What should a subordinate development plan include?

• A. A casual list of tasks with no timelines.
• B. A punitive improvement plan.
• C. A structured plan outlining goals, training, and milestones to achieve growth; include timelines and resources.
• D. A personal development diary with no objectives.

Answer: (C)

A subordinate development plan is a structured, collaborative path for growth that lays out clear goals, required training, milestones, timelines, and the resources needed to achieve development. This approach provides a concrete roadmap, accountability, and a way to measure progress, while ensuring the training and experiences align with both the individual’s needs and the unit’s goals. Having timelines helps track advancement and keeps both the supervisor and subordinate engaged in regular feedback. The plan should include specific objectives, planned training or development activities, milestones to mark progress, and the resources (mentors, courses, funds) available to support growth.

The other options don’t fit because a casual list of tasks with no timelines offers little accountability or structure; a punitive improvement plan focuses on punishment and remediation rather than development; and a personal development diary with no objectives lacks measurable goals and concrete resource planning.