Development Plans

Do you have a culture within your organization that will allow for individual solutions to development?

So many companies don’t utilize the employee development plans that are central to growth and leadership. While this is a challenge, in and of itself, for those companies who have implemented IDPs (Individual Development Plans) another issue exists. Development requires something other than a one-size-fits-all approach. It is tempting and I can understand why, to create a form, fill in the blanks and then think that the development process is complete. I would challenge you to go further and realize that what works for one may not work for another.
Creative solutions may take time, but at the end of the day, are worth it.

Some questions to ask:

1. How do you define development?
2. How does this definition fit with the overall strategy of the organization?
3. What is holding you back from integrating a development solution that actually develops those within your organization?