Individual Development Plan Form

Captures an employee's short- and long-term career goals, target roles, skill gaps, and development actions for a structured IDP conversation.

Plan Overview

• Employee Name
• Current Job Title
• Department
• Review Period
• Plan Owner

Career Goals

• Short-Term Goal
  Describe the next 3-6 month development goal in specific, observable terms.
• Long-Term Goal
  Describe the 12+ month career goal or aspiration.
• Target Role
  Enter the role or level the employee is preparing for.
• Target Timeline

Skill Gaps and Development Needs

• Skill Gaps
• Skill Gap Details
  Explain the selected gaps and how they affect current or future performance.
• Strengths to Leverage
  List strengths that can support development progress.

Development Actions

• Development Actions
• Learning Resources
• Manager Support Needed
  Describe support, access, or opportunities needed from the manager or organization.

Progress Tracking

• Check-In Frequency
• Next Review Date
• Success Measures
  Define how progress will be measured or observed.
• Employee Acknowledgement
  I confirm that I reviewed this development plan and understand the agreed actions and follow-up timeline.