ATD The Certified Professional in Talent Development CPTD Question # 38 Topic 4 Discussion
CPTD Exam Topic 4 Question 38 Discussion:
Question #: 38
Topic #: 4
A talent development (TD) professional has gained upper management's support to introduce individual development plans (IDPs) as a tool for employee development. Which first steps should the TD professional take to launch a successful IDP program?
A.
First link the IDP framework to the organization's mission statement; second collect and share data to show executives the impact of IDPs on employee skills development and attrition
B.
First, create an IDP framework that links to the organization's business strategy; second, support and educate managers on their role as they initiate the process with their direct reports
C.
First, create a company-wide communications plan to promote the program launch; second, educate employees on goal-setting best practices as they complete their IDPs
D.
First, create an IDP framework and formal check-in timeline; second require managers to submit IDP progress reports on a quarterly basis or risk having their network access blocked
The ATD Talent Development Capability Model explains under Career & Leadership Development that effective individual development planning "must link to the organization’s strategic goals and must be manager-driven to ensure relevance and commitment". Educating managers helps embed IDPs into ongoing performance management processes, ensuring they are not seen as an HR formality.
[Reference: ATD Talent Development Capability Model, Career and Leadership Development capability., , ]
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