An individual development plan invites you to think holistically about the strengths you have been developing and how these strengths might be applied, represented, and offered in service to your aspirations in the career field. You will demonstrate the competencies you have studied to comprehend and explain your personal strengths and present evidence of these strengths in a positive light for potential employers. Now is the time to reflect on the MGTL curriculum. Consider the following:

• how can your course work contribute to your demonstration of your leadership skills and management abilities
• how you have grown and changed through experiences in your MGTL program
• the essential core competencies that you have developed throughout your journey and areas that may not be strengths yet
• and how you can continue in your professional development to supplement these skills

You will complete the following activities as part of the Development Plan:

• write your management & leadership philosophy (max 1/2 page A4)
• summarize the outlook of your professional plans in your chosen career field (max 1/2 page A4)
• create or update your professional CV & Linked In profile. Include the link to your LinkedIn Profile in your document, and you can include your updated CV in the submission.
• provide three exhibits from the MGTL program that will comprise your professional portfolio - papers, team projects. capstone project with explanations why you chose these specific ones.