Prepare a two $(2)-$page report, not including the cover page and any references page, that summarizes your information about these four points in the GAPS Analysis and any additional points and questions. You should use at least one outside resource. Using an additional resource and your textbook can help with this assignment. Be sure to cite these resources.

Goals

Define your career objectives.

Describe one way you might accomplish these objectives.

What setbacks might you have obtaining these goals, and how will you overcome these obstacles?

Abilities

Use critical self$-$reflection to identify your true strength for reaching your career goals.

How will you leverage these strengths for optimal performance?

What obstacles will you need to overcome?

How do you plan to overcome these obstacles?

Perceptions

Self$-$reflection is vital to continued professional growth and leadership development. How will you incorporate self$-$reflection in your weekly routine?

How do others see you? Direct reports, peers, friends, family?

Explain how their perceptions of you influence your behavior.

Standards

What does or what would an organization expect from you as an employee or a leader?

What do you expect of yourself?

How might you exceed these expectations?

Conclusion

Explain how this GAPS Analysis can help you prepare a roadmap for your professional development as a leader.

How might you use this tool when leading or mentoring other people?