Boss to Coach Conversation 4 of 5 Development Plan

Exploring how a well-structured development plan enhances engagement, supports career growth, and aligns individual goals with team and organisational success.

Understanding how a focus on learning and growth leads to higher employee engagement, productivity, and satisfaction.

Outlining the six critical steps in creating a development plan, from understanding core motivators to setting actions and accountability.

Identifying what drives performance and aligning development objectives with personal aspirations and strengths.

Spotting opportunities for growth by leveraging strengths and recognising areas where additional skills or experience are needed.

Using five key indicators—yearning, rapid learning, glimpses of excellence, satisfaction, and flow—to recognise innate talents.

Gathering insights from colleagues and leaders to build a well-rounded view of strengths and development needs.

Utilising job descriptions, competency matrices, and strengths reports to identify a development objective.

Applying priority matrices and performance domains to select the most impactful development goal.

Creating clear, actionable goals using the SMARTER (Specific, Measurable, Ambitious, Relevant, Time-bound, Emotional, Reward) framework.

Recognising individual learning preferences using the VARK model (Visual, Auditory, Reading/Writing, Kinaesthetic) to maximise development impact.

Applying the 70-20-10 learning approach to balance formal training, learning from others, and experiential development.

Designing specific learning activities aligned with development goals, considering strengths and preferred learning styles.

Using a strengths-based approach to development, focusing on what you do best and how to amplify the actions you take.

Engaging others in your development journey by sharing your plan, seeking feedback, and building support networks.

Integrating development into regular performance conversations to ensure continuous growth and alignment with evolving priorities.

Reinforcing the importance of taking responsibility for your development, adopting a growth mindset, and making learning a lifelong habit.