September 2025
Career development is a shared responsibility between employee and manager. What are your aspirations, learning goals, and possible opportunities? How can we help you achieve both short term and long term success?
In your 1:1:
-
Ask about long-term interests or dream projects.
-
Identify gaps or learning opportunities.
-
Discuss stretch assignments or mentoring.
-
Take a look at your PDP with your manager.
-
How can we align personal goals with the future needs of IT@ND (see Skills Assessment)
Managers: Think beyond your department or org chart. Help your report explore growth through skills, projects, cross-functional opportunities, or learning—not just promotions. Advocate for development even when formal paths are limited.
Resources:
-
📋 Professional Development Plans PDP
-
🎯 GROW Coaching Model Overview
-
📄 Career Conversations – Atlassian
-
📘 Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett & Dave Evan
-
📚 HR Learning Catalog
Additional Check-in Questions:
🧠 AI Awareness
What have you heard or read recently about AI? Have you tried anything new with AI in your role? How is AI impacting your day-to-day work?
🔐 Security Pulse
What have you heard or read recently about cybersecurity? Are there any new security practices you are more mindful of?
☘️Campus Updates
Are there any campus communications that you would like clarity on? Have you heard anything interesting or important from across the University? Is there a program or project you think IT@ND should be aware of?