In plain English
It is about professional growth rather than only current results. The aim is to build what a person knows or can do for their job or career.
In context
Here, it names the goal category for targets aimed at improving an employee's knowledge, skills, or abilities for their job or career.
- Situation
- Setting goals, receiving feedback, completing reviews, and discussing performance
- What it communicates
- labels a goal category focused on employee growth in the review form.
Meaning limits
The term itself does not identify the specific knowledge, skill, or ability to improve, or the level to be reached.
Examples
“Her development goal was to improve her spreadsheet skills, not just to finish more invoices this week.”
“During the review, the supervisor recorded advanced data analysis as a development goal for Elena.”