Title: Leader DevelopmentProgram Tools
Headings: 
Key Steps in Unit Leader Development
Plan
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Execute
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Assess
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Content: Short-term: Personnel capabilities for current duties and to accomplish current missions
Long-term: Personnel capabilities for future assignments and to improve the organization
Deriving ways to achieve the desired end states – State the purpose, philosophy, priorities, lines of effort, key tasks, roles, practices, activities, and implementation instructions. Considerations include: Determining a way to structure the plan, whether it be the leader’s cycle within a unit, the unit cycle, cohorts, or focus of development. Incorporating ways to enable learning, such as setting conditions, goal setting, assessment, or advice and guidance. Taking advantage of developmental activities and opportunities such as challenging experiences, group leader development, education, self-development, and collective training. Execute
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Once a plan is in place, leaders and subordinates should work together to develop Individual Development Plans and engage in learning opportunities. Leaders must commit to creating an open learning environment where leader development is integrated into daily operations. Leaders should report status regularly in reviews, situation reports, and training briefs.