--- title: How to use the JPAbusiness Professional Development Plan [template] description: Use the Professional Development Plan as part of your performance review process to help discuss, understand, plan and achieve your employees’ career objectives. image: https://blog.jpabusiness.com.au/hubfs/1.%20Images/4.%20Document%20cover%20images/Checklist%20and%20template%20covers/The_PD_Plan_Template_COVER.png --- 08 August 2016 # How to use the JPAbusiness Professional Development Plan [template] WRITTEN BYJames Price | JPAbusiness The [JPAbusiness Professional Development Plan](https://landing.jpabusiness.com.au/professional-development-plan-template) template has been designed to help you manage your senior staff’s professional development needs. Use the Professional Development Plan as part of your performance review process to help you discuss, understand, plan and achieve your senior employees’ career objectives. 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James’ blogs provide business advice for aspiring and current small to mid-sized business owners, operators and managers. #### Related Blog Posts ### [How to create Professional Development and Training plans [templates]](https://blog.jpabusiness.com.au/blog/how-to-create-professional-development-and-training-plans-templates) Staff professional development (PD) needs are best identified through a formal performance... [Read more ](https://blog.jpabusiness.com.au/blog/how-to-create-professional-development-and-training-plans-templates) ### [Identifying potential for growth (case study and testimonial)](https://blog.jpabusiness.com.au/case-studies/identifying-potential-for-growth-case-study-and-testimonial) Services provided by JPAbusiness: Business valuation Business advice Business background This... 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