Creating a leadership development plan is a critical step in creating a successful career path. A McKinsey study found that 70% of employees who received effective leadership training experienced improved job performance. This plan is more than a roadmap. It is a commitment to personal growth and professional excellence.
As an executive leadership coach, I have seen firsthand how a well-structured leadership development plan can have a profound impact on an individual’s career. Learn how to design a plan that will not only improve your leadership skills, but also take your career to new heights.
Current Leadership Skills Assessment: Start with a self-assessment. Identify your strengths and areas for improvement. Understanding where you are now is important to setting realistic and impactful development goals.
Define your leadership goals: What does success look like to you? Set clear and specific goals for your leadership development. These goals should be challenging but achievable and aligned with your long-term career aspirations.
Get feedback and insights: Get outside perspectives. Ask for feedback from peers, mentors, and supervisors to get a comprehensive view of your leadership abilities and areas for improvement.
Prioritizing key areas for development: Focus your efforts. Prioritize the skills and competencies that will have the greatest impact on your leadership effectiveness based on assessment and feedback.
Choose the right learning method: Customize your learning approach. Choose training programs, workshops, mentoring, and other learning methods that fit your learning style and development needs.
Set milestones and measure progress: Track your journey. Set milestones to measure your progress and adjust your plan as needed. Celebrating small wins will help you stay motivated throughout the process.
Applying learning in real-world situations: Put theory into practice. Apply what you learn to real-world situations. Practical application reinforces learning and enhances skill development.
Review and update your plan on an ongoing basis: Adapt and evolve. Review your development plan regularly to ensure it is relevant and aligned with your evolving career goals.
A leadership development plan is a dynamic tool that evolves with your career. By carefully creating a plan and diligently following it, you can improve your leadership skills and achieve your career aspirations.
Lead from within: The first step on your journey to leadership excellence is always internal. Design a development plan that resonates with your aspirations and allows it to lead you to your full leadership potential.
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Having coached powerful executives around the world for decades, Loli Dascal observed that leaders rise to their positions by relying on certain values and characteristics. But over time, every executive reaches a point where performance declines and failures continue. Few understand why or how to prevent failure.
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Lolly Dascal is one of the world’s most sought-after executive leadership coaches. Her extensive cross-cultural expertise spans 14 countries, 6 languages, and hundreds of companies. As the founder and CEO of Lead From Within, her exclusive leadership programs are designed to be a catalyst for leaders who want to improve performance and make meaningful changes in their companies, lives, and the world.
Among Lolly's numerous awards and accolades, Lolly has been designated as: Leadership and Management Expert in His 50s By Inc. Magazine. The Huffington Post awarded Lolly the following titles: The most inspiring women in the world. Her writing has appeared in HBR, Inc.com, Fast Company (Ask The Expert), Huffington Post, Psychology Today, and elsewhere. Her latest book, The Leadership Gap: What’s Standing Between You and Your Greatness It became a national bestseller.