Career Planning

Career Vision

Long-Term Goals

Values Alignment

Career Strategy

Current Position

Target State

Development Plan

Skills Gap Analysis

Action Items

An illustrative comparison matrix links current evidence, target capability, and the next test. It includes writing a decision memo, coordinating a cross-team handoff, and applying coursework to a real task. The final instruction is to schedule a review and record evidence of capability.
A skills gap becomes easier to act on when you specify what improved work would look like. This illustrative planning matrix links current evidence to a target capability and a test; its examples are not assessed scores. Original diagram based on U.S. Office of Personnel Management, Individual Development Planning.

Milestone Planning

Short-Term (0-12 months)

Medium-Term (1-3 years)

Long-Term (3-5 years)

Implementation

Regular Review

Success Metrics

Resources

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