Report on Personal Development: Short, Medium and Long Term Goals

This report discusses the benefits of personal and professional development and outlines examples of short-, medium- and long-term goals. It also explains the value of a Personal Development Plan.

BSc (Hons) Business Management with
Foundation
BMP3001
Academic Skills and PDP
Assessment 2
Report on Personal Development
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Contents
1. Introduction p
2. Definition of the concept of personal and professional
development p
3. Description and discussion of the value of short term goals
identifying at least 3 personal examples p
4. Description and discussion of the value of medium term goals
identifying at least 3 personal examples p
5. Description and discussion of the value of long term goals
identifying at least 3 personal examples p
6. Description and discussion of the value of a Personal
Development Plan p
7. Conclusion p
Reference List p
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1. Introduction
The personal and professional development involves various activities which
can be helpful in enhancing skills and competencies through which development can
be made. Personal and professional development is an ongoing process of skills and
competency development which helps in attracting various opportunities that can be
helpful in shaping career and attracting greater employment opportunities (Cowley
and Hyams-Ssekasi, 2018). This report is based on personal and professional
development. The study will discuss the benefits of personal and professional
development and will outline some examples of short-, medium- and long-term
goals. In order to achieve short-, medium- and long-term goals, a personal and
professional development plan will explain strategies through which skills and
competencies can be developed.
2. Definition of the concept of personal and professional
development
Personal and professional development is a continuous approach which is
used to determine the key skills and competencies that can shape career and attract
more opportunities. Personal and professional development is a continuous
approach which helps in enhancing the required skills. With the help of effective
personal and professional development, this can help in enhancing the performance
standards and support in meeting the desired standards and objectives. Personal
and professional development plan is the plan which supports in gaining knowledge
and enhancing the ability to perform the assigned work effectively.
Professional development is the approach of enhancing the knowledge and
quality of life through which the capabilities and potential of individual can be
enhanced and therefore, it supports in creating human capital and offering incline in
employment opportunities and development of professional skills (Gamble and et.al,
2020). Personal and professional development plays a crucial role in creating human
capital, offers opportunities for growth and enhances the skills and knowledge of
performing the assigned work effectively. However, personal and professional
development is helpful in making development in personality and career through
which better opportunities can be availed.
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3. Description and discussion of the value of short term
goals identifying at least 3 personal examples
Short term goals are those goals which will be achieved in the near future.
These goals need to be achieved in the short period of time and acts as fundamental
base through which a path can be created for making the progress towards the
achievement of long-term goals. Short term goals are such goals through which the
required skills and knowledge can be enhanced. Short term goals offer supports in
pathway to success that can be helpful in attracting greater opportunities (Lejeune,
Beausaert and Raemdonck, 2021). The major focus of short-term goals is to break
these goals in shorter SMART objectives through which such objectives can be
achieved. Short term can be achieved with the help of dividing the planned
objectives in shorter objective through which progress can be ensured.
Short term goals are valuable as such goals supports in- setting benchmarks
that can be helpful in achieving long term objectives. Such goals are helpful in
creating specific and clear guideline through which objectives can be accomplished.
These goals are helpful in dividing long term goals through which the target can be
easily achieved. Therefore, such short-term goals are also supportive in bringing
clarity and sense of direct ion to meet the bigger picture.
The three examples of short-term goals which needs to be achieved are-
 Get good grades in semester exams
 To enhance communication skills
 To work on my public speaking ability
4. Description and discussion of the value of medium
term goals identifying at least 3 personal examples
Medium term goals are those objectives which lies between short term and
long-term goals. These goals are the bridge between short- and long-term objectives
which needs to be achieved (McGill, Heikkila and Lazarowicz, 2020). In order to
accomplish medium term goals, SMART objectives should be achieved through
which a pathway to success of long-term goals can be created and progress can be
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made for personal and professional development. The completion and achievement
of medium-term goals will be helpful in motivating people through which they can
willingly work forward for the achievement of other objectives and reach milestones.
Medium term goals are interlinked with short- and long-term goals and connect each
other through developing skills, competencies and support in enhancing knowledge
through which all objectives can be accomplished.
Medium term goals are valuable as such goals support in understanding and
focusing of the interconnection between the short- and long-term goal and
encourages to maintain a competitive performance through which all desired
objective can be accomplished (Mulherin, Walter and Cox, 2018). These gaols are
valuable as it supports in dividing long term goals into manageable sections through
which progressive steps can be taken. Medium term goals are determined with the
help of change in values and priorities.
The three examples of medium-term goals which needs to be accomplished
are listed below:
 Volunteer in activity of interest or specialization
 Master a new skill
 Strengthen portfolio with new projects
5. Description and discussion of the value of long term
goals identifying at least 3 personal examples
Long term goals are those objectives which needs to be achieved in near
future. The achievement of such goals can be done in longer period of time span. In
order to achieve a long-term goal, a person must divide tehri goals further into short-
and medium-term goals through which they can make steady progress towards
achievement of these desired and planned long term objectives (Osgerby, Marriott
and Gee, 2018). For achievement of the long-term goal, a person must indulge in
effective planning which will be helpful in creating a staircase towards the
achievement of organizational objectives. These types of objectives are more
complicated and takes longer period of time span. Short- and medium-term goals
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acts as backbone for the company through which they can support in the
achievement of long-term objectives.
The value of long-term goals can be seen as these goals supports in shaping
the skills, career and supports them in staying motivated which will be helpful in
meeting their self-esteem and self-actualization needs (Pérez Cavana and Lowe,
2018). These type of goals offers purpose for which a constant progress and effort is
made. These goals are helpful in offering a sense of direction.
The 3 examples of long-term goals which needs to be achieved are-
 Get promotion at workplace
 Start a new business venture
 Enhance emotional intelligence
6. Description and discussion of the value of a Personal
Development Plan
Personal and professional development plan is a blueprint of all strategies which
are formed to enhanced the identified shortcoming through which knowledge can be
increased, competencies and skills can be enhanced. With the help of this ongoing
approach, this will support in defining, assessing and developing qualities and
capabilities of people through which they can attract greater opportunities.
Personal and professional development plan bring various opportunities
through which a person can focus towards the accomplishment of these objectives
and can maintain the level of motivation trough which they can work towards the
achievement of short-, medium- and long-term objectives (Pérez Cavana and Lowe,
2019). Personal and professional development plan brings a sense of direction and
purpose by planning and defining objectives which needs to be achieved.
Personal and professional development is valuable as these supports in the
achievement of objectives and supports in strengthening the personal and
professional characteristics through which better opportunities can be availed. The
value of personal and professional development is discussed below:
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 Personal and professional development is valuable as it supports in attracting
better career change through which attractive career opportunities can be
targeted.
 Personal and professional development is a valuable tool which supports in
maintaining high motivation level through which effective performance can be
given.
 With the help of personal and professional development plan, effective
planning and strategies can be formed through which the identified weakness
can be strengthened.
 PDP is the approach for ongoing development which encourages in
maintaining enthusiasm, dedication and is the approach to learn new skills
and competencies (Sallati, de Andrade Bertazzi, J. and Schützer, 2019). This
plan is also helpful in enhancing the existing skill set through which better and
effective change can be made possibly.
 This plan also supports in preventing people from making wrong choices as
they can rationalize the situations, the right option can be selected.
 PDP is an approach for development which supports in providing a sense of
direction through which they can generate a sense of purpose that needs to
be achieved.
 PDP plan is an approach which helps in enhancing the skill’s and prioritize the
objectives as per demands and preferences.
PDP PLAN
The PDP plan is explained in appendix.
7.0 Conclusion
From analysing the above-mentioned information, it can be summarized that
personal and professional development is the approach of enhancing the skills,
competencies and knowledge through which career and personality can be shaped
and greater opportunities can be attracted. This report highlights various short-,
medium- and long-term goals and how these goals are valuable for ensuring
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progressive personal and professional development of an individual. The personal
and professional development plan is a strategy which can support in determining
the weakness and planning effective strategies that can be helpful in improving those
weakness through which development can be made. This approach of continuous
development facilitates development of skills and knowledge and supports in
attracting higher opportunities through which a person can excel in their career.
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service: A case study of the Study Skills service at the University of
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Lejeune, C., Beausaert, S. and Raemdonck, I., 2021. The impact on employees’ job
performance of exercising self-directed learning within personal development
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McGill, C. M., Heikkila, M. and Lazarowicz, T., 2020. Professional development,
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Appendix 1:
Personal Development Plan
SKILLS CURRENT
LEVEL
EXPECTE
D LEVEL
IMPROVEMENT
STRATEGY
ANALYSIS TIME
DURATION
To enhance
communication
skills
3 7 In order to enhance my
communication skills, I will
focus on working on my oral
and verbal communication
through which I can
effectively communicate and
deliver the message (Sasson
and Miedijensky, 2020).
Through oral communication,
i will effectively work on my
practice active listening and
learn the basics of non-verbal
communication. By keeping
the conversation simple, clear
and short, this will, help in
The improvement in
communication skills
will be measured
through the ability to
share the right
message to audience
at right time. Therefore,
the improvement in
communication skills
can also be analyzed
by the ability to interact
and deliver the
message in proper
manner.
2 months
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delivering the accurate
message through which such
skills can be enhanced and
more interactive
communication can be done.
In order to enhance my
communication skills, I will
also focus on listening and
understanding skills, which
will be helpful in maintaining
they flow of information
effectively through two-way
effective communication.
Strengthen
portfolio with
new projects
3 9 In order to strengthen my
portfolio, I will engage in
working with different
companies for different
courses which can be fruitful
for enhancing my skills and
increasing my knowledge. I
will focus on working from
learning areas which will be
The development in my
skills and
competencies in my
skills through new
products can be
determined through
appreciation letter and
knowledge
enhancement. The
7 months
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helpful in enhancing my
knowledge and learning new
skills (Spector-Cohen, E and
et.al, 2019). Through taking
participation in different plans
and programs, I will focus on
enhancing my skills and
competencies which will be
effective for personal and
professional development. I
will apply for different projects
which are of my interest are
and will focus on continuous
learning through these
projects and in order to shape
my career and personality.
diversification of
projects and
knowledge which can
enhanced through
these projects will
signify the
improvement and
development that has
been made.
Enhance
emotional
intelligence
skills
1 6 I will work on my emotional
intelligence skills through
reacting to people and
situation after observing and
through doing self-evaluation.
I will focus on the business
The development in my
emotional intelligence
skills can be measured
through observing my
ability to calmy handle
stress in any situation
1 year
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environment and will manage
to react calmly in stressful
situation (Watkins and Smith,
2018). I will also take full
responsibility of the work
done by me through which I
can improve and strengthen
my emotional intelligence.
through which I can
deliver effective
performance.
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