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“Creating and Owning Your Individual Development Plan (IDP)” CIRTL Online Workshop

Craft a robust IDP draft and action plan by learning the components of successful, sustainable plans in this two-part online workshop offered through the Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning (CIRTL).

  • This 2-part online workshop will take place on Tuesdays, October 23 and October 30 from 3-4:30 PM CT
  • Please register by October 19 to participate, workshop limited to 75 participants.
  • Creation of a free CIRTL Network account is required to register for event.

Workshop Description:

In this 2-part workshop, you will create a robust draft of your IDP and an action plan to facilitate conversations with your advisor or supervisor about career goals, current and desired skills, and professional development opportunities. They will discuss how to define achievable objectives, identify resources, and develop strategies for implementing and sustaining your plans.

You’ll start by considering your current skills and career aspirations. Then, along with your peers, you will consider key features of effective plans. You will begin to create a personalized plan that takes into account career interests and addresses the resources needed for the development of knowledge and skills. In addition, you will begin writing objectives that are achievable and meaningful.

IDPs are most effective when shared. Participants will develop a draft of their IDPs to share for feedback from the facilitators and other participants during the second session. Workshop participants will develop a plan for talking with their mentor and practice how to begin these conversations.  Participants will be asked to complete a self-assessment prior to the first session, create a draft of an IDP during the week between the two sessions, and share their draft IDPs with their peers during the second session. This workshop is offered through the Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning (CIRTL).

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