
International: UK, Canada, Brazil, China, Australia, Singapore, Switzerland, UAE, Japan and Ireland
Employees apply and are approved Employee-initiated and supervisor approval Employees apply, must provide recommendation from executive level, committee approves
• Employee must have an MBAor be pursuing one
• Strong leadership andcommunication skills
• 3+ years working experience
• Highly mobile and willing topursue different geographicopportunities
• Legally authorized to work inthe United States on a full-time basis without the need forsponsorship for an employmentvisa in the future
• Striving to work by companyvalues
• Desire to develop skills andknowledge base
• Works well with others
• Dependable, good work ethic
• Continuous focus on improvingperformance through learnings
• High performance rating
• Employee must have an MBAor be pursuing one
• Demonstrated leadership andstrategic skills
• 3-4 years working experience
• Highly mobile and willing topursue different geographicopportunities
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• Rotates employees throughtwo different business units toprovide a broad understandingof the company and in-depthfunctional experience
• The second segment is anopportunity for a global(expatriate) assignment
• A variety of rich developmentalexperiences help fulfill personaland professional potential,including functional and peermentoring programs, functionaltraining, and leadership workshops
• Provides opportunities to builda valuable network of peers,managers, and leaders acrossthe company
• The rotational assignmentprogram is open to highpotential employees seeking skilldevelopment through generaltraining and experience, orchange of work environment
• Participants have potential andseek lateral opportunities todeepen technical knowledge andexperience
• Usually an 18-24 monthduration in total
• The rotational developmentprogram provides opportunitiesfor high potential future leadersto gain exposure to functionsthat are critical to the successof the company and its affiliates
• Assignments designed toprovide new hires with real-lifework experience, challengingbusiness assignments andtraining in both technical andleadership skills
exploring rotational assignments
survey report
an analysis of rotational assignment utilization
and trends in the mobility industry
released September 2016
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