Are IDPs required for all employees?
There is no regulatory requirement for IDPs. However, it is good management practice, and many agencies already require their employees to have an IDP. In addition, many employee development programs require participants complete IDPs as part of the program (e.g. PMF program, SES CDP program)
OPM has an IDP wiki page on the OPM Training and Development wiki. The wiki page provides examples of agencies IDP policies and templates.
All Senior Executives are required in 5 CFR 412.401 to have an Executive Development Plan (EDP).
You should include guidance on use of IDPs in your agency training policy manual. For more information on EDPs, go to p. 49 in the Training Policy Handbook.
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