Workshop Overview
o Introduction to the programme's aim and flow
o Setting expectations and learning goals

Understanding Structured Career Planning (SCP)
o Definition and key principles of SCP
o Why SCP matters in today’s workforce development context

Trends in Workforce Transformation
o Overview of current and emerging workforce trends
o Using Job Transformation Map to guide career development

SCP Implementation Framework
o Step-by-step walkthrough of the Structured Career Planning framework
o Identifying organisational enablers and critical success factors

Career Action Planning (CAP)
o Supporting employee career ownership with CAP tool
o Aligning personal growth with business needs

Conducting Career Conversations
o Introduction to the Career Conversation Guide
o Practice activity: Pair-based role-play simulation

Managing Difficult Career Conversations
o Common challenges and emotional barriers during career discussions
o How to handle tough topics (e.g. delayed, promotions, skill gaps, limited roles)
o Empathetic listening and reframing techniques

Integrating SCP into Talent Development and Succession Planning
o How SCP links to broader talent management strategies
o Building internal mobility, succession pipelines, and future-readiness
o Sustaining SCP practices beyond the workshop

Reflection and Action Planning
o Individual reflection: Key takeaways and commitment to action

A blend of experiential and adult learning techniques:
• Interactive lectures with real-world case studies
• Group discussions and breakout sessions
• Role-play acWviWes for career conversaWons
• Hands-on exercises using SCP templates and frameworks
• Personal reflection and peer sharing

Upon completion of the workshop, participants will be able to:
• Understand the importance of Structured Career Planning (SCP) in workforce development
• Analyse workforce transformation through the use of a Job Transformation Map
• Identify emerging roles and workplace challenges that impact effective career planning
• Apply the SCP Implementation Framework and Career Action Plans (CAP) for employees
• Conduct professional and empowering career conversations to support employee growth
• Manage difficult or sensitive discussions during career conversations with confidence and empathy
• Develop strategies to integrate SCP into existing talent development and succession planning efforts

• Line Managers seeking to support team career development
• Business Owners aiming to future-proof their workforce
• HR Professionals responsible for talent management and succession planning