Report on Personal Development

This report discusses the concept of personal and professional development, the value of short, medium, and long-term goals, and the importance of a Personal Development Plan. It emphasizes the need for individuals to continuously strive for improvement and excellence.

Academic Skills and PDP
Assessment 2
Report on Personal Development
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Contents
1. Introduction p
2. Definition of the concept of personal and professional
development p
3. Description and discussion of the value of short term goals
identifying at least 3 personal examples p
4. Description and discussion of the value of medium term goals
identifying at least 3 personal examples p
5. Description and discussion of the value of long term goals
identifying at least 3 personal examples p
6. Description and discussion of the value of a Personal
Development Plan p
7. Conclusion p
Reference List p
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1. Introduction
Personal and Professional Development constitutes the formulation of a
series of action plans which assists in the acceleration of knowledge,
learning as well as skill development within the individuals in an
emphasized manner. It facilitates an advance platform to the individuals
through which they can increase their degree of focus upon the elevation
of their professional career domains and personal life. It further provides
assistance to the students in the acquisition of prominent opportunities
that can heighten the individual’s ability and competence and realise the
desired outcomes in a proficient manner. In order to sustain and survive
in the competitive world, it has become very significant for the individuals
to incorporate advance and effective personal and professional
development plans in an orderly manner (NISHONOVA, 2020). The
report encompasses a detailed understanding of personal and
professional development. Along with this, the value and importance of
short, medium as well as long term goals in one’s life is also discussed
under the concerned project. The significance drawn by the personal
development plan is also demonstrated within the given report.
2. Definition of the concept of personal and professional
development
The concept of personal and professional development lays concern
over the idea of facilitating examination and evaluation of the existing
capabilities and potential of the individuals. The respective approach
helps individuals to gain insights about the key areas which have the
necessary scope of betterment so as to lead major advancement of their
career and personal life. The respective concept helps to align an
individual’s mindset towards the attainment of future goals and
aspirations. The major purpose behind the conducting personal and
professional development is to help the students to effectively manage
their knowledge building, competence enhancement, personality,
perspective, learning and application in a relevant mode (Leigh and
Warburton, 2021). Professional Development reflects upon the ways and
means through an individuals can better himself/ herself in order to
perfectly suit to a particular job requirement in a given the chosen field of
career. Personal Development is more focused upon enhancing the
individual mindset, opinions and perspectives, behavior and action so as
to make them more confident and secure. Personal and Professional
Development can be characterized as integral attribute that delivers
several perks and benefits to the individuals in each and every context of
work and daily routine life. It serves a strong foundation for encouraging
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individuals to become more dedicated towards their further future plans
for growth and success. It provides the much need self-belief and
resilience to the individuals which in turn motivate the same to keep
moving forwards despite any interruptions or obstacles. In addition to
that, personal and professional development also helps the individuals to
combat the uncertainties and every work complexities in a smooth and
appropriate manner (Charissi, 2020). It is very important for students to
look upon the respective concept in an extreme sincere and consistent
manner in order to realize greater heights of success, productivity and
effectiveness in the future run.
3. Description and discussion of the value of short term
goals identifying at least 3 personal examples
The major role of short term goals is to facilitate assistance to the
individuals in the realisation of their future desires in an optimum
manner. Short term goals can be defined as the milestones that support
the individuals to further attain the ultimate goals of life in a definite
manner. These goals are termed to be stepping stones that lead the
individual’s forward towards the acquisition of their desires and
expectations in a defined and appropriate approach. It can be said that
without the utilization of short term goals, it can become extremely
tedious and hectic for the individuals to achieve the future plans
(MacCosham and Gravelle, 2017). Also, short terms goals are attained
much faster and effectively as compared to other form of goals setting.
The respective goals facilitate individuals to be on the right track and
keep themselves engaged and motivated in an enhanced manner.
Follow a time schedule
My short term goal can be termed as following a systematic and
organised time schedule through which I can elevate my daily
productive. I believe that time schedule helps to organise the day in a
fruitful manner and an individual is able to achieve all the targets in the
day in a more appropriate manner.
Improve interaction skills
Interaction plays a significant role in each and every career domain or
professional prospectus. It is necessary for individuals to engage in
effective interaction with their peers, teammates and other co-workers.
Hence, my short-term goal is to increase my interaction proficiency and
lead advance and engaging conversation.
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Work in teams
Teamwork is considered to be a key element for attaining major success
for a given project or task. In order to work efficiently in a given
organisation, it is necessary for me to flexibly work within diverse teams
and groups. Thus, one of my short-term goals is to be able to effectively
manage work within the teams as well as coordinate with the team
members and communicate with them to the best of my ability.
4. Description and discussion of the value of medium term
goals identifying at least 3 personal examples
Medium-term goals can be characterised as a type of gold which serves
as a link in foundation between the short-term and the long-term goals.
Medium-term goals are very important for an individual as they help the
same to moderately achieve prominent targets that can deliver best of
the results in regard with future aims and objectives of the same (Fu,
et.al, 2020). These are the type of goals which assistant individuals in
leading effective progression towards both short-term as well as long-
term goals. Along with this, medium-term goals showcase a high degree
of achieves ability as compare to the other one.
Maintain a Journal
As a part of my medium term goals, I also aim to maintain a daily journal
that can help me to write my daily tasks and goals in an orderly way. I
believe that this can you help me to increase my willingness and
motivation to become more assertive about my objectives in life and
work consistently towards the realisation of the same in a more focused
and aligned mannerism.
Network Building
In the current world scenario, networking has become a major trend that
allows people to increase their contacts which can be beneficial in terms
of acquiring new ideas, achieving assistance, opening up to new
opportunities etc. Hence, one of my medium-term goals is to build a
strong Network of individuals who can empower me and assist me to
become the best version of myself. I believe that I can also optimise
upon several leading opportunities by building a competent network at
work and also within the social setting.
Go on a vacation
I want to go on a trip to Bahamas with my family and friends. Although,
we have been planning this trip from ages but due to lack of consensus
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and enough attention we were not able to do the same. Hence, my
medium-term goal is to go on a long vacation in order to spend some
quality time with my dear and loved ones.
5. Description and discussion of the value of long term
goals identifying at least 3 personal examples
Long-term goals serve the proposition for leading the individuals towards
the attainment of their future related goals and aspirations. Long-term
goals can be characterized as the type of goals which are directed to
words the future desires and aspirations of the individuals. It can be said
that in order to persuade the long-term goals, it is necessary for
individuals to engage in systematic planning and procedures so as to
complete the goals in a defined and prescribed longer duration of time
frame (Naidoo and Fisher, 2020). In addition to that, the timeframe
allotted for the realization of long-term goal is relatively high from other
types of goals available to an individual. The reason for the same can be
stated as the complexity and time duration of long-term goals which
makes it very difficult to achieve in a short, limited or restricted
timeframe.
Buy a house
My long-term goal is to purchase a house. I want to buy a beautiful and
lavish house for my family. I believe that having your own space to live is
something that is very necessary for an individual. Hence, in the coming
years I will be working hard to own my personal home.
Run a business
I have been a business enthusiast all my life. I believe in the idea of
entrepreneurship and is always looking for new concepts and creative
thinking that can enable me to come up with products and services that
are currently missing from the market. My long-term goal is to start a
business outlet that can help me to cultivate an organisational culture
wherein innovation and creativity is practiced and implemented in an
advance manner.
Open a charitable trust
Social service can be regarded as a concept that has always intrigued
me in a positive consideration. I feel that as a responsible human being it
is our moral duty to help the underprivileged sections of society by doing
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small and letting things for the same that can provide them with
happiness and livelihood. Long-term goal is to establish a charitable trust
through which I can raise funding and assistance from individuals in
order to support the living of underprivileged and enable them to live a
good life.
6. Description and discussion of the value of a Personal
Development Plan
Personal development plan is a statement that is formulated by an
individual in order to work towards the achievement of specific skills,
knowledge and competencies that one would like to acquire for
themselves in the given period of time (Lejeune, Beausaert and
Raemdonck, 2021). Personal development plan provides help to the
individuals in order to persistently strive forward towards the acquisition
of their desired aims in life. It constitutes the goal and objective one
would like to achieve for themselves. It includes an action plan that
depicts the ways through which they will be working towards the
achievement of the formulated goal. It also comprises of the resources
and support that will be taken into to consideration by the individual in
order to effectively attain their concern goals. In the end, timeframes are
allotted to every goal in order to measure the efficiency in which the
goals are achieved by an individual (Bell, 2021). The aims and
objectivists set for the personal development statement can be either
profession related or person related. Utilization of personal development
plan in a systematic mechanism can deliver excellent results to an
individual in terms of skill announcement and proficiency development.
7. Conclusion
From the above conducted discussion, it can be derived that personal
and professional development facilitates continuous scope for
betterment and improvement within an individual’s existing capabilities
and competencies. The concept elevates and excels the productivity and
functioning of an individual. It can be stated that individuals need to
classify their goals in terms of short medium and long-term goals so as
to achieve the same in a clearly and set defined manner. Also, personal
development plan needs to be formulated and exercised by each and
every individual so as to better themselves by each passing day and
achieve the highest form of excellence and brilliance in a well defined
and accelerated approach.
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Reference List:
NISHONOVA, K., 2020. Importance of personal and professional
development. YOUNG SCIENTISTS, p.15.
Charissi, A., 2020. The educational autobiography as a critical reflection
tool towards personal and professional development of pre-service early
years practitioners. European Journal of Education Studies.
Leigh, J.A. and Warburton, T., 2021. Learning theory for personal and
professional development.
MacCosham, B. and Gravelle, F., 2017. A model for achieving short-
term and long-term goals in a leisure career. Loisir et Société/Society
and Leisure, 40(3), pp.388-400.
Fu, et.al, 2020. Classification–coordination–collaboration: a systems
approach for advancing sustainable development goals. National
Science Review, 7(5), pp.838-840.
Naidoo, R. and Fisher, B., 2020. Reset sustainable development goals
for a pandemic world.
Lejeune, C., Beausaert, S. and Raemdonck, I., 2021. The impact on
employees’ job performance of exercising self-directed learning within
personal development plan practice. The International Journal of Human
Resource Management, 32(5), pp.1086-1112.
Bell, R., 2021. The benefits of imbedding literacy and skill development
into content while embracing culture and diversity in the classroom.
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Appendix 1: Personal Development Plan
Skills to be
Developed
Development Plan Resources Target Date
Interaction Skills Engage in advance communication with
peer groups.
Become more active while listen to other in
order to interact with them in a profound
manner.
Webinars, Seminar, Public
Speaking, Debates,
Discussion, per graded
reviews etc.
August 2021
Go on a vacation Facilitate assistance for travel management
company.
Visa, Passport, Air tickets,
Documents, Luggage, Hotels,
Transportation, Travel guide
etc.
December 2021
Run a business Conduct a market research,,
Formulate ideas and action plans.
Work upon the most relevant ad reliable
idea.
Seek financial aid and support
Convince the funders and investors to
support the business.
Transform the idea into reality .
Business plan and Blueprint,
Feasibility Statement, Financial
Assistance, Legal
consideration, Arrangement for
human capital, management
and structure, location and
equipments etc.
January 2022
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Establish the business unit.
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