Professional Development Plan
ABOUT THIS FORM: The purpose of this form is to document the employee’s professional development plan. It is
used during a development planning discussion between the employee and her/his supervisor. The supervisor and the
employee discuss and agree upon the annual development plan, which becomes part of the employee’s performance
evaluation. This meeting provides an opportunity to discuss the employee’s current job skills, resource needs and
future career interests and exhibits commitment on the part of the department and the employee to accomplish the
goals outlined.
Employee:
_________
Position:
_________
Fiscal Year:
Development Goals/Action Plan
Identify development areas or resources that are relevant to the employee’s current job and career aspirations. They
may involve improving a performance weakness, strengthening an existing skill, or developing a future skill.
Development plans may include coaching, mentoring, attending internal or external training courses or conferences,
membership in professional organizations, working on a special assignment or project, cross training, or
technology/resources that will support the employee’s current position etc.
GROWTH
BENEFIT TO EMPLOYEE &
ACTION PLAN
WHO IS
(Include specific activity, cost estimate &
AREA or
THE DEPARTMENT
RESPONSIBLE
timeframe for completion)
(e.g. career growth, skill needed to do
RESOURCE
current job, technology/resources, etc.)
Employee Signature:
_________________________________________________
Date: ____________________
Supervisor’s Signature:
_______________________________________________
Date: ____________________