Growth and development requires planning and hard work. People feel vulnerable in developmental settings. Many of the behaviors we exhibit are habits that have developed over years. Many of us think that development means working on weaknesses, which we do not want to expose to others. Many of us fail to set specific and measurable developmental objectives for ourselves.
Development usually involves changing behavior patterns and change can be difficult.
Many Team Leaders and employees feel they do not have enough time for developmental activities. The development areas or issues targeted are not viewed as really critical for success in the organization. People begin with good intentions but there is no established process for monitoring progress and providing ongoing feedback. Recipes for Success While there are a number of potential obstacles to successful development, there are behaviors on the part of the individual participants that can be key contributors to success. Exhibit a willingness to take risks and develop new behaviors and approaches.