What Is an IDP? :
What Is an IDP? An Individual Development Plan (IDP) is:
A clear statement of an employee's career goals,
A map for attaining goals that specifies immediate and long-range developmental needs,
An individually-tailored action plan to develop specific competencies (knowledge and skills) needed to improve performance in present position or to prepare for new responsibilities,
A written plan for scheduling and managing an employee's development,
A tool for a supervisor to estimate resources needed for employee development training,
An agreement between the employee and supervisor based on funds available to meet the employee's and the organization's goals and
A tool for an organization to develop its workforce to meet future needs.
A transparent environment creation for appraisals
Purpose of the IDP :
Purpose of the IDP Most employees want to grow in their present positions or progress to new ones. To do this effectively, a realistic action plan is needed. An IDP can be a useful tool to help plan a career, guide development and assess progress toward career goals and objectives.
Benefits to Employees and Supervisors :
Benefits to Employees and Supervisors IDP's shall provide meaningful training plans that will help the:
Why is the IDP required :
Why is the IDP required
After The IDP Is Completed :
After The IDP Is Completed What Will Happen to the IDP?
The total of the organization's IDP's will be used to identify the agency's training needs and set its priorities. This process provides the Training Office with a tool to develop total budget data regarding training, as well as scheduling work to accommodate training needs. The IDP also provides the Training Office with some measure of the supervisor's interest in employee development.
Reviewing or Revising an IDP :
Reviewing or Revising an IDP An IDP is a plan for development, not a contract in stone. IDP's should be reviewed, revised or both as follows:
at progress reviews of the performance plans,
upon completion of training and
altered as performance plans and job assignments change.
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