Employee Development Plan Template

Oct 3, 2024

Employee Development Plan

Employee Information

  • Name: ______________________________
  • Position/Title: __________________________
  • Department: __________________________
  • Manager/Supervisor: ____________________
  • Date: //________

Section 1: Current Skills and Competencies

A. Self-Assessment

List your current skills, strengths, and areas of expertise related to your role.




B. Manager's Assessment

Manager's evaluation of the employee's current skills and competencies.





Section 2: Development Goals

Define specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals.

A. Short-Term Goals (Next 6-12 Months)

  1. Goal: ________________________________________________

    • Action Steps:


    • Resources Needed: ___________________________________
    • Target Completion Date: //________
  2. Goal: ________________________________________________

    • Action Steps:


    • Resources Needed: ___________________________________
    • Target Completion Date: //________

B. Long-Term Goals (1-3 Years)

  1. Goal: ________________________________________________

    • Action Steps:


    • Resources Needed: ___________________________________
    • Target Completion Date: //________
  2. Goal: ________________________________________________

    • Action Steps:


    • Resources Needed: ___________________________________
    • Target Completion Date: //________

Section 3: Action Plan

Outline specific activities, training, or projects to achieve the development goals.

  • Training Programs/Courses:

    • Course Name: ___________________________________________
    • Provider: ______________________________________________
    • Duration: ______________________________________________
    • Cost/Budget Required: ___________________________________
  • On-the-Job Experiences:

    • Project Assignment: _____________________________________
    • Role/Responsibilities: ___________________________________
    • Expected Learning Outcomes: _____________________________
  • Mentoring/Coaching:

    • Mentor Name: ___________________________________________
    • Areas of Focus: _________________________________________
    • Meeting Frequency: ______________________________________

Section 4: Timeline and Milestones

Set key dates and milestones to track progress.

  • Quarter 1:

  • Quarter 2:

  • Quarter 3:

  • Quarter 4:


Section 5: Resources Needed

Identify support, budget, or tools required.

  • Budget Allocation: $____________________
  • Training Materials: _______________________
  • Software/Equipment: ______________________
  • Additional Support: _______________________

Section 6: Progress Tracking

Establish how progress will be monitored and evaluated.

  • Check-In Meetings:

    • Frequency: [ ] Weekly [ ] Bi-weekly [ ] Monthly
    • Next Meeting Date: //________
  • Progress Metrics:



  • Feedback Mechanisms:



Section 7: Signatures

Acknowledgment of the development plan by all parties involved.

  • Employee Signature: _________________________ Date: //________

  • Manager/Supervisor Signature: ________________ Date: //________

  • HR Representative Signature: __________________ Date: //________


Notes:

  • This development plan should be reviewed and updated regularly to reflect changes in goals or circumstances.
  • Both the employee and manager are responsible for ensuring the action items are implemented.
  • Confidentiality of this document should be maintained.