Internal Career Planning

For high-potential employees and leadership candidates, the opportunity to receive practical and thought-provoking guidance on career development and performance management can provide the motivation they need to challenge themselves to achieve more for their organization.

In every Internal Career Planning assignment, Mastel Associates’ extensive career management consulting expertise is applied to helping individual clients realize their full potential, understand what their employer needs from them now and in the future – and renew their commitment to meeting those objectives.

Every Internal Career Planning project is as unique as the individual and organization involved. A general framework for the process encompasses:

Establishing Objectives and Expectations
> We work with both the organization and the individual to determine objectives and expectations of the career planning assignment. With those parameters set, we develop a customized approach that addresses and responds to the requirements of the organization and the needs of the individual.

Comprehensive Assessment
> An effective career development program is based on the premise that individuals need clear information on the competencies and behaviours necessary for effective performance in today’s world of work.

> Through a series of self-assessment and psychometric testing exercises, each individual works with his or her coach to explore skills, interests, values and motivations, and to map out a realistic and rewarding career plan.

Planning, Exploration and Coaching
> The Career Planning model is a comprehensive, tailored, one-on-one coaching process, which guides individuals through all the steps necessary to achieve the ultimate goal of setting a clear and achievable career direction. We’re advocates of "practical idealism" - the choice of a satisfying career path that takes our Career Planning clients where their talents can be used most effectively. Each individual also needs to understand the type of organization in which he or she will be most successful.

> Working with a personal career coach, the client identifies strategies to help him or her focus on both short and long-term goals

Reporting and Support Services
> Each individual is provided with in-depth reports and analyses of his or her assessment results. Our Career Planning clients also have access to office space and administrative support when working on Mastel Associates’ premises.