Development (people)
People development expands an individual’s capabilities for current and future responsibilities. It can combine work experience, feedback, coaching, mentoring, education and formal training. Its objectives may extend beyond immediate task proficiency to judgement, leadership and adaptability. Effective development connects the individual’s needs and aspirations with organisational requirements and reviews whether learning is being applied.
Worked example
An experienced analyst prepares for team leadership through a supervised project, coaching, training in feedback and opportunities to chair meetings. Progress is reviewed against agreed capabilities rather than counting course attendance alone.
Common mistake
Development is not the same concept as capitalising development expenditure or economic development. Keep the people context explicit.
Where it appears in your exams
| Qualification | Exam | Relationship | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCA | BT | Direct | September 2026–June 2027 |
| ACCA | SBL | Direct | September 2026–June 2027 |
| FIA | FBT | Direct | September 2026–June 2027 |