Nathan Magnuson

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Your Career is Your Responsibility

Nathan Magnuson

I’ve been thinking about career selection and management a lot recently. When I’m asked how I landed where I am, I’m quick to reply that I wouldn’t wish my career path on anyone but I sure do love where I am now. So what does career management have to do with leadership? Your career is your career.

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How to Complete an Individual Development Plan | Thoughts for the.

Nathan Magnuson

Home / Human Resources / How to Complete an Individual Development Plan. How to Complete an Individual Development Plan. Perhaps you’ve heard of the professional growth tool called the Individual Development Plan (or IDP for short). Third, an IDP is a living plan. Career Goal. by Nathan Magnuson.

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6 Barriers to Achieving Your Dream Job

Nathan Magnuson

Those established in their careers either don’t (need to?) dream big any longer or just keep working their plan, right? One assumption I used to have about dream jobs is they were mostly relevant for young adults or young professionals. It’s been a surprise to learn how much this just isn’t the case.

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5 Questions You MUST Ask Your Young Professionals if You Want to Engage Them

Nathan Magnuson

Career expert Dan Miller says that the average job now lasts only 2.3 Part of the reason is the appropriate need young professionals feel to diversify their career experiences. They are: Job-specific development Organization & industry-based development Self-awareness Career development Leadership development.

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How to Build a Development Library for Your Organization.

Nathan Magnuson

In my last post I wrote about Individual Development Plans and how you can use them to develop in a professional setting. A development library is simply a collection of organizational suggested or sponsored developmental experiences that employees can choose from as they consider their own development plans. December 3, 2012.

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When to Coach… and When Not To

Nathan Magnuson

Planning – If your employee will be leading a project or initiative, coach through the planning process. Development Planning – Unfortunately this area often falls off the radar for many leaders altogether. Resist solving the problem on your own. Start with their ideas first before giving yours.

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12 Ways to Make Your Teammates Look Good

Nathan Magnuson

Over the course of my career thus far, I’ve found that these twelve strategies for extraordinary teamwork not only make your team stronger, they have the power to significantly influence the culture of your organization if others begin to follow your example. Ask for Input from Key Stakeholders Before Planning Season.

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