In a minimum of seven pages, discuss the five leadership domains assessed by the ACHE assessment tool. Then, reflect on your own leadership strengths and weaknesses and the qualities of a leader you have and those you have an opportunity to develop. Create a personal development plan with a timeline for developing your leadership skills.

This assessment has two parts:

Use the APA Paper Template [DOCX] to write a 7–10 page paper that responds to the following:

Part 1: Leadership Self-Reflection

· Discuss the five leadership domains assessed by the ACHE assessment tool.

· Determine strategies to develop your identified strengths and weaknesses for each of the five domains.

· For each of the five domains, summarize both your strengths and your weaknesses.

· For each domain, identify at least one resource you can use immediately to further develop your skills, for a total of five resources.

· Describe qualities needed by leaders.

· Analyze the qualities of a leader you have and the ones you need to develop.

· From your readings and research, define the primary qualities needed by leaders and apply those qualities to your personal assessment.

· Describe which qualities you possess and which qualities present opportunities for improvement.

Part 2: Personal Development Plan

1. Create a 1-year personal development plan.

· This plan should synthesize your assessment results with research you have completed.

· Identify at least three things you would like to work on over the next year.

2. Develop a timeline for your personal development plan with specific metrics to measure your progress.

One potential way to approach this part is to create a table to break the three goals into actionable steps after you have identified three things that you would like to work on. Your table should have the following four columns.

· First column: Overall goals.

· Second column: All the steps necessary to reach each goal.

· Third column: How you will measure the progress toward each step.

· Fourth column: The deadline for completing the steps.

An example of this table could be like this (your table will include three goals and each goal can have more than two steps):

Goal
Steps
Measure
Deadline

Work-life balance.
Leave work by 5 p.m. daily.
Time left daily.
1-1-20XX

Do not check email from home.
Number of times email is checked from home.
3-1-20XX

Before you can begin to lead others, you must first understand yourself. You must understand your strengths so you can further develop those talents, and you must also understand your weaknesses so you can identify areas to improve. Both strengths and weaknesses should be included in a personal development plan.

The ACHE healthcare executive 2021 competencies assessment tool [PDF] is particularly important for this assessment. Complete the assessment tool if you haven’t completed it already, review the results, then analyze the results, and develop a personal leadership plan to set goals for the future.

The assessment tool is broken into five domains:

· Communication and relationship management

· Leadership

· Professionalism

· Knowledge of the healthcare environment

· Business skills and knowledge

### Leadership Self-Reflection and Personal Development Plan

#### Part 1: Leadership Self-Reflection

**Introduction**
The ACHE Healthcare Executive 2021 Competencies Assessment Tool evaluates five critical leadership domains: communication and relationship management, leadership, professionalism, knowledge of the healthcare environment, and business skills and knowledge. This self-reflection will discuss each domain, assess my strengths and weaknesses, and identify resources to enhance my skills.

**1. Communication and Relationship Management**
This domain involves effectively communicating with various stakeholders and fostering strong professional relationships.

*Strengths*:
– Strong verbal and written communication skills.
– Ability to build rapport with team members and stakeholders.

*Weaknesses*:
– Occasionally struggle with active listening during high-stress situations.
– Need improvement in conflict resolution.

*Resource*:
– “Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High” by Kerry Patterson et al.

**2. Leadership**
This domain encompasses guiding teams, making strategic decisions, and inspiring others.

*Strengths*:
– Ability to motivate and inspire team members.
– Effective decision-making skills.

*Weaknesses*:
– Need to enhance strategic planning skills.
– Require improvement in delegating tasks effectively.

*Resource*:
– “The Leadership Challenge” by James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner.

**3. Professionalism**
This domain includes ethical behavior, personal accountability, and a commitment to continuous learning.

*Strengths*:
– Strong ethical standards.
– Commitment to professional development.

*Weaknesses*:
– Sometimes find work-life balance challenging.
– Need to develop better stress management techniques.

*Resource*:
– “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen R. Covey.

**4. Knowledge of the Healthcare Environment**
This domain involves understanding healthcare policies, regulations, and trends.

*Strengths*:
– Good understanding of current healthcare policies.
– Awareness of healthcare industry trends.

*Weaknesses*:
– Need deeper knowledge of healthcare finance.
– Require improvement in understanding healthcare technology advancements.

*Resource*:
– “Health Policy Issues: An Economic Perspective” by Paul J. Feldstein.

**5. Business Skills and Knowledge**
This domain includes financial management, human resources, and organizational behavior.

*Strengths*:
– Basic knowledge of financial management principles.
– Understanding of organizational behavior.

*Weaknesses*:
– Need to enhance skills in financial analysis.
– Require improvement in human resource management.

*Resource*:
– “The Essentials of Health Care Finance” by William O. Cleverley and James O. Cleverley.

**Qualities Needed by Leaders**
Effective leaders possess qualities such as emotional intelligence, adaptability, vision, integrity, and communication skills. These qualities enable leaders to inspire trust, navigate change, and drive organizational success.

**My Leadership Qualities**
*Strengths*:
– Strong emotional intelligence and integrity.
– Good communication skills and adaptability.

*Opportunities for Improvement*:
– Need to develop a clearer vision for long-term goals.
– Require improvement in strategic thinking and planning.

#### Part 2: Personal Development Plan

**1-Year Personal Development Plan**

**Goal 1: Improve Strategic Planning Skills**
– **Steps**:
1. Enroll in a strategic planning course.
2. Attend workshops and webinars on strategic management.
3. Apply learned strategies in current projects.

– **Measure**:
1. Completion of the course.
2. Number of workshops/webinars attended.
3. Implementation of strategies in project plans.

– **Deadline**:
1. By 12/31/2024
2. By 03/31/2025
3. Ongoing, review quarterly.

**Goal 2: Enhance Financial Analysis Skills**
– **Steps**:
1. Take an online course in healthcare finance.
2. Partner with the finance department for hands-on experience.
3. Read financial management books and articles.

– **Measure**:
1. Completion of the course.
2. Number of hours spent with the finance department.
3. Number of books/articles read.

– **Deadline**:
1. By 12/31/2024
2. Ongoing, review monthly.
3. By 06/30/2025

**Goal 3: Develop Work-Life Balance**
– **Steps**:
1. Set strict work hours and adhere to them.
2. Incorporate regular physical activity and mindfulness practices.
3. Plan and take regular vacations.

– **Measure**:
1. Daily log of work hours.
2. Weekly schedule of physical activity and mindfulness.
3. Vacation days planned and taken.

– **Deadline**:
1. Ongoing, review weekly.
2. Ongoing, review monthly.
3. By 12/31/2024

**Conclusion**
Understanding and developing leadership qualities through the ACHE assessment tool is crucial for personal and professional growth. By identifying strengths and areas for improvement, I can create a targeted development plan to enhance my leadership capabilities, ultimately contributing to better healthcare outcomes and organizational success.

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