Individual Development Plan (IDP) Template

A performance management template for creating and tracking an employee's individual development plan, including goals, competencies, action steps, resources, milestones, and progress review.

Development Focus and Career Direction

• Current Role Summary
  Briefly describe the employee's current responsibilities and scope.
• Career Direction / Next Role Target
  Identify the role, skill area, or career path the employee is developing toward.
• Top Development Priorities
  Select the primary development areas for this cycle.

Development Goals

• Development Goals
  Enter 3 to 5 SMART development goals with clear success measures and target dates.

Competency Growth Plan

No items.

Action Steps, Resources, and Support

• Development Plan
  Capture action steps, resources, support needs, and success criteria for each development goal.
• Manager Support Needed
  Describe coaching, exposure, feedback, or opportunities the manager will provide.
• Learning Resources
  Select formal learning resources that support the plan.

Progress Review and Milestones

• Progress Review Date
  Date of the current development progress review.
• Overall Milestone Status
  Current status of the development plan.
• Progress Notes
  Summarize completed milestones, progress made, blockers, and next actions.
• Next Review Date
  Planned date for the next progress check-in.