1. Start a career conversation with a long term view.  The “strategic” view if you will that will guide the tactical moves.

2. Define a career milestone goals (achievable in 1-2 years) – tactical moves

3. Review and calibrate on the industry Management Levels standards

4. Assess industry Leadership Standards or other competency and skills assessments

5. Select the top 2-3 areas from the Management level and Leadership Standards or skill set that need development that supports achieving the career milestone goals from step 1

6. Define the objective for each of the top 2-3 areas

7. Define the skill sets that are required to achieve the objective

8. Define a 70/20/10 action plan that develops the skills