Effective leaders have a clear vision for themselves and their organizations. This assignment will guide you through the process of self-reflection to create a personal leadership plan that aligns with your values, skills, and professional goals. You are encouraged to consult with your mentor as you create your PLDP.
Assignment Guidelines:
- Personal Vision Statement: Define your personal vision statement. This statement should reflect your aspirations and ambitions for your future career as a leader in nursing. Consider where you see yourself in the future and what kind of leader you aspire to be.
- Core Values: Identify 3 core values that are most important to you. Explain how these values guide your professional behavior and decision-making.
- Skills Assessment:
- Reflect on your current leadership strengths and weaknesses. Consider your past experiences, leadership roles, and feedback you have received.
- Identify specific leadership skills you excel in and areas where you want to improve.
- Stretch Goals:
- Set 2 stretch goals that will help you reach your personal vision statement. These goals should be ambitious yet achievable.
- For each stretch goal, define 1 SMART goal (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound) to guide your progress.
- Action Plan: Create a detailed action plan for each stretch goal. This plan should include:
- Specific steps you will take to achieve your SMART goals
- Resources you will need and how you will access them
- Timeline for completing each step
Submit your personal leadership development plan as a Word Doc or PDF file. Refer to the rubric for details on how this assignment will be graded.
Rubric
DNPX 755 Personal Leadership Development Plan
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
|---|---|---|
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePersonal Vision Statement | 15 ptsProficientClearly defined, inspiring personal vision statement that is detailed and reflects deep introspection about future aspirations.12 ptsAcceptablePersonal vision statement is defined but could be more inspiring or detailed. Reflects some future aspirations. 9 ptsDevelopingPersonal vision statement is present but lacks detail and depth. Some reflection on future aspirations.0 ptsUnsatisfactoryPersonal vision statement is vague or missing. Lacks reflection on future aspirations. | 15 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCore Values | 20 ptsProficientIdentifies 3 core values with comprehensive explanations of how these guide professional behavior and decision-making.16 ptsAcceptableIdentifies 3 core values with satisfactory explanations of their impact on behavior and decision-making. 12 ptsDevelopingIdentifies fewer than three core values or explanations that lack depth on guiding behavior and decision-making.0 ptsUnsatisfactoryCore values are not clearly identified or explanations are not provided on their guidance. | 20 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSkills Assessment | 20 ptsProficientInsightful reflection on leadership strengths and weaknesses with clear examples from past experiences and specific feedback.16 ptsAcceptableAdequate reflection on strengths and weaknesses with some examples and feedback. 12 ptsDevelopingSome reflection on strengths and weaknesses, but lacking specific examples or feedback.0 ptsUnsatisfactoryMinimal or no reflection on strengths and weaknesses, with no examples or feedback. | 20 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStretch Goals | 20 ptsProficientSets 2-well-defined stretch goals aligned with the vision statement. Each goal has 1 clear SMART goal.16 ptsAcceptableSets 2 stretch goals with some alignment to the vision statement. Most goals have SMART criteria. 12 ptsDevelopingStretch goals have vague alignment to the vision statement. SMART criteria may be partially missing.0 ptsUnsatisfactoryFails to set stretch goals, or goals set do not align with vision statement and lack SMART criteria. | 20 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAction Plan | 30 ptsProficientDetailed action plan for each stretch goal, with specific steps, resources needed, timeline, and shows strategic thinking.22 ptsAcceptableAdequate action plan with most steps, resources, and timeline identified, but could show more strategic thinking. 15 ptsDevelopingAction plan has steps and resources, but lacks detail in the timeline or strategic approach.0 ptsUnsatisfactoryAction plan is incomplete, lacking in steps, resources, or timeline, and does not show strategic thinking. | 30 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGeneral Writing Mechanics and APA Style | 20 ptsProficientWriting demonstrates sophisticated clarity and conciseness and is extremely well organized. Punctuation, spelling, and capitalization are all correct with minimal to no errors. The assignment accurately and consistently follows APA Style.16 ptsAcceptableWriting is clear, concise, and well-organized. May contain a few punctuation, spelling, or capitalization errors. The assignment consistently follows current APA Style with only isolated and inconsistent mistakes. 8 ptsDevelopingWriting lacks clarity, conciseness, or organization. Several errors in punctuation, spelling, and capitalization detract from the readability of the poster. The assignment has numerous errors in APA Style. Reflects incomplete knowledge of APA Style.0 ptsUnsatisfactoryWriting is unfocused and poorly organized. Many errors in punctuation, spelling, and capitalization detract from the readability of the poster. The assignment has significant errors in APA Style. | 20 pts |
Total Points: 125