CAREERMANAGEMENT Kimberly Lane Civilian Workforce Development Division DON Office of Civilian Human Resources (OCHR) August 2010
Overview • Career Management Components • Career Development Fundamentals • Civilian Leadership Development Framework • Competency Development • Leadership Development Programs and Competencies
Career Management Career Development Career Change Career Advancement Career Management Overview
Career Development Defined • Career Development….. • Is not a promotion • Is for everyone • Is very personal • Is based on YOUR career goals • Is very important • Career Development Is Developing Yourself So That You Can Achieve Your Career Goals
Fundamentals of Career Development • Self awareness • getting to know you • Goal setting • what do you want for your career • Creating your action plan • the sorely misunderstood IDP • Reflection and celebration • reflection will help you grow • celebration will keep you going
Self Awareness Defined • Self awareness is critical to the process • Know your strengths and focus on them • Know what you don’t like • Know your personal values • Know your priorities • Think whole life and how your career fits in • How can you get to know yourself better? • Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and other assessment tools • Journaling/Learning Logs • Career Mapping • Ask people for feedback
Goal Setting Defined Definition “A goal is a specific end toward which you direct specific effort.” The Three Key Elements of a Goal Are: • An accomplishment to be achieved • A measurable outcome • A specific date and time to accomplish the goal
More On Goals • Benefits • Goals establish direction for your life • Goals identify results • Goals challenge you to grow • Goal setting improves your self-image • Goal setting gives you confidence • Goal setting forces you to be specific • Goals keep you focused • Things to Remember • Keep your personal priorities in mind • Write them down • Don’t set impossible goals
Creating Your Action Plan • Identify the knowledge and skills you need to achieve • Think holistically about the necessary skills • Know your strengths and weaknesses • Look for alternative learning solutions • Look for opportunities to demonstrate your knowledge and skills
Individual Development Plan (IDP) • The IDP is… • A personal roadmap • A power tool for mapping out your career • An instrument that helps you focus on your goals • A means to assist you in planning • An invaluable tool for facilitating communication • The IDP should identify: • Short and long-term goals • Developmental objectives and activities leading to competency achievement
DoD Civilian Leader Development Framework
Leader Core Competencies • Leading Change • Creativity and Innovation • External Awareness • Flexibility • Resilience • Strategic Thinking • Vision • Leading People • Conflict Management • Leveraging Diversity • Developing Others • Team Building
Leader Core Competencies (cont.) • Results Driven • Accountability • Customer Service • Decisiveness • Entrepreneurship • Problem Solving • Technical Credibility • Business Acumen • Financial Management • Human Capital Management • Technology Management
Leader Core Competencies (cont.) • Building Coalitions • Partnering • Political Savvy • Influencing/negotiating • Enterprise-wide Perspective • Mission Orientation • DoD Mission and Culture • DoD Corporate Perspective • National Defense Integration • Global Perspective
Competency Development 360 Assessment CLIMB & CLDA Identify skill gaps Fill gaps Development Plan Training, Education and Experience
DoD Civilian Leader Development Continuum
Leadership Development Programs and Competencies
Leadership Development Programs and Competencies GS 14/15 or equivalent GS 13/14 or equivalent
Structured Formal career path Developmental programs Developmental assignment Rotational assignment What approach is best for you? • Unstructured • Mentorship • Volunteer for special project • Seek formal education or training
Get Feedback From a Mentor • A Mentor Can… - Help you determine if your goals are achievable - Help you find alternatives - Help to open doors for you • Discussing Your Goals With Your Mentor… - Is easier when you have it clearly documented on you IDP - Is more meaningful and constructive when your mentor can see both your goals and your developmental plan - Helps you to think through your goals and your plan
Career Power Points • DO: • Make good impressions • Follow your chain of command • Build and maintain your network • Look and act professional • Know your audience • Always be prepared • Think before your speak • Keep work and personal business separate
Presence Power Points • Your eye contact • The entrance you make • The way you shake hands • Your posture • The way you introduce yourself • The way you introduce others • Your people skills
Key Take-aways • Know yourself • Goals • Priorities • Values • Strengths & Weaknesses • Write your goals down • Learn from the process • Celebrate your accomplishments Change is inevitable……growth is optional!
