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Creating Your Individual Development Plan
Michigan Public Purchasing Officers AssociationAnnual ConferenceSeptember 24, 2010
Rebecca G. Beard, Ph.D., C.P.M.
This session will help you to:
Analyze your career goals and objectives
Learn how to create an Individual Development Plan
Find and use resources to accomplish your goals
Prepare an Individual Development PlanSeek feedback
You will need:
A copy of your current job descriptionA copy of your resume’One or two personal goals for the next
yearOne or two personal goals that will take
longer than a year
What is an IDP?
A clear statement of your career goals.A map for attaining goals – both short
term and long term.Individual action plan to develop specific
competencies (knowledge and skills) for your present position or a future position.
A written plan for managing your development.
Benefits of an IDP
Improve your competencies (knowledge and skills) to prepare for new responsibilities.
Road map to achieve your goals.Opportunity to build upon your strengths.You are making a commitment to
yourself and to your future.
Reflection
Call to mind the various positions or jobs you have held over the past 5 years. If you are in the same job, consider a longer period, or how your responsibilities have changed over time.
Where have I been?Where am I now?Where can I go next?
Where have I been?
Consider your previous training, development, and job experiences.
On-the-job trainingFormal trainingDevelopmental assignments, andSelf-development activities
Where am I now?
Review your job description. Think about the work performed over the past year and complete the following:I am good at these parts of my job:In general, I am good at this kind of work:These managerial or technical competencies are necessary to perform my current duties:
Where am I now? (cont.)
I need to develop or strengthen these competencies:
I need these kinds of assignments or training to develop or strengthen these competencies:
Competencies
Defined as an underlying characteristic (i.e., a motive, trait, skill, aspect of one’s self image or a body of knowledge which results in effective and/or superior job performance).Business Management Competencies: customer relations, financial management, marketing, negotiating, organizational awareness.
Competencies (cont.)
Professional Competencies: coaching and mentoring, communication, and conflict management.
HR Competencies: appeals, grievances, litigation, equal employment opportunity, and organizational development.
Competencies (cont.)
Other Competencies: conceptual and strategic thinking, group management, judgment, analytical thinking, decision making, ethics, facilitation, interpersonal relations, problem solving, self-management, teamwork, technology applications, networking, organizational commitment, self confidence, initiative, interpersonal awareness, and group leadership.
Where can I go?
Focus on these major areas:Positions in which you are interestedShort term goals, and Long term goals
Checklist for Preparing an IDP
1. Identify the assignments or job duties you would like to complete this year.
2. Define your short term (1 year) goals.
3. List future activities you would like to accomplish.
4. List possible career paths open to you.
5. Define your long term (1-3 year) goals.
Checklist for Preparing an IDP
Are your goals realistic?How strong is your desire to achieve
these goals?Are your goals compatible with your
strengths?Are your goals compatible with the parts
of your job that you like?
Developmental Opportunities
Assignments:Job rotationStretch opportunitiesTemporary
Committees:Work groupsPresentations
Developmental Opportunities
Cross-TrainingChanging functionsShift changesWorking with new people
Develop in PlaceMentoringIndividual Projects
Developmental Opportunities
Formal Training/DevelopmentProfessional TechnicalLeadershipExecutiveResources: MPPOA Scholarships, agency education and training funds, professional associations, community college, and adult education programs in your community.
Developmental Opportunities
Off the Job OpportunitiesJoining/leading community groupsTrying a new skill in a volunteer
organizationGiving presentations to civic groups
Developmental Opportunities
Self-DevelopmentReadings/Self-studyProfessional organizationsCollege programsSeminars
Seeking Feedback
Select a trusted advisor, friend, or supervisor to discuss your IDP. Share your goals and developmental plans to obtain feedback and support.Agree to periodically meet to discuss your plan.Seek advice on any goal slippage or to revise.To discuss developmental opportunities.
Sample IDP Form
Distribute sample IDP formDiscuss form
