Use the suggestions outlined in this chapter to assess your performance or your group’s performance since the last appraisal. Next, prepare a performance and development plan to cover the next performance period. Make note of the challenges that you encountered during this exercise and be prepared to discuss these challenges with classmates or workshop participants. This exercise can be used to help individuals think more carefully about the work for which they are accountable, generate a discussion about the challenges associated with each step in the process, and emphasize the extent of preparation and information required to effectively utilize each tool.