How to Create an Individual Development Plan

Formats ⟩  Live Virtual: 4 hrs./1 Day  |  In-Person: 6 hrs./1 Day

An individual development plan (IDP) helps employees improve job performance and achieve career goals. In this interactive program, we will lead you through the process of creating an actual IDP You will complete a self-assessment, create development goals, and learn how to partner with your supervisor to implement your plan.

Learning Objectives »

  • Understand the benefits of IDPs.
  • Compete self- and development assessments.
  • Create SMART goals for career development.
  • Obtain management buy-in.
  • Apply strategies for implementing an IDP.

Course Agenda

What is an IDP?

  1. An Individual Development Plan (IDP) is…
  2. IDPs are NOT…Mental Health Continuum
  3. How IDPs Help Employees
  4. IDPs Answer the Following Questions
  5. Phases of Creating an IDP

Self-Assessment & Development Objectives

  1. Self Assessment Questionnaire
  2. Development Questionnaire

Setting Goals

  1. S.M.A.R.T. Goals
  2. S.M.A.R.T. Goal Example
  3. Specific
  4. Measurable
  5. Achievable
  6. Relevant
  7. Timebound
  8. Setting Your S.M.A.R.T. Goals

Creating Your IDP

  1. Writing Guidelines
  2. Name & Dates
  3. Competencies
  4. Action Plan
  5. Comments & Approvals
  6. Accomplishments & Acknowledgement
  7. 10 Things to Remember
Portrait of a diverse group of business people - Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Agility

How to Create an Individual Development Plan

Formats ⟩  Live Virtual: 4 hrs./1 Day  |  In-Person: 6 hrs./1 Day

An individual development plan (IDP) helps employees improve job performance and achieve career goals. In this interactive program, we will lead you through the process of creating an actual IDP You will complete a self-assessment, create development goals, and learn how to partner with your supervisor to implement your plan.

Learning Objectives »

  • Understand the benefits of IDPs.
  • Compete self- and development assessments.
  • Create SMART goals for career development.
  • Obtain management buy-in.
  • Apply strategies for implementing an IDP.

Course Agenda

What is an IDP?

  1. An Individual Development Plan (IDP) is…
  2. IDPs are NOT…Mental Health Continuum
  3. How IDPs Help Employees
  4. IDPs Answer the Following Questions
  5. Phases of Creating an IDP

Self-Assessment & Development Objectives

  1. Self Assessment Questionnaire
  2. Development Questionnaire

Setting Goals

  1. S.M.A.R.T. Goals
  2. S.M.A.R.T. Goal Example
  3. Specific
  4. Measurable
  5. Achievable
  6. Relevant
  7. Timebound
  8. Setting Your S.M.A.R.T. Goals

Creating Your IDP

  1. Writing Guidelines
  2. Name & Dates
  3. Competencies
  4. Action Plan
  5. Comments & Approvals
  6. Accomplishments & Acknowledgement
  7. 10 Things to Remember