It's also important to develop alternative plans. A signed IDP doesn't guarantee that an agency will be able to fund your plan. If funds aren't available for formal training or to fund a lateral detail be prepared with alternative strategies such as correspondence courses or local mentoring. You aren't in this alone. Your supervisor is there to assist and help you develop realistic and achievable goals that will support the agencies strategic plans.
Supervisors can also approve training and developmental assignments.
Once you notify your supervisor that you want to develop an IDP he too will prepare for your first meeting by reviewing your current job standards and position description. Supervisors are there to assist the employee to develop both short and long term goals and to provide available resources that will help you gain the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. This 202 page workbook describes this process in detail plus it provides a detailed road map for federal employes to follow to achieve their career goals. Press L.L.C . This toll free number is for orders only.