A PDP (Performance Development Plan) is a process to record learning and development needs. It allows you to plan out your goals and to reflect on any training completed. Most commonly a form that allows you to write down your learning objectives and identify knowledge gaps. It also ensure any CPD requirements for your profession are met. It can be set up so that you contribute in a productive way to your employer’s business.
A PDP allows for everyone to partake in the important practise of taking responsibility for their own development, and to participate in self-improvement.
An effective PDP should be a ‘live’ document, regularly being added to as training, achievements and goals are accomplished.
Performance Development Plans are often used by companies for employee evaluations as they can record the plans and objectives for the year. It can track the progress of these goals and have a record of the training that has been completed. Reviews are often based on the meeting of the expectations set down within the PDP. It is important to reflect on the progress of the goals set out as is a proven aid to the learning process.
PDPs can be hugely beneficial for individuals to demonstrate readiness for promotion and development opportunities. It is also a source of information to help build CVs and can provide background research for job interviews. To make the most of PDPs it is important to keep the document updated regularly. Record achievements that meet the criteria of the PDP plans. Any training that takes place and anything else that shows any self improvement should also be recorded.
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