The purpose of a leadership development plan is for leaders to develop competencies that can bridge levels and functionalities in the organization. This allows leaders to promote team engagement, and provide purpose and direction for achieving their goals. Leadership development programs are essential to managing a team when it comes to planning and making the right decisions regarding functionality across the organization. By developing a plan, leaders are able to determine the skills of each staff member. As a result, leadership can utilize the skills of the staff strategically when putting the plan into action. Develop a SWOT analysis on your organization. If you currently do not work for a health care organization, use a health care facility where you previously were employed. Identify an area of weakness on which you will focus your Leadership Development Plan. Create a 525-word Leadership Development Plan addressing the questions below. What are the organization’s perceived weaknesses? How can you use the strengths identified in your Personal SWOT Analysis to help the organization improve their weaknesses?
