PERSONAL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PLAN (PLDP)-ACTION PLAN (AP) TEMPLATE
Name: _____________________________________ Student #:__________________________
Instructor: __________________________________ Date: ______________________________
PLDP DESCRIPTION:
A PLDP is done to cause deep reflection, writing, and re-evaluation. There are very few times in our busy lives when we take the opportunity to stop what we are doing to truly reflect. Not only does reflection increase our awareness of our personal strengths, weaknesses, values, preferences, and styles but it helps us understand how our behaviors, actions and decisions impact our relationships with others. This is all a part of Adult Learning and our thirst to continually learn about ourselves and how we affect those around us.
REQUIREMENTS:
· Each module entry must follow this format and the different tables should be filled in for each module. Note: Only the white space areas will need to be filled in on this template.
· You must upload this document each time a module PLDP is due, your final product will also have your completed Action Plan filled in.
· Refer to the student guides located under each Module to help you complete each PLDP entry.
· For each part where you will either answer a question or discuss your strengths or areas of improvement, unless otherwise specified a minimum of 100 words and a maximum of 350 words are required.
MODULE 2 “Self Awareness”
REFLECTION: For this module, 100 to 350 words are required for each lesson concept (e.g. 100-350 words for each assessment of Personal Profile System (PPS), Team Dynamics (TD), Adaption-Innovation (A-I) Theory, etc…under Part I & Part II).
Take a few moments to think about your experiences in the Self Awareness module and review your assessments. Self-awareness is important because when SELs have a better understanding of themselves, they are effective at managing and leading through change. As you complete the PLDP entry for this module, focus on building on your areas of strength as well as identify areas where you would like to make improvements.
PART I: STRENGTHS: Think about the things you do well in each of the below areas. If you have a low opinion of yourself, you may struggle with these at first, but we all have areas in each category that contribute to organizational and personal value. For those individuals that are very confident, it may be hard to just choose one, but there are things that will be your strongest asset in each assessed area. Even the most humble of people will understand their strengths and utilize them for everyone’s advantage.
Review the Self-Awareness Module core lessons (PPS, Team Dynamics (TD), A-I Theory, Full Range Leadership (FRL), and Critical Thinking) and your assessment instruments, then focus on one trait that you do well in each of the below lessons and explain WHY each item is strong:
PPS:
TD:
A-I:
FRL:
Critical Thinking:
PART II: AREAS OF IMPROVEMENT: There is difficulty to see in yourself what others may see so easily. This is what makes the path to self-awareness so challenging. Acknowledging the need to become better at anything is only the beginning, and it's often the most difficult step in the whole process. In many cases, individuals successfully come to the realization that something's not working, but only when they truly reflect.
Review the Self-Awareness Module core lessons (PPS, Team Dynamics, A-I, FRL, and Critical Thinking) and your assessment instruments, then focus on one trait that you need to improve upon in each of the below lessons and explain WHY each item needs improvement:
PPS:
TD:
A-I:
FRL:
Critical Thinking:
MODULE 3 “Deliberate Leadership”
REFLECTION
Take a few minutes to think about your experiences in the Deliberate Leadership Development Module. Think about how you appraise yourself and others, establish deliberate leadership paths and/or career goals by using desires and the needs of the Air Force. As you complete the PLDP entry for this module, focus on building on your areas of strength as well as identify areas where you would like to make improvements.
PART I: STRENGTHS
Based on the Deliberate Leadership Development module you will need to review the following core lesson Student Guides: Profession of Arms (POA) and FRL to find at least two items that you do well. Then explain why you do these well and give examples:
PART II: AREAS OF IMPROVEMENT
Based on the Deliberate Leadership Development module you will need to review the following core lesson Student Guides: POA and FRL to find at least two items that you need to improve upon. Then explain why you need to improve this area and give examples:
MODULE 4 “Visionary Leadership”
REFLECTION
Take a few moments to think about your experiences during the Visionary Leader module. Consider your efforts in building effective teams, articulating a shared vision, and leveraging diversity. As you complete the PLDP entry for this module, focus on building on your areas of strength as well as identify areas where you would like to make improvements.
PART I: LEADERSHIP VISION
Are you the leader you want to be? Reflect on the type of leader you have been, both personally and professionally. Capture the type of leader you want to be and what you want to accomplish (personally and professionally) over the next 3-5 years:
PART II: STRENGTHS
Based on Visionary Leader Module core concepts (Team Dynamics, Diversity, FRL, Change Management), list at least two items that you do well and explain why each item is a strength:
PART III: AREAS OF IMPROVEMENT
Based on Visionary Leader Module core concepts (Team Dynamics, Diversity, FRL, Change Management), list at least two items you need to improve upon and explain why each item needs work:
MODULE 5 “Ethical Leader”
REFLECTION
Take a few moments to think about your experiences in the Ethical Leader module and how you will be better prepared to formulate, evaluate, monitor and enforce ethics policies and procedures. As you complete the PLDP entry for this module, focus on how you will hold others accountable to the Profession of Arms while developing, supporting and inspiring others to hone their skills that further support and develop military attributes and capabilities.
PART I: STRENGTHS
Based on the Ethical Leader Module core concepts (Ethical Leadership, Critical Thinking and Emergent Leadership) list at least two areas you do well and explain why each area is a strength:
PART II: AREAS OF IMPROVEMENT
Based on the Ethical Leader Module core concepts (Ethical Leadership, Critical Thinking and Emergent Leadership) list at least two areas you need to improve upon and explain why each area needs work:
MODULE 6 “Influential Mediator”
REFLECTION
Take a few moments to think about your experiences in the Influential Mediator module, and how you are better prepared to formulate alternatives that can win acceptance of others. As you complete the PLDP entry for this module, focus on how you selected the most appropriate outcome while simultaneously maintaining positive, long-term relationships and sustaining mission focus.
PART I: STRENGTHS
Based on Influential Mediator Module core lessons (Cross Cultural Competence (3C) and Mediation), list at least two items that you do well and explain why each item is a strength:
PART II: AREAS OF IMPROVEMENT
Based on Influential Mediator Module core lessons (3C and Mediation), list at least two items you need to improve upon and explain why each item needs work:
MODULE 7 “Strategic Planner”
REFLECTION
Take a few moments to think about your experiences in the Strategic Planner module and how you are better prepared to translate and prioritize strategy into progressive tactical application. As you complete the PLDP entry for this module, focus on how you examined the Strategic Planner attributes, SA&D, Vision, Mission, Strategy Maps and Continuous Improvement.
PART I: STRENGTHS
Based on the Strategic Planner Module core lessons (Strategic Planning, Continuous Process Improvement, Change Management, Project Management and Resource Stewardship), list at least two items that you do well and explain why each item is a strength:
PART II: AREAS OF IMPROVEMENT
Based on the Strategic Planner Module core lessons (Strategic Planning, Continuous Process Improvement, Change Management, Project Management and Resource Stewardship) list at least two items you need to improve upon and explain why each item needs work:
JOHARI WINDOW FOR PEER FEEDBACK
Use this table to input things you see as a theme in your PLDP modules and learn from the peer feedback sessions. This should be incorporated into your action plan as well.
Read this website before using the below table:
http://www.mindtools.com/CommSkll/JohariWindow.htm
Additional tool:
http://kevan.org/johari
Known by self
Unknown by Self
Known by others
1. Open to both of us
What are the overlapping themes you’ve seen throughout the modules and feedback that you already know?
· Fill in
2. I’m blind to this
What did you learn from others in the feedback sessions?
· Fill in
Unknown by others
3. Hidden from others
What is hidden from others that may be affecting your leadership?
· Fill in
4. Unknown to both of us
What did you and others discover about you through dialogue?
· Fill in
ACTION PLAN
ACTION PLAN DESCRIPTION:
Most likely, your strengths are what got you to this point in your career. As your role in your organization changes, you must be careful not to overplay a former strength to the point that it actually becomes a weakness. For example, let's say you're great with detail (PPS: C) and have done good things for your organization as an individual contributor and get rewarded with a management role. Continuing to delve too much in the details once you're responsible for projects and people could cause you to lose ground with 1) your subordinates, who will feel unnecessary; and 2) your superiors, who may rethink your readiness for managerial responsibility. Think about this as you reflect on your PLDP entries and complete your Action Plan.
REQUIREMENTS:
· The Action Plan consists of six parts that will be graded according to the Rubric available in Blackboard under Phase III: CAPSTONE.
· While completing the plan, where appropriate, make sure to use all applicable elements of SMART:
Specific – What, when, why and how
Measurable – How are you going to know if you’ve met your goal?
Attainable – Can you do it?
Realistic – Is your plan really going to work?
Timely – How long is it going to take you?
· Turn in this entire document per the schedule
· Each section (Part I, Part II etc. will be a minimum of 100 words, maximum of 350 words)
ACTION PLAN
PART I: GOALS
Based on all of your PLDP entries, choose three areas that you intend to work on that will provide the most leadership growth and write specific goals:
PART II: ACTION/STEPS TO MEET 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. What potential barriers can I identify which might hinder me in pursuing my goals? How can I overcome these barriers? These barriers may be internal barriers (within you) or external barriers (other people, environment, etc.). What strengths do I have that will help me achieve my goals?
PART III: RESOURCES/SUPPORT
How will I draw on my supervisor, mentor, peers and others to track my progress, gather advice and feedback and support my growth? Who will I ask to support me? Who do I know who already possesses the skill set I want to build? With whom will I share my development plan? Why?
PART IV: ACCOUNTABILITY
When will I begin taking action to meet my goals? When do I expect to see significant progress? (Milestone commitments) When will I review my plan to check my progress?
PART V: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
How will my goal accomplishment impact me personally and professionally? How will my organization benefit from the changes/improvements I have identified? How will I celebrate when I meet my goals?
PART VI: LEADERSHIP VISION STATEMENT
Build a vision statement that is a condensed version of your Action Plan (i.e. what will you tell people in one sentence that describes where you want to be as a leader?) Note: there is no minimum/maximum word count requirement here, but brevity should be the focus. Your vision statement should be easy to understand and/or explain.
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