Step 2: Assess the information from the Leadership Practices Inventory.Have
the IDEA teams sit at different tables, each with a facilitator. Distribute
the results of the Leadership Practices Inventoryto participants, using the
steps outlined in the training manual. Reassure them by explaining- who sees the data.
- how they should share data with others.
- how this assessment will contribute to their leadership development.
Step 3: This next assignment will be done individually. Distribute Handout 18.1.
Ask participants to sit someplace quiet. Give them one hourto identify
their personal strengths, as well as areas that could stand some
improvement. Direct them to write down specific goals and action.
Explain the steps for creating a professional-development plan:
a. After participants study their reports, ask them to focus on one of five
competencies. Tell them to use the form provided to write out the
goal and learning activities.b. Next, give individuals time to study the data and highlight those
areas they intend to work on at a later time. They do not need to
write out all the details at this point because they will do this with
their coach.
Step 4: This next segment is all about the professional development process.
At the end of the hour, ask participants to reassemble into their IDEA
teams. The facilitator should go over the professional development
planning process to be used in your leadership program and answer
any questions. Review steps for developing a plan, and distribute the
forms.
Give each person a chance to share his or her primary goal with
the rest of the IDEA team, along with a few details. No advice is given
at this point.Step 5: Discuss why it is important to share one’s goals with the manager and
staff. Review how to do this (refer to the LPI Trainer’s Manual).
Step 6: Summary: The information you have gotten from this instrument will
be helpful to you throughout the remainder of this leadership program.
When we present a leadership skill that is related to the Kouzes and Posner
model, we will ask you to look back at the appropriate data in your report.(^96) THE LEADERSHIP TRAINING ACTIVITY BOOK