An individual development plan (IDP) turns assessment data into concrete development actions. This guide covers how to create, validate, and track IDPs in Huneety.
When to create an IDP
Typical triggers: after a 360 assessment, after a skills gap analysis, as part of annual development planning, or when an employee moves to a new role. The best IDPs start from measured gaps, not wishlists.
Start with gap data
Go to Development plans → New plan and pick the participant. Huneety loads their latest assessment gaps (current level vs required level, plus career target if configured). Pick the 2 to 3 gaps that matter most for the participant’s role and career path. Not every gap needs an action; focus beats breadth.
The 70/20/10 framework
Every IDP in Huneety follows the 70/20/10 split:
- 70% experiential — stretch assignments, on-the-job projects, new responsibilities.
- 20% social — coaching, mentoring, peer feedback, shadowing.
- 10% formal — courses, certifications, reading.
This ratio is applied automatically: Huna AI drafts actions tied to the specific gaps you selected, spread across the three categories.
Review and customize
Huna’s draft is a starting point. Review each action: does it make sense in your org context? Does the timeline match your talent cycle? Add, remove, or reword actions as needed. Set a target completion date for each.
Manager validation
Once the draft is ready, submit it to the manager. Managers see the plan, can edit actions and timelines, and approve with one click. The participant sees the final approved plan in their dashboard. Without manager approval, a plan stays in draft.
Track progress
Mark actions complete as they happen. Managers review progress at 1:1 meetings. HR can view aggregated completion data across the organization to see which plans are on track and which are stalling. Schedule a formal review at 3, 6, and 12 months.
Tips
- Fewer actions done well beat many actions half-done.
- Stretch assignments move the needle more than courses.
- Review quarterly, not annually. Plans drift.
- Integrate IDP reviews into existing 1:1 conversations rather than adding a new meeting.