Offer some suggestions on how your classmates can develop the skills they have identified. Classmate response: One way to develop these skills is to take on a mentor who has experience in these skills to give guidance and feedback on your approach. Having someone who has been there can help identify areas of opportunity in effective planning. Another way to grow these skills is to seek out development programs which specifically target the development of these skills. My organization offers various leadership development programs which support in effective planning methods and critical thinking skills. Lastly, seeking out opportunities to practice these skills is another way to develop these. Creating plans, implementing them, and reflecting on the outcomes is key in learning how to effectively approach planning and identifying areas of opportunity