Managers who focus on developing their teams are likely to benefit from dynamic and engaged teams, low rates of turnover, and the capacity to adapt as business and staffing needs arise.
Developing your team involves:
- Getting to know employees
- Expecting and supporting employee learning and development
- Preparing employees for potential future roles and responsibilities
- Guiding and supporting employees in their career
- Promoting from within the team
- Supporting lateral movement on the team
Getting Started
You can initiate a focus on team development by publicly setting it as a team goal and following through with specific steps. Work in the following three areas will prove helpful:
Talent Planning
Led by the team manager with input from the employees, organization leader, and local HR contact, talent planning involves anticipating new responsibilities and staffing needs and planning how to meet them by development current employees.
Performance Development
Carried out by the team manager and the employees collaboratively, performance development involves the ongoing growth and development of all employees.
Career Planning and Development
Driven by the employees with guidance and support from the team manager, career planning and development is the process of exploring, setting, and working toward career goals.
Need Help?
Looking for assistance with talent planning, performance development, and supporting the career development of team members? Support is available. The Talent and Career Development team within Human Resources offers programs, services, and resources to help you plan strategically, manage change, build bench strength, create an inclusive culture, and enhance team and organizational effectiveness. See how we can help.
