Personal Development for Leadership and Strategic Management

Personal Development
for Leadership and
Strategic Management

Contents
Contents...........................................................................................................................................2
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
MAIN BODY..................................................................................................................................1
Analysation of knowledge and skills in leadership and strategic management that is required to
support the creation and achievement of organisational vision and strategy..............................1
Assessment of the contribution of that factors other than skills and knowledge in leadership
and strategic management makes to attain organisational vision and strategy............................2
Review of theories of leadership and management and assess the implication for the personal
development.................................................................................................................................2
Merit: Justified Ranking of the leadership and management knowledge and skills for
successful creation and achievement of organisational strategy.................................................4
Distinction: Evaluation of leadership and management skills and knowledge required for
successful achievement of organisational operation versus the creation and achievement of
organisational strategy.................................................................................................................4
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................4
Carry out an audit of own personal leadership skills and knowledge. These skills and
knowledge identified need to be created and achievement of organisational vision...................4
Set objectives to meet the needs of personal development needs in context to strategic
organizational needs....................................................................................................................5
Preparation of personal development plan to develop own leadership and management skills to
support the creation of organisational vision and strategy..........................................................5
Merit: Justification of ways and plan for the selected personal development that will support to
the achievement of the organisational vision and strategy..........................................................7
Distinction: Carry out appropriate personal development activities to develop knowledge and
skills identified in the audit..........................................................................................................7
TASK 3............................................................................................................................................7
Analysation of the factors which create an impact on the vision of organisation.......................7
Assess the different approaches to developing vision.................................................................8
Evaluate of key factors which will create an impact over the communication of the vision to
external stakeholders...................................................................................................................9

Merit: Evaluation of different key factors required for purpose of gaining the commitment of
internal and external stakeholders while communicating the vision...........................................9
TASK 4..........................................................................................................................................10
Benefits for the review and explanation of different tools used for the attainment of personal
and organisational strategy........................................................................................................10
Evaluation of source of information required to review the progress with the personal
development plans.....................................................................................................................10
TASK 5..........................................................................................................................................11
Produce a report which reviews the progress against the outcomes of the personal
development plan.......................................................................................................................11
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................12
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................13

INTRODUCTION
Personal development can be described as self-improvement in a person that involves different
types of activities for purpose of capabilities and potential of a person, building human capital,
enhancement of quality of life, facilitating of employability as well as the realisation of dreams
and aspirations (Bonsu, 2021). This project report includes skills and knowledge of leadership
and strategic management that provide support to the creation and attainment of the vision and
strategy of the organisation. It includes carrying out of audit of own personal development,
setting objectives and preparation of a personal development plan to develop different skills. It
also includes factors that impact over the creation of vision of the company.
MAIN BODY
Analysation of knowledge and skills in leadership and strategic management that is required to
support the creation and achievement of organisational vision and strategy
There are different types of skills and knowledge to be required by a person in the context to
leadership and strategic management as it helps them to attain the vision and strategy of the
business. There are different skills included in this which are mentioned below:
Communication: It is one of the important skills which enable for sharing ideas, thoughts and
opinions of a person to another person. It is an essential skill for leadership and strategic
management. It is important for a person as it assists for purpose of sharing their views to others
and also listening to their problem (Cheng, 2021). Leaders need to understand the problem of
other employees and also needs to provide solutions to their problems.
Relationship building: It is one of the important skills which is important for a person as it
helps them for purpose of building relationships. It assists a person in connecting different
individuals at a different level, and roles effortlessly. It is essential in order to build a connection
with peers which helps them to build a positive relationships. Effective leadership is important in
order to build a strong network and also for ensuring effective strategic management.
Transparency: Transparency is sharing all information to different members of the business. In
order to ensure effective leadership and strategic management, leaders of a company need to
maintain transparency in the organisation. It allows them to build trust among the team and also
for the purpose of making effective decisions for the business.
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