Challenge: a development conversation with no follow-through
The development process covers achievements, competencies, training needs, aspirations, and future roles. When information is scattered, it is difficult to turn a conversation into action, assign accountability, and revisit decisions at the next stage.
An employee, managers, HR, a mentor, and approvers take part in the process. Each needs a different scope of information.
Solution: an individual development process
Astrafox built a custom application that guides the process from a review of past work to a plan for the next actions.
The system provides:
- descriptions of achievements, strengths, and development areas,
- definition of training needs and career aspirations,
- short- and long-term goals,
- plans for training, projects, and preparation for a new role,
- assignment of deadlines and responsible people,
- records of progress, comments, and recommendations,
- processes tailored to employee groups and job levels,
- data visibility restrictions based on stage, role, and place in the structure.
Outcome: a development plan with tasks, deadlines, and owners
The findings do not end with the conversation. They are recorded as specific actions and monitored through subsequent stages. The employee, manager, and HR access the information required for their roles, while confidential elements remain visible only to authorized people.
The application develops along with changes in the competency model, organizational structure, and career paths.
Technical details
This is a custom web application. Configuration covers process availability for employees, units, departments, job groups, and companies. Field visibility depends on the process stage, role, and specific user.
Frequently asked questions
Does the same process have to apply to every employee?
No. The workflow and availability are tailored to job groups, units, and organizational levels.
Who sees information about an employee’s development?
The data scope follows the role, process stage, and assigned permissions.