11 Mar Approaches for Employee Development
There are many different approaches to employee development. For this discussion, please address the following:
Using Exhibit 11-2 in your text (pg. 282), select three different activities and describe how you will implement them in your own program.
Support your choices with concrete examples of implementation and how you will assess each one.
Exhibit 11-2 Approaches for Employee Development
Development Activity
Definitions
Stretch Assignments and Projects
Special project assignments outside of the scope of the employee’s normal job
Job Enrichment
Knowledge and skill development within the scope of the employee’s normal job
Extra-Role Enrichment
Volunteer activities that benefit the employee’s current role
Job Shadowing
Employees follow others in different positions for exposure to other job opportunities
Job Rotation
Employees rotate through different job opportunities over a period of time
Lateral Move
Movement to a position at a similar level of responsibility and pay, but with different skills to develop
Promotion
Movement to a position at a level above one’s current position to reward performance and develop new skills
Mentoring
A formal or informal program in partnership with a senior employee for long-term career growth
Coaching
A formal or informal program with a direct supervisor or external coach for performance improvement or resolution of work issues
