What does this competency represent? What does it involve?
Self-Development & Career Agility involves intentionally reflecting on your evolving strengths, needs, and goals, and to act on them through proactive learning, resilience, and curiosity.
It means noticing where you are now, seeking feedback, and adjusting your path as your interests and circumstances change.
Career agility shows up in how you stretch into new roles, set goals that matter, and translate personal progress into something that benefits your team, workplace, or community.
This competency combines self-leadership, adaptability, and the ability to navigate change with purpose and confidence, no matter where you are in your journey.
Why does this matter for your future readiness?
Because the world and your goals will keep changing — and so will you.
When you can reflect on where you are, set meaningful goals, and adapt with curiosity and confidence, you’re ready to navigate shifts in work, life, and community.
Your growth won’t stop with you — it ripples outward, helping others learn, adjust, and succeed too.
🌳Tree Roamap
Self-Development & Career Agility
The Tree Roadmap helps you see how each competency comes to life — not just in theory, but in daily actions and real-world impact.
Together, these layers help you understand what this competency really looks like, why it matters for your future readiness, and how you can grow it — step by step.
Use the Tree to see your progress, talk about it with others, make strengths and areas for growth visible, set and manage your goals, and help you get wherever you're going next.
Conditions for Practice
& Growth
✅ Do I have clear opportunities to reflect on my goals and progress?
✅ Do I feel safe asking for feedback or stretch assignments?
✅ Does my environment support learning from mistakes without fear?
Trunk: Daily habits and core actions.
I set clear learning or career goals for myself.
I ask for feedback and actually use it to improve.
I follow through on plans I make for my growth.
I reflect on what’s working — and adjust when needed.
I keep track of my progress, so I see how far I’ve come.
Rings: Growth and expansion.
I use these skills for myself first — I take ownership of my path.
I support others: I mentor, coach, or share tips so they succeed too.
I build structures or systems that make growth sustainable for everyone — not just me.
Leaves: Signs I am living and growing this.
I ask for new learning opportunities — and I show up ready.
I take notes when I get feedback and use it to grow.
I track my achievements in a portfolio or resume draft.
I celebrate small wins and share them with my mentors or peers.
I remind myself how each step connects to my bigger goals.
Roots: The core attitudes and beliefs that I cultivate.
I stay curious about what I’m good at and where I can grow.
I ask myself honest questions about my strengths and gaps.
I stay open when I get feedback — even if it’s hard.
I choose to bounce back when things don’t go as planned.
I believe my effort and learning make a difference.
Fruit: The real impact I create for others.
I share what I learn with peers so they can grow too.
I help others set goals or plan next steps when they’re stuck.
I create resources, tools, or events that help my community navigate their own growth.
I start something new — like a mentoring circle or study group — so people feel supported.
Branches: How I apply it in my settings and experiences.
I connect what I learn in class to my bigger goals.
I look for ways to stretch: I take on new tasks or responsibilities.
I volunteer for roles that help me grow, even if they feel a little uncomfortable.
I share my learning plans or questions in advising meetings.
I participate in student orgs, internships, or jobs that build my skills.