DDBA 8006 Week 5 Assignment Preparing a Professional Development Plan

Submit a 5- to 7-page (excluding a title page and References section) Professional Development Plan (PDP). In your Plan, do the following:

· Further develop the goals you crafted in Week 1 of this course. Each goal’s narrative must incorporate the following:

o A statement of your goal

o An explanation of your motivation for wanting to achieve the goal and how it relates to your personal values

o A brief description of the steps you intend to take to accomplish your goal, including any relevant tools, strategies, or resources

o An explanation of how you plan to use technology and/or social media to promote completion of your goal

o An explanation of how these steps reflect consideration of personal strengths and weaknesses relevant to the goal

o A timeline for completion of your goal

· Use your SWOT analysis, PLN, and “The New Drivers of Leadership” Self-Assessment results as guides to ensure alignment.

· Include appropriate references cited in accordance with appropriate APA formatting. Your References section must include a minimum of five APA-formatted, scholarly citations. Your resources must include the following:

o Two to three readings (e.g., book, periodical, journal, etc.)

o At least two forms of technology and/or social media sites that will contribute to the formation of your own PDP

o At least one other resource (e.g., SWOT analysis, “The New Drivers of Leadership” Self-Assessment results, and/or your Personal Learning Network [PLN] plan)

Be sure to use the Professional Development Plan Template, located in this week’s Learning Resources, to complete this Assignment. Also, refer to the Week 5 Assignment Rubric for specific grading elements and criteria. Your Instructor will use this rubric to assess your work. Please Note: You must include a minimum of five APA-formatted, scholarly citations for this Assignment.