In terms of this specific competency, what are some behaviors/knowledge/skills that, when your development activities have concluded, that you want to be able to know or do?  Be explicit in describing what you hope to know or do.  For example:  If you are interested in improving your competency in "Public Speaking," your goal might be "To make a speech without saying 'um' or 'like.'  To be able to keep eye contact throughout and not speak too quickly."

  

What are your ideas for how to develop this competency?  Click HERE to look at the self-development guide (it will open in a different window; you will not lose your progress on your development plan) for some ideas about how to develop this competency.  Identify actions you want to include in your development plan and type them in here.  For example: If you are interested in improving your competency in "Public Speaking," your idea might attend a Dale Carnegie course or volunteer to give as many presentations as you can in various clubs and organizations you belong to. Watch "Office Space," (a film related to public speaking competencies) and complete discussion questions. 

Discuss your ideas for developing this competency with your mentors and ask for their guidance.  Remember to discuss the reasons you feel like these competencies are in need of development and design your plan accordingly.  If they have any ideas in addition to those you found in the resource guide, incorporate them.  Together, write specific actions and a timeline to do them by.  Set up a meeting with your mentors for the end of your timeline to discuss your work.