Guiding Principles for Effective PD

This assignment focuses on identifying guiding principles for designing effective professional development. It requires an analysis of scholarly articles and resources that explore best practices in teacher and educator development. The summary should highlight key themes from the provided literature regarding the impact, design, and implementation of successful professional learning experiences.

Personal and Professional
Development

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Evaluating different approaches to self-managed learning...................................................1
1.2 Ways for boosting lifelong learning skills for individuals....................................................2
1.3 Advantages of self-managed learning to individuals and organisation.................................2
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................3
2.1 Evaluating own current skills and competencies against professional standards..................3
2.2 Own developments need and activities are required to meet them.......................................4
2.3 Identifying development opportunities to meet current and future needs.............................5
2.4 Personal and professional development plan.........................................................................6
TASK 3............................................................................................................................................7
3.1 Process and activities which are required in implementing development plan.....................7
3.2 Undertaking and document development activities as planned.............................................8
3.3 Reflecting critically on own learning....................................................................................8
3.4 Updating development plan based on feedbacks...................................................................8
TASK 4............................................................................................................................................9
Covered in PPT............................................................................................................................9
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................9
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................10

INTRODUCTION
Personal and professional development are considered as those activities which improves
our knowledge and identify, enhancing quality of life in contributing towards the realisation of
dreams and aspirations. An individual is setting out their own goals and strategies in order to
achieve something in their life. PPD is an alignment which study the professional programmes
and encounter the requirements from specifies regulatory bodies. PPD plan should be made
effectively where individuals can easily design their goals in simple manner (Calderhead, 2012).
In present assignment Marriott hotel is taken which help to individuals in attaining their goals
and objectives as well as own also. Besides this, in present report different approaches of self-
learning has been explained. Furthermore, personal and professional development plan has been
made after identifying the needs. Along with this, different time management strategies have
been discussed.
TASK 1
1.1 Evaluating different approaches to self-managed learning
Self-managed learning is that approach whereby learning of individuals is encouraged
and knowledge is achieving with their own efforts. As there are different approaches which can
be used by individual and gives opportunity to them opportunity to attain their long-term career.
While using these techniques it improves the existing performance and contribute their efforts in
attaining their goals and objectives. There are various ways which has been discussed in brief for
evaluating self-managed learning:
Internet source – It is said to be an unlimited resource for gathering information from
different sources (Cottrell, 2015). There is different type of internet sources which are using by
individuals for gaining lots of information and know the area which were not aware to them
earlier.
Attending various seminars and conferences – Nowadays difference seminars and
conferences are organising by organisation which provide opportunity to individuals to enhance
their knowledge. Along with this it also gives confidence to people to represent their thoughts
and ideas in front of expertise.
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1.2 Ways for boosting lifelong learning skills for individuals
Lifelong learning is that process where individual can adopt different tools and
techniques in order to identify their basic needs. As it is all about continuous learning which
develops the personal capacity of individual for performing task in effective manner. Lifelong
learning skills will help to me to analyse my SWOT through which I can take various action in
case if any deficiency is found. Below mention are some ways for encouraging lifelong skills:
Learning through self-reflection – This is to be considered as inner motivation and drive
for the individuals that if he or she good things around their surroundings, then surely they will
work upon that in effective manner (DeSantis, 2012). As it helps in better learning in all areas
and assist in attain their set goals and objectives.
Self-motivation – This is considered as key factor where individual can be motivated
through self also in some cases. This technique is used by individuals when they are suffering
frustration or depression throughout their life.
1.3 Advantages of self-managed learning to individuals and organisation
Self-managed learning to individual in analysing their self-assessment. It helps to people
to know about those areas where they develop and expand the horizon with their skills and
capabilities. Here are some benefits of self-managed learning in context of individual and
organisation.
Team work – As it encourages the individual in performing task in effective manner
while they are working in a team. In simple words, it encourages and motivates individuals for
acquiring useful information and increase their skills.
Communication - This skill is acquired when individual gets motivated towards the path
of self-learning progress and development exercise (Desimone, 2011). With the help of this skill
they will able to interact and develop his communication so that they can persuade with others.
Also, it will also reduce their hesitation while talking with team members.
In nutshell self-managed learning is considered as significant tool where individual can
identify their current skills and update their new competencies for attaining their goals and
objectives. While working in Marriott hotel it will also give advantage to them in attaining their
target in innovate way and desired set period of time.
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TASK 2
2.1 Evaluating own current skills and competencies against professional standards
For evaluating own skill and competencies it is essential for individuals to analyse their
own skills and capabilities that in which filed they can do work.
Curriculum Vitae
Personal information:
Surname: Jain
First Name: XYZ
Date of birth: 24th January, 1990
Home address: 95 Sydney St, Chelsea Road, New York
Telephone number: 0987654321
Career objectives:
I would like to work in an organisation where I can use my qualification and skills for attaining
my as well as organisation goals and objectives. Furthermore, the job which is applying by me
give good opportunity to work actively and apply my skills and capabilities. Else my aim is to
make differentiate me at workplace while making contribution.
Education and Qualification:
April 2011 – March 2014: Master in Business Management, University of PQR (UK)
April 2008 - March 2011: Bachelor in commerce, University of ABC (UK)
April 2007 - March 2008: Higher Secondary School (Second highest in class)
April 2005- March 2006: Secondary School certificate (First division)
Working Experience:
Designation – Sales Manager
Duration – 3 years
Company – ABC Private Limited
Roles and responsibilities:
 To provide training to employees who are working under me.
 To check inventory stock on regular basis
Achievements:
I have received the certificate in internship in sales at the time post-graduation in UK.
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Skills:
Languages – Hindi, English
Computer – C++ and java
2.2 Own developments need and activities are required to meet them
As working in a Marriott hotel I have my many skills where I need to improve them for
targeting my aims and objectives. As these skills are also affecting to organisation objectives in
both positive and negative way. Below mention are some of the skills which I have to
considered.
Professional skills Current level Best current
example
Ways to improve
Communication skills 3 Speaking in front of
higher authorities and
putting my ideas for
doing reducing
hesitation also in front
of them.
To attend seminars
and conferences and
speak with higher
authorities and team
leaders for
implementing plans.
Leadership skills 3 With the help of this
skill proper guidance
and direction are
given to team
members along with
this resolving their
conflicts which are
facing by them.
Working upon on
those skills and adopt
strategies through
which I can motivate
employees in order to
make sturdy relation
with them.
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Time management 3 While working in
time management it
will increase my
efforts and efficiency
for executing task in
effective manner.
To set goals and focus
on those task which I
have to perform on
priority basis. Along
with this
Team work 4 While working in a
team it saves time and
cost of organisation as
well as of us in
executing task in
innovative way and
also improve
knowledge and skills
that how to perform
the task in different
manner.
Listing ideas and
concern of peers.
Along with this
resolve the disputes
which are facing by
among team members
and make sure that
everyone is happy
with that.
2.3 Identifying development opportunities to meet current and future needs
While working in Marriott hotel and accomplish with my set goals and objectives, then it
is essential for me to analyse SWOT. Through this I can adopt effective strategies which will
help me to improve their skills and resolve my issues within time period.
Strength Weakness
 I am ability to work in team and
motivate others also for attaining
organisation goals and objectives.
 As I can listen the issues of other
people and motivating them to work in
coordination.
 Lack of work experience in those field
where entity is not providing training to
me.
 I spend too much time while taking
decision for the benefit of team
members.
Opportunities Threats
 Nowadays, there is availability of so  It became difficult for me to manage
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many technologies on which I can work
upon it and increase my capabilities and
knowledge regarding to use them.
 Do regular communication with higher
authorities and expertise to develop my
skills.
work in organisation when there is
suddenly change in government rules
and regulations.
 As, so many experienced people are
there in organisation and demotivates
me when they are doing their best.
2.4 Personal and professional development plan
It is my responsibility to make my personal and professional development plan which
help me to achieve my short-term and long term goals. Along with this, it will also aid me to
complete task with in time period and work according to the strategies which has been adopted
by me. Personal and development plan is discussed as below:
Learning
objectives
Current
proficiency
Target
proficiency
Development
opportunities
Criteria
for
Judging
success
Time
scale
Eviden
ce
Leadership
skills
Resolving the
issues of
employees as
well as guiding
them according
to their skills
and capabilities
To motivate
employees and
supervise them
according to
the task which
are performing
by them.
It will increase
my
communication
skills as well
as assign other
mentor so that
they will guide
other ones
also.
With the
help of
team
members
result can
be
compared
with
standard.
1st
Dece
mber
2017
Take
feedbac
ks from
team
membe
rs
Communication
skills
Communicating
with those
members who
are working
under me.
Communicate
with higher
authorise and
convey
appropriate
ideas and
Through this I
can represent
the ideas in
front of
expertise and
gives me
Whether
employees
are
performing
their task
in
1st
Dece
mber
2017
Consult
with
higher
authorit
ies and
take
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strategies to
employees to
resolve their
disputes.
confidence to
perform task in
appropriate
manner.
appropriate
manner the
ideas
which has
been given
by me.
regular
feedbac
k from
co-
workers
.
Management
skills
Managing the
time of
employees so
that they can
execute task in
time period.
Apart from that
allocating the
work according
to their skills
and
capabilities.
To manage all
the activities
efficient
manner which
are performing
by employees
and timely
conduct the
training for
new candidate
for knowing
their roles and
responsibilities.
It provides
opportunity for
me to manage
work in
efficient
manner.
Taking
help of
expertise
in order to
manage
the work
and
accomplish
with task
in time
period.
15th
Nove
mber
2017
Consult
with
higher
authorit
ies and
expertis
e
TASK 3
3.1 Process and activities which are required in implementing development plan
There are different process activities which can be adopted by individual for properly
implementing their development plan. But it is their responsibilities to monitor them on regular
basis so that they can find out the difficulties which are facing by them (Graves and Epstein,
2011). Below mention are some activities and documents which are needed in implementing
development plan.
 Proper plan and strategies are required in order to work upon the personal and
development plan.
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 The manager has to find out the source that which employee need training so that
qualitative results can be achieved by them.
 Manager is responsible for conducting training and use the resources in such a manner
where they can lead into competitive market.
 At workplace it is responsibilities of manager to improve the skills and capabilities by
motivating and encouraging them by rewarding them.
3.2 Undertaking and document development activities as planned
In Marriott hotel it is major responsibilities of manager to make proper development plan
where they can improve the efficiency of employees. Else the manager has to conduct proper
training session through which employees will become aware about the rules and policies, code
of conduct (Janssen and et. al., 2013). Below mention are key points which has to be considered
by manager at the time of preparing documents for the development of planned activities.
 The managers have to gather all essential information which are required at initial stage
so that proper decision can be taken by them regarding plans of activities.
 After that it should include all meeting notes and draft the plan for employees and take
reviews.
 Now, after taking review replace any deficiency if any found by employees.
 Last is, apply development plan and monitor them on continuous basis in order to get
better result of outcomes.
3.3 Reflecting critically on own learning
Own learning against original aims and objectives is very useful for me which provides
support to me to attain them in time period. There are different ways where individual and me
monitor the activities which are performing at workplace.
Management of time – While performing the activities time should be managed in such a
manner where I can prioritise the work accordingly. As it will help me to complete my task in
desired time period.
Objectives – An objective which are set by me are attain with the help of strategies which
are adopted by me. Along with this, other employees are supporting me to do task in such a
manner to target them in time period.
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3.4 Updating development plan based on feedbacks
At the time implementing development plan I have received both positive and negative
feedback from others. While updating the areas which need to be develop through which I can
overcome with my weaknesses, assign the task within time frame. Along with while working on
these objectives I have to make list down the areas for evaluating the feedbacks in proper
manner. Furthermore, I have to work upon on those areas which makes me weak in front of
higher authorities. As whatever plan which will make by me should be comprises with several
objectives and based on skills for achieved them in time period.
TASK 4
Covered in PPT
CONCLUSION
It has been concluded from above report that it is essential for individual to make their
own personal and development plan in order to identify their strength and weakness. With the
help of this many opportunities will be provided to individual to attain their goals and objectives
in desired time period. Further, individual has to work to upon on their weakness so that
overcome with that and eliminate threats.
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