Individual Development Plan Model

Partnering – Develops networks and builds alliances, engages in cross-functional activities; collaborates across boundaries, and finds common ground with a widening range of stakeholders. Utilizes contacts to build and strengthen internal support bases.
Interpersonal Skills – Considers and responds appropriately to the needs, feelings, and capabilities of different people in different situations; is tactful, compassionate and sensitive, and treats others with respect.
Political Savvy – Identifies the internal and external politics that impact the work of the organization. Approaches each problem situation with a clear perception of organizational and political reality; recognizes the impact of alternative courses of action.
Oral Communication – Makes clear and convincing oral presentations to individuals or groups; listens effectively and clarifies information as needed; facilitates an open exchange of ideas and fosters an atmosphere of open communication.
Written Communication – Expresses facts and ideas in writing in a clear, convincing and organized manner.

INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Employee Name	Labor Grade	Position Title			Division, Bureau, Section	Supervisor’s Name
Section I – ORGANIZATIONAL ENHANCEMENT OR CAREER GOALS
Short-Term Goals (1-2 Years)				Long-Term Goals (2-5 years)
Section II - INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (Completed by Supervisor & Employee)
Development Objectives (KSAs) needed to reach goal.			Developmental Assignments, etc., including target completion dates.			Other Activities
Section II - Individual Development Plan (Continued)
Developmental Objectives			Developmental Assignments			Other Activities

INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Section III - Formal Training and Accomplishment Schedule
Remarks	Formal Training (e.g. interagency, out-of-agency, private sector, correspondence, etc.)	Projected Cost	Target Completed Date	Actual Completed Date
Employee’s signature Date	Employee’s Supervisor’s signature Date	Note: This IDP is subject to change depending on availability of funds, courses, and candidate’s requirements.
Manager’s signature Date

SAMPLE INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Employee Name Jane Doe	Labor Grade 9	Position Title Secretary II			Division, bureau, section District Office	Supervisor’s Name Mary Smith
Section I – ORGANIZATIONAL ENHANCEMENT OR CAREER GOALS
Short-Term Goals (1-2 Years) To develop the skills and knowledge required to perform effectively in the Administrative Assistant I position.				Long-Term Goals (2-5 years) To advance to the Labor Grade 16 Administrative Assistant I position
Section II - INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (Completed by Supervisor & Employee)
Development Objectives (KSAs) needed to reach goal			Developmental Assignments, etc., including target completion dates.			Other Activities
Review Labor Grade 16 Admin. Assistant I Position duties and responsibilities found on the class specification. Learn basic accounting techniques.			Call HR by 6/21/?? for a copy of the class specifications or look online on division of personnel website at class specifications Check with local community college regarding accounting courses. 8/15/?? Contact Jim Jones [Business Administrator] to make arrangements for shadowing accountant to learn object codes and basic budgeting processes. 10/1??			Talk with at least two Administrative Assistants [this agency or another agency]. Conduct an informational interview regarding job duties. Date of completion: 9/20/?
Section II - Individual Development Plan (Continued)
Developmental Objectives Learn how to give effective presentation. Develop effective report writing skills. Administrative Assistant Position requires supervision of staff – seek supervisory training. Develop organizational abilities Improve Customer Services skills [internal and external] Improve Technology Skills			Developmental Assignments Contact Division of Personnel and sign-up for: Presentation skills workshop 1/1/?? Report writing workshops 1/1/?? Enroll in Certified Public Supervisor Program 5/15/?? Set up internal suspense system for my work area immediately. Work with supervisor to develop and distribute customer service survey to our stakeholders. Review results to determine personal strengths and weaknesses. Contact Division of Personnel regarding customer service training and schedule it. Sign up for: Advanced Power Point Access II Publisher Complete training by 5/15/??			Other Activities Work with your supervisor [me] to schedule opportunities to present data and other information at meetings. Order daily planner by 9/1/?? And use it to track action items and activities. Work with supervisor [me] on use of planner. After completing customer service training set up customer service objectives for you and track performance for 3 months. Work with me to establish performance expectations and a tracking form.

INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Section III - Formal Training and Accomplishment Schedule
Remarks	Formal Training (e.g. interagency, out-of-agency, private sector, correspondence, etc.)	Projected Cost	Target Completed Date	Actual Completed Date
Performance excellence in technology skills and customer service part of agency mission and goals Presentation skills, report writing skills, time management and organization and supervisor training all part of individualized career development.	Training provided by Division of Personnel, Bureau of Education and Training Each competency area offered by Bureau of Education and Training as part of Certified Public Manager Program	$300 $900	12/15/?? 6/30/??
Employee’s signature Date	Employee’s Supervisor’s signature Date	Note: This IDP is subject to change depending on availability of funds, courses, and candidate’s requirements.
Manager’s signature Date