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Putting it Together and Creating an Action Plan. Lea Bittner-Eddy Organizational Effectiveness, OHR bittn026@umn.edu , 612-626-5122. To Sell is Human – The Surprising Truth About Motivating Others by Dan Pink – Dave Dorman and Brandon Sullivan
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Putting it Together andCreating an Action Plan Lea Bittner-Eddy Organizational Effectiveness, OHR bittn026@umn.edu,612-626-5122
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Individual Development Plan • What is it? • Should I have one?
The IDP Process/Today’s Agenda • Set SMART goals • Identify Strategies • Outline Action Steps • Identify barriers and plan around them • Identify resources to help on the way • Outline 1 thing we can START, STOP and CONTINUE doing today.
Setting Goals • Enhancing an area of current strength • Developing a dormant skill • Acquiring new knowledge • Can be short or long-term
SMART Goals • Specific • Measurable • Achievable • Relevant • Timely
Activity • Take a moment to formulate 1-3 SMART goals for your action plan • You can continue to work on this after the session
Development Strategies • Self-directed learning (reading) • Join a group • Formal learning (classes, workshops) • Individual assistance (coaching) • On-the-job (projects)
Activity • Take a moment to record some possible strategies to help you reach your goals in your IDP.
Activity Take a moment to record some possible action steps and due dates to help you reach your goals in your IDP. Remember you can refine this work later. Get your thoughts down first.
Solutions Possible Barriers • Time • Money • Other people • Old habits • Unforeseen circumstances • Higher priorities • Resources • Allow for time in plan • Identify alternatives • Find supporters • Ask for help • Allow the possibility; forgive yourself • Fit into the larger plan • Be creative; ask for help
Activity Take a moment to record some possible barriers and potential work-arounds in case you encounter a barrier.
Resources • People • Time • Space • Information • Permission
Activity • Take a moment to record some possible resources to use in working your action plan.
Stop – Start - Continue • One specific thing you can START doing as a result of today’s session or other sessions in the series. • One specific thing you can STOP doing as a result of today’s session or other sessions in the series. • One specific thing you can CONTINUE doing as a result of today’s session or other sessions in the series.
What’s Next? • Modify to suit your needs. • Share your action plan with supportive individuals/colleagues to keep it going • Schedule regular progress check-ins and modify as needed (calendar, meetings, etc.)