In designing a more structured career development program at the organization, what is the first step the HR director should take? Answers Administer an employee self-assessment tool so employees can assess their current and future skills and abilities as well as a manager assessment tool to compare data. Launch a career development orientation meeting to generate interest and support for the upcoming program enhancements. Contact various vendors to begin exploring the deployment of a new training management system to capture training data at the organization. Map a natural progression of jobs at the organization that require increasingly more knowledge, skills, and abilities to document career paths