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Then record these in your Growth Plan.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETo get a better idea, check out our \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk/media/18211/development-plan-example.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Development Plan Example\u0022\u003Eexample plan\u003C/a\u003E and \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk/media/18212/development-plan-template.docx\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Development Plan Template\u0022\u003Etemplate\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EShare, implement and review\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EShare the plan with all your team members using the most appropriate method, for example sending it electronically or presenting it at a meeting. 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