Building A Career Development Program
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ISBN: 978-0-89106-087-1
Nine Steps for Effective Implementation Richard L. Knowdell Paper, 136 pp More details... |
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Product Details
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Design new programs to develop job satisfaction.
This practical step-by-step guidebook provides human resource development professionals with a clear, effective model of organization career management and the tools needed to initiate the program in any organization. Internationally respected consultant Richard Knowdell shows how such a program will strengthen the organization and foster job satisfaction in employees. Knowdell's successful nine-step plan explains how to define career development within the organization, conduct a needs assessment, design the optimal program, and promote it. With a wealth of valuable hands-on-tools, worksheets, exercises, guidelines, and values and skills cards, this book will help professionals initiate new services and expand their present skills.
Contents
Preface
Overview of Career Development in Organizations
1 Define Career Development in the Organization
2 Asses the Organization's Need for Career Development
3 Design a Program for the Organization
4 Promote the Program Internally
5 Acknowledge the Individual Employee's Emotions
6 Guide Employee's Assessment Process
7 Facilitate Employee's Exploration Process
8 Participate in Employee's Goal Setting and Planning
9 Coach Employee in Implementing the Career Strategy
Appendix A: Employee Career Profile
Appendix B: Checklist of Career Interests
Appendix C: Work Style Survey
Appendix D: Resources for Career Coaches
Appendix E: Career Values Card Sort
Appendix F: Motivated Skills Card Sort
Index
Card Sorts
About the Author
Richard L. Knowdell is president and senior consultant at Career Research and Testing, Inc., and founder of the Career Planning and Adult Development Network. His clients include Apple, IBM, Texas Instruments, and Intel. He is coauthor of From Downsizing to Recovery.
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