About this session
An Individual Development Plan should be more than a form filled in during an annual review.
Done well, it connects an employee’s current capability, the development that matters next, the experiences that build it, the support available and the evidence that shows real growth.
Managers build the plan in the session, not just learn about one, using realistic cases. They leave with a method they can use with every employee.
What your people take away
- Identify meaningful development priorities with each employee
- Design growth through real work, not just courses
- Set clear ownership, milestones and evidence of progress
- Review and adapt plans through the year
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What each length covers
30 minutes
30 Minutes — Key Points: Start with evidenceA focused 30-minute session on the essentials of Start with evidence: current state, future requirements and choose priorities.
- Current state
- Future requirements
- Choose priorities
Covers Start with evidence, in brief.
60 minutes
60 Minutes — Start with evidenceParticipants gather evidence about current capability and choose development priorities.
- Start with evidence
- Live Q&A
Covers 1 of 4 parts: Start with evidence.
90 minutes
90 Minutes — Design development through workBuilds on the 60-minute session. Participants also design development through real work and write clear outcomes.
- Start with evidence
- Design development through work
- Live Q&A
Covers 2 of 4 parts: Start with evidence and Design development through work.
3 hours
3 Hours — Ownership and qualityBuilds on the 90-minute session. Participants also set ownership, milestones and evidence and stress-test the plan.
- Start with evidence
- Design development through work
- Ownership and quality
- Live Q&A
Covers 3 of 4 parts: Start with evidence, Design development through work and Ownership and quality.
Full day
Full Day — Full-Day Individual Development Planning IntensiveAn immersive day on evidence, capability, goal design, work-based development, coaching, fair access to opportunity, review and plan calibration.
- Start with evidence
- Design development through work
- Ownership and quality
- Coach, review and adapt
- Live Q&A
Covers all 4 parts.
Also available as a 4-week or 8-week program, for change that lasts. Ask us about it.
What’s covered
Start with evidence
Every length- Current stateManagers gather strengths, experience, aspirations, performance evidence and feedback.
- Future requirementsThe group looks at what the role and organization will need next.
- Choose prioritiesManagers narrow the plan to the few capabilities that matter most.
Design development through work
90 minutes and longer- Development experiencesPlans combine stretch work, practice, exposure, feedback, mentoring and learning.
- Development outcomesManagers write clear outcomes rather than lists of activities.
- Beyond coursesThe group designs opportunities when another course is not the answer.
Ownership and quality
3 hours and longer- Who owns whatThe plan makes clear what the employee owns and what the manager supports.
- Milestones and evidenceManagers set milestones and the evidence that shows progress.
- Stress-test the planPlans are checked for being specific, realistic, fair and workload-aware.
Coach, review and adapt
Full day only- Coaching conversationsManagers practice the conversations that help employees own their plan.
- Review rhythmThe group builds a simple review rhythm based on evidence and reflection.
- Refresh the planManagers learn when to continue, change or stop parts of a plan.
Tools and materials
- IDP framework and quality checklist
- Development Evidence Map
- Development Priority Builder
- Development Experience Designer
- Ownership map and milestone planner
Who it’s for
- Managers creating or reviewing development plans
- First-time and developing managers
- Leadership academies and review cycles
How booking works
- Book online. Create a free Workbliss profile, then pay with session credits, by card or by invoice.
- Pick a date. Choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or book now and set the date later.
- Choose your expert. Within 3 working days, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date.
- We deliver it. Your expert is briefed on your people and goals, then runs the session live online or at your site.
Questions about Creating Individual Development Plans: A Manager's Workshop
How long is Creating Individual Development Plans: A Manager's Workshop?
Creating Individual Development Plans: A Manager's Workshop runs as 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes, 3 hours or full day. You choose the length when you book. A 30-minute session covers the essentials of Start with evidence: current state, future requirements and choose priorities. A 60-minute session covers Start with evidence in full, with a live Q&A. A 90-minute session adds Design development through work. A 3-hour session adds Ownership and quality. A full-day session adds Coach, review and adapt. It is also available as a 4-week or 8-week program.
Can Creating Individual Development Plans: A Manager's Workshop be delivered online or in person?
Yes, both. It runs live online, so every office can join at the same time, or in person at your site, in any country.
How do we book Creating Individual Development Plans: A Manager's Workshop?
Create a free Workbliss profile with your work email, then open Creating Individual Development Plans: A Manager's Workshop to see the price for each length and book it. You can pay with session credits, by card or by invoice, and choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or set it later.
Who leads the session?
A vetted Workbliss expert, briefed on your people, culture and goals before the session. After you book, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date within 3 working days, so you can choose who leads it.
Can it be tailored to our company?
Yes. Every session is shaped around your goals, your people and the benefits you already offer, and delivered by experts in your people’s languages.