{"id":61209,"date":"2022-08-31T12:36:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-31T16:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/?p=61209"},"modified":"2025-05-29T06:48:17","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T10:48:17","slug":"employee-development-plan-examples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/employee-development-plan-examples\/","title":{"rendered":"12+ Employee Development Plan Examples (Free Templates)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/10-Employee-Development-Plan-Examples-for-Businesses.png\" alt=\"employee development plan examples\" class=\"wp-image-61226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/10-Employee-Development-Plan-Examples-for-Businesses.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/10-Employee-Development-Plan-Examples-for-Businesses-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/10-Employee-Development-Plan-Examples-for-Businesses-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/10-Employee-Development-Plan-Examples-for-Businesses-730x411.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Everybody loves a two-birds, one-stone situation, right? That\u2019s why investing in employee development is a no-brainer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/features\/create-business-plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">creating a plan<\/a> for their professional growth, not only do you affirm your employees\u2019 value \u2014 but you prime your organization for success while minimizing turnover to boot. After all,&nbsp;one of the leading reasons&nbsp;people leave their jobs is to pursue career development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So today, we\u2019ll look at several <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/plans\/professional-development\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">employee development plan templates<\/a> and examples to encourage the growth of both your staff&nbsp;<em>and<\/em>&nbsp;your business. But first, let&#8217;s dig a little deeper into the what and why&#8230; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/infograph.venngage.com\/register?category=plans&#038;subcategory=business\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>START CREATING FOR FREE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Click to jump ahead&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#what\">What is an employee development plan?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#12\">12 employee development plan examples<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/wp-admin\/post.php?post=61209&amp;action=edit#are\">What are the benefits of an employee development plan?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#FAQs\">Employee development plan FAQs&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what\"><strong>What is an employee development plan?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>An&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/employee-development-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>employee development plan<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;is a document that describes the process needed to help an employee achieve their professional goals.&nbsp;<\/strong>Sometimes called an employee growth plan or career development plan, it outlines the actions, or steps, an employee will take to improve their knowledge, skills and competencies in the workforce.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s an employee development program example detailing a step-by-step plan for professional growth over the course of a year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/healthcare-individual-development-plan-process-infographic-c88a097d-e12a-48f3-9b68-657958600fbf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Healthcare-Individual-Development-Plan-Process-Infographic-Template-1.png\" alt=\"Healthcare Individual Development Plan Process Infographic\n\" class=\"wp-image-61210\" width=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Healthcare-Individual-Development-Plan-Process-Infographic-Template-1.png 816w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Healthcare-Individual-Development-Plan-Process-Infographic-Template-1-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Healthcare-Individual-Development-Plan-Process-Infographic-Template-1-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Healthcare-Individual-Development-Plan-Process-Infographic-Template-1-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Healthcare-Individual-Development-Plan-Process-Infographic-Template-1-730x945.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/healthcare-individual-development-plan-process-infographic-c88a097d-e12a-48f3-9b68-657958600fbf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT PLAN<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>This infographic encourages employees to seek continuous <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/learning-and-development\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">learning and development<\/a> in a way that aligns with company goals. And that\u2019s because these documents are created as part of a joint initiative: employees actively seek personal and professional development, while their organization\u2019s leadership\/HR&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/hr-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">provides strategic opportunities<\/a>&nbsp;and resources to help them achieve that growth.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means an effective professional growth plan fits the unique needs, interests and abilities of an employee while also keeping in line with company objectives.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, those in client-facing positions who wish to improve their presentation skills will benefit from having resources provided on the topic (like the infographic shown here).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/improve-presentation-skills-list-infographic-acdb8b29-92cc-4332-b806-e85f32c5f3fb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Improve-Presentation-Skills-List-Infographic-Template.png\" alt=\"Improve Presentation Skills List Infographic\n\" class=\"wp-image-61211\" width=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Improve-Presentation-Skills-List-Infographic-Template.png 816w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Improve-Presentation-Skills-List-Infographic-Template-65x300.png 65w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Improve-Presentation-Skills-List-Infographic-Template-768x3551.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Improve-Presentation-Skills-List-Infographic-Template-332x1536.png 332w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Improve-Presentation-Skills-List-Infographic-Template-443x2048.png 443w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Improve-Presentation-Skills-List-Infographic-Template-730x3375.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/improve-presentation-skills-list-infographic-acdb8b29-92cc-4332-b806-e85f32c5f3fb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS INFOGRAPHIC TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>In turn, the business also benefits from having employees deliver more persuasive presentations and closing more deals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/employee-development\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Employee Development: Definition, Benefits &amp; Visual Aids<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/employee-training-and-development\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Create a Successful Employee Training and Development Program Through Visual Communication<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"12\"><strong>12 employee development plan examples<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to supercharge your employees\u2019 aptitude&nbsp;<em>and<\/em>&nbsp;your organization\u2019s performance? Check out the 12+ employee development plan examples below for inspiration.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(And remember: with Venngage, creating actionable, comprehensive employee development plans is a breeze. Simply choose any of these&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/human-resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">100% customizable employee development plan templates<\/a>, swap in your text and any visual assets from our extensive library, and you\u2019re good to go).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Individual employee development plan worksheet&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This first option offers a comprehensive format paired with a minimalist design.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/hr-training-and-development\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">employee training and development plans<\/a>&nbsp;are most effective when they address the unique skills and goals of an individual, this template is perfect for gaining that crucial feedback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/reports\/healthcare-individual-development-plan-worksheet-ed23271a-2002-402a-b979-c49b9572d3e3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Healthcare-Individual-Development-Plan-Worksheet-Template.png\" alt=\"Healthcare Individual Development Plan Worksheet\n\" class=\"wp-image-61213\" width=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Healthcare-Individual-Development-Plan-Worksheet-Template.png 816w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Healthcare-Individual-Development-Plan-Worksheet-Template-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Healthcare-Individual-Development-Plan-Worksheet-Template-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Healthcare-Individual-Development-Plan-Worksheet-Template-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Healthcare-Individual-Development-Plan-Worksheet-Template-730x945.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/reports\/healthcare-individual-development-plan-worksheet-ed23271a-2002-402a-b979-c49b9572d3e3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT PLAN<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Though you will need to supplement this worksheet with more detailed documents, it\u2019s great to keep this template on-hand when an employee embarks on their skill development journey. Based on their answers, you\u2019ll be able to to map out an <a href=\"https:\/\/peoplemanagingpeople.com\/articles\/the-employee-life-cycle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">employee&#8217;s life cycle<\/a> and offer development programs that truly work for them \u2014 and you.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/individual-development-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Individual Development Plans: 14 IDP Templates &amp; Examples that Motivate<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Multipurpose employee development plan template<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is an expanded version of the previous template. Businesses can use this option to create an actionable plan for employees during various stages of their career and career development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/reports\/healthcare-individual-development-plan-8e28895f-e4c7-4214-918f-25a5e042d371\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Healthcare-Individual-Development-Plan-Template.png\" alt=\"Healthcare Individual Development Plan\n\" class=\"wp-image-61214\" width=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Healthcare-Individual-Development-Plan-Template.png 960w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Healthcare-Individual-Development-Plan-Template-115x300.png 115w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Healthcare-Individual-Development-Plan-Template-391x1024.png 391w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Healthcare-Individual-Development-Plan-Template-768x2012.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Healthcare-Individual-Development-Plan-Template-586x1536.png 586w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Healthcare-Individual-Development-Plan-Template-782x2048.png 782w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Healthcare-Individual-Development-Plan-Template-730x1912.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/reports\/healthcare-individual-development-plan-8e28895f-e4c7-4214-918f-25a5e042d371\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT PLAN<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Along with the aforementioned details, this career development plan features dedicated sections for new employees, employees currently undergoing employee development or a change of role, as well as employees looking to explore new roles.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In other words, this template has all the bases covered.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Employee development plan checklist for managers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember how I said employee development plans are a joint initiative? This <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/one-pager\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">one pager<\/a> template is made for just that \u2014 outlining the steps managers or department heads will need to follow to facilitate the process successfully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/checklist\/healthcare-manager-and-employee-development-checklist-11e2e683-7275-4027-9532-dcaf2e4f71f8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Healthcare-Manager-and-Employee-Development-Checklist-Template.png\" alt=\"Healthcare Manager and Employee Development Checklist\n\" class=\"wp-image-61215\" width=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Healthcare-Manager-and-Employee-Development-Checklist-Template.png 816w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Healthcare-Manager-and-Employee-Development-Checklist-Template-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Healthcare-Manager-and-Employee-Development-Checklist-Template-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Healthcare-Manager-and-Employee-Development-Checklist-Template-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Healthcare-Manager-and-Employee-Development-Checklist-Template-730x945.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/checklist\/healthcare-manager-and-employee-development-checklist-11e2e683-7275-4027-9532-dcaf2e4f71f8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT PLAN<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Though the previous three\u00a0employee progress plan\u00a0examples reference the healthcare industry, don\u2019t mind the label! These free templates are fully editable and customizable, so you can easily tailor them and download in PDF to suit your specific industry or area of expertise.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, with&nbsp;Team Collaboration in Venngage, you can edit your design together, all in real-time. This is a great feature for jointly-created documents like these.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Leadership training for employee development<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a checklist of leadership competencies that supervisors can refer to when overseeing career development programs for those transitioning to management.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/checklist\/leadership-readiness-checklist-c0053309-787c-44fc-9147-aa44d6133173\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Leadership-Readiness-Checklist-Template.png\" alt=\"Leadership Readiness Checklist\n\" class=\"wp-image-61216\" width=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Leadership-Readiness-Checklist-Template.png 960w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Leadership-Readiness-Checklist-Template-152x300.png 152w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Leadership-Readiness-Checklist-Template-520x1024.png 520w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Leadership-Readiness-Checklist-Template-768x1512.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Leadership-Readiness-Checklist-Template-780x1536.png 780w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Leadership-Readiness-Checklist-Template-730x1437.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/checklist\/leadership-readiness-checklist-c0053309-787c-44fc-9147-aa44d6133173\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS CHECKLIST DEVELOPMENT PLAN<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Feel free to replace the symbols in this template by choosing new icons and illustrations from Venngage\u2019s library.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hoping for something a little more on-brand? Venngage\u2019s automated&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/my-brand-kit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">My Brand Kit<\/a>&nbsp;keeps color schemes consistent with your organization\u2019s guidelines in just a few clicks.&nbsp;<br><br>Related: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/training-checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">11 (Non-Boring) Training Checklist Templates to Keep Employees on Track<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Nursing development plan<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Complete with directives for goals, strategies, evaluations and reassessments, this employee development program is made for healthcare institutions who want to ensure nurses\u2019 professional competencies are up to par.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/plans\/nursing-development-plan-8fc36170-ac5f-43f2-ac37-d09aba6bd58e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Nursing-Development-Plan.png\" alt=\"Nursing Development Plan\n\" class=\"wp-image-61217\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Nursing-Development-Plan.png 960w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Nursing-Development-Plan-115x300.png 115w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Nursing-Development-Plan-391x1024.png 391w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Nursing-Development-Plan-768x2012.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Nursing-Development-Plan-586x1536.png 586w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Nursing-Development-Plan-782x2048.png 782w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Nursing-Development-Plan-730x1912.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/plans\/nursing-development-plan-8fc36170-ac5f-43f2-ac37-d09aba6bd58e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT PLAN<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Having a system in place to evaluate the outcome of any development opportunities is vital for optimal, \u201cscaleable\u201d results. That way, you can iterate on any successes and rethink initiatives that were less helpful for other employee development instances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Self-assessment for employee development<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When looking for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/employee-development-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">employee development ideas<\/a>, you\u2019ll want to make sure your proposals are not only helpful, but relevant to employees\u2019 unique standing. To do so, you\u2019ll want to provide some avenue for self-assessment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/reports\/annual-employee-self-evaluation-c42b9117-ef5a-44e3-b7d0-d3324a613acd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Annual-Employee-Self-Evaluation-Template.png\" alt=\"Annual Employee Self-Evaluation\n\" class=\"wp-image-61218\" width=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Annual-Employee-Self-Evaluation-Template.png 960w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Annual-Employee-Self-Evaluation-Template-115x300.png 115w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Annual-Employee-Self-Evaluation-Template-391x1024.png 391w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Annual-Employee-Self-Evaluation-Template-768x2012.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Annual-Employee-Self-Evaluation-Template-586x1536.png 586w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Annual-Employee-Self-Evaluation-Template-782x2048.png 782w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Annual-Employee-Self-Evaluation-Template-730x1912.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/reports\/annual-employee-self-evaluation-c42b9117-ef5a-44e3-b7d0-d3324a613acd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS ASSESSMENT TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Here is an employee self-evaluation questionnaire that managers can use as a guide for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/performance-review-examples\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reviewing an employee\u2019s performance<\/a>, skills, knowledge and role at an organization. Feel free to add a plain or patterned background, or change the fonts, colors and shapes too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Competency assessment for employee development<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This five-page competency assessment document covers three core competencies, which can then be used as part of your employees\u2019 professional development plans.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/checklist\/health-employee-competency-assessment-questionnaire-528c1858-c261-4313-9247-28fa97d1bd98\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Health-Employee-Competency-Assessment-Questionnaire-Template.png\" alt=\"Health Employee Competency Assessment Questionnaire\n\" class=\"wp-image-61219\" width=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Health-Employee-Competency-Assessment-Questionnaire-Template.png 960w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Health-Employee-Competency-Assessment-Questionnaire-Template-115x300.png 115w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Health-Employee-Competency-Assessment-Questionnaire-Template-391x1024.png 391w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Health-Employee-Competency-Assessment-Questionnaire-Template-768x2012.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Health-Employee-Competency-Assessment-Questionnaire-Template-586x1536.png 586w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Health-Employee-Competency-Assessment-Questionnaire-Template-782x2048.png 782w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Health-Employee-Competency-Assessment-Questionnaire-Template-730x1912.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/checklist\/health-employee-competency-assessment-questionnaire-528c1858-c261-4313-9247-28fa97d1bd98\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS ASSESSMENT TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>With Venngage\u2019s intuitive drag-and-drop editor, it\u2019s easy to resize any area or add more fields to your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/solutions\/employee-communication\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">human resource communications.<\/a>&nbsp;Simply select the shape and drag to resize it to your desired specifications.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. Skill-based employee development plan<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This development plan measures and evaluates an employee\u2019s competencies based on a set of skills and criteria.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/checklist\/leadership-skills-inventory-and-self-assessment-checklist-3b517466-400c-432a-af1f-f1188c2108a3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Leadership-Skills-Inventory-and-Self-Assessment-Checklist-Template.png\" alt=\"Leadership Skills Inventory and Self-Assessment Checklist\n\" class=\"wp-image-61220\" width=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Leadership-Skills-Inventory-and-Self-Assessment-Checklist-Template.png 960w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Leadership-Skills-Inventory-and-Self-Assessment-Checklist-Template-242x300.png 242w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Leadership-Skills-Inventory-and-Self-Assessment-Checklist-Template-825x1024.png 825w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Leadership-Skills-Inventory-and-Self-Assessment-Checklist-Template-768x953.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Leadership-Skills-Inventory-and-Self-Assessment-Checklist-Template-730x906.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/checklist\/leadership-skills-inventory-and-self-assessment-checklist-3b517466-400c-432a-af1f-f1188c2108a3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS ASSESSMENT TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>By quantifying any skills requirements and assigning corresponding action steps based on esults, you\u2019ll be able to create a more coherent development plan backed by concrete goals and initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/training-plan-template\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20+ Training Plan Templates for Every Business Need<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9. Skills training matrix roadmap&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To identify top areas for development, it\u2019s important to know how employees\u2019 technical skills stack up. That\u2019s where a skills gap analysis comes into play!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One such way to observe skill gaps is to compare an employee against a <a href=\"https:\/\/testlify.com\/skills-matrix\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">skills matrix<\/a>. Below is an example that describes the skills needed for different marketing roles, along with the team members who have those abilities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/roadmaps\/marketing-skills-training-matrix-roadmap-b7ec1432-8e65-477b-94a5-a8eb47949f20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Skills-training-matrix-roadmap.png\" alt=\"Marketing Skills Training Matrix Roadmap\n\" class=\"wp-image-61227\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Skills-training-matrix-roadmap.png 1056w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Skills-training-matrix-roadmap-300x232.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Skills-training-matrix-roadmap-1024x791.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Skills-training-matrix-roadmap-768x593.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Skills-training-matrix-roadmap-730x564.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1056px) 100vw, 1056px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/roadmaps\/marketing-skills-training-matrix-roadmap-b7ec1432-8e65-477b-94a5-a8eb47949f20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS TRAINING MATRIX TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Customize this template to help employees examine their skill gaps, or look for internal recruitment opportunities. Any department can benefit from trying this exercise!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10. Training assessment checklist&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for another way to assess where an employee\u2019s at, so you can figure out the best learning solutions to offer? Then this two-page assessment checklist may do just the trick.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/checklist\/healthcare-assessment-training-material-checklist-45de94fb-5bff-43db-8fd6-f5e985b9ed60\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Healthcare-Assessment-Training-Material-Checklist-Template.png\" alt=\"Healthcare Assessment Training Material Checklist\n\" class=\"wp-image-61221\" width=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Healthcare-Assessment-Training-Material-Checklist-Template.png 960w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Healthcare-Assessment-Training-Material-Checklist-Template-115x300.png 115w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Healthcare-Assessment-Training-Material-Checklist-Template-393x1024.png 393w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Healthcare-Assessment-Training-Material-Checklist-Template-768x2002.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Healthcare-Assessment-Training-Material-Checklist-Template-589x1536.png 589w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Healthcare-Assessment-Training-Material-Checklist-Template-785x2048.png 785w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Healthcare-Assessment-Training-Material-Checklist-Template-730x1903.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/checklist\/healthcare-assessment-training-material-checklist-45de94fb-5bff-43db-8fd6-f5e985b9ed60\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS ASESSMENT TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Download this template in PDF to let employees grade an aspect of their current performance, compared with its relative importance to their overall role. This will illuminate the strengths and weaknesses an employee may have, and their understanding of how the position best operates. Based on this, you can identify skill gaps and potential better fits.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/employee-training-and-development\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Creating an Effective Performance Management System with Visual Communication<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>11. Career development and transition plan<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As stated, career development plans are particularly important for internal promotions \u2014 a major opportunity for career growth.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/plan-to-career-change-process-infographic--beb621ed-b913-4985-870d-82a3152cad7b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Plan-to-Career-Change-Process-Infographic-Template.png\" alt=\"Plan to Career Change Process Infographic\n\" class=\"wp-image-61222\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Plan-to-Career-Change-Process-Infographic-Template.png 1632w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Plan-to-Career-Change-Process-Infographic-Template-300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Plan-to-Career-Change-Process-Infographic-Template-1024x663.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Plan-to-Career-Change-Process-Infographic-Template-768x497.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Plan-to-Career-Change-Process-Infographic-Template-1536x994.png 1536w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Plan-to-Career-Change-Process-Infographic-Template-730x472.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1632px) 100vw, 1632px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/plan-to-career-change-process-infographic--beb621ed-b913-4985-870d-82a3152cad7b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS INFOGRAPHIC TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>The above&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/what-is-an-infographic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">infographic<\/a>&nbsp;outlines a 10-step process for setting career goals and transitioning roles that you can easily customize. Swap in the steps you and your employee identify to personalize their journey from start to finish.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>12. Employee checklist&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Going deeper into the details is always a smart move when it comes to employee development programs. That\u2019s why your documents do well to reflect this approach.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/checklist\/new-employee-training-checklist-template-3beecfad-3f0e-49cc-a838-4a0511d4c041\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image.png\" alt=\"New Employee Training Checklist Template\n\" class=\"wp-image-87894\" width=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image.png 960w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-115x300.png 115w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-393x1024.png 393w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-768x2002.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-589x1536.png 589w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-785x2048.png 785w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-730x1903.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/checklist\/new-employee-training-checklist-template-3beecfad-3f0e-49cc-a838-4a0511d4c041\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS TRAINING CHECKLIST<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Though this checklist is geared towards&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/?s=onboarding\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">onboarding new employees<\/a>, why not repurpose it for developing new skills or learning the ropes of a new role? Use this template to get granular about the steps involved, and the distinct areas they\u2019ll fall under.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"are\"><strong>What are the benefits of an employee development plan?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Two birds, one stone?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Correction: many benefits, one plan \u2014 because an employee development plan can help your organization\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Attract and nurture talent&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/job-aid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Improve employee performance<\/a>&nbsp;and efficiency (boosting customer satisfaction in the process)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep employees\u2019 technical knowledge and skills sharp and up-to-date<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare employees for bigger roles in the company ( internal recruitment)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make employees feel more motivated and productive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increase employee retention<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/high-performance-model-cycle-infographic-f6c3c302-a1f8-4953-9d61-58333a2f57ce\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/High-Performance-Model-Cycle-Infographic-Template.png\" alt=\"High Performance Model Cycle Infographic\n\" class=\"wp-image-61212\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/High-Performance-Model-Cycle-Infographic-Template.png 816w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/High-Performance-Model-Cycle-Infographic-Template-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/High-Performance-Model-Cycle-Infographic-Template-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/High-Performance-Model-Cycle-Infographic-Template-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/High-Performance-Model-Cycle-Infographic-Template-730x945.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/high-performance-model-cycle-infographic-f6c3c302-a1f8-4953-9d61-58333a2f57ce\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS INFOGRAPHIC CHECKLIST<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Above offers a visual representation of this cyclical influence.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/training-materials\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Create Engaging Training Materials with Visuals (+ 20 Templates &amp; Examples)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"FAQs\"><strong>Employee development plan FAQs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What should I write in my employee development plan?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no universal format for an employee development plan. Since employee development programs are made with an individual employee in mind, the employee plan should contain key elements that are specific and unique to both the individual employee and the organization\u2019s approach to employee development.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That being said, a typical professional development plan usually includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Information regarding the employee\u2019s current role, responsibilities and interests (i.e. the conditions that create the cause for development)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Specific, measurable, relevant, and attainable goals for their professional development and career growth opportunities&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Details of the employee\u2019s current strengths, skills, knowledge and capacity to achieve those goals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Actionable steps and development initiatives that will lead to the accomplishment of those goals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A time frame for completing the steps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A brief overview of how the development plan will fit with business goals&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How do you write a good development plan?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some tips on how you can create a good development plan for employees:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Identify the needs of both the employee and the organization.&nbsp;<\/strong>If the needs of the employee and the organization are crystal clear, you\u2019ll be able to determine the right opportunities and goals for their development.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Make sure development goals are realistic.<\/strong>&nbsp;Consider your organization\u2019s budgets and resources, as well as the time and effort employees will need to dedicate to development activities. This guarantees that any goals set are practical and viable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ask for employee input.<\/strong>&nbsp;The key to an effective development plan is creating one that\u2019s personalized. To do so, you\u2019ll need to collaborate with your employee! The employee development plan\u2019s main focus should be on the staff member.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is a development goal example?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An employee development goal example would be learning leadership skills. Since development goals are specific, relevant and attainable goals that an employee needs to fulfill in order for the plan to be successful, outlining the concrete steps an employee will take in the learning process is key.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, enrolling in leadership training or courses on project management, coaching and mentoring, or delegation and supervision all represent actionable steps one could take.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Create an effective employee development plan<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There you have it! I hope this article provided you with professional development plan examples that\u2019ll help you get multiple birds&nbsp;<em>stoned&nbsp;<\/em>in no time. (Just no actual avian harm, please!)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s true; with a great system for creating employee development plans in place, the sky\u2019s the limit on what your staff \u2014 and your organization \u2014 will achieve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Psst! Don\u2019t forget to enhance your development planning processes, and any other business communications you need, using Venngage\u2019s easy-to-edit templates and intuitive visual editor.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/infograph.venngage.com\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Sign up for free<\/a>, and get started today.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everybody loves a two-birds, one-stone situation, right? That\u2019s why investing in employee development is a no-brainer.&nbsp; By creating a plan for their professional growth, not only do you affirm your employees\u2019 value \u2014 but you prime your organization for success while minimizing turnover to boot. 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