Key takeaways
The Individual Development Plan (IDP) is part of Monday SimonManager Development Program:馃憠Module 3:Team development training
An Individual Development Plan (IDP) is nothing less than a personalized action plan designed to help employees develop their skills andcompetenciesfor career growth and to meet performance goals.
Download Huneety learningIDP template.
When to use the IDP
The Individual Development Plan (IDP) is not just for annual performance reviews and to look nice in yourperformance managementsystem. You need this tool when:
Stop Wasting Time on 'Training'
The biggest mistake managers make with the Individual Development Plan (IDP) is treating it as a training request form.
The IDP needs to be largely focused on the job experience. The principle isapplication, not certification. To do so, rely on the70 20 10 learning model.
Remember these 2 main points when designing the IDP:
Stop asking what training theywantand start asking what business problem their development will helpsolve. That鈥檚 how you get buy-in, budget approval, and real results from every Individual Development Plan (IDP) you sign off on.
Why the IDP Is the Best Investment You Can Make
A well-executed Individual Development Plan (IDP) pays dividends:
However, a successful implementation of the IDP does not depend on "designing" the plan. Its success depends on the implementation. To ensure you the development plan is on track, a strict implementation ofone on one meetingswith your subordinates is critical to ensure the plan is always moving and adapted with the progress of your employees.
Admitting that standard training often fails is the first step toward effective management. The IDP forces focus and accountability.
Download the IDP Plan Template
If you want to know what it looks like, download my IDP template below.
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