7 Tests for yourLeadership Development Plan

ByKevin D. Wilde

runwilde98@yahoo.com© 2013

So putting your intent into an

action plan is a really good

idea

Yet it’s actually hard to translate a good leadership intent into real action.

So here seven questions to consider in increasing the strength of your plan.

1. Is is really written down?

Parking it in your head, your temporary buffer of good intentions will fade.Important things are committed to paper.

2. Does it mean something important to you?

Plans must tie into deeply felt passions and motivations. If it’s important, you’ll take action.If not, you’ll have weak follow-through.

3. Is it well thought through?

Does your plan incorporate:

• IN GENERAL:– Who, What, When, How, Who

• SOME SPECIFICS:• Specific objectives, signs of success?• Specific actions, practices, ways to apply?• Milestones and timelines?• Signs of progress?

4. And also simple enough.

Too heavy and complex a plan will be a burden and not a guide for improvement.

5. Is there a balance of shorter term improvement steps and longer term transformational goals?

6. Are you getting help?

Getting to action takes:- Resources- Dedicated Time- Friends,

Encouragement- Accountability

7. Is it in front of you?

Make it visible.Post it notes on your computer.On your screen saver.Sending Text reminders.#myplantoday

Robust Plans Pass the 7 Tests

1. It’s a commitment and really written down.2. It’s motivating and means something important to

you.3. It’s well thought through for quality application.4. And also simple enough to use. 5. There is a balance of short term improvement steps

and long term transformation goals.6. You are getting help in implementation with

resources, encouragement and accountability.7. It’s visible and integrated into your daily routines.

So remember …

It was character that got us out of bed, commitment that moved us into action and discipline that enabled us to follow through.- Zig Ziglar