This is done by way of several methods: training programs, coaching and mentoring, action learning and developmental assignments, among others. Real skills application means making potential leaders gain crucial skills within a working organization and facing relevant and real-time issues. Along with proper performance support (coaching, mentoring, training, action learning, etc. This is where you tally up the costs in money, time and dedication that you have to put into it. Reschedule your business time and budget your money. This way when it starts you don't have to worry about anything. e) Action Phase and Post-Action Assessment Now, you've done all of that, it's time to get it done. Here's some steps to follow to get your commanding skills up to par: 1) Self-Assessment Is Where It Begins Knowing yourself and your capabilities is always at the root of developing your skills. How else can you know where to improve? Start by thinking about what type of person you are how do you view problems and how do you deal with them? Some people think that being a leader is all about giving orders. That is a very incorrect assumption. Being a leader is about taking command and being an inspiration. Issuing orders alone is not going to cut it the orders have to be correct and logical and they have to be given in a manner that it encourages the work to be done. Work and family Another challenge for leadership development that veers away from standard competencies is the competing demands of career and personal/family life. It had also been recognized that a person s work and personal life have mutual effects on each other. At present, there is a need to understand which factors about organizational life are challenged by the concept of work/life integration. One leader at a time Many people that conduct leadership development start with enhancing the skills of an individual rather than using the group. This is because it is the easiest way to assess the skills of the person to become a leader and would also give them an idea how much more he or she needs to improve.