A cohort-based rollout brings employees through the Develop experience together, creating shared language and momentum. Use this phased plan to guide your approach.
Days 1–30: Kickoff & Assessment
Assign Develop to the cohort
Host a live kickoff or send a pre-recorded intro
Emphasize: This is about development, not evaluation
Share sample profiles and answer common questions
Goal: >80% complete the assessment
Days 31–60: Results Activation
Encourage employees to explore their results and set 1 personal development goal
Train managers on using results in 1:1s (optional: provide conversation guides)
Offer optional drop-in support sessions or open office hours
Encourage managers to reference results in at least one 1:1
Encourage employees to bring a development goal to their next performance calibration or check-in with their manager.
Days 61–90: Reinforcement & Planning
Invite teams to use team reports (if available)
Host a development-focused team meeting or workshop
Share usage stats with managers to nudge participation
Encourage action plan updates or reflections
Tips for Success
Keep communication frequent, short, and supportive
Track action plan creation, 1:1 usage, and team-level conversations
Celebrate early adopters and share wins across cohorts
Schedule manager and employee follow-up to revisit goals and update action items