Personal Development Report for BMP3001 Assessment 2

This report discusses the concept of personal and professional development, the value of short, medium, and long term goals, and the importance of a personal development plan. It includes examples and a personal development plan.

Business Management with Foundation
BMP3001
Academic Skills and PDP
Assessment 2
Report on Personal Development
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Contents
1. Introduction 3
2. Definition of the concept of personal and professional
development 3
3. Description and discussion of the value of short term goals
identifying at least 3 personal examples 3
4. Description and discussion of the value of medium term goals
identifying at least 3 personal examples 3
5. Description and discussion of the value of long term goals
identifying at least 3 personal examples 4
6. Description and discussion of the value of a Personal
Development Plan 5
7. Conclusion 5
Reference List 6
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1. Introduction
Personal development is a broad phrase that refers to the process of improving
an individual's talents and knowledge in order to achieve their goals in a more
productive and practical manner. It helps to boost a person's self-assurance so that
their goals can be met successfully. If a person does not improve his or her talents, it
might have an impact on the person's brand in the eyes of others. If an individual
wishes to be effective in life, it is necessary for the individual to improve his or her
knowledge and abilities in order to advance in their careers. Individuals have distinct
goals in life that they desire to attain and that assist they reach their objectives more
efficiently. Professional growth aids in the addition of professionalism to an
individual's working style, allowing that individual to establish a favourable image in
the eyes of others. It aids in the creation of a favourable image in the eyes of others
so that objectives can be met. The topic of personal and professional progress or
progress will be covered in the next report, as well as the usefulness of short,
medium, and long term aims. The purpose of a personal development plan will also
be examined.
2. Definition of the concept of personal and professional
development
Personal development aids in the growth and improvement of an individual's
talents, allowing them to achieve their goals more efficiently. Personal and
professional development plans are techniques for improving an individual's
fundamental talents and knowledge. These techniques aid in the execution of certain
duties and responsibilities, resulting in increased career progress and possibilities.
Personal development may help people enhance their abilities, attain more success,
and expand their prospects for advancement. It also strengthens an individual's
deficiencies, allowing them to more efficiently achieve their objectives. Professional
development aids in the preparation of a person's career, the growth of an
individual's organization's abilities, and the general development of the individual.
Individuals can progress. Before accessing some sectors, it is critical that the
individual's development be completed. When speaking with others, people do not
hesitate.
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3. Description and discussion of the value of short term
goals identifying at least 3 personal examples
Short-term aims are those oriented targets that an individual will aspire to achieve in
the future in order to achieve them. Short-term objectives might serve to enhance a
person's lifestyle. Three short-term objectives exist:
 Being alert in all of my courses and at college: If I pay close attention in my
classes, it will aid in the development of skills, which will aid in the continued
development of my talents and knowledge. If students do not pay attention in
class, they will not be able to attain their objectives in a timely manner.
Individual growth begins at the earliest levels, and individuals must pay close
attention during lectures in order for their knowledge to increase and their
growth to occur.
 Engaging in each practical session: If I participate in each practical session, it
will help to boost my confidence and improve my performance so that I can
conduct with peak capability in the future. If an individual does not perform
well, it will have an impact on their economic growth, preventing them from
becoming successful in life. As a result, in order to be successful in life, an
individual must engage in practical thinking in order to have a better
understanding of the work at hand.
 Having a diverse skill set: Developing a diverse skill set is critical for an
individual to achieve success in life. If an individual lacks the necessary
abilities, they will be unable to thrive in the economy, and their performance
will suffer as a result. Every organisation necessitates a variety of abilities
from its personnel in order for the company to develop. The efficiency of a
company might be harmed by a lack of skills and expertise.
4. Description and discussion of the value of medium
term goals identifying at least 3 personal examples
Reaching medium-term goals may take a long time, possibly six months or longer,
and will be dependent on individual capacities. Individuals begin preparing for their
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medium-term goals after achieving their short-term objectives. The following are
some of the objectives I must meet:
 Obtaining a diploma from Regent College: One amongst my medium-term
goals is to obtain a diploma from Regent College because it is one of the top
colleges in the country. If I am able to obtain a diploma from this college, my
chances of advancement will increase, and I will be able to effectively achieve
my future goals. Completing recurrent college courses always adds a
favourable point to one's abilities and knowledge, resulting in a positive image
in the eyes of others.
 Performing an internship in a certain field: Internships aid in the development
of professionalism in individuals, allowing them to perform professionally the
tasks that are assigned to them. Internships aid in the provision of adequate
direction to employees, allowing them to fulfil their jobs in a more appropriate
manner. Before entering any job, adequate training is essential to expand
one's knowledge. Through internship programmes, I will be able to discover
new and unique things.
 Obtaining a higher level of knowledge in a specific field: Obtaining a higher
level of knowledge in a specific field will aid in the development of an
individual's efficiency and confidence level, thereby improving the quality of
the work that they are performing. Different fields have different requirements
that employees must meet, as a result of which they must have proper
knowledge of the task that is assigned to them in order to achieve the
business's goals. Employees' knowledge and abilities will increase the
company's offerings, but their productivity will suffer as a result.
5. Description and discussion of the value of long term
goals identifying at least 3 personal examples
Long-term objectives are those that an individual wishes to achieve in the future.
Such goals will need a sufficient amount of time and planning. These objectives are
not attained in the near term since they consider a person's future. Long-term
objectives generally require at least a few years to achieve.
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 Obtaining an appropriate employment position inside the organisation: One of
my long-term objectives is to see myself in a decent position within a top
company. As a result, I need to focus on my talents, as well as my strengths
and weaknesses, because a high degree of confidence is required to be
successful in life. Confidence is the primary motivator for workers to do certain
duties. If I want to be in a good position in a few years, I need to start working
immediately so that I may properly prepare myself.
 Obtaining a good position: Becoming successful in life is everyone's desire,
but not everyone achieves it. There are different tactics that an individual must
follow, and if they fail to establish these strategies, they will not be able to
achieve success in life. A person's ability to achieve a decent position is
determined by how hard he or she works. I'm working on a number of tactics
that I'll need to examine in order to attain my objectives in the future. Top
positions have a variety of responsibilities that must be met in order for the
firm to flourish in the marketplace.
 Become a specialist in a specific field: To become a master in a specific field,
there are various training programmes available on both an offline and online
platform that I will attend in order to gain knowledge about the field in which I
must work so that I can achieve greater success and growth in that field.
6. Description and discussion of the value of a Personal
Development Plan
The word "personal development plan" refers to the term "skills and abilities" in
terms of working successfully and efficiently. They have a proper approach that
includes a variety of measures in order to keep the visions and missions alive.
Individuals will be able to function better and more efficiently with the appropriate
path of output if they retain the way of their talents and abilities. They offer useful
portions for presenting skills, talents, and knowledge in the context of the successful
course of activities. It is efficient to retain their style of development plans or growth
for beneficial terms of improvement and strength owing to have diverse talents in
individuals as a support to their skills and feeling of understanding. They have an
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effective set of tactics and divisions by which they keep track of their deals, as well
as a strategy or approach for phrasing an individual's talents and capacities. It will
feature a comprehensive career option or progression or advancement, as well as a
basic set of methods that have an effective course of output in an individual with an
effective or efficient variety of skills and knowing sense. This will boost the role and
sections with higher terms of values and self-respect, as well as the section of
creativity or innovative sections, personal satisfaction, personal fulfilment, and
excitement as per the specific set of needs and requirements for a successful and
efficient development process. Developing a diverse set of abilities may assist boost
an individual's self-confidence, which in turn can help them enhance their
performance and attain their intended outcomes. Personal development plans also
include the skills and information needed to increase an individual's talents and
complete specified duties. When people have the right information and skills, they
may advance in their careers faster.
7.0 Conclusion
Personal growth is the strategy utilised by people in the promoted section of
the workforce, according to the findings of the above-mentioned study. They have an
effective and efficient course of activities that include acquiring competent terms that
will help the next generation of people develop and improve as effectively and
efficiently as feasible. An individual can establish a number of techniques that are
more favourable to enhancing the potential for personal growth with the aid of
personal development. I've worked on my own growth and put down the abilities I
need to learn in a certain time frame for my overall development.
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Appendix 1: Personal Development Plan
Skills to be
Developed
Development Plan Resources Target Date
Academic
inscription skills
To create the learning skills that have the
manner with effective terms for performing
the targets and goal as effectively and
efficiently.
Internet 4 months
Critical thinking
skills
To maintain the brainstorming abilities by
which new set of thought of ideas with
sense of knowledge to produce the
sectional terms.
Reading story books 6 months
Effectual
comprehension
skills
To enhance my writing and reading abilities
or skills.
It will improve the manner from taking
guidance and directions as effectively and
efficiently.
Online classes 12 months
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