Global Learning and Development

Guiding Principles for Career Management at ConocoPhillips


The company, supervisors and employees have a shared responsibility for employee career development.

  • Employees have primary accountability to manage their careers.
  • Supervisors have responsibility for providing candid coaching and feedback.
  • ConocoPhillips provides the tools and the processes that supports career development.

Proven Model for Continuous Development

  • Establishing your Current State is done by assessing your current competencies and skills.
  • Determining your Future State involves identifying where you want to be in the future, as well as assessing the professional and developmental options that are available to you.
  • Identifying the gaps that exist between where you are and where you want to be provides the input needed to create your Individual Development Plan.
  • Implementing your Plan and Measuring Results closes the loop but the process continues with establishing your current state.

Employee Growth & Development Model