Issues Addressed

Unclear Career Paths Employee Retention Challenges Skill Gaps

When to Use

Enhancing Employee Development Improving Retention Rates Clarifying Career Paths

Lattice Career Growth Model

A structured framework for career development used by companies like Stripe and Shopify, focusing on clear growth paths, skill development, and performance alignment.

Origins

Developed by Stripe and Shopify to provide structured career growth paths.
Inspired by the need for clear progression and skill development in tech companies.
Adopted to align employee growth with organizational goals and performance metrics.

Implementation Details

Core Components

Clear Growth Paths: Define roles and responsibilities with transparent criteria for advancement.

Skill Development: Focus on continuous learning and development through training and mentorship.

Performance Alignment: Ensure career growth is aligned with performance metrics and organizational goals.

Implementation Process

  1. Define Roles and Paths: Collaborate with stakeholders to outline clear career paths and required competencies.
  2. Set Advancement Criteria: Establish measurable goals for promotions, such as skill certifications and performance metrics.
  3. Implement Development Programs: Provide resources and opportunities for skill development aligned with career goals.
  4. Monitor Progress: Use tools like Lattice to track employee growth and readiness for advancement.
  5. Iterate and Improve: Regularly update criteria and paths based on feedback and organizational needs.

Implementation Steps

  1. 1

    Define roles and career paths with clear criteria

  2. 2

    Establish measurable advancement goals

  3. 3

    Implement training and mentorship programs

  4. 4

    Monitor employee progress using performance tools

  5. 5

    Iterate on career paths based on feedback

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Benefits & Considerations

Benefits
  • clear progression pathways
  • improved retention
  • enhanced skill development
Considerations
  • requires ongoing communication
  • needs regular updates to reflect changes
  • may require training for managers