_{1. Personal Information}

• Name, role, department, and date of plan creation.
• Context for why the PDP is being developed (e.g., career growth, performance improvement)

 _{2. Current Role & Responsibilities}

• Summary of current position and key duties.
• Strengths and areas for development identified through feedback or self-assessment.

_{3. Career Goals}

• Short-term goals (6–12 months): Skills or competencies to develop for current role.
• Long-term goals (1–3 years): Aspirations for future roles or responsibilities.

_{4. Skills Gap Analysis}

• Compare current skills with those required for desired role or goals.
• Identify gaps in technical, leadership, or soft skills.

 _{5. Development Objectives}

• Specific, measurable objectives aligned with career goals.
• Example: “Improve project management skills to lead cross-functional initiatives.”

_{6. Action Plan}

• Activities to achieve objectives:
  • Training courses or certifications.
  • On-the-job learning (e.g., shadowing, stretch assignments).
  • Mentoring or coaching.
• Include timelines and resources needed.

_{7. Success Measures}

• How progress will be evaluated:
  • KPIs, feedback from manager, completion of training.
  • Observable changes in performance or behavior.

 _{8. Review & Update Schedule}

• Regular check-ins (quarterly or bi-annually).
• Adjust goals and actions based on progress and organizational changes.