Talent development plan template
Supporting information
Our Talent Development Plan provides a structured strategy for enhancing skills and capabilities, promoting professional growth and achievement.
Talent development plan
[Employee Name] Talent Development Plan
Employee Information:
- Name: [Employee Name]
- Position: [Employee's Current Position]
- Department: [Employee's Department]
- Date of Plan: [Date]
Objective: The primary objective of this Talent Development Plan is to identify and nurture the skills, knowledge, and abilities of [Employee Name] to support their career growth and contribute to the success of [Company Name].
Current Skills Assessment:
- Strengths:
- [List Employee's Current Strengths]
- Areas for Improvement:
- [List Areas Where Employee Can Improve]
Development Goals:
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Short-term Goal (6-12 months):
- [Specify a short-term goal, e.g., acquiring a specific certification, improving a particular skill]
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Medium-term Goal (1-3 years):
- [Specify a medium-term goal, e.g., taking on a leadership role, mastering a specific technology]
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Long-term Goal (3+ years):
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What is this for?
A talent development plan outlines a structured strategy for nurturing and advancing the skills, knowledge, and capabilities of employees within an organisation.
It serves as a roadmap for identifying and grooming talent, enhancing employee performance, and aligning workforce development with broader organisational goals, fostering professional growth and organisational success.
Employment law compliance
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Equality Act 2010: Requires that talent development plans are designed and executed without discrimination, ensuring equal opportunities for all employees.
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Employment Rights Act 1996: Governs employee rights related to training and development opportunities, including access to information about such plans.
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Data Protection Act 2018 (incorporating GDPR): Mandates the handling of personal data involved in talent development plans in compliance with data protection principles.
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Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009: Sets out provisions for apprenticeships and skills training, which may be relevant to talent development plans.
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Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Requires that talent development activities are conducted with consideration for the health and safety of employees.
Decision-making milestones
| Step | Description | Responsibility | Timing |
| 1 | Identify Talent Development Need | HR/Management | Ongoing assessment |
| 2 | Assess Individual Skills and Goals | HR/Supervisor | Within the first week of identification |
| 3 | Develop Talent Development Plan | HR/Supervisor | Within 2 weeks of assessment |
| 4 | Review and Approval | HR/Management | Within 1 week of plan development |
| 5 | Implement Talent Development Plan | HR/Supervisor/Employee | According to the plan |
