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“EDP IDP 4U”

“EDP IDP 4U”. Basic Tips for New EDP Associates . April 2012 Francine.roby@gsa.gov. “It’s a journey, not a destination.”. Where to start. Personal Vision & Mission Statement “rudder of my boat” Guiding principles Life objectives Career objectives

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“EDP IDP 4U”

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  1. “EDP IDP 4U” Basic Tips for New EDP Associates April 2012 Francine.roby@gsa.gov

  2. “It’s a journey, not a destination.”

  3. Where to start • Personal Vision & Mission Statement • “rudder of my boat” • Guiding principles • Life objectives • Career objectives • Why do I want to develop/be in this program?

  4. Then what? • Input from trusted sources • Supervisor? • Mentor? • Colleagues? • Career advisor? • Coach? • Self-Assessment Tools • 360 feedback, MBTI, etc.

  5. And what else? • OPM ECQs • What am I good at that I could enhance to be even better or great (“Strengths Theory”) • What do I need to get where I want to go? • Can I express those as “competencies”? • PICK 3-5, don’t overdo it!

  6. And move into… • Sketching out a first draft • What steps could I take to develop, grow? • Think beyond TRAINING CLASSES, e.g. developmental experiences • Ask Leaders you admire how they got where they are—those may give you “developmental opportunities” ideas

  7. What you have the best chance of “learning” or “developing”? • 2011 MSPB Study “Making the Right Connections: Targeting the Best Competencies for Training”

  8. Where can I find activities? • EDP Handbook Appendices • Resources Online • Prior & Current Associates • Supervisors, Mentors, Colleagues • Program Chair

  9. Thinking Strategically • What is doable in my first year? • Short term • In my second year? • Longer term

  10. Don’t be afraid to revise…

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