An Individualized Learning & Enrichment Plan (ILEP) is a detailed document created to map out a customized path for an employee's professional advancement and skill enhancement. This plan acts as a strategic instrument to identify, plan, and implement a personalized learning process that corresponds with the employee's career goals and the organization's aims. The ILEP involves collaboration among the employee, their supervisor or manager, and CE@L to ensure a shared comprehension and consensus on the objectives, approaches, and resources needed to promote ongoing learning and skill development.
Key Components of an ILEP
- Assessment & Goal Setting: The ILEP begins with assessing the employee's skills, strengths, and areas for improvement to set SMART goals aligned with their career path and organizational requirements.
- Personalized Learning Objectives: These objectives are tailored to individual interests, job roles, and career aspirations. They include various learning opportunities like training programs, certifications, and self-directed learning.
- Resource Identification and Implementation: An essential aspect of the ILEP is the identification and allocation of resources necessary to achieve the learning objectives.
- Timeline & Progress Tracking: An ILEP features a timeline with milestones for progress tracking. Regular reviews maintain accountability and allow adjustments. This iterative process keeps the ILEP dynamic and responsive.
- Coaching and Conversations: The ILEP will also include guiding questions to support employee and supervisor conversations during their regular reviews. These questions are not required but are simply there as a reference guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Generally, an employee's supervisor or manager initiates the ILEP process. However, employees can also proactively request an ILEP to drive their own professional development. To request or initiate the ILEP process, please contact inceal@lehigh.edu.
An ILEP provides a structured pathway for acquiring new skills and knowledge, which can lead to increased opportunities for promotions, career advancement, and personal fulfillment which allows them to contribute to a more skilled and motivated workforce, enhancing productivity, innovation, and employee retention.
Yes, an ILEP is a dynamic document that can be adjusted based on changes in job responsibilities, career aspirations, or organizational priorities. It should be flexible enough to adapt to evolving needs.
While an ILEP is centered around fostering continuous learning and skill development in alignment with an employee's career aspirations, a PIP is a corrective measure aimed at addressing performance issues and providing a structured pathway for improvement. Both plans serve different purposes and are used in distinct contexts within the realm of an employee’s development and management.