Designing Strategic Career Pathways: A Competency-Based Approach to Progression Management in the Educational Context of a Corporate University in Thailand

Abstract

This research article presents the competency-based career path design and career path management at Panyapiwat Institute of Management, a higher education institution. The study units included the Faculty of Management Science, Office of Strategy and Innovation Management, and PIM HR Excellent Center, covering teaching, research, academic service, and administration/support roles. A content analysis of the competency system data used by the institute was conducted through focus group discussions involving 15 executives from various departments. The research explores different approaches to designing career progression within the organization. The joint path of the Faculty of Management Science, Office of Strategy and Innovation Management, and PIM HR Excellent Center is divided into two paths: human resource management and strategy management, innovation, and work process development. A career progression management system was established, incorporating an analysis of key workgroups aligned with strategic goals, career goals in management, high-talent recruitment assessment, and personalized development planning. Although the study is limited to only three units, each with a different mission, it provides an excellent model for the development of a system of career progression that is applicable to the entire institution. The research investigates competency-based career path design and management at Panyapiwat Institute of Management, offering valuable insights for improving human resource management systems and creating compelling career paths in other higher education institutions.