For years, career growth has been closely associated with one thing: moving up. But flatter organizations, tighter budgets, changing workforce structures, and limited leadership openings mean the next promotion isn't always available. Employees still want to grow, and organizations still need to retain and develop their best people.

This interactive roundtable explores what meaningful career growth can look like when "up" isn't the immediate answer. Together, attendees will examine how organizations are creating development through internal mobility, expanded scope, stretch opportunities, skill building, mentorship, lateral moves, and other experiences that help employees continue progressing without requiring a new title.

The conversation will also tackle a harder question: How do you make these opportunities feel like genuine career growth rather than simply asking great employees to do more work?

Attendees will leave with practical ideas they can use to broaden how career growth is defined and create more visible development opportunities within their organizations.