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Less skilled
• Doesn’t put in the effort to grow and change.

• Is comfortable with current skills.
• Is fearful of making mistakes that accompany development.
• Lacks awareness or interest in using available developmental resources.

Talented
• Takes consistent action to develop new skills.

• Finds ways to apply strengths to new issues.
• Is aware of the skills needed to be successful in different situations and levels.
• Seeks assignments that stretch him/her beyond comfort zone.

Overused skill

• Develops just for the sake of development, without focus or objective.
• Focuses on own development at the expense of meeting other obligations.
• May be susceptible to the latest self-help fads.

Some possible causes of lower skill
Causes help explain why a person may have trouble with Self-development. When seeking to increase
skill, it’s helpful to consider how these might play out in certain situations. And remember that all of these
can be addressed if you are motivated to do so.

• Arrogant; doesn’t have any weaknesses.
• Defensive.

• Doesn’t know what to develop.
• Doesn’t know what to do.
• Doesn’t think people really can change.
• Fears failure or admitting shortcomings.

• Too busy getting work done.
• Afraid of new experiences.
• Unsure of what is needed at the next level.

• Relies on the organization for development.
• Satisfied with current skills.

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