STEP 1:Identify the targeted skill. Summarize your strengths and areas of improvement in this skill area. Then, identify desired outcomes around this skill area and write a positive goal statement.

Target Skill

Strengths

Areas of Improvement

Desired Outcome

Goal Statement

STEP 2:Specify the actions taken to work towards goals, with specific strategies and practices that can apply. Identify any potential obstacles and challenges to achieving the goal. Complete the following sections of the template:

Practices for Growth

Action Steps

Potential Obstacles and Challenges

STEP 3:Keeping the action plan in mind, identify trusted supporters and university resources that can help you in your skill development plan. Complete the following sections of the template:

Key Supporters

Supporting University Resources

STEP 4:Reflect on the connections between skill development and your overall personal, academic, and professional goals. Complete the following sections of the template:

Benefits From Change and Connections to Personal, Academic, and Career Goals.

STEP 5:Complete Steps 1-4 for the two other skills you have identified. When you are done you should havethreeplans filled out in the template forthreedifferent skills.