Creating a Personal and Professional Development Plan

This report provides a detailed guide on creating a personal and professional development plan. It covers the evaluation of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. It also discusses the importance of setting SMART goals and acquiring essential skills.

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Contents
Contents...........................................................................................................................................2
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
MAIN BODY..................................................................................................................................1
Creating a plan that is of personal and professional development in nature in detail.................1
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................11

INTRODUCTION
Personal as well as professional development is one of the most essential aspects as it helps in
accomplishing the tasks and the goals that are meant to fulfil all the needs and demands of both
an individual and an organisation and it is also very crucial and critical for a person’s growth and
development in the long run (Avidov-Ungar, 2016). In this report there are various aspects that
have been covered like a detailed evaluation and analysis of all the strengths, weaknesses,
opportunities, and threats that are related with me and after analysis of all these factors it helps
me to identify the problems that I have as an individual and helps to sort it out so that it can
prove beneficial for me. Apart from this the report covers different aspects that are related with
Continuous Professional Personal Development (CPPD) that have a lot of value in the personal
as well as in the professional life when taken as a whole. Also the report covers various other
topics that are related with the challenges that I have faced while evaluating and formulating the
plan that is personal and professional development plan as there are many barriers but I stayed
firm and all the research and analysis that I have done in this regard proved very crucial for me
in overcoming all the problems so as to compete in the market that is highly dynamic in nature.
Further all the process and steps that has been followed by me are also explained in detail in this
report.
MAIN BODY
Creating a plan that is of personal and professional development in nature in detail
Skill audit is an essential as well as important element as it helps an individual to analyse the
weak points and then evaluating in detail and after it taking necessary steps so as to improve the
efficiency and effectiveness that an individual possess. I have done a skill audit of mine so that it
can prove helpful for me in identifying the loop holes in my abilities so that appropriate
measures can be taken by me in order to acquire new skills or to upgrade the existing one
depending on the needs, requirements, and demand of the current as well as future environment
(Bódi and Gotea, 2016).
Skill Good Average Weak
Communication ✔
Honesty ✔

Adaptability ✔
Leadership ✔
Critical thinking and
problem solving
✔
Work ethics ✔
Time management ✔
Strength, weakness, opportunity, or a threat has to be identified by each and every person in
order to analyse factors that are related with the person himself so as to survive in the market for
a longer period of time as compared to other competitors. I have done a detailed analysis and
evaluation of all of these aspects so that I could be able to find out problems in me so that
necessary rectifications can be taken as soon as possible. All of these have been done below in
detail-
Strengths- It is a an aspect that helps to analyse the strengths in general so that one can come to
know the strengths that he possess that makes that individual different and unique in its own
kind. When analysing an evaluating the strengths of mine I came to know that my
communication is one of the strongest point in my ability as I am very comfortable in
communicating with others and able to convey my though process and words with full
conviction and others can related with me. Other strong point I observed is that I have unique
problem solving skills that makes me different from others as I am able to understand problems
of each and every person and solve their problems accordingly which helps me to connect with a
larger number of people in the industry (Bromfield and Capous-Desyllas, 2017).
Weaknesses- It is one of the most important aspects to identify weakness in order to sustain in
an effective and efficient manner for a much longer time as compared to others because if one is
able to evaluate his weakness he will also be able to convert it into strong point and that too
within a limited period of time and thus it can result in improved growth and development in the
long run. While analysing my weak points in observed that there are many points on which I

have to put my focus as these could help me to achieve my goals and objectives and these are
that I lack leadership qualities that are very much important in the current scenario as
organisations search for individuals that are pretty good in this skill and also I am not that good
in adapting to the changing environment and that is a must skill that one has to posses and I have
to work very hard to acquire them. Apart from these I am also not up to the mark in skills that are
ethics and time management as they are very crucial in the current industry irrespective of the
market I have to give special focus on these skills so as to improve my effectiveness and
efficiency. Also I am not that honest with my work and I observed that when I analyse all the
weak points that I possess and I am sure that I will be able to cope up with all these aspects and
that too in a limited time frame so that it can add to the value of mine in the long run (Choden
and Sherab, 2019).
Opportunities- This aspect is very crucial as in it identification of the opportunities
available in the market are analysed in detail so that it can be grabbed without wasting any time
that is a precious asset in the current scenario. As there are many opportunities available in the
market so as to acquire or upgrade a new skill set and these can prove very beneficial for me too
as I lack leadership and time management skills and if I accomplish in achieving my target it can
be very useful as there is a high demand of such persons that are expertise in these skills. Further
as I lack work ethics and adaptability skills and there is an open opportunity for me to acquire
these skills and if I am able to do that in a successful manner it can prove very helpful for me as
it is high in demand due to the current market situations that are prevailing in the industry. Apart
from this if I am also able to upgrade my honesty skills in work it can make a huge difference as
it have the potential to change the equations and that too drastically in my favour and there are
various opportunities available in the market to do that which can be critical for me.
Threats- As the industry is of dynamic in nature therefore there are various types of threats
always revolving round the corner and in my case too there are different threats that are looming
around. As I lack in leadership and adaptability skills and if I am not able to acquire these skills
in an apt manner and that too within a limited time frame it can possess as a big threat for me as I
will be lacking behind others in this competitive environment and it can also damage and
destruct my position as an individual. Apart from this as I lack in work ethics and time
management skills and if I am not able to grab the opportunity to acquire these skills it can be a
big threat from me as it is a must in the current scenario. Further if I am also not able to develop

honesty towards my work it can be dangerous for me in the long run as it carry the potential to
damage the market value of the firm as well as from the individual’s point of view (Harvey and
Carpenter, 2020).
There are various types of SMART goals that means (Specific, Measurable, Attainable,
Relevant, and Time bound) goals that proved very useful as well as critical for me as it helped
me in identifying, analysing , and evaluating different factors that are very critical in personal
and professional development plan and all these are explained briefly below-
Skills Specific Measurable Achievable Relevant Time bound
Honesty The skill that
is of honesty
is very
important as
well as
crucial in the
current
scenario as
every
organisation
tends to focus
on it as this
skills helps
the firm to
grow and
prosper and it
possess a lot
of importance
from the
individual’s
point of view
too. I think it
The skill of
honesty
though cannot
be measured
in terms of
quantity but it
can be seen
and observed
if an
individual
have this skill
or he is
lacking in this
one skill. I
will be able to
know if I
accomplished
my target in
acquiring this
skill by
analysing and
evaluating the
This skill is
very simple
as it can be
seen but it is
not that easy
as it is
thought by a
lot of people
in the
industry.
There are
many
constraints
that I can face
but by staying
on the track
of honesty
towards my
work I can
definitely
achieve my
target of
The skill of
honesty is
very much
relevant in the
current
scenario as
many
organisations
in the
industry focus
on this skill
only and in
order to
achieve my
personal
growth and
development
too this skill
is of very
much
importance.
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is essential
for me to
improve this
skill as there
are many
advantages of
it in
professional
as well as in
personal life
taken as a
whole. This
skill is of
much value as
it is regarded
as of vey
importance in
current as
well as in
future too
(Heled and
Davidovich,
2019).
works that
have been
done by me
whether it
was in an
honest way or
not thus by
this way I can
come to know
that the skill
that I
currently
possess is
enough or I
have to make
some changes
in it.
acquiring this
skill and that
too in an
effective and
efficient
manner.
Adaptability The skill of
adaptability is
of high value
because and a
person has to
be capable
enough to
adapt to the
The skill that
is of
adaptability
can be
measured and
can be seen
and observed
too that a
Adaptability
skill is said to
be very hard
to achieve as
there are
many factors
that has to be
considered
Adaptability
skill is
relevant as
the current
environment
is dynamic in
nature and it
is very
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changing
environment
as all the
industries that
are operating
in the market
is of dynamic
in nature and
an individual
must possess
essential
skills to cope
up with that
in an
effective and
efficient
manner. I as a
person want
to acquire this
skill because I
think it can
help me in
improving my
performance
and that too in
both personal
as well as
professional
terms because
of the
importance
person is
lacking in this
skill or not. I
can evaluate
myself if I
have
successfully
achieved this
skill or not by
detailed
analysis and
evaluation of
the decisions
that are taken
by me in
order to
manage the
dynamic
environment
of the market
and it is the
best way to
identifying
that I have
acquired this
skill or some
of the work is
still required
to be done
from my side.
while
acquiring this
skill and I
guess there
will be many
challenges for
me but if I
could stay
firm I can
achieve this
target of
mastering this
skill in an
effective and
efficient
manner.
important for
me to acquire
this skill due
to the
importance
that it
possesses in
the long run.

that it
possess.
Leadership The skill of
leadership is
very essential
and crucial in
the current
period
because all
the
organisations
that are
operating in
the market
requires and
demands for
such a
personnel that
are very good
in this skill as
it has the
ability to
change the
equations in
favour of that
firm and that
too within a
limited period
of time and
thus it is very
important for
Leadership
skill can be
measured in
terms of
quality and at
the same time
it can be
observed and
seen too. I
would be able
to know if I
have acquired
this skill in a
successful
manner or not
by taking
suggestions of
others and by
evaluating my
leadership
qualities by
comparing
with other
leaders that
are much
more
successful in
the industry
in which I
Though the
skill of
leadership is
not that easy
o acquire and
there could be
many
problems in
my way
ahead but by
taking proper
guidance
form
successful
leaders and
by following
their paths I
can acquire
this skill
(Koropets and
Fedorova,
2018).
Leadership
skill is highly
relevant in the
current
industry as
organisations
and firms
needs and
requires
individuals
that can lead
from the front
so that it can
add to the
profitability
and growth of
the business
and I feel that
it can prove
very helpful
for me too if I
successfully
acquire this
skill.
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each and
every person
to acquire this
skill. I believe
that it is very
important as
well as
essential skill
that I want to
acquire so
that I can
prove very
beneficial for
me in
handling all
the aspects of
my life
whether it is
personal or
professional.
operate.
Work ethics The skill of
work ethics is
very critical
as it
determines
the track of
the business
and if a
person has
strong work
ethics than it
The skill of
work ethics
can be
measured in
terms of
quality and
can definitely
be seen and
observed by
others that
work in the
The skill of
work ethics
can be
acquired by
me if I follow
all the set
rules and
regulations,
policies and
procedures
that are laid
The skill of
work ethics is
very relevant
because it
determines
the working
of the firm
and each and
every
company
recruits a
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can help the
firm to grow
and prosper in
the industry
as well as it
can be very
helpful from
the
individual’s
point of view
too as it can
help in more
growth and
development.
I as a person
strongly
believe that it
is very
important
skill for me to
acquire
because
currently I
face many
problems as I
lack this skill
but if I
achieve my
target it can
prove critical
for me in the
similar
industry.
Further I can
come to know
that I have
acquired this
skill or not by
continuous
evaluation of
my works and
by taking
proper
suggestions
and feedbacks
from others in
order to make
some of the
changes that
are necessary
in order to
master this
skill that can
help me in
achieving my
goals and
objectives in
the long run.
down by
different
organisation
tough it will
be tough in
the starting
but with sheer
hard work
and
determination
I can achieve
the target of
mastering this
skill and that
too within a
limited period
of time.
person that is
skilled in this
aspect and I
guess it will
prove very
crucial for me
too (McEwan,
Tod and
Eubank,
2019).

long run.
Time
management
The skill that
is of time
management
is very
important in
the current
scenario
because each
and every
firm that
operates in
the market
irrespective of
the industry
in which it
operates
requires such
persons that
have this skill
because an
individual
with that skill
can manage
many works
and that too in
a specific
time period as
compared to
the one
lacking this
Time
management
skill can be
measured,
seen, and
observed all
at the same
time and if an
individual is
doing the
entire task in
the given time
it can be said
that the
person has the
skill of
managing
time very
effectively. I
can come to
know that I
am able to
acquire this
skill or not by
evaluating the
work done by
me in all the
day or it can
be analysed in
a weekly or
The skill of
managing
time in a
correct and
precise
manner can
be acquired
by me if I
follow time
very strictly
and in a
precise
manner and
these aspects
can help me
in achieving
my target in
an effective
manner.
Time
management
skill is very
relevant as
time is a
precious
aspects that
each and
everyone
wants to save
and a person
with this skill
can definitely
make a
difference and
I feel it
possess the
same
importance
for me too.
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skill. This
skill is very
important for
me as I can
work in many
projects if I
have this skill
and this skill
will also help
me in
managing my
time in an
effective and
efficient
manner
(Noonan,
2019).
monthly basis
to but
analysing it
on daily basis
is the best
suitable thing
that can be
done by me in
order to check
my skill of
time
management.
Sills to be
development
Activities
Required for
Development
Duration Development
Monitoring
Approach
Assessment
of
Development
Evaluation
Honesty Moral values 6 months Logical
framework
approach
At an early
stage
By analysing
deeply about
the works
that have
been done
Adaptability Open
mindedness
3 months Participatory
monitoring
After the
completion of
the task
(Panina,
Zalutskaya
By evaluating
the decisions
that have
been taken to
deal with the

and
Tulasynova,
2017)
changing
environment
Leadership Good
communication,
creativity
4 months Feedback
systems
After the
completion of
the task
By evaluating
the feedbacks
of others
Work ethics Punctuality 5 months Logical
framework
approach
In between
the operations
of the
business and
day to day
activities
By analysing
the behaviour
in day to day
activities
Time
management
Multi-tasking 2 months Participatory
monitoring
and
evaluation
At the end of
a task or at
the end of day
Evaluating
and analysing
after the end
of the activity
(Rajab and
Silman,
2018)
Personal and professional development plan helped me a lot because it helped me in
analysing the skills that I lack so that I can acquire it within time (Sihi and Lawson, 2018).
CONCLUSION
From the above it can be concluded that I was lacking in many skills by personal
development plan helped me and because of it I am able to develop and improve the skills that I
was not having in the past.

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