ABSTRACT
The process of planning, supported by strong management behaviors in a healthy, inclusive, and engaging environment, can build effective and successful organizations that are aligned around mission, core values, and shared vision. The combination and alignment of the individual and organizational needs create an organizational structure that can address any challenge and reach their goals. Successful career development programs are based on many factors. This chapter demonstrates the importance of strategic planning and continuous improvement in all aspects of program planning. The skills of managing culture, processes, resources, and relationships are applicable to many settings; the ability of career development program managers to customize these concepts to the context in which they work and transfer this knowledge to program staff is essential.
