This document lists 101 potential ideas for individual development plan and training development activities, including attending training courses, participating in special assignments and project teams, job shadowing, taking on increased responsibilities, obtaining advanced degrees, and developing skills in areas like communication, leadership, conflict resolution, and time management.
This document lists 101 potential ideas for individual development plan and training development activities, including attending training courses, participating in special assignments and project teams, job shadowing, taking on increased responsibilities, obtaining advanced degrees, and developing skills in areas like communication, leadership, conflict resolution, and time management.
This document lists 101 potential ideas for individual development plan and training development activities, including attending training courses, participating in special assignments and project teams, job shadowing, taking on increased responsibilities, obtaining advanced degrees, and developing skills in areas like communication, leadership, conflict resolution, and time management.
This document lists 101 potential ideas for individual development plan and training development activities, including attending training courses, participating in special assignments and project teams, job shadowing, taking on increased responsibilities, obtaining advanced degrees, and developing skills in areas like communication, leadership, conflict resolution, and time management.
101 Ideas for IDP & Training Development Activities
Cross-program training Trip to “meet people” at the RO
Shadow assignments Conflict resolution training Participate on project team or workgroup Learn how politics/system works (Cong. Ops) Safety training Entry level budget class Attend training courses in your local area Interviews to determine career path Participate in special assignments Attend science conferences Community of Practice (forming or joining) Increased responsibilities in present job Serve on a project team Shadow assignments Distance Learning courses (Enroll in Skillsoft) Effective communications skills course “Instructor” qualification courses Community College courses. Become an MOCC course instructor Books on tape Skill path external professional training New technique training Volunteer to be on a Regional or national team Station opportunities Community service Details or shadows at local conservation orgs. Volunteer for committees Lead meetings or training courses Vocational training (electrical, carpentry, welding) Obtain advanced degrees Read a book and report on it Local wildlife festivals/activities Develop a personal vision statement Time management training Function as a consultant Seminars/conferences Attend a webcast or give one Field projects Volunteer as an instructor Web-based training Serve as an SME or champion USDA cert courses On the job training with supr. or co-worker Career/life development anything Research papers (prepare) NCTC courses Prepare a conference or meeting Project Leader Academy Job swaps Instructor Training Toastmasters Correspondence Courses Interview others in your field of interest Mandatory courses Viewing videos/DVD’s Outside-agency shadow assignments Volunteer as assistant with a project 2 Year Community College courses Outreach programs 4 Year University courses Join civic organization Attend training in program area of interest Permission to serve on board of non-profits Conduct informational interviews from experts Be a coach or mentor Gain experience in field work Be a coachee or mentee Take on new jobs/projects to help supr. Make behavioral changes from LPI or other 360 Learn new gadgets/hardware Tap into institutional knowledge (retirees) Bring in other program reps to office meetings Attend training and then train others Details inside the FWS including other programs Handle specific issues (i.e. personnel) Details outside of FWS including other fed agencies General self-improvement courses Teach a course (including at a Comm College) Professional certification Seek a leadership position in a professional Serving on response teams organization Temporary detail to a vacant position Mandatory training Develop and deliver new training Coaching kids sports Attend or start “Communities of Practice” mtgs. Identify and develop expertise in an area “Acting” assignments Identify growth assignments in office Certifications Present briefings Learning new software First aid/CPR Facilitate meetings Write and publish papers Take a new job Write a proposal for funding/grants Sit in on public meetings Review the Leadership Development “7 Competency Present at a professional meeting Study” Read scientific or work related journals