Action Plan for Developing Skills in Academics

Action plan
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
MAIN BODY...................................................................................................................................3
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................4
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................5
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INTRODUCTION
An action plan is a document which helps an individual to identify what steps are
necessary for achieving specific life goals. It generally include measures of progress, milestones
and a time line for completing a task. In this study, development of skills such as leadership,
decision making and communication skills at academic level will be cover.
MAIN BODY
Development of skills is a crucial factor for the overall development of individuals as it
help in analysing skill gaps and development of existing skills for achieving particular goals and
objectives (Miller, 2017). As a student I need to develop some of my individual skills for
attaining success in academics. Skills that I need to develop are mentioned as follows:
Communication
To improve communication skill within 6 months in order to enhance branding and
marketing practices.
For coverage of branding from marketing lectures in my university, I need to develop
effective communication skills. An effective communication skill is consider as a key for
interpersonal development (Cottrell, 2019). For enhancing my communication skills I need to
use simple and easy language in order to engage listeners and draw them into my conversation.
Listening skills are also need to be improved for effective communication which will help me to
perform better in my academics. For effective communication I would ask for feedbacks with my
friends and family so that I can work on my weak areas. Understanding and studying non verbal
communication will also help me to develop this particular skill of mine.
Leadership and teamwork
To enhance Leadership and teamwork skill within 8 months for the effective management
of people.
The most important element of any organisation are people. Thus, for learning
management of people I need to develop my leadership and teamwork skills. For enhancing my
leadership skills I need to develop discipline in me as it will help me to inspire my team mates to
maintain . I will try to take more responsibility more than my potential and check my ability if I
can lead a team or not. As a true leader always have a quality to follow. Thus, I will try to learn
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