Do You Have A SDP (Self Develop Plan)? Your Success Depends On It!

Do you have a SDP (Self Develop Plan)?  Most of us have heard of IDPs (Individual Development Plans).  However, SDPs are significantly more important.  While an IDP is very helpful and demonstrates your employer’s commitment to your development, your SDP demonstrates your commitment to yourself.   It is you accepting responsibility for your long term development.  It is a plan which aligns with your values and your unique talents.  It is your roadmap for the career/life you want to experience.  Set aside some quiet time this weekend and beginning jotting down thoughts about what you would like to be doing short, mid, and long term.  Remember no judgement.  None of, “this isn’t possible” or “I could never do that”.  Just jot it down unfiltered and un censored.  Do not try to complete it in one sitting.  It is a live document.  It will never be finished.  Go back to it regularly and make updates, fine tune, or delete.  Your values and priorities will change over time.  We all think someone will come and tap us on the shoulder as we are hunkered down over that task and bring us that opportunity we have been waiting for.  Well that someone is you.  Accept responsibility for your development, your future.