1 CPE Most employees believe their managers have their best interests at heart. Many managers want to help, but don’t know how. Employees are typically thrown into the water and expected to sink or swim, and few are given a manual on how to swim.
Career advice is typically reactive, tactical, and not tied to a company’s culture or a strategic road map for career success. Those who receive daily work instructions are seldom given the road map for how to proactively compete for jobs and promotions.
This course begins with a short review of the Strategic Formula #1 and how well you are currently competing. Then we explain a new paradigm for becoming the Value Worker that companies want to hire and promote. Next, we disclose a strategic paradigm definition that may surprise most of you. I call this strategic paradigm the “Laws of Business”. This is the same definition that businesses use for success and you can too. Finally, we show you the Strategic Career Road Map for how to compete in your career marketplace. You can use this Road Map immediately to get started on optimizing your personally defined path toward future career success.
Course Series
This course is included in the following series:
7 CoursesManaging Your Career
- Why You Need to Compete in Your Career
- What is The Road Map to Career Success?
- Target Your Next Job: How to Develop Your Personal Marketing Plan
- Building A Great Corporate Resume
- Interview Essentials and Resume Writing Course
- Job Interview Skills Training
- Succession Planning
8 CoursesThe Road Map to Career Success
- Why You Need to Compete in Your Career
- What is The Road Map to Career Success?
- What do You Really Want to Do? Defining Your Passion and Vision for Your Career
- How to Close the Gaps Between What You Want Versus Are Getting
- How can You Help Others to Know Who You Are?
- How can You Communicate with Others?
- How can You Sell Yourself to Decision Makers? Part One
- How can You Sell Yourself to Decision Makers? Part Two
Learning Objectives
- Identify where you have competitive gaps using the Strategic Formula #1
- Define the concept of a “Value Worker”
- Define the “Laws of Business” and recognize how to personally apply them for career success
- Discover the Strategic Career Road Map for providing you a strategic model with tactical steps that you can follow today and continue using for the rest of your life
Last updated/reviewed: March 12, 2024
77 Reviews (343 ratings)
Reviews
Anonymous
(Mgr, Accounting/Reporting, Internal Repo..)
I found this course enlightening, I always thought that if I was a hard worker that I'd advance. But seeing the Strategic Formula and understanding that unless I build relationships with the "right" people that I'm never going to get where I want to be. Also talking about entitlement workers and how these people exist & get promoted while taking credit for other peoples work is very validating. This is a topic that needs to be discussed more.
Anonymous
(Accounting Manager)
This course is different but definitely touches on the 'politics' in an everyday corporate environment. This class spoke truth about those that are entitled and only care about themselves and the actual real 'valued' employees that actually love and do the work. To bad they are not really being heard. I find the course very insightful but also unfortunate to the real 'worker bees.'
Anonymous
(Sr Accountant Lead)
It was interesting to learn that a successful career roadmap are the same steps as the laws of business - product development, marketing & sales. It's a great reminder to keep the right mindset, not only work hard but also look for problems to fix and show that you are a value worker. This course would benefit anyone who has a job or is looking for a job.
Anonymous
(Student Support Specialist )
The course was very clear and concise. I found it surprising that this course was relevant to the type of work environment I am currently in and it definitely gives me a new perspective especially as a millennial. Individuals in enterprises or businesses that live off of their revenue would be highly benefited from this course.
Anonymous
(Controller)
This course and all of the courses so far in this series have been thought provoking for me. I am involved in management at my company and I can see both value workers and entitlement workers and there certainly is a difference. This course is helping me to formulate my strategy to be a value worker and get where I want to go.
Dorothy Chan
(Director of Financial Planning & Acc.. at Allergan)
Excellent course and learned a lot to start focusing on career roadmap and how results and relationships play equal role as an element of success and how to think like an entrepreneur in respect to product development, marketing and sales. The strategic career road map is very helpful.
Anonymous
(Controller)
I heartedly disagree with the theme of this class: "The only way to be successful in a company is to work in sales, marketing, or product development." Several of the things he was stating that were the only way to be successful were also personality traits.
Anonymous
(Accountant)
Jim provided a lot of great analysis on how to improve your value to a company and help your career advance. He has a great speaking style and provides stories and examples to help get his points across. I recommend this course.
Anonymous
(None)
Interesting framework, although not exactly revolutionary thinking. However, does give some helpful tips on where to start, how to evaluate progress, and a reminder on how to drive long term career success.
Anonymous
(Unemployed)
Very informative. Great basic course and a part two to "Why you need to compete in your career". Straight forward with good examples and explanations. Definitely will review this one again.
Mark Eastman
(Accountant at Self)
a very interesting and insightful framework for thinking about your career and how to improve your odds of sucess. May require you to adapt it your own circumstances but overall useful.
Anonymous
(Associate Director, CFCC Assurance)
Course is part of a 8 course segment on career group. Provides interesting perspective on success and how to approach as an individual. Good for anyone who enjoys structure/roadmaps.
Anonymous
(Director, Governance)
Very helpful information to assist in creating a devolvement plan. Looking for more classes like this and would be helpful to have career road map templates with examples to assist.
Anonymous
(Bookkeeper)
An inspiring course with great ideas to follow. The instructor gave valuable insight into the world of careers and how to succeed. I hope to apply his lessons in my future career.
Anonymous
(Senior Internal Auditor)
This course was helpful and straight to the point. The course materials were relevant and highlighted the learning objectives. The time allotted for the course was sufficient.
Anonymous
(Director)
The course is full of thoughts, concise and informative. The presentation is helpful and applicable to everyone most especially those who are starting there careers.
Juan Gonzalez
(Sales Executive at BD Guidance)
This is process that helps to improve different aspects of our daily performance, its contributes to improve my mind concept of my professional and personal goals
Anonymous
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Conceptualizing career success as a road map is a very effective vision to manage one's own career path. Content is very simple and yet rich and reflective.
Anonymous
(Research Service Analyst)
The course really challenges you to start seeing yourself in the same way as a business, and to apply the same methods that help companies be successful.
Melanie Beauchamp
(Retired at Retired)
Liked the class. It had a lot of good examples but a bit too much detail at times. It was helpful and wish I had this information earlier in my career.
Anonymous
(Director - Accounting)
Interesting to learn that a successful career roadmap are the same steps as the laws of business. Changes the way you view yourself in business.
Anonymous
(Sr. Accountant)
Well-organized and thought provoking presentation. This course reminded me not to overlook the importance of cultivating relationships.
Anonymous
(Sr Financial Analyst)
No notes, minimum character requirement, minimum character requirement, minimum character requirement, minimum character requirement,
Anonymous
()
Some really good points on the importance of becoming a Value Worker. These are strategies that anyone could use in their profession.
Richard B. Walser
(Controller at SASCO)
Jim's comments are a "Road Map" to a better career. Great webinar for anyone who wants to better understand how things really work.
Halina Kovel
(Sr Revenue Accountant at Yelp)
useful overview of fundamentals of success and different types of employees and how to create a successful path in your own career
Anonymous
(CPA)
I’m enjoying this course series. And, I’m realizing that I need to evaluate my passion and vision, even at 53 years of age.
Sarah Anchecta
(ACM Accountant at Houton Methodist)
Well done and presents an interesting and helpful way to view how you market yourself, and how to set yourself up for success.
Anonymous
(Regional Controller, North America)
This course helped me with understanding what I define as success. Jim's presentation was very practical and informative.
Michael Izzo
(Sr Financial Reporting Analyst at Catholic Health Initiatives)
I enjoyed learning about the strategic career road map. Never thought about how there are three types of employees.
Sam Grosoff
(Associate at RSM)
I liked how the course progressed from start to finish. I feel more prepared now for career success moving forward.
Anonymous
(Outreach Coordinator)
I enjoyed taking this course. It was helpful to think about your own goals and what kind of employee you are.
Anonymous
(Transaction Advisory)
Road Map to Career Success overview here. Get your life together, get your career on track, be better.
Anonymous
(Accountant)
This course reminded me to document the ways I've added value and to sell my strengths to my superiors.
Anonymous
(Controller)
Nice course done in an easy to understand format. Jim did a great job presenting the Value concepts.
Cheryl Husmann
( at Smiling Aviation, Inc.)
This course provides a definitive plan on how to become a valuable player no matter where you work.
Anonymous
(Sr. Director, FP&A)
Presents a good comparison how an employee is like any other company in how it has to sell itself.
Kevin Murray
(Business Partner - Strategic Projects at The Wesson Group)
A good, high level course on developing your image with your co workers (peers and subordinates).
Mark Mancao
(Director of Accounting at YMCA of Metro Atlanta)
Great session to understand your value to a business and where you can create value for yourself.
Eric Cox
(Senior Accountant at Mondo)
Found this to be useful advice on how to add value as an employee in ways i hadnt thought of.
Michelle Adams
(CFO at SeaWorld Entertainment)
The Strategic Formula #1 is a great way to understand how well you are competing in your job.
Anonymous
(Finance & Accounting Consultant)
Excellent course. Especially helpful in the concept and steps to becoming a Value Worker.
Lawrence Hirsch
(Controller at Builders design)
Such a neat course. New jargon and a very interesting approach. A must watch on my list.
Anonymous
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Great course. Thank you very much. It's much appreciated. Great slides. Good questions.
Anonymous
(President)
This is a very helpful course self development and for climbing the corporate ladder.
Anonymous
(Senior Accountant)
I enjoy Jim's style of instruction. It is very easy to follow and is relatable.
Ambria Sandy
(Staff Internal Auditor at Equity Bank)
The PowerPoint seems dated and needs to be spell checked for grammatical errors.
Anonymous
(Accounting Manager)
Video had great key points and ideas delivered in a clear and concise manner.
Anonymous
(Accountant)
Very informative. Looking forward to the rest of the videos in this series!
Anonymous
(Managing Director)
This course was a very good Introduction to The Road Map to Career Success.
Avraham Mafouda
(CFO at Joybees LLC)
Clear, concise, and practical. Perfect people beginning their careers!
Anonymous
(Vice President of Technical Accounting)
An easily understandable path that very few would ever find on own.
Jeremy Sallie
(Accountant II at McKesson)
Solid course with some good advice on how to look at your career.
Anonymous
(Consultant)
Loved the Strategic Career Roadmap. Very insightful and helpful.
Edward Hill
( at None)
The course was a lot of common sense stuff but good to review.
Anonymous
(Accountant)
short and simple course... easily done quickly...... insightful
Anonymous
(MANAGER, ENERGY COST MGMT)
very helpful thank you very much i appreciate it thank you
Oksana Sofron
(Accountant at none)
Interesting course that gives lots of good ideas for thinking
Kimesha Jackson
(Senior Finance Analyst at Royal Bank of Canada)
it was very well laid out and the steps were easy to follow
Anonymous
(Payroll and Benefits Manager)
Very good content and course. Would recommend. Thank you,
Tatiana Farrow
( at FVW RE Investments LLC)
Felt like a TEDtalk, I thought the stories were irrelevant.
Julie Varoz
(CFO at 7 Summits LLC)
good review of how larger companies view their employees.
Anonymous
(CFO)
This course provides a sound roadmap for career planning.
Anonymous
()
Interesting and well structured course. Met objective.
Anonymous
(Internal Audit Manager)
I think there are some good points here made overall.
Mariana Estrada
(CPA at None)
very practical advice to ensuring career success!!
Anonymous
(Senior Treasury Analyst)
Made you think of what kind of employee you are
JESSICA MCKERNAN
(Senior Accountant at Penumbra)
I'd prefer more detail, less high level rules.
Margaret Winn
(Accounting Professional at .)
A good way to think about career development.
Matt Osmundsen
(Category Finance Director at Energizer Holdings, Inc.)
Great course! Very informative and helpful.
Anonymous
(Sr. Institutional Fixed Income Trader)
Best fatherly advise I've ever been given.
Anonymous
(Consultant)
Good insight on career development.
Monique Simpson
(Director, Financial Reporting at ALR Life Reinsurance Ltd.)
This course provided good insight.
Melvin Balberan
(Senior GL Accountant at Netsuite Philippines Inc.)
Very good course
Theodore Zeck
(Certified Public Accountant at Theodore R. Zeck, CPA)
Good advice.
Anonymous
()
nice course
Tim Philips
(Controller at Self)
Great
Prerequisites
Course Complexity: Foundational
Prerequisite: It is recommended that prior to taking this course you also take: Why Do You Need to Compete in Your Career?
Advanced Preparation: None
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