Development Planning
Inspire growth and continuous improvement
Put Development Planning on the Front Burner
TalentGuard Development Planning enables automated goal setting and tracking features that are clear, achievable, and aligned with both individual aspirations and organizational needs. Employee development encompasses training and opportunities for employees to acquire new skills and competencies. TalentGuard’s Development Plan is designed to empowers employees with the knowledge and tools needed to drive lasting change in the workplace.
Goal Completion Rate
Achieve a 96% Goal Completion Rate. This KPI reflects the overall effectiveness of the goal-setting and tracking process in helping employees achieve their growth plans.
Time to Goal Completion
The time to complete development goals is up to 3X faster, demonstrating the effectiveness of tailored plans and continuous support in accelerating employee growth and development.
Impact on Performance Metrics
Increase CSAT scores by 15 percentage points, from 70% to 85%. This demonstrates how focused development directly contributes to better performance outcomes.
Goal Setting and Tracking
TalentGuard’s Development Plan offers features designed to drive continuous change in the workplace.
Goal Tracking
Employees and managers can manage an unlimited SMART goals with history and trend analysis.
Goal Aggregation
Goals automatically populate from TalentGuard’s suite with associated skills and learning references for a single view of learning.
Social Feedback
Employees and managers can solicit feedback from internal or external constituents on goals and objectives.
Skill Association
Associate skills with each development option to track and align with important company data.
Alerts and Reminders
Automatic notifications can be sent to your staff to ensure timely completion of important goals.
Talent Insights
Access dashboards and export reports to make informed decisions about your workforce.
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Goal Tracking and Aggregation
Goal Tracking
- Track and aggregate goals across various talent experiences to offer a comprehensive view of all actions needed for completion, streamlining the development process.
Goals Assignment
- Goals can be assigned from the talent assessment or any other module by employees or managers in the TalentGuard platform.
Goal Visibility
- Goals can be viewed throughout the manager’s span of control for visibility into attainment.
Goal Attainment
- Track goal attainment overtime to measure cadence and timing for more optimized learning.
Visibility and Feedback
Enable employees to track career development goals all year long, and help managers monitor their team’s progress, provide real-time feedback and recognize achievements.
Action Plans
- Create and monitor detailed action plans that outline the steps necessary to achieve each goal, providing a clear roadmap for employee development.
Goal Ownership and Security
- The author of a goal retains full ownership and control over it. This means that the individual who creates the goal is the only one with the authority to modify or delete it, ensuring the integrity and security of personal and developmental objectives. Others can provide feedback and support, but they cannot alter or remove the goal, maintaining clear accountability and ownership throughout the development process.
Optional Manager Approval for Goals
- Manager approval for goals is configurable and optional. While employees have the autonomy to set and pursue their own development objectives, they can choose to seek manager approval if additional validation or support is desired. This flexible approach empowers employees to take charge of their growth while still allowing for managerial oversight when needed.
Skill Association and Ratings
Skill Association
- Associate skills with each development option to track and align with important company data. Skills are tied to specific learning plans for upskilling.
Ratings
- Rating the goals is optional, providing flexibility in how progress and achievement are assessed. Employees and managers can choose to rate goals to quantify improvement, but it is not mandatory, allowing for a more qualitative and personalized evaluation process when appropriate.
Goal Completion
- Track the percentage completion of each goal, allowing employees to monitor their progress toward goal completion and make adjustments as needed. This feature provides a clear visual representation of progress, helping employees stay motivated and on track.
Talent Insights
Dashboards and Analytics
- Access dashboards and reports to make informed decisions about your workforce.
Notifications and Alerts
- Stay informed with notifications and alerts for important updates, deadlines, and feedback related to goals. This feature ensures that employees and managers are always aware of critical actions and timelines, promoting timely follow-up and goal achievement.
