Agree together
Employees and managers work toward shared goals with clear expectations.
From development ambition to action
Good development plans deserve more than a place in a drawer
A good review creates a clear ambition. But who takes the next step, where do you ask questions, and when will you review progress? WorkVine brings that follow-through together.
Support along the way
Discuss questions and feedback within the milestone, not just during scheduled reviews.
Make progress visible
Track milestones, deadlines and progress instead of reopening the plan a year later.
Agree on goals together
Turn a goal into a shared commitment
What does the employee want to learn? Why does it matter in their role? And what will success look like? Capture these details for each development goal, together with a due date and the manager involved.
The employee and manager agree on the goal. The goal’s status shows that both have agreed to work toward the same outcome. The employee can find the goal in their own app.
Break goals into achievable steps
Make the next step clear
A development goal should not sit open for months with no visible progress. Break it into milestones: practice together, apply what you have learned at work, then review the outcome.
Each milestone has a due date and a clear success criterion. Employees can add milestones and update their progress, so both people can see what is complete and what still needs attention.
Stay in touch between reviews
Keep feedback with the milestone it belongs to
Questions and learning experiences do not have to wait until the next development review. Employees and managers can exchange messages, give feedback and discuss the support they need directly within a milestone.
The conversation stays with the relevant step, alongside its actions and documents. There is no separate chat to piece together later when you need to understand what was agreed.
Keep development moving
Build the next review on the work already done
Schedule reviews within the development plan and prepare with questions and notes. Goals, milestones and earlier feedback help both people focus on what matters.
Share the meeting notes afterwards so the employee can read them, acknowledge receipt and respond. Keep both the development goals and the agreed next steps in one place.
PDP capabilities
Keep goals, progress and feedback together
From setting a goal to reviewing progress, WorkVine keeps the details together. Employees and managers make the decisions.
Shared development goals
- Propose, discuss and agree on goals
- Define the intended outcome and success criteria
- A responsible manager and due date for each goal
Milestones and follow-through
- Multiple milestones with individual deadlines
- Visible progress and completed steps
- Actions and documents within the milestone
Ongoing support
- Chat about a specific milestone
- Ask questions and exchange feedback
- Collaborate through Office and the Employee App
Development reviews
- Schedule reviews within the development plan
- Prepare questions and notes
- Share notes for acknowledgement and feedback
Frequently asked questions
Clarity about PDPs and personal development
Practical answers about collaboration, goals, and the role of WorkVine.
How do employees and managers work together on a development plan?
They agree on development goals and work toward milestones within the same plan. The employee uses the Employee App, while the manager provides support through Office. Goals, progress and feedback stay connected.
Can employees add their own milestones?
Yes. Employees can add milestones within a goal’s timeframe, including a description and due date, and update their status as steps are completed. The actions available depend on the status of the goal and the plan.
Can we chat about a development goal?
Yes. Employees and managers can exchange messages within a goal’s milestones. Questions, feedback and agreements stay with the relevant development step, alongside its actions and documents.
How can we track progress between development reviews?
Break goals into milestones with individual deadlines and success criteria. See which steps are complete and discuss questions in the milestone conversation. Use scheduled reviews to reflect together and agree on what comes next.
What happens to the agreements made during a development review?
The manager can share the meeting notes with the employee, who can read them, acknowledge receipt and give feedback. This acknowledgement is not an electronic signature.
How does a personal development plan differ from performance management?
A personal development plan focuses on learning and growth through shared goals and practical milestones. Performance management covers the broader cycle of performance, feedback and assessment. Each has its own place within WorkVine’s HR processes.
Where work, people and growth come together
See how development becomes a shared effort
See how employees and managers agree on goals, follow up on milestones and stay in touch. We will tailor the demo to your organization’s review cycle.