Developmental Assignments: Creating Learning Experiences Without Changing Jobs

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Cynthia D McCauley. Developmental Assignments: Creating Learning Experiences Without Changing Jobs

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DEVELOPMENTAL ASSIGNMENTS

Creating Learning Experiences without Changing Jobs

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My boss and I agreed that I tend to shy away from problems that require a lot of cross-functional input and have political ramifications. As part of my development plan, he put me in charge of investigating and bringing back recommendations about the potential outsourcing of three business services. This forced me to work with some other functions in a politically charged atmosphere—although my boss continued to support and coach me throughout. I learned that if you provide enough useful information and set the right tone, people can make good decisions that balance multiple criteria.

What these examples have in common is that the developmental assignment did not require taking on a whole new job. And the assignment challenged the individuals, stretching them beyond their current skills. Challenge is one of the key elements of a developmental assignment. But the examples also highlight the wide variety of challenges a leader might face in an assignment. What might be the right challenge for you as you continue to expand your repertoire of leadership skills? The job challenge framework can help you start to answer that question.

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