Personal Development Plan

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 What is PDP?

A PDP is just another name for a plan of action, only this one refers specifically to your aspirations regarding personal development.  We make plans every day, but do not always write them down; a PDP allows you to set your own personal targets and find the best way to achieve them.   

What are the aims of a PDP?

  Personal Development Plans aim to:

  • Reflect (on your past experiences and achievements, strengths and weaknesses);
  • Evaluate (making judgements about yourself and your work, considering feedback, and determining what you need to do to progress further);  
  • Plan (developing and articulating personal learning objectives).
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Why do managers use PDP for their employees?

  • To provide feedback and recognition that helps the employee improve performance and meet the responsibilities and objectives of his/her position.
  • To outline plans for the employee's ongoing professional development.
  • To reach the overall objective together efficiently.
  • It helps manager gain a better understanding of their employee’s and what they want to achieve, they can then work closer with their employees to help them reach their personal goals.
  • This leads to the managers being able to improve their ability to motivate their employee’s as they have a better understanding ...

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