Development Resource Guide
Leaders must take a holistic approach to learning by incorporating development opportunities such as networking, mentoring, stretch assignments, and problem solving.
Model of Development
One way to approach development is by utilizing the 70/20/10 model — where 70 percent of learning is through practice and on-the-job experiences; 20 percent is through other people by exposure to coaching, feedback, and networking; and, 10 percent is through formal education-based learnings.
Take a closer look at the activities that make up the 70%, the 20%, and the 10%.
Learning from Experiences
- Expanding your current role
- Stretch/challenge assignments
- Solving problems
- Special projects
- Volunteer/community involvement
- Large and/or complex project
Learning from Others
- Performance review/career
discussion - Networking (internal and external)
- Finding a mentor
- Seeking coaching/informal feedback
- Joining professional or trade
associations - Working as a team
- Joining a Valero network
Structured Learning
- Instructor-led courses
- Self study–online courses
- Books & journals
- Conferences
- Advanced degree
- Professional certifications
- Personal Development Plan
- Assessments