CAREER PLANNING STRATEGIES

Individual Development Planning Process

Individual Development Planning Process

Career Planning Strategies

One effective technique for focusing these development efforts is the use of Individual Development Planning, IDPs.

What is development planning?

Development planning is an ongoing, evolutionary process rather than a single event. In brief, development planning involves supervisors and employees discussing the work they are doing and documenting strategies to help the employee develop and grow. Achieving this goal requires a team effort.

A Shared Commitment

Development planning is a responsibility to be shared by the employee and the supervisor. Effective development requires mutual commitment, support, and cooperation from each of these parties. Employees ...