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Individual Development Plan
Purpose
The Individual Development Plan (IDP) is an organized
approach to professional development activities and programs
that are designed to improve the individual’s professional
skills and the department’s productivity. This is a joint
process, both in design and execution, in that supervisors may
be more familiar with the department’s future directions and
the individual is more aware of specific, individual needs and
aspirations.
The following process is a model. The process involves the
following steps:
1.
The Individual Development Plan (IDP) should be
prepared when using the Staff Fee Waiver, or in
conjunction with the evaluation period.
2.
Both the supervisor and the individual should be involved
in the design of the IDP. This should be done early in the
process, when major areas of development have already
been identified. The individual should propose the
specific ways to accomplish this, or the individual may
design the plan and then jointly review and refine the
content with the supervisor.
3.
Use the following perspectives and determine which
should be developed in the upcoming evaluation period:
Strengths that, if enhanced, will contribute to the
overall mission of the organization and increase
productivity.
New skills that will be needed in the upcoming
evaluation period.
Areas of performance/skills that need to be improved.
The above constitute the purpose of the development
activity. Some additional needs that contribute to
establishing the purpose may include:
4.
Determine the appropriate learning methods and resources
that will be needed.
5.
Once the learning methods and resources have been
selected, define the measures or criteria that will be used
to determine if the targeted learning has been
accomplished.
6.
Both the supervisor and the individual sign the IDP to
document mutual agreement with it and commitment to
completing it.
7.
A reporting system should be established to gauge the
individual’s progress at any time so that adjustments can
be made to the plan if needed.
Developmental Opportunities
There are several methods to facilitate learning. These are just
a few examples
Mission/Strategic need
Change in technology
New
assignment
Future staffing need
Leadership development
Relationship building
Though you want the IDP to be thorough and cover all
major development needs, try to keep it brief and to
the point. Focus on key areas to be developed.
Developing the Individual Development Plan
Assignments
Job rotation
Stretch
Temporary
Committees
Work groups
Presentations
Cross-Training
Changing functions
Shift changes
Working with new
people
Develop in Place
Mentoring
Individual projects
Perspective
building
Tough challenge
Shift in size of job
Formal Training/
Development
Professional
Technical
Leadership
Executive
Off the Job Opportunities
Joining/leading community groups
Trying a new skill in a volunteer
organization
Giving presentations to civic
groups
On the Job Opportunities
Taking on new projects or
assignments
Temporary assignments e.g.
filling in for someone on vacation
Assuming lead role
responsibilities
Improving a process or procedure
Self-Development
Readings/Self-study
Professional organizations
College/University Programs
Seminars
Start-ups
New team
New system/service/process
Individual Development Plan (IDP) Form
Title: Date:
Supervisor Name:
Employee Name:
Dept.:
Short Range Critical within present position (1 year)
Goal (What do I want?/ What do I need to learn?)
Competencies/Technical Skills to be acquired
Learning Activities (trainings,
conferences, projects)
Learning Resources/ S
upport
needed
Time Frame: Start Complete
Results Criteria (How have I
succeeded in using my learning?)
Mid-Range Important for growth within present position (2 years)
Goal:
Competencies/Technical Skills to be acquired Learning Activities
Learning Resources/ Support
needed
Time Frame: Start Complete Results Criteria
Long Range Helpful for achieving career goals (3 years)
Goal:
Competencies/Technical Skills to be acquired Learning Activities
Learning Resources/ Support
needed
Time Frame: Start Complete Results Criteria
Employee Supervisor
Signature: Date: Signature: Date:
Fee Waiver
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Non-Fee Waiver
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