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Creating Effective Individual Development Plans (IDPs)

An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Creating Effective Individual Development Plans (IDPs)

Aligning Employee Growth with Organisational Success

NASBA
Classroom Schedule
Date Venue Fees
16 - 20 Nov 2026 Dubai $ 5,950

Course Summary

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
Course Outline
Day 1

Foundations of Individual Development Plans

  • Understanding the role of IDPs in talent development
  • Benefits of IDPs for employees and organisations
  • Key components of effective IDPs
  • Linking IDPs to performance management systems
  • Role of managers and HR in IDPs
  • Identifying common challenges in IDP implementation
  • Best practices in launching IDP initiatives
Day 2

Assessing Development Needs

  • Conducting skills and competency assessments
  • Using performance data to identify development gaps
  • Incorporating employee aspirations into IDPs
  • Aligning development needs with business goals
  • Tools and techniques for needs analysis
  • Collaborative approaches to development planning
  • Prioritising development goals effectively
Day 3

Designing and Implementing IDPs

  • Structuring IDPs for clarity and effectiveness
  • Setting SMART development goals
  • Balancing short-term and long-term development objectives
  • Incorporating formal and informal learning methods
  • Designing IDPs for different career stages
  • Ensuring employee ownership of IDPs
  • Launching IDPs in alignment with HR strategy
Day 4

Monitoring and Evaluating IDPs

  • Establishing IDP monitoring mechanisms
  • Using KPIs to track progress
  • Conducting regular reviews and updates
  • Role of feedback in IDP success
  • Overcoming barriers in IDP execution
  • Documenting progress and outcomes
  • Continuous improvement in IDP processes
Day 5

Embedding IDPs into Organisational Culture

  • Promoting a culture of learning and development
  • Integrating IDPs into leadership development programs
  • Using IDPs for succession planning
  • Encouraging manager-employee collaboration in IDPs
  • Aligning IDPs with organisational talent strategy
  • Showcasing success stories to build momentum
  • Action planning for long-term IDP sustainability
Certificates
  • On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.
  • Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.
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