Career Pathing
What is Career Pathing?
Career pathing is the process of planning a consulting practitioner’s career growth and finding the right fit between the practitioner’s personal preferences, strengths, and available opportunities at Gravitas.
Why Career Pathing?
Encourage, recognize, and reward good performance
Increase retention and reduce turnover
Boost morale, promote job satisfaction, and reinforce a sense of job security
Improve workforce capabilities
Plan for the future
Where does Career Pathing sit?
Consulting Managers
Managers are responsible for aligning the Practitioner’s goals and aspirations with Gravitas’s objectives and growth opportunities.
Consulting Practitioner
Practitioners are responsible for proactively improving their skills and maintaining a consistent high level of performance.
How is the Career Path at Gravitas designed?
Associate Consultant
Estimated Years of Relevant Experience
0 - 3
Average Years at Level with Gravitas
-
Preferred Education in a Relevant Field
Bachelor’s Degree
Skills &
Competencies*
Functional
•••••••
Core
•••••••
Leadership
••
Functional Competencies
Functional competencies are analytical reasoning, time management, research, and quality management.
Core Competencies
Core competencies are collaboration, decision-making, developing self, effective communication, problem-solving, and resourcefulness.
Leadership Competencies
Leadership competencies are accountability, agility, developing others, driving results, innovation & initiative, and planning & organization.
Consultant
Estimated Years of Relevant Experience
2 - 5
Average Years at Level with Gravitas
2
Preferred Education in a Relevant Field
Bachelor’s Degree
Skills &
Competencies*
Functional
••••••
Core
•••••••
Leadership
•••
Functional Competencies
Functional competencies are analytical reasoning, time management, research, and quality management.
Core Competencies
Core competencies are collaboration, decision-making, developing self, effective communication, problem-solving, and resourcefulness.
Leadership Competencies
Leadership competencies are accountability, agility, developing others, driving results, innovation & initiative, and planning & organization.
Senior Consultant
Estimated Years of Relevant Experience
4 - 7
Average Years at Level with Gravitas
2
Preferred Education in a Relevant Field
Master’s Degree
Skills &
Competencies*
Functional
•••••
Core
•••••••
Leadership
••••
Functional Competencies
Functional competencies are analytical reasoning, time management, research, and quality management.
Core Competencies
Core competencies are collaboration, decision-making, developing self, effective communication, problem-solving, and resourcefulness.
Leadership Competencies
Leadership competencies are accountability, agility, developing others, driving results, innovation & initiative, and planning & organization.
Associate Manager
Estimated Years of Relevant Experience
6 - 9
Average Years at Level with Gravitas
3
Preferred Education in a Relevant Field
Master’s Degree
Skills &
Competencies*
Functional
••••
Core
•••••••
Leadership
•••••
Functional Competencies
Functional competencies are analytical reasoning, time management, research, and quality management.
Core Competencies
Core competencies are collaboration, decision-making, developing self, effective communication, problem-solving, and resourcefulness.
Leadership Competencies
Leadership competencies are accountability, agility, developing others, driving results, innovation & initiative, and planning & organization.
Manager
Estimated Years of Relevant Experience
8 - 11
Average Years at Level with Gravitas
3
Preferred Education in a Relevant Field
Master’s Degree
Skills &
Competencies*
Functional
•••
Core
•••••••
Leadership
••••••
Functional Competencies
Functional competencies are analytical reasoning, time management, research, and quality management.
Core Competencies
Core competencies are collaboration, decision-making, developing self, effective communication, problem-solving, and resourcefulness.
Leadership Competencies
Leadership competencies are accountability, agility, developing others, driving results, innovation & initiative, and planning & organization.
Senior Manager +
Estimated Years of Relevant Experience
10+
Average Years at Level with Gravitas
3
Preferred Education in a Relevant Field
Master’s Degree
Skills &
Competencies*
Functional
••
Core
•••••••
Leadership
•••••••
Functional Competencies
Functional competencies are analytical reasoning, time management, research, and quality management.
Core Competencies
Core competencies are collaboration, decision-making, developing self, effective communication, problem-solving, and resourcefulness.
Leadership Competencies
Leadership competencies are accountability, agility, developing others, driving results, innovation & initiative, and planning & organization.
