The Path of Career Development

Advancing within the organization is a major Driver of Engagement. It is wise to have a “layer-cake” model that allows employees room to grow and advance through promotions. For example, an organization could have various levels of a certain position, such as associate project managers, project managers, and senior project managers. When employees get a strong command of the tasks associated with their current position, they are eligible for a promotion to the next level of project manager. The change in title and bump in salary are conducive to supporting Engagement. Organizations, large and small, can use this strategy to capitalize on Engagement Driver 2: Career Development.

Encourage Leadership

The opportunity to lead a group of people or spearhead a project is great experience for employees. As a best practice, organizations should allow all employees the opportunity to manage different projects. Whether it is organizing a major companywide initiative, or simply organizing a team lunch, being the point person on a project gives employees the chance to show off their leadership skills, as well as gain experience coordinating with multiple people.