Rationale
Technical and managerial professionals benefit from a broad, powerful, guiding perspective on how their careers can be best enhanced. This workshop provides such a perspective and coaches individuals on important ‘next steps’ in advancing their careers.

Objectives
The Novations 4-stages model is based on over 25 years of research and experience.  It serves as a practical model for both management and technical professionals. At the end of the workshop, each manager will:
• understand how the 4-stages model can be used as a practical and powerful career development model
• have learned a realistic division of responsibilities for career management
• have prepared an action plan to implement career development discussions

Content
Increasing white-collar productivity using the 4-stages career development model
Using presentations, group discussion, structured exercises and small group work, the workshop will cover:
· the 4-stages model for professional and technical careers
· coaching for career development
· action planning for implementation

Logistics
Duration: four hours
Group Size: 6 to 20 participants
Reference:  Dalton, G. W., & Thompson, P. H. (1986).  Novations:  Strategies for Career Management.  Scott, Foresman and Company.  Glenview, Ill.