Getting From Here to There

A practical way to develop people while moving the business forward

Development Shouldn’t Slow the Business Down

Most development plans fail for one simple reason.
They aren’t connected to the work that actually moves the business.

Owners and managers are told to “develop their people,” but the reality is:

Work still needs to get done
Customers still expect results
Good employees still leave when they don’t see a future

When development lives outside of real work, it feels like extra effort instead of a smart investment.

This tool is designed to change that.

A development planning tool for owners and managers who want stronger performance, better retention, and people who are ready for what’s next.

What This Tool Helps You Do

The Getting From Here to There Development Planning Template helps you:

Build skills that directly improve performance in real roles
Prepare people for the next level so you’re not constantly backfilling
Retain strong employees by showing a clear path forward
Develop people through real work, not just training or courses
Create clarity around what “ready” actually looks like in your business

Development becomes part of how work gets done, not something extra on the side.

What changes for the business

By the end of the cohort, you can expect:

1. Define the Destination
Clarify where the person is today, where they want to go, and what good performance actually looks like in that next step.

2. Choose the Development Focus
Identify whether growth should focus on technical skills, leadership, or business capability.

3. Build the Bridge
Use education, experience, and exposure to connect development to real work and their growth goals.

4. Identify the Learnable Moment
Define what will look or feel different when development is working so progress is noticeable.

This approach keeps development grounded in the work that already needs to happen.

Who This Is For

You own or run a business and need people who can take on more responsibility

You want to keep strong employees instead of losing them to unclear growth paths

You need development tied to real work and performance, not generic career planning

You’re tired of development plans that look good on paper but don’t change behavior

You want a repeatable, practical approach that helps managers focus on growth and results

You’re trying to build capability without slowing the business down

Get the Development Planning Template

This tool connects employee growth to real business needs so development drives performance instead of distracting from it. When you download the template, you’ll receive: