JOB AID 48.1© 2005 AMACOM, A DIVISION OF AMERICAN MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION.
This handout is available in PDF form at http://www.amacombooks.org/leadershipact.Third pile: Which core competencies are well underway, but
are not yet mastered?
Prioritize the top 3 competencies you plan to develop or
improve next year.Station 5: Collage of Strategic Goals
Using magazines, cut out pictures to make a collage that
represents your long-term strategic goals—those that will
require three to five years to accomplish. Make sure you write
the goals in your Leadership Development Plan.Station 6: Metaphor of Your Personal Vision, Mission, and Values
Use a metaphor that represents your vision, mission, and
values. (Example: “I am an eagle. I fly high, alone, and
unafraid. My instincts are strong, and I... .” or “I see a
network—a web of connections. I am part of all things. I am
a source of portions of this web, and I receive the support
from these web connections. I am linked to... .”)Station 7: Marketing Plan: Promote Your Leadership!
What concrete steps do you plan to take immediately (over the
next 3–6 months) to enhance your visibility? What are your
strategic or long-term steps, beyond one year? Write these out.Station 8: Poem: How do I position myself as a unique individual?
Write a poem or use prose to articulate how you are special
and unique. “A is for action, B is for brain, C is for courage,
D is for determination... .” or “I am fond of the color red. I
always say what needs to be said... .”Station 9: Visualize a “movie moment.”
What are your key measures for career success? Visualize a
movie scene in which you accomplish a career goal. If a trainer
is available, he/she can write down the key measures from your
creative musings, or you can jot down quick notes as you think.DESCRIPTION OF THE LEADERSHIP STATIONS (continued)