Career Development Basics (ASTD Training Basics Series) - Softcover

Kroth, Michael; Christensen, McKay

 
9781562865467: Career Development Basics (ASTD Training Basics Series)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1562865463 ISBN 13: 9781562865467
Publisher: ATD Press, 2009

Synopsis

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Even in the best financial times, career development is often relegated to the back of the bus because it's seen as a short-term cost rather than a long-term investment with lasting impact. But the reality is that career development helps people strive for meaningful accomplishment in the workplace, and both individuals and organizations thrive when their goals are being met.

This book is intended to empower training and development leaders with the knowledge and tools needed to become catalysts for bringing a career development focus to their organizations. Because busy managers in today's hectic business environment already have plenty on their plates, Career Development Basics jump-starts the learning curve by providing a succinct, ready-to-apply approach to this challenge.

Within this book you'll find a sound, no-nonsense framework for implementing a career development focus, supplemented by an array of easy-to-understand materials including worksheets, comparison charts, case studies, flowcharts, and specific forms for turnover cost calculation and a sample performance review.

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About the Author

Michael Kroth is an Assistant Professor at the University of Idaho in Adult and Organizational learning. As a long-time internal consultant, he developed and administered corporate-level leadership development and succession planning programs. He presents regularly at conferences, both in the US and internationally. He has two previously published titles, The Manager as Motivator, and Transforming Work: The Five Keys to Achieving Trust, Commitment, and Passion in the Workplace. Kroth resides in Boise, Idaho, USA. McKay Christensen is the Executive Vice-President of Melaleuca, inc., an $850 million international consumer products company with more than 3,300 employees. In this and other leadership roles with several Fortune 500 companies, McKay has had the opportunity to walk his talk when it comes to career development and leadership. He lives in Idaho Falls, Idaho, USA.

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Publisher
ATD Press
Publication date
2009
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1562865463
ISBN 13 
9781562865467
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
144