17 Aug Briefly summarize your career path to date

Instructions Complete a professional change journey analysis that addresses the following: (1) Your Professional Change/Growth Identify an area of professional change that is meaningful for you. This change should be related to your career in HR or your aspirations to begin a career in HR, and it should be focused on your growth as a leader and manager. It’s fine to connect this to getting promoted and making more money, but assume these are the natural outcomes of a positive and fulfilling change and not an end in themselves. a. Briefly summarize your career path to date. b. How would you characterize this journey? Has your progression been steady and predictable? Have you risen through the ranks faster than you expected? Have you experienced a career setback? Do you feel stuck or stalled where you are? c. What do you want to happen in your career? What makes this future state – your change vision – appealing? Again, don’t default to a “more money, better title” response. Explain how your vision aligns with your passions and your aptitudes. Tip: Take note of Jack’s video in Week 2 discussing how to find your “Area of Destiny.” d. What is needed to make this change happen? Focus on the steps you will take and the outcomes they will lead to. Some of these may involve helping others see how great you are, but concentrate on what you need to change, not what others need to change. Include timelines (even if they’re rough estimates) to provide additional context. Tip: Consider the 6 Action Steps presented in chapter 12 of The Real-Life MBA. e. Finally, what happens if the change doesn’t occur, or if it doesn’t occur within the timeframe you’d prefer?