Individual development plan

An individual development plan, or IDP, is a document completed by an employee, or a student, to encourage their self-development over a fixed period, often one year. ^{[1] [2]}

Using IDPs can provide a guide an organisation with detailed information on the competencies and needs of their employees and guide the creation of targeted training and development programmes. ^[3] A 2018 study of postdoctoral students found that 38% of those who used IDPs, found the process useful for their career development. ^[4]

See also

• Performance appraisal

References

1. Don Jacobson. "Using IDPs to Leverage Strengths". GovLeaders.org.
2. "Individual Development Plan Examples". Indeed.com.
3. Dwi Rahmatillah, Dini; Mega Desiana, Putri (2019). Developing Employee's Competency through the Implementation of an Individual Development Plan (IDP) for Isra Presisi. Atlantis Press. doi: 10.2991/apbec-18.2019.49 . ISBN   978-94-6252-766-9.
4. Vanderford, Nathan L.; Evans, Teresa M.; et al. (2018-10-25). "Use and effectiveness of the Individual Development Plan among postdoctoral researchers: findings from a cross-sectional study". F1000Research. 7. F1000 Research Ltd: 1132. doi: 10.12688/f1000research.15610.2 . ISSN   2046-1402. PMC   6240468 .