Bureau of Land Management
Individual Development Plan
Introduction
The Individual Development Plan (IDP) is an organized approach to professional development activities and
programs that are designed to improve the employee’s professional skills and the Bureau’s productivity. The
IDP is developed jointly by the supervisor and employee. It outlines the employee’s developmental
objectives and the developmental activity for achieving these objectives. The purpose of the IDP is to target
competencies and skills to be developed for two purposes: 1) for use and growth in the employee’s current
position 2) for future career goals.
Technical credibility is the cornerstone for a successful career in any organization. Development in your
technical area coupled with leadership development will set a solid foundation for career growth. Use your IDP
as a tool to balance development in these two essential areas.
All employees are encouraged to use this form. The IDP is mandatory for all executives, managers, and
supervisors.
Note: this form is a “living document” and should be updated throughout the year as actions are
completed, deleted, changed or added. We recommend that the IDP be used as a part of the Employee
Performance Appraisal process.
Section 1: Employee Information
Employee Name:
State/Center/WO:
Position:
Grade:
Series:
Supervisor
Non-Supervisor
Length of Service Information
Federal Service:
BLM Service:
Other (Industry, Self-Employed, Internship, etc…):
Time in Position:
Are you completing this IDP as a result of participating in a 360 Degree Assessment?
O Yes
O No