THE IDPSection 1 - My Goals: What are my overall goals for this time period? Write down the overall goals you want to accomplish in the short-term (next year), mid-term (next1 to 2 years), and long-term (2 to 3 years). It's okay to have have more than one goal. Examples: Develop skill in computer graphics; Learn a new software; Find out how to become astudent affairs officer; Figure out career direction; Start a new certificate series.Section 2 - Skills and Knowledge to be Learned: What specifically do I need to learn? You can identify what skills and knowledge you want to develop; write them down. Sometimes, it is appropriate to use the IDP as a time management tool for a project; for example,maybe your goal is to revise the procedural manual in your department. In this case, you don'tneed to learn a new skill, but it is still your work goal for the upcoming year. Write down the project you need to complete and in the Next Steps section, detail the specificaction steps you need to take.Section 3 - Next Steps: How am I going to acquire the skills and knowledge? Write down specific action steps you need to take to gain the skills or acquire the skills andknowledge you identified, for example:o Enroll in Dreamweaver 8: Level 1.o Go on informational interviews to find out what skills are needed to become an Analyst I.o Job shadow a student affairs officer; Enroll in the Student Advising Certificate Series.o Talk with your supervisor.Section 4 - Resources: What resources do I need? This is the place to list all of the resources you'll need to complete your goals.o Often a resource may be as simple as getting release time to take a course.o However, other resources you may need include: funds to pay for outside training,education, memberships, conferences; coverage for your duties; temporarily adjusting yourwork schedule; getting support from your supervisor or support network.Section 5 - Time Schedule: What is my time schedule? Write down the date you plan to start working on this goal and the date you plan to finish.o If you are taking a one-day workshop, put down the day of the workshop in both columns.o If you are taking a series of courses (such as for a certificate program), write down the dayof the first class in the start row and the day of the last class in the finish row.Section 6 - Completion: When have I completed each step? Check off and date your progress as each specific step is completed. Congratulations