Date Prepared	Plan Cover Dates	31/03/2003 to 30/06/2003	Last Amended Date	14/04/03
Name	Job Title		Band		Staff Number
Line Manager	Department		Cost Centre

Provide a specific learning plan indicating learning objectives, strategies by which to achieve the objectives, deadline for achieving result and an indication of whether the development need/learning objective was achieved.

DEVELOPMENT NEED/ LEARNING OBJECTIVE	COMPETENCY BEING ADDRESSED	ACTION	RESULTS EXPECTED (i.e. what will success look like)	SUPPORT REQUIRED TO FULFIL ACTION	ACTION REVIEW DATE
Fully understand the "HBOS way" for business analysis	Analysis	Analyse and document new system business requirements. Meet with users to gather requirements and document them. Understand the goals of structured analysis and apply to daily workload. Improve my fundamental analysis skills	Focus on work breakdown structures for decommissioning. Application of analytical techniques to enhance understanding of key processes. Develop an effective feedback system for the Programme Office.	Access to other project documents. Opportunity to produce cause effect diagrams, PERT diagrams, Gantt charts and resource schedules.	Monthly

	Documentation	Focus on producing quality documentation with particular regard to purpose and target audience. Seek advice when compiling documentation.	Understand the breadth of documentation produced by the Programme Office including its purpose, target audience and usage. Measure via discussions with assignment manager.	Access to other project documents.	Monthly
To understand a breadth of opinions from many of the customers of the programme office	Customer Orientation	Design and develop a process for collecting feedback for customers of RIPO, using Corporate Minimum Standards.	An elegant, intuitive system that provides a simple but effective channel for customers to feedback through.	Support and advice from senior colleagues on the team	Monthly
To develop new technical skills and awareness.	Developing Self	Microsoft Project course and Business Project Management course Attend RBIT Educational Sessions	To become a proficient user of Microsoft Project and understand the concepts and key issues involved in successful Project management. Understand the latest HBOS working methods and best practices	Course approved via cost centre 2560 and support from placement area	June 30th

Develop all aspects of communication: Verbal Written Listening Body Language		Communication		Vary style of verbal communication when addressing people from my team, people from the business and when using the telephone. Use E-Mail appropriately i.e. Short, sharp messages. Use appropriate language in documentation. Demonstrate good listening skills. Use positive body language to demonstrate energy and enthusiasm. Ensure that other people's contributions are appreciated.		Get feedback from team members and the business on how they rate my various styles of communication and react positively to any suggestions for improvement Feedback from other Rapids – 360 feedback Listen to and acknowledge other people's contributions and discuss their relevance. Be responsible for keeping the intranet up to date, managing the use of two resources to achieve this goal		To work within a team To be given tasks to complete by a specific time and keeping in touch with people who rely on my work.		Monthly
Monitor and review work against HBOS standards and look at new ways to enhance quality of work		Quality Focus Customer Orientation		Review other project work when I've been assigned to write documents. Understand the Quality Management System and ISO9000.		Understand what is required when creating a document, with particular attention to "fitness for purpose". Develop a gap analysis tool for document review		Advice from colleagues on good quality documents to read. Feedback from colleagues after reviewing my documents		Monthly
To understand the rationale behind high-level strategic decisions.		Judgement Forward Thinking		Become familiar with the change process and actively monitor it. Attend fortnightly team meeting focusing on Key Performance Indicators.		A view across all Projects which will compliment my individual Project focused experience.		Sessions with senior colleagues to aid understanding		Monthly
	Take on more responsibility		Responsibility		Chair team meetings and raise profile amongst Rapid peer group		Feedback will suggest that I am an invaluable resource to the team, setting the pace rather than following it.		Opportunity to chair meetings and autonomy to control project work		Monthly
	To make best use of time available and prioritise tasks accordingly		Time Management		Commit to take an organised approach to time management, including a weekly document showing projected time allocation for the forthcoming week and previous weeks effort compared to actuals. This will be e-mailed to my line manager by COB Friday		The quality of my performance will improve, due to better prioritisation and optimum use of time.		Input and guidance from line manager		Monthly

To manage colleagues' perception of me, both in my team and within the Rapid Peer group.

Managing Perception

Be aware of colleagues perceptions of my personality and approach to work and be more verbally proactive in order to demonstrate leadership potential

Feedback will recognise an increased contribution and a more proactive, dynamic approach.

Opportunities to raise my profile and demonstrate leadership skills.

Monthly

What are my career aims/potential?	To be Project Leader in three years time.
What key additional competencies do I require?	Many of the key competencies are being addressed through the unique challenges of a placement at Programme level.
What experience can be gained/ actions taken as part of my PDP to acquire these competencies?	Through active involvement and global understanding, I can increase my levels in the three main technical areas of Analysis, Documentation and Testing.

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