ON-THE-JOB CAREER PLANNING: ONE ORGANIZATION'S APPROACH.

Describes the approach used by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service to stimulate on-the-job career planning at its field locations. Transition from a professional to a managerial role at mid-career; Creation of the 'Career Planning Workbook for the Mid-Career Professional'; Need for supervisors' collaboration; Individual development planning guide.