1 CAREER PATHWAYS Welcome to…. Module 7 Career Coaching

2 CAREER PATHWAYS Sponsored by the Joint Career Transition Committee Module 7 in a series of 10 independent modules

3 Objectives Of Career Pathways Program Save $ by creating 1 interdepartmental program Make career planning part of the culture Use modules for flexibility, affordability Create a ‘common language’

4 Overview Of Career Pathways 5 Core modules: 1.Career Planning 2.Testing & Assessment 3.Skills Assessment 4.Personal Learning Plans 5.Career Portfolios 2 Supporting modules for managers 6.Performance Management 7.Career Coaching 3 Mobility modules 8.Competitions 9.Resumes 10.Interviews

5 Concepts of Career Planning 1. Employment as a dynamic relationship. 2. Holistic approach to Career Planning. 3. Strategic Thinking.

6 Our Goals... Overview of the Career Pathways Program. Your role in Career Development. The linkages between:  Career Coaching  Staff Productivity  Job Satisfaction

7 Effects of the Changing Workplace Increased competitiveness requires greater efficiency “Doing more with less” Greater work/life imbalance Lateral vs. vertical career movement Less stability and job security Demand for continuous learning

8 New Employee Expectations Self-directed, self-motivated Flexibility and adaptability High emotional intelligence Aware of their strengths and developmental needs Ability to articulate these Develop personal learning plans

9 Dependent Mindset Organizations provided job security, training, career mobility, security Employees were ‘taken care of’ and were loyal to the organization

10 Independent Mindset Things are changing, the world of work is uncertain Employees lose commitment and loyalty to the organization

11 Interdependent Mindset Employees and the organization work in partnership for success and personal growth. Employees are encouraged toward self determination, providing support for learning and fostering a positive work environment.

12 Interdependent Mindset (cont.) Employees manage their employability and skill development.

13 The New Relationship organization DependentIndependenceInterdependent organization employee “I will work for you, be loyal and you will take care of me.” “In this world of uncertainty…I will take care of myself.” “How can we work together to be successful?

14 The New Work Environment... Increased Competitiveness “Doing More With Less” Work/Life Balance More Lateral Movement Less Stability Demand for Continual Learners

15 New Work Requirements Self-directed Employees Greater Flexibility Good Emotional Intelligence Team Based Work Environments Increased Career Self Awareness Commitment To Learning

16 Why Do Career Coaching? To assist employees through a complex work place To assist employees to align skill development to organizational goals To provide guidance for future skill development

17 Employee Responsibilities Career Management Skill Maintenance Future Skill Development Change Management

18 The Organization’s Responsibilities Supporting a learning environment Providing information and resources Giving information on future directions and priorities

19 The Career Coaching Process Assessment Exploring Options Setting Goals Planning A Strategy

20 The Career Coaching Process Employee 1. Assessment 2. Setting Goals 3. Exploring Options 4. Planning Strategy Manager 1. Gives Feedback 2. Reviews 3. Gives Information 4. Commitment & Support