Week 3 discussion 2

YOUR DEVELOPMENT PLAN

Your development plan is a planning tool to assist you in taking charge of your career by identifying action steps toward achieving your short or long term career goals.

Name: Position Goal: _ _

Timeframe of Development Plan:

Identifying your Key Development Areas:

· What is your position goal?

· What are the key competencies needed for this position/industry?

· What areas would you like to develop further?

· What barriers or obstacles might prevent me from accomplishing my goals?

· Create S.M.A.R.T. Goals/ Development Activities that are specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and timely, to help you in develop in these areas.

KEY DEVELOPMENT AREAS
Development Goal	Development Activity	Support	Target Date
Example: Build network	Example: Locate and attend 3 professional organization events within the next 12 months	Example: Family, Mentor	December 2021

Your Next Steps:

· Schedule a meeting and share your Development Plan with your supervisor and/or mentor to explore any other possibilities you may not have considered.

· Take action!

· Revisit your development plan and review your progress.

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Created by Career Services, January 2021