Sample Development Needs and Opportunities Development Need Suggested Professional Development Opportunities Personal Organization Take Courses *- Getting and Staying Organized, Managing Multiple Priorities, Using Blackboard, etc. Time Management Manage something remotely Communicate, set timeframes, and – Prioritizing expectations with staff; allow employees to approach tasks or projects Delegation independently Teaching Effectiveness Communication Skills and Join Toastmasters Take Courses - Crucial Conversations, Communicating with Others: Your Strategies Style and Its Impact, Dealing with Difficult People, Becoming a Totally Responsible Person, etc. Interpersonal and Group a proposal for a new grant, policy, process, mission, product or Communication Skills Written Communication Skills service and present it to management Research and Grant writing Draft an after action report and obtain feedback from others Take Courses Effective Business Writing, Power Writing, Grant Writing, – etc. Supervisory/Leadership Skills Ask to be nominated for the JHU Leadership Development Program Take Courses - Becoming a Conflict Competent Leader, Supervisory Delegation Training Program, Skills for Supervisors and Managers, Leadership Skills Development (Series of Courses), etc. Giving Effective Feedback Complete a degree ** Research and read resources Emotional Intelligence Research and read resources i.e. Bradberry, T., & Greaves, J. (2005). – The Emotional Intelligence Quick Book: Everything you need to know to put your EQ to work. Primal leadership: Realizing the power of emotional intelligence. Manage a dissatisfied internal or external customer; analyze and resolve complaints around a product or service Take a Course - Cultivating the Power of Emotional Intelligence Networking on a university committee Join a professional association and attend local and/or national meetings; volunteer for a committee or leadership role Identify external and internal networking opportunities Team Building Hold monthly team or project planning meetings Conduct semi-monthly 1:1 sessions with team members Plan opportunities to bring staff, faculty, and students together Strategic Thinking and Planning Plan an off-site meeting, conference, or event, etc. Develop and implement a new process or system (policies, process, or procedures) Seek opportunities for global/overseas experiences Find role models and ask for feedback/mentorship Seek coaching from your supervisor *Go to or to see a complete listing of courses offered to JHU employees. **Go to for details on Education Assistance Benefits for JHU employees.
Sample Development Needs and Opportunities Development Need Suggested Professional Development Opportunities Personal Organization Time Management Prioritizing Delegation Teaching Effectiveness Take Courses *- Getting and Staying Organized, Managing Multiple Priorities, Using Blackboard, etc. Manage something remotely – Communicate, set timeframes, and expectations with staff; allow employees to approach tasks or projects independently Communication Skills and Strategies Interpersonal and Group Communication Skills Written Communication Skills Research and Grant writing Join Toastmasters Take Courses - Crucial Conversations, Communicating with Others: Your Style and Its Impact, Dealing with Difficult People, Becoming a Totally Responsible Person, etc. a proposal for a new grant, policy, process, mission, product or service and present it to management Draft an after action report and obtain feedback from others Take Courses – Effective Business Writing, Power Writing, Grant Writing, etc. Supervisory/Leadership Skills Delegation Giving Effective Feedback Ask to be nominated for the JHU Leadership Development Program Take Courses - Becoming a Conflict Competent Leader, Supervisory Training Program, Skills for Supervisors and Managers, Leadership Skills Development (Series of Courses), etc. Complete a degree ** Research and read resources Emotional Intelligence Research and read resources – i.e. Bradberry, T., & Greaves, J. (2005). The Emotional Intelligence Quick Book: Everything you need to know to put your EQ to work. Primal leadership: Realizing the power of emotional intelligence. Manage a dissatisfied internal or external customer; analyze and resolve complaints around a product or service Take a Course - Cultivating the Power of Emotional Intelligence Networking on a university committee Join a professional association and attend local and/or national meetings; volunteer for a committee or leadership role Identify external and internal networking opportunities Team Building Hold monthly team or project planning meetings Conduct semi-monthly 1:1 sessions with team members Plan opportunities to bring staff, faculty, and students together Strategic Thinking and Planning Plan an off-site meeting, conference, or event, etc. Develop and implement a new process or system (policies, process, or procedures) Seek opportunities for global/overseas experiences Find role models and ask for feedback/mentorship Seek coaching from your supervisor *Go to or to see a complete listing of courses offered to JHU employees. **Go to for details on Education Assistance Benefits for JHU employees.
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