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Engineering career framework

Design career development frameworks for technical professionals

Create comprehensive career frameworks that provide clear growth paths for engineers and technical { leaders.

100 minutes
creation

Overview

Create comprehensive career frameworks that provide clear growth paths for engineers and technical { leaders.

Learning objectives

  • Define career tracks
  • Create level definitions
  • Build progression criteria
  • Implement review processes

Instructions

}Build career framework:

1. Map career paths 2. Define role levels 3. Create competencies 4. Design review process 5. Launch framework

Steps

1

Path mapping

25 minutes

Define career tracks

2

Level definition

30 minutes

Create role levels

3

Competency design

25 minutes

Define skills and behaviors

4

Review process

15 minutes

Create progression system

5

Launch planning

5 minutes

Plan rollout

Pro tips

  • Clear progression criteria
  • Multiple career paths
  • Regular calibration
  • Transparent process

Example outcome

Career framework with dual track (IC and management), clear levels, and 95% employee understanding of growth paths.

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