Common use of INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT Clause in Contracts

INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT. An Individual Development Plan (IDP) will be prepared and/or updated annually and discussed in conjunction with performance evaluation discussions. The Agency will provide access to appropriate sources of formal training (e.g. web sites, catalogs). Upon an employee’s assignment to a new or different position, the Agency will inform him or her of the purpose of an IDP and develop an IDP that outlines the skills or knowledge required for performance in the position and recognizes the employee’s development interests. Additionally, the Agency shall make every reasonable effort to provide training and developmental activities identified on each employee’s approved IDP when such training is related to the employee’s official job duties, subject to the availability of space and funds.