They can be used for promoting communication, collaboration and growth within research groups, write Jacob J. Ryder, C. K. Gunsalus, Elizabeth A. Luckman, Jacob A. Brown, Nicholas C. Burbules and ...

The School of Medicine (SOM) recognizes the benefits that graduate students and postdoctoral scholars experience by using Individual Development Plans (IDPs) to highlight research goals, presentations ...

Most people don’t think about their development plan until they hit a wall. A missed promotion, a new role, or a shift in priorities can expose just how unclear the next step really is. Creating an ...

Development seems to be the “talk of the town” lately. Everyone wants to be developed to ensure their next position. This position could be in leadership, management or as a team lead. Regardless, ...

I am obsessed with personal development because it's helped me completely change my life. Only 10 years ago, I had no connections, no money, and worked a minimum wage retail job. Now, I have a Ph.D.

The Individual Development Plan is a communication tool between the mentor and the postdoc. The IDP helps the postdoc and mentor set clear expectations and identify milestones to help the trainee ...