What have I done well, and where have I struggled?

This is more to do with analysing job performance and is perhaps easier to identify.  If you operate a performance review process on an annual basis you will find that the information is relatively easy to obtain.  You need to analyse your performance, answering the following questions should help:

• What tasks did I manage well?
  
• What areas of my job am I comfortable with?
  
• Where did I get positive feedback and from whom?
  
• What can I do now that I was not able to do this time last year?
  
• What did I struggle with over the past 12 months?

Visit the Integrated Management and Leadership Framework to get a comprehensive view of the competences required to be an excellent Leader and Manager.

Another tool that you can use to analyse yourself and your career optionis is to complete a SWOT Analysis.  Although this is primarily a marketing tool it is also a very powerful way of establishing a picture of where you are and where you need to focus your attention.  In many ways you are marketing yourself!

Personal SWOT Analysis

• What are my Strengths?
• What are my Weaknesses?
• What are the Threats to my career?
• Where are my Opportunities?

You also need to take account of your Personal/Life Goals and to ensure that choices you make are in line with your values and beliefs.  You should spend some time considering the impact or outcome of your career decisions and your Personal Development Plan.

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