12. Career Planning and Development

1. Meaning of Career Planning

• Systematic process of matching individual aspirations, interests, and competencies with organisational needs and opportunities.
• Helps in defining career paths and growth options.

2. Objectives of Career Planning

• To retain talented employees.
• To provide growth opportunities.
• To align individual goals with organisational goals.
• To reduce turnover and absenteeism.
• To ensure availability of competent personnel for key positions.

3. Career Development Process

1. Self-assessment (skills, interests, values).
2. Career exploration (options within and outside the organisation).
3. Goal setting (short-term and long-term).
4. Action planning (training, education, experience).
5. Implementation and review.

4. Role of Organisation in Career Development

• Providing clear career paths and job ladders.
• Conducting performance appraisals and feedback.
• Offering training, mentoring, and job rotation.
• Creating a culture of internal promotion.
• Supporting work-life balance and dual-career couples.

5. Career Development Strategies

• Job rotation and multi-skilling.
• Mentoring and coaching.
• Succession planning.
• Dual career ladders (technical and managerial).
• Sabbaticals and lateral moves.