Which of the following topics is NOT typically included in ongoing development?

• A. NSIPS
• B. Privacy practices
• C. Recordkeeping best practices
• D. Leadership development

Answer: (D)

Ongoing development is about staying current with the day-to-day responsibilities and compliance requirements of the job. Training on NSIPS keeps you proficient with the personnel system you use regularly, privacy practices ensure you handle information properly as you work, and recordkeeping best practices keep you compliant with regulations and maintain accurate records—all ongoing tasks you repeat as part of your current duties. Leadership development, by contrast, is a distinct program aimed at building higher-level leadership and management skills for future roles, rather than something you routinely engage in as part of your everyday duties. That separation is why leadership development is not typically included in ongoing development.