Leadership Development Plan Builder
Creating Targeted Growth Plans Based on Assessment Results
Step 1: Current State Analysis
Primary Leadership Style: _____________________
Secondary Style: _____________________________
Assessment Date: _____________________________
Current Strengths (Top 5):
Growth Areas Identified (Top 3):
Step 2: Style-Specific Development Framework
For Visionary Leaders
Core Development Areas:
- Strengthen: Implementation planning, detail management, tactical execution
- Maintain: Innovation capacity, future thinking, inspiration delivery
- Explore: Strategic planning, change management, stakeholder engagement
Development Goals Template:
- Vision Translation: "I will improve my ability to translate big-picture vision into actionable plans by [specific method] within [timeframe]."
- Detail Management: "I will develop systems to track implementation details without losing strategic focus by [specific approach]."
- Stakeholder Alignment: "I will enhance my skills in communicating vision to diverse audiences by [specific practice]."
For Servant Leaders
Core Development Areas:
- Strengthen: Performance management, difficult conversations, strategic thinking
- Maintain: Team development, empowerment, supportive leadership
- Explore: Results orientation, transformational leadership, adaptive leadership
Development Goals Template:
- Performance Balance: "I will learn to balance people development with performance expectations by [specific method]."
- Strategic Perspective: "I will develop my strategic thinking skills to better serve long-term team success by [specific approach]."
- Difficult Conversations: "I will build confidence in having challenging performance discussions by [specific practice]."
For Democratic Leaders
Core Development Areas:
- Strengthen: Decision speed, individual accountability, crisis leadership
- Maintain: Consensus building, inclusive processes, collaborative approach
- Explore: Adaptive leadership, results orientation, transformational leadership
Development Goals Template:
- Decision Efficiency: "I will develop frameworks for faster decision-making while maintaining inclusivity by [specific method]."
- Individual Accountability: "I will strengthen my ability to hold individuals accountable within collaborative frameworks by [specific approach]."
- Crisis Leadership: "I will build skills in leading during urgent situations when consensus isn't possible by [specific practice]."
For Strategic Leaders
Core Development Areas:
- Strengthen: Emotional intelligence, inspirational communication, adaptive thinking
- Maintain: Analytical rigor, systematic planning, data-driven decisions
- Explore: Servant leadership, authentic leadership, transformational leadership
Development Goals Template:
- Emotional Connection: "I will develop my ability to connect emotionally with team members while maintaining analytical approach by [specific method]."
- Inspirational Communication: "I will learn to communicate strategic plans in inspiring ways by [specific approach]."
- Adaptive Thinking: "I will build flexibility in strategic planning to accommodate changing conditions by [specific practice]."
For Transformational Leaders
Core Development Areas:
- Strengthen: Operational excellence, systematic implementation, stability management
- Maintain: Change inspiration, breakthrough thinking, growth mindset
- Explore: Strategic leadership, servant leadership, results-driven leadership
Development Goals Template:
- Operational Excellence: "I will develop systems thinking to ensure transformational changes are sustainable by [specific method]."
- Implementation Focus: "I will strengthen my ability to execute transformational visions through systematic processes by [specific approach]."
- Stability Balance: "I will learn to balance transformation with necessary organizational stability by [specific practice]."
For Authentic Leaders
Core Development Areas:
- Strengthen: Strategic thinking, performance management, competitive focus
- Maintain: Values alignment, transparency, genuine relationships
- Explore: Visionary leadership, adaptive leadership, results-driven leadership
Development Goals Template:
- Strategic Integration: "I will develop strategic thinking skills that align with my authentic values by [specific method]."
- Performance Authenticity: "I will learn to manage performance expectations while maintaining genuine relationships by [specific approach]."
- Competitive Balance: "I will build competitive focus without compromising authentic leadership principles by [specific practice]."
For Adaptive Leaders
Core Development Areas:
- Strengthen: Long-term planning, systematic processes, consistent execution
- Maintain: Flexibility, uncertainty tolerance, responsive leadership
- Explore: Strategic leadership, visionary leadership, servant leadership
Development Goals Template:
- Strategic Consistency: "I will develop long-term planning skills that accommodate adaptive flexibility by [specific method]."
- Process Development: "I will create systematic approaches that support rather than constrain adaptive leadership by [specific approach]."
- Vision Integration: "I will strengthen my ability to maintain long-term vision while adapting to change by [specific practice]."
For Results-Driven Leaders
Core Development Areas:
- Strengthen: People development, emotional intelligence, long-term thinking
- Maintain: Goal achievement, performance focus, execution excellence
- Explore: Servant leadership, authentic leadership, transformational leadership
Development Goals Template:
- People Integration: "I will develop skills in achieving results through people development by [specific method]."
- Emotional Leadership: "I will strengthen emotional intelligence to enhance team performance by [specific approach]."
- Long-term Balance: "I will learn to balance short-term results with long-term sustainable success by [specific practice]."
Step 3: Development Plan Template
90-Day Development Focus:
- Primary Goal: ________________________________
- Success Metrics: ____________________________
- Key Activities: ______________________________
- Support Needed: ______________________________
6-Month Development Objectives:
1. Objective: __________________________________
Actions: ___________________________________
Timeline: __________________________________
Accountability Partner: ____________________
2. Objective: __________________________________
Actions: ___________________________________
Timeline: __________________________________
Accountability Partner: ____________________
12-Month Leadership Vision:
- Target Leadership Capabilities: ________________
- Expanded Style Integration: ____________________
- Impact on Team/Organization: ___________________
Development Resource Planning
Learning Methods Selection
Choose 2-3 methods that work best for your learning style:
- [ ] Formal Training: Workshops, courses, certifications
- [ ] Experiential Learning: Stretch assignments, project leadership
- [ ] Mentoring/Coaching: Regular sessions with experienced leaders
- [ ] Peer Learning: Leadership groups, mastermind sessions
- [ ] Self-Directed Study: Books, articles, online resources
- [ ] 360-Degree Feedback: Regular input from multiple perspectives
- [ ] Action Learning: Real-world problem solving with reflection
Support System Development
- Mentor/Coach: ________________________________
- Accountability Partner: _______________________
- Peer Learning Group: ___________________________
- Manager Support: ______________________________
Progress Tracking Framework
Monthly Reviews:
- What progress have I made toward my development goals?
- What obstacles have I encountered and how am I addressing them?
- What adjustments do I need to make to my development plan?
Quarterly Assessments:
- How has my leadership effectiveness improved?
- What feedback am I receiving about my growth?
- What new development areas have emerged?
Annual Evaluation:
- How have I grown as a leader over the past year?
- What impact has my development had on my team and organization?
- What should be my focus for the coming year?
This builder helps leaders create systematic development plans that leverage their natural strengths while addressing growth opportunities specific to their leadership style.