Developmental Plan Form At Old Dominion University

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The developmental plan form at Old Dominion University is representative of a good start toward an optimal format. It does contain three essential sections for an effective plan; however it is missing some imperative components in those areas. Additionally, it is devoid of other key elements. As is the case in many situations of need, it is easier to remedy an existing product than it is to completely invent something new. Innovation is typically faster, simpler and more readily accepted than creation (Barker, 2009). Therefore, this paper will address the current development form as a place to begin an innovative improvement to it rather than discarding it and starting anew.

In each of the existing areas, there should be a section that will allow the completer of the form to indicate what the timeframe is to accomplish the stated goal or steps toward that goal. The timeframe should include precise specificity as to the completion date as well as any interim measures or dates that would be appropriate. Further, there should also be the opportunity to list available resources to use or reference while acting toward the accomplishment of the goal. Resources could include other staff either inside or outside the organization, books, tapes or literature that is available, mentoring and/or coaching opportunities, additional educational prospects and/or on-the-job training and job rotation scenarios (Aguinis, 2009).

The first innovation to the form would be a delineation of each existing section into two separate sections. The first section would center on the current job and one’s performance against objectives and the second section would focus on future prospects. Further clarification is that one section would sust...

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...al evaluation of goals, objectives or activities.

In conclusion, the existing development form is a good fundamental product that, with an effort on continuous improvement, would become a more productive and more favorable product.

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