A community conversation about building nimble, modern development pathways that evolve with work.
Overview
Modern career pathways matter more than ever. Traditional ladders no longer match how work shifts or how skills evolve. As AI reshapes tasks, many organizations struggle to keep their structures aligned. Because growth is no longer linear, employees need clearer, more flexible options for navigating their careers.
This session introduces modern career pathways, including lattices and networks that reflect real movement. Participants explore how internal mobility is changing and how to design systems that support adaptable skill development and aligned rewards. They also compare current experiences, examine Workforce 2030 signals, and discuss new ways to modernize internal structures. For added insight, review McKinsey’s 2024 Future of Career Pathways report (https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights/future-of-career-pathways).
For additional context on structural clarity, see our MorganHR article Spring Clean the Titles in Your Job Closet (https://www.morganhr.com/blog/spring-clean-the-titles-in-your-job-closet).
Participants Will Experience
• Clear examples that show how ladders, lattices, and networks differ
• How AI and shifting skills create pressure for modern career pathways
• Signs that structures may be slowing growth or creating misalignment
• Approaches to internal mobility that avoid title creep and rigidity
• How rewards programs must evolve to support flexible movement
• Practical prompts that help leaders understand career aspirations
Why This Matters
Internal movement is rising. Yet many systems still reflect 1990s job design. Because work now changes faster, modern career pathways must be easy to revisit, reshape, and refine. When leaders create adaptable pathways, they strengthen engagement and support smarter, fairer development decisions.