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Creating a Personal Leadership Development Plan

Many people think that management and leadership go hand in hand automatically. But just because you’re a manager does not mean that you are a leader. Many management techniques are being thrown out of the window supporting leadership skills.

But making the transition between managers and leaders can be difficult for some people. The best way to be an effective leader is to create a personal leadership development plan. The first thing you need to do to create a professional development program is to understand the difference between management and leadership.

While some do not see the difference, others can not explain it. Quite simply, management is something you do. It is a career. Leadership is having the strength and courage in your convictions, and the ability to see the confidence manifested in reality. So what are your beliefs? You may think that you know what you believe, but it is important to take a step back and make a list of beliefs and values.

There are many assessments available that can help you do this. an important step in creating a personal leadership development plan might teach you things about yourself that you do not realize it’s truth. It may seem like a waste of time, but until you know what your convictions are, you cannot manifest them in reality through effective leadership.