- Part II: Goals

-- Write specific goals describing how/what you want to change/improve in those areas.

- Part III: Actions/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?

-- How long will it take (timelines)?

- Part IV: Resources/Support

-- Who will I ask to support me? Who do I know who already possesses the skill set I want to build?

-- With whom should I share my development plan? Why?

-- How will I draw on my supervisor, mentor, peers, and others to track my progress, gather advice and feedback, and support my growth?

- Part V: Accountability

-- When will I begin taking action to meet my goals?

-- When do I expect to see progress (established milestones)?

-- When will I review my plan to check my progress?

- Part VI: 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 measure success?

-- How will I celebrate when I meet my goals?