{"id":17411,"date":"2019-09-11T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-09-11T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/how-to-create-a-progression-plan-for-your-team-members\/"},"modified":"2019-09-11T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2019-09-11T05:00:00","slug":"how-to-create-a-progression-plan-for-your-team-members","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/how-to-create-a-progression-plan-for-your-team-members\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create a Progression Plan for Your Team Members"},"content":{"rendered":"

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With <\/span>87% of Millennials stating in Gallup research<\/span><\/a> that personal development opportunities are a key factor in their professional satisfaction it is clear that a dedicated project manager should be focusing on providing those for his workforce. While previously, sending employees away on a vaguely work-related seminar once every two years might have passed for professional development, in the current environment something far more tailored is required.<\/span><\/p>\n

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A progression plan is the most obvious solution to your employees’ desires for greater personal development opportunities. This should lay out a clear pathway of continuous growth which both you and the specific team member can reference to observe progress. <\/span><\/p>\n

To make sure <\/span>you’re creating an effective progression plan<\/span><\/a> that works for all parties, here’s a handy guide to making one.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Set up an initial meeting<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Let the employee know that you wish to have a discussion about their professional development and to create a progression plan. Advise them to consider where they would like their career to be headed and how they believe you can help. Inform them a week in advance so that they can make notes and do their research.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. Find out where they want to be<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n