Question 1
[Professional Capability] Answer: C A talent development (TD) professional has gained upper management's support to introduce individual development plans (IDPs) as a tool for employee development. Which first steps should the TD professional take to launch a successful IDP program?
- AOption A:
First link the IDP framework to the organization's mission statement; second collect and share data to show executives the impact of IDPs on employee skills development and attrition
- BOption B:
First, create an IDP framework that links to the organization's business strategy; second, support and educate managers on their role as they initiate the process with their direct reports
- COption C:
First, create a company-wide communications plan to promote the program launch; second, educate employees on goal-setting best practices as they complete their IDPs
- DOption D:
First, create an IDP framework and formal check-in timeline; second require managers to submit IDP progress reports on a quarterly basis or risk having their network access blocked
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Correct answer: B