Personal Leadership Development Plan: Four Pillars of Self-Leadership

  1. Knowing who you are
    • I’m aware of my strengths, particularly in problem-solving and completing tasks quickly. I prefer not to leave the office with unfinished business, which drives me to focus on completing work efficiently. However, I recognize that this sometimes puts extra pressure on me, and I could improve by pacing myself and finding balance with stress management, which can make it harder to maintain focus during busy periods. This is an area I’d like to improve.
  2. Knowing what you do
    • I’m quite good at organizing tasks and making sure things get done on time. I’m also comfortable working with a team and providing direction. I’m not overly focused on being a leader, but I do ensure things get done. My approach is more about making sure tasks are completed and problems are solved, rather than focusing on being in charge. That said, I try to provide enough direction to keep projects moving forward.
  3. Knowing what you need to learn
    • To grow as a leader, I need to improve in handling difficult conversations and making decisions quickly under pressure. I also want to learn more about different leadership approaches, so I can adapt better to different situations or team dynamics.
  4. Apply what you know
    • My expertise in technology is something I can leverage as a tool to streamline processes and make things more efficient. I already use it to solve problems, but I plan to focus on using tech even more to support the work I do and improve how tasks are managed.