What is Development Goals in SAP LOD-SF-CDP - Career Development Planning?

SAP Term: Development Goals

• Component: LOD-SF-CDP

• Component Name: Career Development Planning

• Description: A feature that allows employees to create and edit development goals. Employees can add competencies and learning activities to these goals to guide their growth.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Development Goals are objectives that an employee sets for themselves in order to develop their skills and abilities. They are part of the Career Development Planning (CDP) component of SAP SuccessFactors, which is a cloud-based Human Resources (HR) software suite. Development Goals are used to track an employee’s progress towards achieving their goals and can be used to measure their performance. 
  
  How to Use It: 
  Development Goals can be set by an employee or their manager. The employee can then track their progress towards achieving the goal by setting milestones and deadlines. The manager can also review the progress of the employee’s goals and provide feedback. The CDP component of SAP SuccessFactors also allows for the sharing of best practices and resources to help employees reach their goals. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting Development Goals, it is important to ensure that they are SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound). This will help ensure that the goals are achievable and that progress can be tracked. It is also important to ensure that the goals are aligned with the company’s overall objectives. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The CDP component of SAP SuccessFactors also includes features such as Performance Reviews, Competency Assessments, and Learning & Development Plans. These features can be used in conjunction with Development Goals to help employees reach their goals and develop their skills.