Assignment_31 Step3_MyLeadershipDevelopmentPlan1
Instructions: Assignment# 3
Assignment Requirements Work Submitted
Assignment# 3 –
Leadership
Development Plan
• How will I close the
gap between where I
am and where I need
to be in my
leadership proficiency
level?
• Select two development
areas you would consider
developing to narrow the
gap between leadership
skills you have and those
you desire.
Development Plan:
• Complete a leadership development plan
showing two areas you have selected to
develop, and the activities chosen to
improve them.
• Record in the worksheet provided or design
your own.
• Record in the Step 3 journal.
Due Date:
• Let your instructor know your final log is
ready to review in Module 8.
• Conduct research on
activities and resources
you could use to help you
develop your two chosen
areas.
References:
• Add 5 references for maximum points as
outlined in Assignment# 3 rubric.
• List the research sources you used and
include on a separate bibliography page of
your plan.
• Use the APA documentation style.
• See APA guidance and Writing
Resources in Student Resources.
• Pick at least two
development activities
that would help you
develop the needed areas
to demonstrate the type
of leadership style you
desired.
• Using your research findings, document in
your plan the activities that would help you
develop in two leadership skill areas.
• Include the ideas and suggestions from
your peer coach in your team.
• You might choose activities, such as reading
assignments, training seminars,
professional workshops, on-the-job
activities, learning with mentors or other
subject matter experts, online tutorials,
certificate programs, etc.
In this step you will determine how to develop the needed proficiencies to
model your desired leadership style.
For Step 3, refer to:
• Module 5: Skills for Leading Successfully and Leadership Development
Plans
• Module 6: Team Support and Leadership Development Plans
• Module 7: Finalize Your Team and Individual Development Plans
Use the leadership development plan below to help you determine how to
prepare to model your desired leadership style. Identify the actions and
steps to help close the gap between where you and where you need to be in
terms of your proficiency level of the requirements.
Note: If your current employer has a development plan template, you may
use it instead of this worksheet. However, ensure this template meets the
requirements of a development plan as described below under Development
Plan Elements.
Development Plan Elements
The basic elements of a leadership development plan should include the
following:
1. The skills, behaviors, actions or other area you want to develop
2. The required level of proficiency or a description of the behavior
required for the skill
3. A description your level of proficiency compared to the requirements.
a. This can be a numeric assessment or words to describe your
current proficiency
4. A development activity to close the gap or a new behavior to practice.
a. This can be readings, assignments on the job, activities outside
of work, activities associated with clubs or professional
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associations, special projects or assignments at work, volunteer
assignments or coaching from individuals, etc.
b. It needs to be an activity to provide you a chance to learn and
practice new behaviors.
c. You can also list people as resources who can help you with your
leadership development.
5. Target dates to accomplish and complete the development activities.
a. It is important to hold yourself accountable to implement this
plan. Assigning dates for when you want to complete leadership
development activities will help you.
b. You may want to include check-in dates to assess your progress
prior to the final due date.
6. Your progress and results.
a. It is motivating to document and track your progress, and to
record your accomplishments by the due date.
Instructions
Instructions on how to complete the leadership development plan worksheet
are provided below.
See an example of the worksheet at the end of this document.
• As with Step 1 and 2 worksheets, record your entries in the journals.
See Step 3 journal.
• You can copy the table below into your Step 3 journal or create a new
format.
• Column 1: Identify what you want to work on and develop as outlined
in your self-assessment log (Step 2 journal).
o Select two or three areas from your log where you assessed your
proficiency level as “low”. Choose areas that you view are very
important to your success on your career journey.
o Include those two to three areas and insert in Column 1 below.
• Column 2: Indicate your current level of proficiency as outlined in your
assessment log (Step 2 journal).
• Column 3: Determine the level you desire, whether medium or high.
• Column 4: Provide a development activity that would help you develop
the skills, such as such as reading assignments, training seminars,
professional workshops, on-the-job activities, learning with mentors or
other subject matter experts, online tutorials, certificate programs,
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etc. Incorporate any ideas and suggestions you received from your
teammates in the team project.
• Column 5: Describe what you expect to achieve after the development
activity. What would be the outcome?
• Column 6: What is your desired timeline to conduct the development
activity and improve the skills?
• Column 7: Add additional comment such as final results, completion
date, etc.
o Note: Since this is a short course you may not be able to
implement and complete the activities you have chosen and
listed in your Leadership Development Plan.
o Ensure to provide the date of when you completed the activity,
even if after the course is finished. As you know, your leadership
development is ongoing and does not stop when you complete
this course.
o You may find this form/plan and process a helpful tool to keep
on your development journey even after this course!!
Assignment# 3 – Leadership Development Plan
Complete the leadership development plan showing the two or three areas
you selected to develop, and the activities chosen to improve them.
Your completed leadership development plan worksheet is due during
Module 8 and worth 170 possible points.
References
At the end of your plan, add the following:
• Add 5 references
– These are the research sources you used to complete your plan
and can include development activity sources, leadership skill
information, etc.
• Use the APA documentation style
– See Student Resources
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Current job: Name:
Date:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Area of
Development
(Competencies,
skill, etc.)
Required
Level
Current
Proficiency
Level or
Gap(s)
Development
Activity
(What will I do
to acquire the
skill)
Expected
Outcomes
Estimated
Completion
Date
Results/
Comments/
Completion
Date
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Current job: Manager of Customer Service Name: Susie Sample
Date: July 2013
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Area of
Development
(Competencies,
skill, etc.)
Required
Level
Current
Proficiency
Level or
Gap(s)
Development
Activity
(What will I do
to acquire the
skill)
Expected
Outcomes
Estimated
Completion
Date
Results/
Comments/
Completion
Date
Learn to listen
more effectively to
teammates and
customers.
Allow
people to
finish their
thoughts.
Repeat what
people say
and be able
to
paraphrase
the
meaning/
gist of what
they are
saying so
they
indicate I
have
I cut people off
and do not allow
them to finish
their sentences.
I am not
accurate when I
paraphrase what
others say.
1. Find and read
two books,
articles or other
resources such
as videos on
listening skills.
2. Spend time with
Fran Martin who
is a great
listener and
observe her.
Also, ask her for
listening tips.
3. Ask my peer
coach to
observe me and
Be able to listen
more than I talk
and accurately
describe another
person’s meaning.
Within a week
review
resources on
listening.
Meet with Fran
next week
Get together
with my coach
this week and
share my plan.
Inform my
team next
week and
practice during
This will be an
ongoing
development
activity.
I hope to be more
attentive and
accurate listener
by the end of this
year.
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understood
and heard
them
correctly.
give me
feedback on my
listening skills.
4. Inform my team
what I am
working on and
to share any
observations
and feedback
with me at any
time.
5. Practice
listening and
paraphrasing
during team
meetings.
next week’s
meeting.
Get team
feedback.
- Step 3: Leadership Development Plan
- In this step you will determine how to develop the needed proficiencies to model your desired leadership style.
- Your completed leadership development plan worksheet is due during Module 8 and worth 170 possible points.
Leadership Development Plan Worksheet
Example: Leadership Development Plan Worksheet
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