Areas to improve on
Focus Areas
Section titled “Focus Areas”1. Goals and Aspirations
Section titled “1. Goals and Aspirations”- Long-term career direction
- Desired responsibilities and future role
- Vision for the next 3 to 5 years
2. Strengths, Skills, and Gaps
Section titled “2. Strengths, Skills, and Gaps”Reflection Prompts
Section titled “Reflection Prompts”- Recent accomplishment: which skill or trait made it possible?
- Constructive feedback received recently and how you are addressing it
- Moments when you feel most energized and engaged
- Tasks where time passes quickly
- If you had 10 extra hours per week for learning, which specific skill would you focus on?
3. Work Style and Personality
Section titled “3. Work Style and Personality”- How you approach problems
- Preferred work environment
- Situations where you perform at your best
- Energy patterns
- Collaboration style
Scenarios and Reflection
Section titled “Scenarios and Reflection”Scenario 1
Section titled “Scenario 1”You have three high-priority tasks due today but can complete only two. Your manager is unavailable.
- How do you decide which task to defer?
- How do you communicate your decision?
Scenario 2
Section titled “Scenario 2”A team member is frequently overlooked or interrupted in meetings, even though they have strong ideas.
- How do you support them as a peer?
Influence, Communication, and Stakeholder Management
Section titled “Influence, Communication, and Stakeholder Management”Objective
Section titled “Objective”Build a confident, authoritative presence with persuasive and concise communication suited for senior leadership.
Key Components
Section titled “Key Components”- Managing relationships
- Crisis and change navigation
- Steady, resilient leadership
- Clarity and direction during uncertainty
- Relationship building
- Body language
- Active listening
- Maintaining calm and confidence
- Turning data into narrative
- Handling Q&A effectively
- The art of delivering a brief: complex topics in less than 3 minutes
Mindset, Strategy, and Business Acumen
Section titled “Mindset, Strategy, and Business Acumen”Objective
Section titled “Objective”Adopt a senior-level mindset, clarify long-term goals, and develop strategic thinking.
Key Components
Section titled “Key Components”- Seeing beyond the quarter
- Governance and compliance
- Financial acumen
- Identifying and prioritizing threats
- Risk management
- Strategic decision making
- Understanding business models
- Tracking industry trends (SWOT thinking)
- Responsibility and accountability standards
- Operating with enterprise thinking, not just functional focus
- Developing a 3 to 5 year vision