Dual Career Ladders: Ways to Reward Specialist Leadership

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November 04, 2025

By Shari Lau

Redefine Success

The classic career ladder — which rises from entry-level work through people management roles to senior or executive leadership — is not for everyone. Dual career ladders or tracks can provide a second path for development and advancement. This article shares how this might look and function.

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