079 | How to create a powerful career development programme that has an impact, with Kate Mansfield

Career development is an important topic at work. So many people are motivated by being able to develop and grow in their careers, it means that getting career development programmes right in your organisation can lead to higher levels of employee engagement (and help make your organisation somewhere people love to work).But how do you create a powerful career development programme that has an impact? This episode of HR Coffee Time is here to help. Kate Mansfield (Programme Director at Career Counselling Services) speaks to Career Coach Fay Wallis and shares the key learnings from studying 13 organisations who have introduced career development programmes and initiatives.Key Resources Mentioned in This EpisodeCCCS’s Career Strategy Insights Tool (and report)Kate’s book recommendation: “Wisdom at Work: Stay relevant in the second half of your career” by Chip Conley (Disclosure: the book links are affiliate links which means that Fay will receive a small commission from Amazon if you make a purchase through either of them)Connect With Fay & KateConnect with Kate on LinkedInConnect with Fay on LinkedInFay’s website: Bright Sky Career CoachingCareer Counselling Services (CCS) website Other Relevant HR Coffee Time EpisodesEpisode 33: A helpful framework for career conversations at work, with Steve McIntoshEpisode 25: How to use career conversations to improve retention & engagement, with Sarah ArcherEpisode 21: The 8 people who will set you up for career success, with Sharon PeakeEpisode 16: How to become more confident about networkingEpisode 15: How networking can help your careerEpisode 11: Networking – the 3 most important networks for your careerRate and Review the PodcastIf you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please can you rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify? If you're kind enough to leave a review, please do let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: [email protected] This Episode? Don't Miss the Next One!Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive the free weekly HR Coffee Time email. How Fay & Bright Sky Career Coaching Can Help YouIf you’ve been enjoying the podcast & would like some support from Fay or her colleagues at Bright Sky, they can help you through:1:1 coaching to overcome your career challengesGroup coaching – build your confidence, credibility & influence in 6 weeks through Fay’s signature programme, Inspiring HRInterview coaching to succeed in your next interviewCareer change coaching to find a new, more fulfilling careerThe ‘Power Up Your LinkedIn Profile’ online course, to create a powerful LinkedIn profile and build your confidence at using LinkedIn to get your next role.The Essential HR Planner