Turn a development conversation into a written plan: skill goals, practice assignments, manager support and a review rhythm — reusable every quarter.
Quick answer
Development plans die after the conversation — pair every goal with observable success measures and practice tasks, split employee and manager sections, and let quarterly reviews accumulate into a real trajectory.
A development chat without a written plan evaporates in two weeks. This form captures the employee's skill goals, the practice assignments and support agreed with the manager, and sets a review rhythm — usually quarterly. Both sides fill their part, the plan stays visible, and the next check-in starts from what was actually done.
| Template | Development Plan (IDP) |
|---|---|
| Category | HR & People Ops |
| Format | Structured form with copy-ready fields |
| Time to complete | About 10 minutes per response |
| What you get | Structured, timestamped records you can review, export or keep for audit |
| Best for | Employees · People managers · HR teams |
| Cost | Free to copy and customize on FormLM |
Sample form and AI report preview (fillable once the app is published).
Everything you need to run this template.
Two to three skills with observable success measures.
Real assignments — projects, shadowing, courses — per goal.
What the manager commits: time, budget, introductions.
Quarterly check-ins accumulate on the same plan.
From copy to deliverable in four steps.
Copy it; the employee fills it first.
Manager confirms goals, practice and support.
Assignments happen in the flow of work.
Check progress and adjust on the same page.
Pick your role — see how it fits your workflow.
Own a growth plan instead of waiting to be rated.
Develop reports without a paper trail of good intentions.
Standardize development talks across teams.
What makes this template work as a professional deliverable.
A preview of real questions — the full version adds scoring and a personalized report per respondent.
