Personal Development Plan Templates PDF

SH1687 Personal Development Plan Templates What: My Personal Development Goals Consider the competencies that represent great performance in your current role and/or a role to which you aspire—e.g. as a student, as a daughter, as a working student, etc. Based on feedba...

SH1687 Personal Development Plan Templates What: My Personal Development Goals Consider the competencies that represent great performance in your current role and/or a role to which you aspire—e.g. as a student, as a daughter, as a working student, etc. Based on feedback from your peers and/or other colleagues, select at least two (2) areas in which you would like to develop in. You may focus only on your current role, or you might select one (1) area that applies to your current role and one (1) area that is more aspirational. Write specific goals describing how/what you want to change or improve specifically this semester. Ask yourself: What can I do differently (or better) that would make the greatest positive impact in my current role? What development priorities will give me the greatest leverage in improving my individual leadership and performance? Goal 1 Goal 2 Goal 3 How: Action Steps I Will Take to Meet My Development Goals Identify what you need to stop doing, start doing and keep doing. These short-term actions will contribute directly to your long-term goals i.e. career goals. 1. Plan your actions. Implement something every day. What What new behavior will I try? Where will I push situations, people, or events signal that right my comfort zone? 01 Handout 2 *Property of STI Page 1 of 7  SH1687 now is the time to change my behavior/attitude/outlook? Every time I see the following situations: …I will take the following actions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. How: Action Steps I Will Take to Meet My Development Goals 2. Anticipate obstacles. WATCH OUT: What barriers can I identify which might hinder me in pursuing my development goals? How can I overcome these barriers? Obstacle/Barrier Solution 1. 2. 01 Handout 2 *Property of STI Page 2 of 7  SH1687 3. Leverage strengths. HINT: I have great strengths upon which to draw from. Which of my strengths can I leverage to help me achieve my development goals? Strength How will it help me achieve my goals? 1. 2. 3. Who: Resources and Support for Achieving My Goals How will I draw on my family, peers, and others to track my progress, gather advice and feedback and support my learning? Who will I ask to support me? Who do I know who already possesses the competencies I want to build? With whom should I share my development plan? 01 Handout 2 *Property of STI Page 3 of 7  SH1687 Accountability When did I begin taking actions to meet my goals? When did I start to see significant progress? (Milestone commitments) How did my learnings influence me? Acknowledgement What was the impact of meeting my development goals in my life? How did I celebrate every time I meet my goals? 01 Handout 2 *Property of STI Page 4 of 7  SH1687 Personal Development Plan (Insert Your Name Here) Assess Your Current State List your top five (5) skills (things that you do well): 1. Example—Knowledge of accounting 2. 3. 4. 5. List the five (5) values most important to you: 1. Example—Trust 2. 3. 4. 5. List your top five (5) strengths: (To validate your list, ask yourself if family, friends, or coworkers would agree?) 1. Example—Good listener—family and friends tell me 2. 3. 4. 5. List your five (5) areas that most need improvement: (To validate your list, ask yourself if family, friends or coworkers would agree?) 1. Example—Staying focused—co-workers tell me I often wander 2. 3. 4. 5. List five (5) priority interests: 1. Example—Social media 2. 3. 4. 5. List five (5) priority wants: 1. Example—More time to read 2. 3. 4. 5. 01 Handout 2 *Property of STI Page 5 of 7  SH1687 Identify Areas of Opportunities Example—Greater efficiency, accomplish more with less effort What is your long-term goal? Example—Bar Owner What areas do your friends and colleagues see as opportunities? 1. Example—Exercise—Join a fitness club or group 2. 3. 4. 5. What organizations, clubs, or areas of interest look exciting and/or filled with potential? How can you learn more? 1. Example—Book club—Talk to Armi Anne, who has experience with book clubs. 2. 3. 4. 5. Skills and Experience Needs Based on the previous sections, which skills would be most helpful to my personal growth and development? 1. Example—Learning more about how to bake 2. 3. 4. 5. Develop Your Action Plan Based on the previous sections, list five (5) key goals. Key goals are longer-term aims, more general than objectives. They may take a year or more to achieve. (If you’re unsure which area(s) you want to pursue, use the previous sections with blanks or general responses, to create your list. In this case, your goals are to gain greater clarity about which areas of potential opportunities or interests you want to focus on in the next year or two.) List five (5) key goals: 1. Example—Become physically fit 2. 3. 4. 5. 01 Handout 2 *Property of STI Page 6 of 7  SH1687 Objectives are specific actions that support your larger goals. Choose objectives that will have the greatest impact on achieving your goals. Use the SMART system to define them:  Specific — Can you clearly define the objective you want to accomplish?  Measurable — How will you know when it’s complete?  Attainable — Is it realistic, based on your current skills and experience?  Relevant — How does it directly contribute to the goal you’re pursuing?  Time frame — Can you accomplish it within a reasonable time period? Complete the plan below. Print, then post it in a prominent place. Review regularly to maintain progress on achieving your goals. INSERT YOUR NAME HERE – JUNE TO OCTOBER 2015 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN Specific Time Achieved? Measurement Attainable Relevance Objective Frame Y/N Yes, need to First month, check with work up to Example: Track my doctor to steady Define and duration and Supports goal to ensure my routine. begin an frequency of become physically plan is Maintain exercise exercise fit. appropriate. every program. program. Adjust plan month as advised. thereafter. 01 Handout 2 *Property of STI Page 7 of 7