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One of the important tools in the program is the Professional Development Plan, outlined below.  \nAssociates should log in to viDesktop ([http://videsktop/viEvalSelf/Login.aspx](http://videsktop/viEvalSelf/Login.aspx)) to complete your Professional Development Plan by your second meeting with your Professional Developmental Partner. Your plan will not be shared outside of the Legal Talent Department, but rather will be used to help you focus on and stay on track of your development. Please discuss your plan with your Professional Development Partner for his/her input and to make sure your plan aligns with the goals of your practice group and of the firm. If you have any questions, please contact Kathy Schmidt at x4204 .  \nPrepare by doing the following:  \nI. Think about:  \n• Where you want your practice to be in one year and in five years.  \n• What niche/specific area of focus you would like to further develop.  \n• Your Evaluation Summary and your goals.  \n• The Associate Evaluation Competencies and the expectations for your class year and the year above it.  \n• The Business Development checklist and the expectations in your practice group.  \n􀂙 Fifth through eighth year associates should also think about client/industry trends, competitors and how you will help expand the firm’s business.  \nNow complete:  \nII. Skill Development:  \n• What specific skills and/or competency areas will you focus on developing in the next year? The skills to develop should include technical and substantive skills as well as Wiley Rein’s Associate Evaluation Competencies. Please review your performance evaluations before identifying skills.  \n• List two or three action items for each of the skills listed.  \n􀂙 Fifth through eighth year associates should include specific business development skill development if not already selected.  \nIII. Internal Profile  \n• What specific actions are you taking to raise your profile within your practice area and within the firm? This could include committee work and other firm service, presentations, internal networking, etc.  \n• List three actions.  \nIV. External Profile  \n• What specific actions are you taking to raise your profile outside of the firm? This could include organizations, LinkedIn presence, presentations, publications, events, conferences, etc.  \n• List three actions. For each action, include any relevant dates, specific activities and other details including identifying individuals, organizations, and/or events.  \nV. 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It will also be provided to your Executive Committee liaison as they begin conversations with you regarding your career progression at the firm as well as the Management Board during the partner consideration process. 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