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CCL's 70-20-10 Development Model
Real development: 70% from hard assignments, 20% from relationships, 10% from training. Focus on the 70.
Goal
Beat the "formal training" trap (only 10% of growth) by designing 70% from real assignments.
Steps
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Pick employee to develop. Ask: "Biggest career goal in 18 months?".
Expected Outcome
Immediate
You realize past dev plan was "80% courses", explains why it didn't work.
Evidence base
School: Leadership Development / CCL
Founders: Morgan McCall · Michael Lombardo · Robert Eichinger (1996)
70-20-10 from Center for Creative Leadership (CCL). McCall, Lombardo, Eichinger research in "The Career Architect" (1996). Most-cited leadership development research.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does "CCL's 70-20-10 Development Model" take?
This exercise takes about 60 minutes, practiced with another person in a Action format.
When will I notice the effect of "CCL's 70-20-10 Development Model"?
You realize past dev plan was "80% courses", explains why it didn't work. In the short term: Within a quarter, employee leads real project developing a skill. Learning shifts theory to practice.
Is "CCL's 70-20-10 Development Model" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Leadership Development / CCL (Morgan McCall, Michael Lombardo, Robert Eichinger (1996)). 70-20-10 from Center for Creative Leadership (CCL). McCall, Lombardo, Eichinger research in "The Career Architect" (1996). Most-cited leadership development research.
Is "CCL's 70-20-10 Development Model" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.
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