See the fileLength: Four pages (not including title and reference page), double spaced, Times New Roman
12-point type. Value: 25 points
Objective: Leaders develop through a process of self-awareness, goal-setting, and practice. These
are activities that, when mindfully applied, will benefit you throughout your career. In this
project, you will develop and execute a personal leadership development plan that will help you
focus on developing specific leadership skills.
Instructions: After reflecting on your leadership capabilities and where you would like to
improve, choose a leadership skill that you will commit to improving this semester. Integrate
knowledge gained from at least three sources (e.g., articles, TED talks) to demonstrate your
expertise about your chosen skill and develop an action plan. Respond to the following in your paper: (approximately 1 to 1 ½ pages) Evaluate your current leadership capabilities. Where in
your life have you demonstrated leadership? Draw upon both formal and informal leadership
experiences you have had at school, work, and/or in your personal life to help you make your
points. Based on your experiences, feedback you’ve received, and/or your own perceptions,
what are your leadership strengths and weaknesses? (approximately ½ to 1 page) Identify one leadership skill that you will work on improving
this semester. See page 2 for a selection of common leadership skills that students in prior
semesters have chosen. Explain the reason for your choice and why developing this skill will
benefit you as a leader. Connect your discussion to your own professional or personal goals.
Choose a skill that you can actually practice this semester, e.g., don’t choose “conflict
management” if you are not currently experiencing conflict with anyone.
(approximately 1 page) Provide an overview of best practices/recommendations for
developing your chosen skill. In this section, you should demonstrate the knowledge you
have gained from the resources you have collected. What have you learned about this skill?
Based on what you have learned, what will you need to include in your action steps to
increase your likelihood of success? (approximately 1 page) Finally, develop your action plan of at least four steps you will
take to work on your skill this semester. Clearly describe what you will do to execute your
plan (think SMART: Specific, Measurable, Actionable, Realistic and Time-bounded). I will
give you some examples in class to help you structure this.
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Paper format and other details:
a. You should integrate a minimum of three resources into your paper. You can use articles,
TED talks (limit one), interviews with mentors/managers (limit one), etc. You may cite
the course text, but this is extra does not count as one of the three required resources. Ask
the professor if you are unsure about whether a resource you’ve identified is appropriate. b. Include a cover sheet with the title “Leadership Development Plan, Part I” along with
your name, date, and class section. Do not repeat this information in the body of the
paper. c. The body of the paper should be four pages, double-spaced, with one-inch margins and
no larger than 12-point Times New Roman type. d. Properly cite your sources in the body of the paper, as well as include a References page
as the last page (does not count toward page total). Provide references in APA or MLA
format. e. Upload your paper to the assignment link on Blackboard; see syllabus for due date.
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MGT360 Leadership Development Plan Part I: Assignment Guidelines and Rubric
Length: Four pages (not including title and reference page), double spaced, Times New Roman
12-point type.
Value: 25 points
Objective: Leaders develop through a process of self-awareness, goal-setting, and practice. These
are activities that, when mindfully applied, will benefit you throughout your career. In this
project, you will develop and execute a personal leadership development plan that will help you
focus on developing specific leadership skills.
Instructions: After reflecting on your leadership capabilities and where you would like to
improve, choose a leadership skill that you will commit to improving this semester. Integrate
knowledge gained from at least three sources (e.g., articles, TED talks) to demonstrate your
expertise about your chosen skill and develop an action plan.
Respond to the following in your paper:
(approximately 1 to 1 ½ pages) Evaluate your current leadership capabilities. Where in
your life have you demonstrated leadership? Draw upon both formal and informal leadership
experiences you have had at school, work, and/or in your personal life to help you make your
points. Based on your experiences, feedback you’ve received, and/or your own perceptions,
what are your leadership strengths and weaknesses?
(approximately ½ to 1 page) Identify one leadership skill that you will work on improving
this semester. See page 2 for a selection of common leadership skills that students in prior
semesters have chosen. Explain the reason for your choice and why developing this skill will
benefit you as a leader. Connect your discussion to your own professional or personal goals.
Choose a skill that you can actually practice this semester, e.g., don’t choose “conflict
management” if you are not currently experiencing conflict with anyone.
(approximately 1 page) Provide an overview of best practices/recommendations for
developing your chosen skill. In this section, you should demonstrate the knowledge you
have gained from the resources you have collected. What have you learned about this skill?
Based on what you have learned, what will you need to include in your action steps to
increase your likelihood of success?
(approximately 1 page) Finally, develop your action plan of at least four steps you will
take to work on your skill this semester. Clearly describe what you will do to execute your
plan (think SMART: Specific, Measurable, Actionable, Realistic and Time-bounded). I will
give you some examples in class to help you structure this.
2
Paper format and other details:
a. You should integrate a minimum of three resources into your paper. You can use articles,
TED talks (limit one), interviews with mentors/managers (limit one), etc. You may cite
the course text, but this is extra does not count as one of the three required resources. Ask
the professor if you are unsure about whether a resource you’ve identified is appropriate.
b. Include a cover sheet with the title “Leadership Development Plan, Part I” along with
your name, date, and class section. Do not repeat this information in the body of the
paper.
c. The body of the paper should be four pages, double-spaced, with one-inch margins and
no larger than 12-point Times New Roman type.
d. Properly cite your sources in the body of the paper, as well as include a References page
as the last page (does not count toward page total). Provide references in APA or MLA
format.
e. Upload your paper to the assignment link on Blackboard; see syllabus for due date.
Example Leadership Skills
If you would like to choose a skill that is not listed below, ask the professor for approval.
Assertiveness
Mindfulness
Charisma
Emotional intelligence
Self-confidence
Communication (e.g., public
speaking)
Giving effective feedback
Coaching/mentoring others
Positive influence and
persuasion
Conflict management
Creativity
Strategic thinking
Networking
Problem-solving
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RUBRIC FOR DEVELOPMENT PLAN PART I
Weak/Needs
Improvement
CONTENT
Content matches that
required in the
assignment.
Choice and use of
evidence and
examples. Action
steps clearly show
you have a plan in
place for working on
your skill this
semester.
Content reflects you
put depth of thought
into this. Critical
thinking and good
analysis.
Sources are
appropriate and cited
properly.
Subtotal # out of 15
STYLE
Clarity and coherence
of ideas. Writing and
paper structure are
clear.
Mechanical
correctness (grammar,
punctuation, spelling).
Subtotal # out of 10
TOTAL SCORE # out of 25
Good/Meets
Expectations
Excellent/Exceeds
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