Navigating Your Career
The outline below summarizes key action steps for you to navigate your career at each stage of your career journey. Scroll down to bottom for link to more information on each navigation step.
Chart Your Course
Early Career
- Hone career planning skills
- Find your passion & purpose
- Explore healthcare management career options
- Maximize use of general career development resources
Mid-Career
- Update your personal strategic plan
- Remain open to relocation
- Consider different routes to your goals
Senior Career
- Update Self-Assessments
- Identify your optimum career setting
- Continue higher-level learning and professional development
Master the Job
Early Career
- Polish personal practices
- Become a great team player
- Strengthen core competencies
Mid-Career
- Strengthen higher-level competencies
- Expand cross-function proficiencies
- Hone team-building skills
- Sharpen problem-solving skills
Senior Career
- Understand senior role’s complexities
- Hone political astuteness
- Sharpen inclusive leadership skills
- Shift focus from tactical to strategic
Leverage Relationships
Early Career
- Network for maximum exposure
- Find mentor and sponsor
- Learn “meta-leadership
Mid-Career
- Build collaboration skills
- Use mentors for candid feedback
- Establish stronger network with other recognized healthcare leaders
- Learn how to talk with senior leaders
Senior Career
- Establish close connection with select executive search firms
- Mentor and sponsor others
- Focus more on motivating others
Gain Positive Visibility
Early Career
- Lead in organization-wide activities
- Distinguish yourself from peers
- Develop personal brand
- Learn how to talk with senior leaders
Mid-Career
- Develop executive presence
- Take lead positions in outside groups
Senior Career
- Expand your community impact
- Distinguish yourself from peers
- Enhance specialized personal brand