SOLUTION:

Development Actions

PURPOSE: Build a game plan. Determine how you will build the skills and capabilities needed for future opportunities, interests, or to further your skill in a current hobby.

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SOLUTION:

Development Actions

PURPOSE: Build a game plan. Determine how you will build the skills and capabilities needed for future opportunities, interests, or to further your skill in a current hobby.

Time: 30 Minutes - 1 Hour

STEP 1: Use the Development Actions Worksheet to outline your Development Interests by answering the following questions:

  1. Is there something you do “OK” now that you’d like to be great at in the future?
  2. Is there knowledge you need to build right now to increase your ability to perform a hobby or task you enjoy?
  3. Where do you want more “depth” to enhance your skills/knowledge?
  4. Where do you want more “breadth” to increase your knowledge on certain topics?

STEP 2: Based on the answers to the questions above, identify the Development Actions that would best build the outlined skills and capabilities.

Possible Development Actions

  1. Can you read a book, article, or listen to a podcast to help build the skill?
  2. Can you practice the skill on your own or with others?
  3. Can you watch others perform the skill, be it in-person or on YouTube?
  4. Is there special training or certification(s) that can help?
  5. Are there online resources you can tap into?
  6. Is there an industry practice you can review?

STEP 3: Continue to look into different ways to supplement your knowledge or a certain topic or to increase your skills within a hobby you enjoy. Revisit the Development Actions Worksheet whenever you need some inspiration.

Use Solution Template: Development Actions Worksheet 

Development Actions

Outline your development interests and select the best development actions to build the desired skills. Determine what actions you must take to successfully implement your “Development Actions”.

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