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Objectives

What is Development Planning?

Defining Leadership and Executive Presence

Is a Leadership role right for you?

Building your Development Plan

Working it

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Development Planning

1. Determine your Development Goals

2. Identify Development Strategies

3. Identify Development Resources

4. Measurement of Progress

5. Time Parameters

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Leadership Defined

Leadership is influencing a group to achieve a common goal

–Demonstrated by…

• …Quality of Relationships

• …Quality of Contribution

• ... Demonstration of Core Competencies

• …Demonstration of Leadership Presence

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Core Competencies of Leadership

Communication

Adaptability

Decision Making

Time Management

Risk Management

Setting Strategic Direction

Handling and Resolving Conflict

Building Collaborative Relationships

Building Trust

Management and Development of Others

Self-management, Self-awareness, Self-development

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Elements of Leadership Presence

Candor

Clarity

Objectivity

Passion

Poise

Self-confidence  

Sincerity

Trust

Thoughtfulness

Warmth

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Organizational Needs

Goals of organization

Current Management Style and Culture

Needs and Priorities

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Your Gap

Gap Analysis

CommunicationsAdaptabilityDecision MakingTime ManagementRisk ManagementStrategic DirectionRelationshipsTrustDev of OthersDev of Self

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Developmental Worksheet

Goals Strategies Resources Measurement Timeline

What skills are you going to develop?

How are you going to learn/ demonstrate this skill?

Who and/or what can help you?

How will you know you met your development goals?

What is the target completion date?

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Self Assessment

On strengths: – How can I increase the use of this strength?

– How could I use this strength to help me grow in an area that needs development?

– What additional responsibilities can I take on that require this strength

– Who could benefit from mentoring in this strength area?

– How can I use this strength to improve the effectiveness of my department?

– What complementary skills would develop this strength even further?

On personal growth opportunities:– How can I build this into a strength?

– How will enhancing this element support my team or department?

– Who can help me learn this?

– How can I demonstrate this as a strength?

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Tips

New project or assignment

Presentations

Opportunities

Solve

Lead

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About a Development Plan

AN EFFECTIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN: Is created and owned by you! Has the sincere support of your sponsoring executive, and your

organization Is customized to your career interests and goals Is realistic and achievable Is something you can begin working on immediately Includes a variety of on-the-job activities and involvement of

others Identifies how progress will be monitored and measured Is reviewed and updated on a regular basis

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Trouble Spots

Boss unsupportive

Peer jealousy

Pushing too hard

Letting your current job duties fall

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In Closing

Know your values and strengths

Identify organizational goals, needs, priorities

Identify your Gap

Develop your Plan

Work it

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Resources

JPMC EAP & Work-Life Services

1-877-JPMC-007 (1-877-576-2007)

www.eapandworklife.com

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