Creating Effective Individual Development Plans (IDPs)

Introduction

This GLOMACS Creating Effective Individual Development Plans (IDPs) training course provides HR professionals, managers, and team leaders with the tools and frameworks needed to design and implement IDPs that drive both employee growth and organisational performance. IDPs serve as structured roadmaps that align personal career aspirations with business objectives, ensuring mutual value creation.

Through this training course, participants will explore the principles of IDPs, best practices in assessing development needs, and methods to monitor progress effectively. The training course also emphasises how IDPs can enhance engagement, improve retention, and build a culture of continuous learning and development across the organisation.

• Understanding the purpose and benefits of IDPs
• Designing IDPs that align with organisational goals
• Assessing individual development needs effectively
• Monitoring and evaluating IDP progress
• Building a culture of learning through IDPs

Objectives

At the end of this Creating Effective Individual Development Plans (IDPs) training course, you will learn to:

• Design and implement effective IDPs for employees
• Conduct development needs assessments with precision
• Align IDPs with organisational strategy and career goals
• Track and measure employee progress through IDPs
• Foster employee engagement and retention with IDPs

Training Methodology

This training course applies a practical, interactive learning approach with expert-led instruction, collaborative exercises, and applied tools. Participants will gain hands-on experience in creating IDPs, conducting needs assessments, and integrating IDPs into performance management systems.

Organisational Impact

Organisations will benefit from improved employee engagement, productivity, and retention through:

• Stronger alignment of workforce development with strategic objectives
• Improved talent management and succession planning
• Increased employee motivation and job satisfaction
• Better tracking of employee performance and growth
• Enhanced organisational learning culture
• Greater return on investment in employee development

Personal Impact

Participants will gain practical skills and confidence to design impactful IDPs through:

• Improved ability to create structured development plans
• Enhanced capacity to identify skill and competency gaps
• Stronger skills in aligning personal and organisational goals
• Greater confidence in tracking and reviewing IDPs
• Increased effectiveness in coaching and supporting employees
• Professional growth as a development-focused leader