What Path Is It?
An employee progresses vertically upward in the organization from one specific job to the next.
Traditional
CEO/Founder
Free Agent
Have a discussion with experts or individuals to improve our skills about our career
Discussions with knowledgeable individuals
Lateral movements within a firm so employees can refresh and find new challenges
Lateral
Barista to Manager
Traditional
Co-work between manager and employee to provide update performance goals
Manager/employee self service
People who take charge of all or part of their careers by being their own bosses or by working for others in ways that fit their needs or wants.
Free Agent
Inventory Manager -> Shift Manager -> Promotion
Network
Discussing an employee’s strength and weaknesses with supervisor
Performance appraisal system
Vertical sequences of jobs and a series of horizontal opportunities
Network
Instructor--> Assistant Professor--> Associate Professor--> Professor
Dual-Career
Some company can provide material specifically developed to assist in career development
Company material
Recognizes that technical specialists can and should be allowed to contribute their expertise to a company without having to become managers
Dual-Career
Grocery cart Pusher--> Cashier--> Shelf Restock
Lateral
Open workshops for helping them develop careers within the company or community outside of firm to lead active participation.
Workshops