Personal Development Plan for HR Manager

This report focuses on creating a personal development plan for a HR manager. It emphasizes the significance of self-evaluation, self-motivation, and learning styles in achieving career goals. The assignment also explores the concept of lifeline exercises, which help individuals identify their strengths and weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in their careers. A review of expectations in the world of employment is provided, along with a discussion on career ambition and aspiration for a HR manager. Overall, this report aims to provide insights into personal development planning for a HR manager.

Leadership and Management
Skills

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
MAIN BODY...................................................................................................................................1
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................10
.......................................................................................................................................................12

INTRODUCTION
Leadership and management skills refers to effective strategies and approaches used for
team building in order to work together for achieving business goals. It involves different
leadership and management theories which are utilised by leaders & managers in terms of
managing overall operational activities or procedures to complete desired targets. However, such
approaches are helpful in planning, directing, controlling, inspiring, motivating, monitoring and
delegating in proper manner. Every organisation has its own business concept according to
which they establish required leadership and management approaches for planning in terms of
completing targets perfectly. It involves to make appropriate strategies to carrying out various
types of tasks to fulfil set objectives in appropriate way (McCaffery, 2018). The present report
will focus on Concepts of self awareness and personal learning preferences along with analysing
own strengths as well as weaknesses. It will include strategies for exploring employment options
and techniques for presenting conclusions clearly with examining health & safety regulations.
The strategies for career development including staff recruitment, job evaluation, person
specification, induction, mentoring & retention issues are described here. It involves several
procedures & employment legislation and good practice relating to respect, effective
communication and appropriate partnerships in work place.
MAIN BODY
In my 20 plus years of working within the HR field, I learnt many things and achieve
more success. When I was a student or started my career in this field and learnt many things and
practical knowledge. At the joining time of this industry,I had theoretical knowledge but not
practical knowledge or had not those skills which are necessary for an employee but with the
help of my positive human characteristics or covered and developed myself. I faced many
problems related to understanding of the work, workplace and felt nervous when I was talking to
others and my seniors (Mintzberg, 2004). I felt like that because there are lack of communication
skills and interaction with other employees and seniors. In my starting days, I did not talk with
other and not ask them about those issues which occurred in my work and felling me
demotivation. But slowly slowly I was familiar with that environment and do friendship with my
collogues and started talking with them and helped them and took help from them whenever
needed. I enhance and improve my skills and knowledge by training programs and online classes

which are provide in my organisation. During the time of joining this department, I was working
as a HR trainee. My work was handling employee relations, payroll, benefits and training
(Morrison, 1992). I met with departmental representative to discuss human resource
management issues and referring that issues to senior HR staff. I was coordinate prospective
candidates, interviewing them or administering offers and conducting introductions of new staff.
The task of training and learning was enjoyed by me because of learning many new things from
this task and also covered my weakness by training program like, for making good
communication skill I joined coaching and online training and covered it in within 2 moths and
during the time of training period. To Gained more experience from this task and developed my
various skills such as communication, technological skill, empathy, stress management and
conflict resolution. For developing my communication skill through training programs and
technological skills by coaching or online mode. For resolving the conflicts I communicate with
the employees and trying to find out the reason of that problem and solved them. If they were
big, the information of these conflicts and the negative impact of that issue were presented to my
seniors by me. I was happy with my work and did with my all honesty and enjoyed my work
because there were various work which influence me like conducting interview, there met
various kind of personality and I got information in about many things like candidates skills,
their past works, their hobbies which are maintained in their CV and gained knowledge in about
various things. After doing long time work at this position, department promote me and now I
am provide my services to this department as a HR manger. My responsibilities are changed and
now recruiting process of candidates, selection and interviewing are done by me. I develop and
implement strategies and initiatives with overall business strategies and managing the
recruitment and selection process. To maintain pay plans and benefits program for the employees
and arrange training programs and motivation sessions when the employees need training and
motivation, all these things are done by me. At this position my responsibilities are increased, I
make policies and rules for the organisation or set department goals, objectives and systems and
enjoy my work or get many experience by my this job.
Self Evaluation review
Self assignment is a judgement which made by an employee about their own work,
abilities etc. and it is a process which is systematically observe, analyse and value the employees

professional action and its results for stabilizing and improving them. I do my evaluation on the
basis of my skills, abilities, work and responsibilities (Renz, 2016).
When feeling proud, I do my own evaluation so that finding my weakness and can make
improvement in them and take on new things as a short of coach-ability. For doing evaluation of
my skills, this process is follow by me so that if there are lack of any thing that can be covered
by training and I can help in organisation's growth and make better rules or policies for the
growth of the company (Reynolds, 2017).
Self Motivation
It is related to the ability of doing what needs to be done, without influence from other
people or situations. It can be a force which drives the people to do work to achieve their set
objectives. There are two types of motivation such as:
Intrinsic- This is a process when motivation comes from within ourselves. This
motivation refers to the behaviour that is driven the internal rewards. Whenever there are need of
motivation by myself I remember my past achievements and rewards which are get by me for
my good work or I feel motivated. I also understand my employees that there are not need of
other person's motivation we can get it by ourself when we feel demotivated, we should
remember our past work, rewards and achievements. I do this for my internal or external
satisfaction and motivation. Intrinsic motivation is satisfaction that is get by me from my work or
by reading good books or novels and listen good music for my internal peace and satisfaction.
Then I feel motivate and do may work with all my energy. This motivation prepare me for
facing challenges which occur in my work, and manage my curiosity towards learning the new
things and control the factors which affect the organisations and employees or the workplace.
Extrinsic- It is the reward driven behaviour and refers the behaviour that is derive by
external rewards like money, fame, grades and price. This motivation arise from outside the
individuals. The people are motivate by seeing or knowing about any other persons success.
Sometime when I feel demotivated and the employees of the organisation are also feeling
demotivation, I organise motivational sessions and motivate by listening and analysing the
motivators. For motivating the employees I also rewarded them for their For extrinsic motivation
I learnt autobiography of great peoples and when the head of the company rewarded me for my
good works I feel motivated and do my work with purity and dedication or concentration. good

work and motivate them so that they can do their work honestly or feel motivated and help in the
growth of the company (Thorpe, 2016).
Learning styles
there are various learning styles for learn an employee and a manger. I also follow some learning
styles such as:
Linguistic learning – This refers to learn about enhancing verbal skills and boost up level
of utilising language in appropriate manner. It involves verbal persuasion and writing a term of
paper skilfully in perfect manner with correct use of language. It is a verbal learning style like
training programs and coaching. I learn many things like communication skills and gain
knowledge by this style (Thorpe, 2016).
Musical learning – This can be described as to learn and understand about musical
instruments and relevant concepts in order to become an excellent musician. It involves singing
and playing different musical instruments along with composing a tune in perfect way. For this
learning style we prefer sound and music. To make my English better I listen English songs and
watch English movies.
Logical-mathematical learning – The logical learning involves the criteria to understand
different formulas, enhancing reasoning skills, logical ability and other relevant concepts to solve
mathematical problems easily in appropriate manner. It also includes the concept of developing
and testing hypothesis accurately. To gain the knowledge of mathematical learning, in this style I
prefer reasoning, logic and systems to learn mathematical knowledge and the concept of it.
Spatial learning – This can be explained about improving capability to imagine and
manipulating the arrangements of objects in environment which includes to completing difficult
jigsaw puzzle correctly in limited duration of time. It involves the criteria of assembling complex
appliance as well in desired manner. It is a visual learning style by writing motivational and
success quotes I learnt by this learning styles by solving puzzles and organizing games in the
organisation.
Nature learning – The nature learning refers to sensitivity to subtle differences and
patterns found in natural environment in respect of becoming perfect naturalists. It includes the
identifying examples of species of different plants and animals along with noticing relationships
among species & natural procedures in natural environment. For this learning style it is
necessary that are live in the attachment of the nature. It means we can learn from nature like

storms and floods. If the organisations structure are not good and the rules and policies which are
follow inside it are not good, the conflicts and problems can not be solved (Reynolds, 2017).
Social Learning- It is interpersonal learning and for learn the things and gain knowledge
this style prefer to learn in groups or with other peoples. In this style I learnt by arrange meetings
and group discussion. In they way we discuss our issues of organisation and share experience.
Nd learnt from that experiences.
SWOT Analysis
This analysis is a important factor for an organisation or a person. This process is done by
a company or a person to find out its strengths, weakness, opportunities and threats. Strength is
related to the positiveness of the company and person and weakness is related to the negativity of
the company (Renz, 2016). Opportunities are focus on the scope that in which field the company
and the people can do their growth and achieve various growth opportunities and threats are
related the conflicts and problems which can occurs in an organisation and in the life of a people.
This analysis is do for the employees and other organisation development. When I achieve
growth in my organisation and thinking about to do my SWOT analysis to find out my
capabilities towards my position. In my strength I analyse for knowing about my good
directorship because when my employees are not understand their work I direct them and
understand their work and negotiate with every kind of people and any situation. The goal of the
negotiation is to end up with two parties that are satisfied with the outcome and make the goal
often easy to achieve. I do my work with discrete and ethical way and make rules and policies so
that the organisation run in a proper way and legal way. I never changed my rules which are
beneficial for the company while they affect one employees negatively. Focusing on my
employees and environments that all sources are worked in a proper way with breaking any rules
and regulation. I am a good planner and plan policies and take action for the positivity of the
company. As good team player I always help the staff whenever they need.
In my weakness, during the time of join this industry I did not have good communication
skill but by training and coaching program or trying to cover my this weakness and in very soon
I covered it. Do not having good technical skill because daily many new technologies are arise
and trying to learn about them so that I also walk with the world and have information or get
knowledge about these technologies. Some times I am not able to take decision in critical
situation while it is related to employees or organisation. In that kind of situation I am confused

and need help of other members or have less knowledge of current journal information because
lack of the habit of reading newspaper so I did not participate in the conversation of the office
members when they talking about it (Noe, Gerhart and Wright, 2006).
With the help of my strength I participate in the various activities which are held in the
organisation and search opportunities for my growth and the company also. Having a quality of
good plan maker so I have many opportunities for growing the organisation and growth of
myself. I can use my skills positively and get promotion which is a opportunity for me. By
giving the over time to the organisation and do extra work which please the head of my
department and they rewarded me. By all good deeds and works I grow the organisation which
create opportunities for me (Morrison, 1992).
Threats mainly affect the internal and external factors of the company but as a HR
manger they affect me in the form of risk. When I have not attend training program, it is risky for
me because if attend it I will not get needed knowledge and there are lack of new informations.
Communication skills occurs a risk or problem for me because with this problem,
communication can be hard for me and it affected the recruitment processes.
My Smart objectives for the growth of the organisation and me also, will be hiring 30
employees in 2 months so that the organisation work properly and mine objective is to improve
my communication skill within 2 moths and get promotion in 6 months.
Johari window
it is a technique that help people better understanding their relationship with themselves
and others. It was developed by psychologists Joseph Luft and Harrington Ingham. This model is
useful tool and use for illustrating and improving self awareness and mutual understanding
between individuals and group. This model help me to assess and improve a group's relationship
with other groups.
Review
For success and growth of economy, employment leads to be an important factor for
economy. It refers to providing job opportunities to people of community and society. By this,
individual can easily fulfil their needs and demands. Their standard of living will improve which
is very essential for growth of country. In this, small and large companies plays a major as they
provide many employment opportunities to individuals who resides in geographical areas and
small towns. This also assists them in developing their skills and enhancing future opportunities.

As per my point of view companies should also provide training sessions to their employees so
that it will become easy for them to deal with situations and complete their tasks. Employment
also provide individuals financial freedom and power of decision-making. According to me, this
will also reduce corruption and poverty from country. All business enterprises should also follow
government rules and regulations of country in which they are operating their company.
Employment makes people eager to work hard as by this they will gain more money and can
fulfil their desires. It is also crucial as it helps company to increase demand, production, supply
or goods and services. Along with this, companies should also give rewards such as, promotions,
incentives, positive performance appraisal, etc. to their employees according their work
performance (Mintzberg, 2004). This helps them to get motivate towards their work and will
retain in company for longer period of time. They will also contributes more efforts to achieve
their goals and objectives. I feels that high employment will give benefits to nation as well as
company because greater goods can be produce. As per the modern era, increasing in
employment opportunities makes more countries developed and developing. In addition to this,
government is also contributing their efforts and giving various employment opportunities to
women which helps them to become independent and improving their skills. Employment also
assist organisation in increasing their profitability margins and level of productivity (McCaffery,
2018). In this context, there are some factors associated with employment which I feel that is
beneficial for growth of nation and helps the individuals in maintaining a healthy, happy and
prosperous life. These benefits will helps the company in improving their image at international
level also. Some of the merits which are gained by a nation and individuals due to employment
generation are mentioned beneath:
 Better standard of living: According to my point of view, if there is high employment
opportunities in country then there will be better standard of living of people. More
individuals are employed then economic development will also increase. So, it is
important to provide more employment to people of society. Even I think that each and
every person should be employed and self independent so that they can easily fulfil their
basic needs and desires.
 Reduce poverty: Employment also leads in reducing poverty from nation or country. If
citizens of a country are employed they will be capable of managing their expenses. This
makes them dependent and living standard of citizens will also increase. This all aspects

sums together and results in poverty reduction. The more number of people are employed
in UK, the less number of population will be the victim of poverty.
 Economic development: As we know that employment helps in enhancing standard of
living of people they will work hard to achieve their targeted results and goals. To
manage and improve the operations associated with business new investments will come
in market. This new investment will helps in generating revenue and profit which results
in enhanced GDP and per capita income of people living in UK. This denotes that
employment is essential to grow a nation on economical basis.
 Reduces level of corruption: If employment ratio of a nation is high, people will
perform their best while carrying out their business operations. It is because people will
be educated and competent to secure their position. Due to this, while carrying out their
work they will use fair means and avoid aspects like corruption and money laundering.
Less corruption will helps the nation in sustaining a better position and makes the citizen
of country more prosperous and happy (Lussier and Achua, 2015).
Career ambitions and aspirations
It is related to the future goals and what you want to be in future. My career ambition and
aspiration are not only related to me, they also related to the goals of the organisation. I want to
achieve more success in the future and make my career growth. I set my goals for my career
ambition and aspiration on the basis of some points (Gold, Thorpe and Mumford, 2010).
Specific position- I want to make me as a reputed position for this goals are setting by me
and do work hard so that achieve my target easily and less time. I want to be come in the group
of top manger as a position of Managing Director so achieving my ambition I make my solid
framework. An ambitious person will learn what it takes to get a specific position and begin
building the skills and gaining the experience to obtain the job.
Increased knowledge and skills- I set my goals, ambition and aspiration to increased my
knowledge and skills which bare helpful to improve and enhance my knowledge and skills so
that achieve my goals. Foe example, if I might need to get certified in my desired outcomes. I
need to improve my skills such as commination and technological, problem solving or decision
making skills, motivation , planning, leadership and knowledge of mathematical or fundamental,
and other so that I can reach to my ambition.

Owning a business- Every one have a desire to have its own business. I also have some
big ambition of that kind so that achieve my ambition and aspiration. I have a ambition to
develop a winning idea for make good plan for my future and business plan if want to start my
own business or company and make plan to obtain finance from various sources.
Personal Development Plan
It is process which is created for action plan that is based on values, goal setting,
awareness, reflection and planning of personal development in context of relationships, career,
education and self improvement. It is also called IDP (Individual Development Plan) or PEP
(Personal Enterprise Plan) that includes one's aspirations, competencies, strength, education and
training where steps indicates about plan to be realised. It is statement of career, lifestyle
priorities, analysis of opportunities and risk, carer positioning and alternatives plan (Gold and
Thorpe, 2016). This plan assist in creating self directed independent learners progress towards
high levels. Every people have some strength and weaknesses which need to be solve out. Thus,
PDP plan is prepared to overcome weaknesses of an individual which is described below:
Skills GAP Success Criteria Target Dates
Communication
Skill
I could not communicate
properly in front of people
as lose my confidence
while seeing audience.
In order to solve
communication weakness, I
have to read grammar books
(Carmichael, Collins and
Haydon, 2011). Also
participating in different
debates and specking
activities. I should take
public speaking classes and
build my confidence level in
order to achieve my goal and
objectives of my life as well
as organisation.
14th December
2018 to 15th
February 2018
Technical Skill I could solve any technical In order to improve my 14th December

problems arise in company
which is biggest weakness
which faced on daily basis
by me.
technical skill, I have to take
classes related with different
programming languages.
Nowadays online classes are
available at different
websites can improve it and
watching you tube related
with technical can solve
problem (Bush, 2008).
2018 to 18th May
2019

Problem Solving
skill
I could not solve problem
arise in my daily routine
as well as organisation
whether it is minor or
major problem. This lead
my confidence low.
I should participate in every
problem solving skill arise at
organisation. Even reading
books can make my solving
skill strong. Also analysing
others while they take
decision at firm to improve
myself.
15th December
2018 to 30th
March, 2019
Decision Making
skill
I could not make on the
spot decision though many
alternatives are available
with me.
Decision making can be
solve out by reading books
and participating in different
activities related with
decision. Also coaching,
training can build my
decision making skill better.
I should evaluate each and
every alternatives for
solving problems and taking
best decision for myself as
well as business (Brewste
and Hegewisch, 2017).
18th December
2018 to 20th
February, 2019
CONCLUSION
In this report concluded about the lifeline exercise which is made for own self and in it
explained about all the things and befits and risks and demotivation which a person can face in
his career. The self evaluation, self motivation and learning styles are explained. Personal
development plan and the strength, weakness, opportunities and treats or risks which can have a
HR manger personality. Review of the expectations are also defined of the world of employment
in the report. Career ambition of a HR manger and aspiration are also described in the

assignment. Personal development plan also explained about the strength and weakness of a HR
manger have and how it covers its weakness.
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