88ABWI36-2670 — Individual Development Plan (idp)

88ABWI36-2670 governs Individual Development Plan objectives, requirements, responsibilities, administration, and maintenance for Air Base Wing employees.

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  • Publication number: 88ABWI36-2670
  • Title: INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (IDP)
  • Date: 2020-10-13

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The publication covers IDP development, execution, training, career goals, developmental opportunities, and employee growth. It requires 88 ABW civilians, including the acquisition workforce, to create, use, and maintain a supervisor-approved IDP.

Applies to: This publication applies to all Air Base Wing employees and supervisors for the proposed use to appropriately create and maintain a plan of development.

Topics covered

  • Individual Development Plans
  • Career development goals
  • Training requirements
  • Developmental opportunities
  • Employee growth
  • Supervisor-approved plans
  • ETMS IDP

Questions and answers

Are 88 ABW civilians required to maintain an IDP?

All 88 ABW civilians, including the acquisition workforce, are required to create, utilize, and keep an upto-date, supervisor-approved IDP. (paragraph 1)

What is an Individual Development Plan used for?

The IDP is a method of planned training and experience used to develop necessary competencies. (paragraph 2)

Can an IDP be changed or cancelled?

Unexpected situations can cause some planned training and development efforts to be updated or cancelled. (paragraph 3)

Does completing an IDP guarantee career advancement?

Completing an IDP does not imply that an employee will receive career advancement; it is intended to facilitate employee growth in their current position while preparing them for future challenges, which may or may not include advancement. (paragraph 3)

How does the IDP process work?

The IDP Process is a seven-step process that involves continuous two-way communication between employee and supervisor. (paragraph 4)

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