Document Development Actions in Workday
Yes, having had a productive conversation with his people leader, Taylor needs to document his development actions in Workday.
Steps
- Narrow down feedback and focus on 1-2 key development actions to take.
- Document in the Development Actions tab in Workday.
- Taylor needs to include a strategic mix of experience, exposure, and education:
70%: experience—learning on-the-job (e.g., stretch assignments, special projects, expanded responsibilities). Taylor might participate in vendor visits or industry benchmarking.
20%: exposure—learning from others (e.g., coaching, mentoring, networking with peers, or talking with an expert). Taylor could be mentored by someone in supply chain who has the APICS CSCP certification he’s interested in obtaining or observe the team he’s aiming to join.
10%: education—formal learning programs (e.g., classes, online learning, books, videos, workshops, conferences). Taylor might take a course on economics and market dynamics.
Now it’s time for Taylor to move on to the fourth stage of development planning.
