Application for Career Development Program

We’re offering a unique opportunity for select team members to work directly with Perry in a one-on-one Birkman assessment and coaching sessions. This personalized coaching experience will help you better understand your strengths, stress behaviors, motivations, and communication style—and how these can support your professional growth and contribution to our team.

Please complete the short application below to be considered. Scroll down to see Candidate Review Rubric. All entries must be submitted by September 30th, 2025.

Name

First Name

Last Name

Role/Department

How long have you been working at Barton Springs Nursery?

What was your last job before working at Barton Springs Nursery?

1. Why are you interested in participating in a Career Development Program?

(What are you hoping to learn or gain from the experience?)

2. How do you see this experience benefiting your work or collaboration with others on the team?

3. Is there a particular challenge or growth area you'd like to explore through these sessions?

(This could be related to communication, leadership, focus, relationships, etc.)

4. Anything else you'd like us to know?

Date

YYYY

Candidate Review Rubric

1. Readiness for Growth

Has expressed a clear desire to deepen their self-awareness.
Shows openness to feedback and reflection.
Demonstrates a growth mindset in their application or recent performance.

2. Alignment

Candidate is in a role where greater self-understanding could significantly benefit team dynamics or project leadership.
There’s a visible opportunity for their development to have a ripple effect on others.

3. Clear Intention for Use

The candidate articulates how they plan to apply what they learn—either in collaboration, communication, or leadership.

4. Current Role or Transition

They are stepping into a new role or experiencing a shift in responsibilities and could benefit from support.
They are in a pivotal position on the team (e.g., leading others, interfacing with multiple departments).

5. Contribution to Culture

Actively contributes to a positive, constructive, and trust-based workplace culture.
Will likely share insights with peers and help integrate learnings into team life.

6. Diversity of Perspective

Candidate brings a unique viewpoint or experience that may not yet be fully understood or leveraged.
Offers an opportunity to hear from voices that might not always self-select for visibility.

Could be assessed on:

Haven’t had as many professional development opportunities.
Have recently navigated challenges and shown resilience.
Are on a clear upward trajectory or being considered for growth within the organization.