In a nutshell

* time spent on it is repaid several times over in results

* lack of career planning (or the skills for it) is at the root of many career dilemmas

* career planning needs to be done even when careers are on track

* once a crisis or urgent decision arises - the need is not career planning but crisis management

* the best career planning is done months - or even years - before decisions are made

* the skill you most need to improve for career planning will be different to the next person

* lacking just one crucial skill in career planning can significantly hold back career progress

* having a career success definition that is yours is vital to achieving success on your terms

* blaming anyone or anything for your career situation is completely fruitless

* career planning doesn't require extra time - just divert the time you now worry or blame