Development Planning Worksheet
Development planning is crucial as it impacts your ability to reach personal goals, contribute to company goals, and strengthen competencies. At Acme, we use the best-practice 70/20/10 model of development in which 70% of development occurs on the job, 20% through coaching and feedback, and 10% through traditional training.
Key features of a good development plan:
Balanced:
Takes into account the business needs, along with your own aspirations.
Strength-building:
Strengthens the skills in your personal "toolbox."
Opportunity-seeking:
Increases your marketability.
Growth-oriented:
Positions you for career success.
Plan your development! Take advantage of these resources to support your professional growth.
Learning & Development FAQ
Tuition Reimbursement
We encourage you to explore the available education programs and training offerings on Career Link. You have access to e-learning and in-person courses on a wide variety of topics, which can help you advance your skills and acquire new knowledge.
Start learning!
Browse our selection of online courses and in-person training programs. Be sure to check with your manager before signing up.
One of the most important steps you can take to advance your career is to network with your colleagues at Acme. To support your networking efforts, we offer several formal networking groups that help you connect with individuals who are similar to you.
Get connected
Contact a group leader to express interest in joining or attending an upcoming event.
Women at Acme
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Acme places a high value on the professional growth and development of all our employees through the 70/20/10 development model, which is cross-functional and cross-geography.
As a mentor, you can expect to:
- Enhance your own leadership skills by learning and practicing a coaching style of leadership to support the growth and development of others.
- Expand your network.
- Achieve the personal satisfaction of supporting your fellow employees’ development and success.
As a mentee, you can expect to:
- Set your goals for the mentoring experience.
- Develop skills in the area of your choice.
- Build key relationships.
- Learn about other facets of the organization.
The Mentoring Program is structured based on key milestones over six months. Participants will be invited to provide feedback and suggestions to enhance and expand the program.
Contact your HR Contact for more information or to learn how you can get involved with mentoring at Acme.
The Tuition Reimbursement program helps you pay for an undergraduate or graduate degree program that's relevant to your present job or helps qualify you for future opportunities within Acme. All full-time and part-time employees in good standing are eligible to participate in the program.
To learn more about the program, along with the conditions and exclusions that may apply, see the Tuition Reimbursement policy.
At Acme, we value academic excellence. That’s why we offer a scholarship program to the children of our employees. The program provides financial assistance for undergraduate study at accredited colleges or universities in the US. The program applies to all regular, full-time Acme employees who have worked for the company for at least six months.
Read the Scholarship Program Policy for complete details or contact your HR Contact.