Chart Your Career

Chart Your Career is Boston University’s innovative performance process, designed to foster a dynamic partnership between staff and managers. This approach introduces the concept of a performance and career portfolio, emphasizing collaborative goal-setting and continuous feedback. Through this ongoing dialogue, staff success is measured over time, and staff members are empowered to maximize their performance and explore career possibilities.

Watch the Chart Your Career video to learn more.

Chart Your Career Guide

The Chart Your Career Guide offers step-by-step instructions and resources for managers and staff to carry out their roles in the performance partnership process.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to frequently asked questions are available to support you through the transition to this new process. FAQs will be added on a rolling basis as we receive questions from the community, so please be sure to keep checking them for  updated information and guidance.

Learning Series– Coming Soon

In 2026, we will introduce Chart Your Career as a “learning series,” embracing new practices, experimenting with tools and resources, and supporting one another with grace and encouragement as we move forward together. We are putting together a comprehensive network of learning resources for you. Stay tuned to OD&L’s newsletter for information about workshops, courses, and more.

Journey of the Reimagined Performance Process

Chart Your Career stands as a testament to the imagination and dedication of a cross-functional team composed of more than 50 remarkable BU colleagues, all guided by the leadership of Human Resources. Over the last two years, these diverse teams have come together, weaving a shared vision for a forward-thinking process that truly reflects the evolving needs of our workforce and institution. With heartfelt appreciation, we celebrate every individual whose insight, creativity, feedback, and even laughter have shaped this journey.

We invite you to peek into this collaborative journey—one that illustrates, not just innovative methodologies, but the spirit of partnership and community that defines Boston University. Let us honor our extraordinary colleagues who have been the driving force behind the creation of Chart Your Career, and together, look forward to the possibilities ahead.