Formulate Development Goals and Plans

Help formulate a development plan for '[Employee Name/Myself]' focusing on the skill/area: '[Specific Skill or Area, e.g., 'Advanced Excel skills for data analysis', 'Public speaking and presentation abilities', 'Strategic thinking in project planning']'. The desired outcome is '[e.g., 'To independently conduct complex data analyses using Excel by end of Q4', 'To confidently deliver presentations to senior leadership within 6 months']'. Suggest:
1. A SMART development goal.
2. 3-4 actionable steps to achieve this goal (e.g., courses, mentorship, specific projects, practice).
3. Potential ways to measure progress.