The key to success in IBM is to see beyond the given scope of your position, and understand your role in the success of your team, organization and the company. You must be entrepreneurial, self-directed and a strong team contributor while keeping pace with change and providing great customer service.
Planning your career
At IBM people are the fabric of our business. We place a great amount of trust and personal responsibility in our employees, and our people agenda supports career development and progression for every individual rewarded on merit. To help you identify opportunities, construct a skills road map and mark your progress, IBM offers you easy-to-navigate career Web sites and tools.
Individual development plan (IDP) - Your career path will be as individual as you are. You might choose to move vertically, you might prefer to deepen your knowledge in your field of expertise or you might decide to make lateral moves to broaden your range of skills.
Whichever path you choose, you will create an individual development plan each year to help you to continue to grow. It helps identify the skills you need to fulfil current and future business commitments, and the available prospects to improve those skills. It is also a great opportunity to discuss your career aspirations, job satisfaction, skills and competency gaps, and priorities for learning with your manager.