Personal Development: Goals and Plans

Report on personal
development
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
TASK...............................................................................................................................................3
Definition of the concept of personal and professional development.........................................3
Description and discussion of the value of short term goals identifying at least 3 personal
examples......................................................................................................................................4
Description and discussion of the value of medium term goals identifying at least 3 personal
examples......................................................................................................................................4
Description and discussion of the value of long term goals identifying at least 3 personal
examples......................................................................................................................................5
Description and discussion of the value of a Personal Development Plan..................................6
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................7
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................8
APPENDIX......................................................................................................................................9
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INTRODUCTION
Personal development is fundamentally a wide term process that helps in developing the
abilities and knowledge of an individual by which their targets can be get accomplished in an
effective and efficient manner. It aids in increasing the confidence level of the person so that
their orientated goals can be accomplished adequately. If the individual will not develop its
skills, then it can affect the images of the person in front of the others. If the individual wants to
become successful in life, then it is important for the individual to enhance its knowledge and
skills accordingly so that career growth of the individual can take place. There are different goals
which are individual wants to achieve in life and which helps them to achieve their targets more
effectively. Professional development helps in adding the professionalism in the working style of
the individual so that individual can develop its positive image in front of the others. It helps in
creating a positive image in front of the others so that goals can be achieved properly. In the
following report concept of personal and professional growth or advancement will be discussed
and value of short, medium and long term targets should also be demonstrated also the purpose
of personal development plan will be discussed (Othman, 2018).
TASK
Definition of the concept of personal and professional development
Personal development aid in increasing and improving the abilities of an individual by
which their targets will get accomplished as effectively. Personal and professional development
plans are strategies that help improve individual knowledge and core competencies. These
improvement strategies help perform specific roles and responsibilities, leading to better career
growth and opportunities. Personal development can improve an individual ability, improve an
individual achievement, and increase opportunities for growth. It also improves an individual's
weaknesses so that they can effectively reach their goals (Matveeva, 2020). Professional
development helps prepare an individual's career, develops the skills of the individual's
organization, and the overall development of the individual takes place. Individuals can develop.
Proper development of the individual is very important before entering some areas. Individuals
do not hesitate while communicating with others
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