Framework Thinking for Career Growth – Get Promoted

Exploration Stage

Exploration stage for getting promoted at my company - small business

Characteristics

  • This is the initial stage

  • Individuals explore different roles, industries, and skill sets.

  • It involves self-assessment, understanding career options, and identifying interests and strengths.

Benefits

  • Clarity on personal values, strengths, and career goals.

  • Exploration to different fields

  • Feedback on their skills

  • Insights into potential career paths.

Suited Frameworks

  • Business Model Canvas 

  • Lean Startup methodology

  • SMART Goals 

The goal is to gain clarity on career interests, understanding strengths, and building an initial career path.

Development Stage

Characteristics

  • Individuals focus on building skills

  • Gaining experience

  • Developing a professional network. 

  • Targeted learning, role-specific training, and setting growth goals.

Benefits

  • Skill acquisition, professional experience, and mentorship

  • Both technical and soft skills

  • Measurable achievements

  • Start building a network in their chosen field

Suited Frameworks

  • SMART Goals

  • Growth Mindset Framework

  • 70-20-10 Learning Model

  • Skill Gap Analysis

The goal is building expertise, developing a strong professional foundation, and achieving recognition within a field.

Advancement Stage

Career Advancement Stage - Small Business

Characteristics

  • This stage is about reaching higher levels of responsibility, leadership, and influence within a career.

  • Strategic planning for promotions

  • Expanding one’s network

  • Building a personal brand.

Benefits

  • Leadership skills, visibility, and career progression strategies.

  • demonstrating their value

  • expanding their influence

  • positioning themselves for advancement opportunities.

Suited Frameworks

  • Personal Branding Framework

  • GROW Model (Goal, Reality, Options, Way Forward)

  • Networking and Relationship Mapping

  • OKRs (Objectives and Key Results)

The goal is securing advancement opportunities, demonstrating leadership capabilities, and building influence within a chosen field.

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