HyperFormation

Issues Addressed

Lack of Career Direction Skill Gaps Low Employee Engagement

When to Use

Enhancing Employee Skills Aligning Personal and Organizational Goals Improving Employee Engagement

Personal Development Plans

Personal Development Plans (PDPs) are structured frameworks that help employees set and achieve career goals, enhancing skills and performance through targeted learning and development activities.

Origins

Emerged from the need for structured career development in organizations.

Adopted by HR departments to align employee growth with business objectives.

Inspired by educational frameworks focusing on lifelong learning.

Implementation Details

Core Components

Goal Setting: Employees and managers collaborate to set achievable career goals.

Skill Assessment: Identify current skills and areas for improvement.

Action Plan: Develop a step-by-step plan to achieve set goals, including training and mentorship opportunities.

Implementation Process

Initial Assessment: Conduct a skills and interests assessment with employees.
Goal Setting: Define short-term and long-term career goals.
Action Plan Development: Outline specific actions, resources, and timelines.
Regular Check-ins: Schedule periodic reviews to track progress and adjust plans.
Feedback and Adjustment: Use feedback to refine goals and strategies.

Implementation Steps

1

Conduct initial skills and interests assessment
2

Collaborate on setting career goals
3

Develop a detailed action plan
4

Schedule regular progress check-ins
5

Adjust plans based on feedback

Available Tools

Lattice Culture Amp Google Sheets Trello Asana

Usage

Usage data is only available to HyperFormation members

Benefits & Considerations

Benefits

enhanced employee skills
improved engagement
clear career progression

Considerations

requires regular updates
needs management buy-in
may require additional resources