Required to be explained well In this module, you need to submit your Development Plan for your partner. Your report needs to include specific recommendations that describe what your partner can do to fill the gaps identified in their self-assessment. The plan can include any number of books, seminars, classes, videos etc., where your partner can learn new skills; practice these skills, assess their progress and seek feedback from trusted sources.

This development plan needs to be comprehensive. As a rule, your plan should have at least three different detailed recommendations for each priority area of development. These recommendations should focus on learning and practising new skills. It needs to explain questions such as: Why are you recommending these particular items? Where or how can your partner access them? How much will they cost?

Communication Skills

• Develop listening skills - When you listen to other attentively, you are aware about the conversation and will be able to provide more valuable insights
• Maintain eye contact - Maintaining eye contact is very important as it shows the other person that you are aware and taking full concentration in talking to him
• Body Language - Maintain a comfortable body language not just for yourself but also for the listener so that he is not distracted by your body language

Interpersonal Skills

• Take a positive approach - When you are communicating irrespective of the mode of communication make sure you are always positive and avoid negative thoughts
• Practice empathy - Make sure you are not just thinking about yourself but also building the relation with the listener and have an empathetic approach
• Acknowledge the speaker- Make sure you acknowledge the speakers expertise, views and opinions and are not aggressive

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Leadership Skills

• Be encouraging - Make sure you are not discouraging the people and providing maximum motivation to bring about efficiency
• Build relations - Build relations with your team to ensure they look upto you and bring in the best from the team with proper guidance
• Provide direction - Make sure you are always there for your people when they need your help and provide a proper guidance and direction to ensure good results