Personal Development Plan

This document discusses the concept of a personal development plan (PDP) and its importance in personal and professional growth. It covers the stages of personal analysis, setting goals, and personal objectives. The document also highlights the skills and knowledge required for continuous improvement and provides strategies for achieving goals.

Personal Development
Plan

Table of Contents
Table of Contents.............................................................................................................................2
Introduction......................................................................................................................................3
Part1.................................................................................................................................................3
Concept of personal development plan..................................................................................3
Stage1-Personal Analysis.......................................................................................................3
Stage2-Setting Goals..............................................................................................................5
Stage3-Personal Objectives....................................................................................................7
Part2.................................................................................................................................................8
Conclusion.......................................................................................................................................9
References......................................................................................................................................10

Introduction
Personal development plan is related with the process of developing an action plan base
on self-reflection, feedbacks received, goals to be achieved etc. so that improvements can be
made in self skills and talents which can help in self improvement. It is a plan which helps a
person in achieving the short, medium and long term goals of a person through continuous
development and learning which help in improving the efficiency and competitiveness of a
person (Andersen, 2019). An effective PDP plan can help in improving the efficiency of a person
in dealing with various situations and challenges in an effective manner so that better outcomes
can be achieved which can help in personal and professional development of a person. In this
report self skills will be analysed so that the efficiency of a person in achieving their goals and
objectives can be determined. Further reflective learning will also be done based on self skills so
that self analysis can be done in an effective manner.
Part1
Concept of personal development plan
A PDP plan is an action plan which help in analysing self skills and knowledge so that
the areas of strengths and weaknesses can be identified which can help in making effective
improvements by planning actions that can help in making such improvements. Thus a personal
development plan help in continuous improvement of a person which help in strengthening the
strong areas of a person while eliminating the weak areas (Baitsch, 2016). This helps in career
development of an individual so that they can choose their desired job in their desired firm and
become successful and happy in their lives. Also through continuous reflection on the recent
experiences and actions taken by an individual, the effectiveness of problem solving and dealing
with various situations can be analysed. Personal development helps in making an individual
efficient in their skills and capabilities so that they can become more employable in market
which improves their career options and help in building an effective career.
Stage1-Personal Analysis
While learning the module at university I was able to acquire knowledge regarding
various subjects so that my development and learning took place which made me highly effective
in understanding about the subjects. I was able to gain various skills and talents during the
learning activities of subjects which were part of the module which helped in my continuous

development and learning. During my learning of module I was able to improve my capabilities
and skills related with various subjects so that I can become more effective in scoring better
marks in the class so that my employability skills can improve. This will also help me in
analysing the opportunities which are available in market so that I can develop continuously
thereby improving my career. Various skills that I acquired during the course are time
management, skills related with power point presentation, formulation of SMART goals,
academic reading and writing, reflective learning etc. All these skills played an important role in
my overall development. I also learnt about the importance of these skills in my personal and
professional development so that I can become more employable in market which will lead me to
a career development path and help me in achieving my long-term goals. In order to identify my
overall effectiveness and efficiency in improving my learning following SWOT analysis can help
me in utilising my strengths so that opportunities in market can be acquired and weaknesses can
be minimised along with eliminating the impact of threats:
Strengths
 I have effective communication skills
which help in understanding various
information in an efficient manner so
that it can be analysed and interpreted
in an effective manner.
 I am efficient in solving various types
of problems by analysing the pros and
cons of various options so that the best
suitable option can be selected. I have high adaptability which is
helpful in adjusting myself as per
situations so that I can use my skills
effectively and deal with various
situations in an effective manner.
Weaknesses
 I lack the capability of managing my
time effectively which affect the way in
which I am able to complete each of the
task at hand on time and in appropriate
manner.
 I also lack the ability of making highly
effective power point presentation
which affects my ability in presenting
my ideas efficiently.
 I am unable to efficiently read and
write the lessons that I have learnt
during the lectures which affect my
ability of retaining the information over
a long period of time.
Opportunities
 I can take guidance from my teachers
and peer so that I can improve my weak
Threats
 The changing education system like
online education has affected the way

areas.
 I can take help of online training and
development programmes so that I can
join various courses and improve
diverse skills. I can take advantage of various books
available in library along with
involving myself in classroom activities
so that I can make improvement in my
skills and talents.
in which interaction among teachers
and students take place which affect
efficient learning.
 Growing competition in market among
people has affected the stress levels in
people thereby impacting their learning.
 Increasing need of highly talented and
technically advanced employees in
market has also increased the levels of
talented staff required in organisations.
Based on the above personal analysis it can be said that I have certain strong skills which
can help me in gaining competitive advantage in market like effective communication, problem
solving skills, adaptability etc. These skills can be utilised in increasing my understanding of
subjects so that I can better understand the subject and improve my score in class. The weak
areas need to be improved by me so that my employability can be enhanced and my continuous
development can take place. The opportunities available must be acquired by me so that I can
further improve my skills and knowledge which can help me in becoming better in my learning.
The threats need to be minimised by improving my capabilities so that I can become highly
skilled and knowledgeable which will help me in choosing my career option and working in my
desired organisation at desired job position.
Stage2-Setting Goals
It is essential that goal setting is done by me which will help me in continuously directing
my efforts towards achievement of these goals which will make me successful and satisfied in
life. Goal setting will also keep me motivated through my improvement process so that I can
achieve high satisfaction after achieving my expected results so thereby improving my
employability and efficiency (Boden, 2017). SMART goals can play an important role in
determining the efficient ways in which the desired goals are to be achieved along with
determining the actions that need to be taken in achieving those goals within a certain period of
time. Following are the SMART goals which I need to achieve by improving my weak areas:

 To improve my time management skills within 6 months so that I can become efficient
in managing my work within time.
 To enhance my skills of giving high effective power point presentations within 3 months
so that I can present my work in a manner which can help me in delivering my pinions
and views in an effective manner.
 To build my reading and writing skills in 7 months so that I can effectively read and
understand lectures that are taught in class which can help in improving my learning
efficiency.
In order to achieve the above SMART goals I need to take appropriate actions which can
help me in achieving the desired goals within time that I have ascertained which will help me in
my long term success and sustainability. Following are the actions which I need to implement
along with the ways in which the achievement of these goals can be measured so that I can
become certain about achieving these goals on time:
Goals Actions to be taken Resources
required
Success criteria Time
Required
Time
management
skills
I need to develop a habit of
making time table which
will help me in allocating
appropriate time among all
the activities required for
achieving goals. I can also
take help of my teachers
and peers so that they can
help me in making an
effective time table. I need
to regularly follow the time
table without delay.
Time table, write a
to-do-list, time
audit, taking help
of teachers and
books so that
effective ways in
which time can be
managed can be
learnt.
My efficiency in
managing time
and completing
the work as and
when decided.
6 months
Power point
presentation
skills
In order to improve this
skill I need to participate in
maximum number of
Note writing,
handouts which can
be given to
My effectiveness
in delivering the
idea of
3 months

classroom activities so that I
can become confident in
presenting my vies and
ideas with confidence. Also
I need to learn various ways
in which presentation can
be made presentable so that
the idea can be conveyed
effectively.
audience, internet
so that online
courses can be
taken on improving
presentations.
presentation in an
efficient manner
along with
gaining the
attention and
interest of the
audience so that a
two-way
communication
can take place.
Academic
reading and
writing
In order to improve my
efficiency of academic
reading and writing I need
to improve my VARK
learning style so that I can
efficiently understand the
information contained. Also
I need to continuously
revise the lectures that are
taught so that I can retain
the information and
improve my reading and
writing skills.
Online courses,
lectures that are
taught in
classrooms, library
etc.
My ability of
understanding the
information
effectively and
presentation of
my ideas through
effective writing
skills.
7 months
Stage3-Personal Objectives
In order to continuously evolve and improve my efficiency with which I can improve my
efficiency of dealing with various situations along with my effective learning so that i can
become employable it is important that i gain certain skills through the module. Transferrable
skills are also important as these will help me in becoming a better employee so that i can
perform my roles and responsibilities in an efficient manner. These skills will not only improve

my employability but will also help in increasing my job satisfaction so that i can become
successful in my life. Personal skills are important as these will help me in making highly
confident and developing self discipline and awareness so that i can become efficient in
understanding various aspects of life in an efficient manner. Interpersonal skills are important as
they affect the behaviour and tactics used by a person while interacting with others so that better
relations can be developed with them and the task at hand can be completed in a desired manner.
I need to improve these skills by enhancing my listening power so that i can listen and
understand the views and opinions of others which will help me in coming at valid conclusions
so that better relations can be maintained at workplace. Well-being skills are also essential as
these skills will help me in keeping my personal and professional lives separate along with
maintaining a balance between work/life/studies. These skills are important in fulfilling the
requirements of work life and social life in an efficient manner which is essential in improving
my effectiveness in completing my work on time. Academic skills are related with those skills
which can help me in scoring better marks in class along with enhancing my understanding
related to the lectures given in class by improving my reading, writing, referencing skills: these
set of skills need to be improved so that i can become highly efficient in my personal and work
life.
Part2
During my learning process of this module at the university i was able to gain various
experiences which helped in my personal and professional development by acquiring various
skills and capabilities which are essential in my continuous growth. This module helped me in
learning about the personal development plan and its importance so that i was able to effectively
reflect on my learning and experience in a regular manner. This plan helped me in identifying
my personal strengths and weaknesses so that the need for development could be identified in an
efficient manner. It also helped me in identifying various opportunities that can be used by me so
that i can further develop my skills and capabilities. I also recorded the developments so that
they can be reviewed and evaluated based on the level of improvement made and the scope for
further improvement can be analysed. Through the module i developed various skills like
communication skills, problem solving capabilities, time management, importance of learning
styles, referencing, reading and writing etc. All these skills have helped in my overall personal
development which will be also helpful in making me highly employable in market. Through

reflection on the continuous development i can enhance my capabilities and improve the weak
areas which are important for my overall development and growth. I have also learnt the
effective ways in which action can be taken so that desired goals related with personal
improvement can be gained within a limited period of time so that continuous development can
take place.
The module has thus helped in my personal and professional development by making me
efficient in various areas which are important in making an individual highly efficient in using
their skills and abilities so that various goals can be achieved. Time management skills will help
me in completing the work at hand within a given deadline by allocating appropriate time among
various activities involved so that highly effective results can be achieved. Power point
presentation skills will help me in becoming more competitive in market as i will be able to
effectively present my views and opinions in an attractive manner. This can help me in making
effective relations in business which will also enhance its profitability. Academic reading and
writing skills will help me in completing my module with high marks so that i can become
highly employable in market as better academic background can help me in gaining my desired
job in my desired organisation.
Conclusion
From the above report it can be said that personal development plan plays an important
role in the overall development of an individual by identifying the areas of improvement through
continuous reflection of the experience and learning. This plan also plays an efficient role in
developing various skills of a person so that they can become effective both personally and
professionally. This also contributes towards making an individual successful in their lives by
making continuous improvement in their skills and capabilities so that their desired goals and
objectives can be achieved.

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