Personal Development Plan & Engagement Journal

Introduction to Developing Your PDP

What is a Personal Development Plan (PDP)?

The aim of creating a Personal Development Plan is to document a process of self-analysis, personal reflection and honest appraisal of your strengths and
areas of development. This should enable you to consider your future career, professional and personal development in WFP.

What do I need to do?

The PDP follows below.

The plan should be developed as per guidelines outlined below. The purpose of this is to help you in evaluating your professional development. It enables
you to reflect upon your experiences and to focus on the next stage of your professional development. This PDP will comprise of three parts:

 Part 1 – Personal Analysis. This part focuses on your analysis of your strengths and areas of development.

 Part 2 – Setting Goals. This involves setting new and measurable career and or personal development goals (SMART goals) for yourself. It is
advisable to develop these on consultation with your mentor and possibly your supervisor.

 Part 3 – Engagement Template. This is a guide on setting the tone for the conversation and having a meaning discussion.

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 MENTORSHIP - PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN

NAME & SURNAME:

POSITION TITLE:

DUTY STATION:

DATE PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN COMPLETED:

Part 1: Personal Analysis

Before the first meeting with your mentor, you are encouraged to conduct a personal analysis, which forms the foundation of your mentoring journey with
your mentor.

 What are my strengths and weaknesses? What external opportunities or threats might affect any plans I might make?

STRENGTHS AREAS OF DEVELOPMENT

OPPORTUNITIES FOR DEVELOPMENT FACTORS INFLUENCING DEVELOPMENT

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Part 2: Setting Goals and Goal Planning

2A: Setting Goals

SHORT-TERM OBJECTIVES, next 12 months

MEDIUM-TERM OBJECTIVES, next 2 to 3 years

LONG-TERM OBJECTIVES, beyond 3 years

2B: Goal Planning

WHAT DO I SEEK TO WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO? WHAT SUPPORT & HOW WILL I MEASURE MY TARGET DATE FOR REVIEW
ACHIEVE? RESOURCES DO I NEED? SUCCESS?
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Part 3: ENGAGEMENT JOURNAL

Mentoring Engagement Template

Mentoring Session Objectives Action Plan

Date Milestones

Progress Summary

Running Notes

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