Mar 05 2009
A Key Enrichment Challenge - Job Enrichment Ladder for Employees
The Learning Assignment: A Key Enrichment Challenge
Many employees feel satisfied that their jobs are getting better when they can learn or improve a skill. Once you identify a skill, develop the employee on this job enrichment ladder:
LEVEL 1. Conscious Observation.
Identify subject expert for an employee to closely observe and learn—act as coach/mentor who perform the particular skill exceptionally well. Discuss what your employee learned or thinks could be done better or differently (for example, after observe someone who is a superb web designer).
LEVEL 2. Selected Participation.
Give the employee an opportunity to take a well-defined but limited role using a new skill. Make sure the employee has the opportunity to start without feeling overwhelmed. Again, providing constructive feedback is essential.
LEVEL 3. Key Responsibility.
Give your employee primary project responsibility that requires full use of a new skill or competency. Choose a project that has visibility and accountability. Provide feedback at the end of the assignment, or ask an expert to do it. Intervene only when necessary.
