Welcome to Development Planning!

Having completed career planning, Michelle now needs to focus on development planning.

What Is Development Planning?

Development planning identifies educational, experiential, and exposure opportunities that support career movement or increase effectiveness in a person’s current role. CSL development planning is a collaborative process, with 30,000+ employees owning their development and 4,000+ people leaders guiding their employees.

Purpose of Development Planning

The development planning process helps identify skills, knowledge, and behaviors needed for career growth, whether someone is looking to make strategic career moves or increase effectiveness in their current role.

CSL Development Planning Process

  • Prepare for a development conversation.
  • Have development conversation with people leader.
  • Document development actions in Workday.
  • Update progress regularly.

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So, which stage of the development planning process should Michelle focus on first?