Employee Development on a Shoestring

Chapter 1

READY, SET, AIM! GOAL SETTING AND PREPARATION

Employee development must be a deliberate, planned, and mindful practice. You cannot expect it to be successful if you approach it in a haphazard fashion. Therefore, before you and your employees approach any of the methods described in this book, you need to think about, plan for, and set strong goals, and find the right path to mindfully pursue the accomplishment. Then, use the preparation worksheets, checklists, and templates to ensure that you are on track to successful implementation.

STAGES OF THE DEVELOPMENT PROCESS

How will you set the most appropriate and tailored goals to each employee’s developmental level and stage of readiness? Use Table 1-1 to assess the developing employee’s ...