Managers play a critical role in upholding company standards, and when it comes to career growth, that's no less true. If you've got the bandwidth, host manager trainings. If you don't, explore lower lift options like creating a 'managers' Slack channel, hosting AMAs or office hours where managers can ask about challenges they're facing, and offer periodic tips and best practices like:

How to deliver difficult feedback while keeping it motivational
How to delegate effectively
How to empower your teams to reach their full potential
How to manage your team through difficult times
How to build community in a remote world

What's your advice to other companies that want to create clearer career ladders?

For organizations that want to create more clarity around career development, consider these steps:

Define professional development: Make sure your teams understand all the many growth opportunities available to them across the company and how to go about chasing after them.
Define growth metrics: Clarity around what it takes to get promoted offers employees key milestones to aim for and a clear sense of continued growth opportunity within their role.
Invest in your managers: Managers are responsible for coaching and mentoring; they're responsible for helping their teams reach their full potential. If they fall short, everyone suffers. Equip your managers with the tools they need to do their jobs well.

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