Q In your write-up include the following items: Name First, Last, Module 8: Leadership Development Assignment Initial Diagnosis What do you value? What do you want out of your career? Where do you see yourself in the next 5, 10, 20 years? Assessment Talk to a mentor, leader, co-worker, subordinate, etc. and get his or her assessment on your leadership skills (strengths, weakness, etc.). There are many assessments you may have already taken (ex: StrengthsFinder) and/or you can go online and find a leadership assessment to complete. The formality in this area will depend on your experience – either build on what you’ve already learned, or find a place to start if haven’t explored leadership yet in your career. Design Identify the requirements in the positions you seek that you are missing. Seek out and identify opportunities that will help you fill in the gaps in your background compared to your 5, 10, 20-year plan. Implementation What opportunities can you take advantage of now - or how can you position yourself so you can take advantage of opportunities when they arise? For example, ability to relocate, volunteer to speak at a conference, be on a board, etc. Support Develop a way to seek out feedback. How can you assess your growth? Evaluation How are you going to track/measure your progress?
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