Development Planning

Turn Verified Gaps Into Measurable Progress

Activate development plans from real talent signals—then track goals, feedback, and skill growth in one accountable loop.

From Plans to Proof

TalentGuard Development Planning turns assessments, role expectations, and skill gaps into actionable, trackable plans. Assign goals directly from talent signals, connect each goal to the skills it improves, and maintain an audit-ready view of progress—so development is tied to readiness, not activity.

Development Plan Group

Development That’s Accountable, Not Aspirational

Gap → Goal Linkage

Goals can be assigned from Talent Assessment or other modules so development starts from a real need.

Skill-Tagged Action

Associate skills to each goal and learning option to show what capability each action is intended to improve.

Always-on Visibility

Employees track progress year-round while managers monitor attainment across their span of control.

TalentGuard Development Plan Features

TalentGuard’s Development Plan offers product features designed to track and update employee goals in the workplace.

Goal Tracking

Manage unlimited SMART goals with history and trend analysis so progress is visible over time, not lost between check-ins.

Goal Aggregation

Automatically roll up goals from across TalentGuard modules—skills and learning references included—into a single execution view.

Social Feedback

Collect input from internal or external contributors to validate progress and improve coaching quality.

Skill Association

Tie goals and development options to specific skills so every action maps to a measurable capability outcome.

Alerts and Reminders

Use automated notifications to drive completion cadence and reduce drift on critical development actions.

Talent Insights

Turn goal, skill, and feedback activity into decision-ready dashboards for leaders and HR.

How Development Planning Works

TalentGuard Development Planning Goals

Start from a Signal

Assign goals from Talent Assessment or other modules based on real needs.

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Define the Plan

Build action plans and milestones so progress is structured and observable.

TalentGuard Development Goal Progress Tracking

Link to Skills

Map each goal to the skills it is meant to improve and connect supporting learning.

TalentGuard Development Goal Activity Tracking

Run the Loop

Track completion, collect feedback, and use insights to prioritize what actually moves readiness.

Move From Plans to Proof of Progress

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"Implementing TalentGuard's Development Planning module has transformed the way we manage employee growth and development. The automatic goal setting ensures personalized development plans aligned with our organizational goals, while the optional manager approval and goal rating flexibility empower our team to take ownership of their career. The detailed action plans, dialog and activity tracking with time-stamped interactions, and timely notifications and alerts promote transparency and accountability. Since adopting TalentGuard, we've seen a significant increase in employee engagement and satisfaction, enabling us to effectively meet the demands of our rapidly changing business environment."
- Sarah Thompson, Director of Human Resources, Fortune 50 Retail
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