9.3.2 Managers and Career Planning

Every employee would like to grow and build a career in his organisation or profession. Such growth is likely to be faster if it is purposeful and guided. More experienced and senior managers are in a better position to guide their juniors due to the larger perspectives and better understanding they have about the organisation as well as the outside world. Managers can lead their juniors by accomplishing the following.

  1. Identify career opportunities in the organisation for each employee and assess competencies required for them.
  2. Help the employees assess their own capabilities in relation to the possible career paths available for them.
  3. Provide feedback to employees about their potential.
  4. Encourage them to develop ...

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