Problem:
There have been recent concerns about the confusion between the Individual Development Plan (IDP) and Self Development Plan (SDP) in the Department of the Army Civilian Workforce. The confusion stems from not understanding the details for the IDP and SDP. We will be introducing the characteristic of the IDP and the SDP. Then touch the advantages and benefits for supervisors and subordinates in utilizing the SDP.
The Army has recently mandated the use of IDP’s for its Civilian workforce. The IDP focuses on the Operational domain of leadership development in the civilians current Career Path. The IDP has mandatory training as directed by the Dept of the Army. As well Occupational training that is directly related to your career field. The SDP is an optional plan that focuses with-in the self-development domain of leader development. This plan is used to continue development of Knowledge, Skills and Abilities for the individual.
The major benefits SDP’s are helping individuals stand out in their career fields, creating well rounded employee and fostering lifelong learning which help individuals grow personally and professionally.
Lifelong learner, increase advancement potential.
It can help to strengthen employee’s weaknesses making them more marketable.