4 employee development tips to show your people they matter
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Make your workplace a learning community
People need space to learn, absorb, and take charge of their career and individual development. Providing this seeds a deeper sense of professional self-awareness, a better understanding of role responsibilities, and a basis for personalized goal-setting.
It’s impossible, though, to contemplate those big-picture dimensions of professional skills advancement and career evolution when your days are too busy. Creating an employee learning community designates space for a growth mindset.
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Build hubs for networking
In a remote environment, there are fewer opportunities to meet colleagues in person and to expand one’s network at conferences and industry events. '
One of the most fundamental ways to build these muscles is to practice. To foster this, give your team internal networking opportunities.
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Think long-term on diversity
Leaders can only create a culture of belonging for their employees when they have a diverse leadership team.
Employees can’t thrive if they feel like they don’t belong. Employees need a comfortable climate, a network, and the knowledge that the leadership team is a destination for everyone. A company cannot feel like an exclusive club for only insiders.
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Commit to mentorship mediums
Mentor relationships support developing talent and inspire quality performance while providing a structured path for development. That means providing a safe place for exploration, experimentation, and risk. Development is best accomplished within a supportive community.
Having no opportunities to engage with senior leaders is a barrier. Lack of career support and mentorship is another obstacle. Commit to your team members, especially underrepresented employees. Develop and support their professional and leadership goals. These can be your future leaders and mentors.
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