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# Individual Development Programme (IDP)

> Create and manage your individual development plan with goals, action plans, and self-evaluation.

The Individual Development Programme (IDP) is a collaborative tool that helps employees and managers work together on short-term and long-term development goals. It provides a structured framework for setting goals, planning actions, and tracking career growth.

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## Creating your IDP

To create or update your IDP, navigate to **My Profile** and select the **Individual Development Plan** section.

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<Steps>
  <Step title="Assessment">
    Start by reflecting on your current strengths and areas for improvement. This section is a space for honest self-assessment and discussion points with your manager.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Development goals">
    Define your development goals. You can add multiple goals by clicking **Add +**.

    Create concrete action steps to achieve your development goals. Actions can include:

    * Enrolling in recommended courses
    * Participating in gigs or cross-functional projects
    * Seeking mentorship from a colleague
    * Completing specific assignments or deliverables
  </Step>

  <Step stepNumber={3} title="Self-evaluation — Career interest">
    Complete a self-evaluation of your career interests. This section helps align your development plan with your broader career direction.

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  </Step>

  <Step stepNumber={4} title="Review and submit">
    Review all sections of your IDP for completeness, then click **Finish** to submit it to your manager for approval.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  Discuss your IDP with your manager during regular check-ins. Collaborative goal-setting leads to more targeted and achievable development outcomes.
</Tip>