- Why should companies be interested in helping employees plan their development? What benefits can companies gain? What are the risks?
- What types of career management approaches do companies use? Explain the approaches and how they differ.
- What are the manager’s roles in a development system? Which role do you think is most difficult for the typical manager? Which is the easiest role? List the reasons why managers might resist involvement in career management.
- What should be included in a development plan? What do you think is the most important part of the plan for ensuring that employees develop? Explain your choice.
- Should a company identify and formally acknowledge its high-potential managers or should this be kept secret? Should managers know they are considered high-potential managers? Explain.