Personal Development and Professional Growth

This assignment emphasizes the importance of personal development in achieving individual skills that contribute to professional growth. By identifying one's development needs, an individual can create a tailored plan for skill enhancement. The assignment also touches on the role of self-learning, life-long learning, and e-portfolios in facilitating personal and professional development.

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Approaches of self-managed learning and different learning style......................................1
1.2 Ways in which lifelong learning could be encouraged in personal and professional context
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1.3 Benefits of self-managed learning .......................................................................................3
4.1 Identify work based problem and solution work based problems.........................................4
4.2 Learning style that can be implemented to overcome identified problem............................4
4.3 Different time management strategies..................................................................................5
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................5
2.1 Evaluation of own current skill and competency and create CV..........................................5
2.2 Identifying own personal and professional development need. ...........................................7
2.3 Identifying development opportunities required to meet current and future need................8
2.4 Personal and professional development plan based on needs. .............................................8
3.1 process and activity for the implementation of plan...........................................................10
3.2 Documentation of planned activity.....................................................................................10
3.3 Critical analyse of one's own learning against the aim mention in the development plan..11
3.4 Update your PDP on the basis of evaluation and feedback. ..............................................11
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................11
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................12

INTRODUCTION
Personal and professional development is a continuous process of learning that not only
assists individuals in their development but also, help in bringing efficiency in the firm (Ahmed
and Ward, 2016). PPD involves the process of self-assessment and discovery where individuals
evaluate their own potential and skills with developing a plan so that improvement and his
desired goals along with carrier achievements can be attained. In the current report, Tesco has
been taken into consideration which is a British multinational grocery and general merchandise
retailer operating in more than 13 countries with more than 470,000 employees. The report will
discuss different ways through which one can evaluate own skills and will come up with
personal and professional development plan that will aid in the development of an individual.
Along with this, various approaches to self-managed learning and lifelong learning will also be
discussed.
TASK 1
1.1 Approaches of self-managed learning and different learning style.
Self-managed learning is a way through which a person enhance its knowledge on its
own. It can be acquired by observing current business environment and analysing the various
problems a business is going through. There are many approaches of self-managed learning such
as:
Seminars and conferences:
Seminars and conferences are the best ways through which a person can learn and
acquire skill on its own. Through seminar, a person can learn from the views and experience of
others. This helps them in their development of skills and personality, listening to the views of
many people assist them to come up with new things (Chien and et.al., 2015). This also helps
to enhance their confidence and interpersonal skill so that they can carry out conversation
efficiently.
Social Networks:
The local or virtual community like Twitter, Facebook etc., is another way of self-
managed learning. Through this, an individual can share his/her ideas and chat with other people.
This helps them in improving their skills and way of communication along with their
personality.
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Different learning styles
Illustration 1: VAK model of learning style
(Source: VAK learning style 2015.)
VAK learning style presents three best ways through which a person can acquire learning. Visual: In this, person can get better understanding by looking at picture, graph, diagram,
presentation, etc. Auditory: This style focuses more on listening and stating that person can also learn by
listening to others, audios, etc. (Driessen and van Tartwijk 2013)
 Kinaesthetic: It includes physical experience where people learn by touching and holding
things. VAK learning style of learning is effective as it provides three mediums through
which a person can learn to use images and diagram. This not only helps in the keeping
the interest of learners but also, provides better understanding.
Other than this, Honey and Mumford model of learning style can also help person in its
development. This model observes different types of people and their personality. On the basis
of this, they come up with different learning styles. Mumford give four learning style that is
 Activist
 Reflective
 Pragmatists
 Theorist
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An individual can adopt any of this method for e.g. the activist people are experimental in
nature and prefer to learn new things by doing them, for this style of people he suggests the
activity like brain storming and role play.
1.2 Ways in which lifelong learning could be encouraged in personal and professional context
Lifelong learning can be described as a continuous personal learning in which an
individual continuously learn new things so that he can increase his current skills. It is a
voluntary process that helps the person in his personal and professional development. Self-audit: Self-audit helps a person to become aware of his/her current capabilities. With
the help of SWOT analysis, a person can come to know about his/her strengths and
weaknesses as well as can take necessary steps so that proper development can be
encouraged (Englander and et.al., 2013). Development plan: A person can prepare development plan that can help him in
strengthening the strong areas and eliminating weaknesses which are causing hindrance
in working. Acquiring information: Learning requires information and knowledge that a person can
acquire knowledge from various ways such as reading, listening, observing etc.
 Motivation: It is another way of lifelong learning. A person should feel self-motivated
about his learning. If he finds a place where he is struggling or lacking, it means there is
still a chance of learning and development (Henry, Holmboe and Frankel, 2013). Self
and lifelong learning is a process through which a person acquires new learning which
help him in enhancement of various skills. To enhance my learning, I have started taking
apprenticeship in Tesco. Undertaking different tasks and responsibilities help me in
better understanding and development as well as in gaining working experience.
1.3 Benefits of self-managed learning
There are many benefits of self-managed learning some of which are mentioned below:
Benefits for organisation Efficient performance: Adapting self-managed learning in organisation not only helps in
the development of an individual but also assists firm in bringing efficiency in their
working. It helps employees by developing their team work and presentation skills which
assist them in carrying out their work efficiently.
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 Working environment: Self-managed learning promotes a healthy working environment
which helps in building confidence of employees. Also, it encourages and motivate them
to a high extent to perform their tasks effectually. Employees become satisfied with the
opportunities provided to them and they easily adapt the various change that a firm goes
through. This all help Tesco in developing a healthy working environment (Hwang,
Hung and Chen, 2014).
Benefits for individual Personality development: Self learning focuses on the overall development of an
individual. It helps them in becoming accustomed to change so that they can easily adapt
to various changes and situation. It helps them in developing different attribute traits that
helps in their overall personality development.
 Interpersonal skill: Its crucial to have great interpersonal skill in order to have successful
career. Self learning enhance the communication skill of person and also encourage them
to listen to other.
4.1 Identify work based problem and solution work based problems.
Tesco is one of the leading retailer chain in UK. The firm is known for its quality
products and services it provides to their customers. In current time firm is suffering from the
problem of poor performance and high employee turnover. The problem has affect the
performance of firm that even customer has started complaining. Through proper analysis it has
come forward that the reason behind the poor performance and high turnover is lack of
knowledge among employee (McBrien, 2015). Many of staff has also complained that there is
no proper guidance and also they are not getting enough opportunity for development. In
addition to all this lack of communication has emerged as another issue that has been the reason
behind many confusion and conflicts, it is also affecting the performance of an individual as well
as of an organisation.
Its necessary of Tesco to take necessary steps so that this all issue can be resolved and
efficiency can be bought in firm. Firm can arrange various training session and workshop so that
their skill can be developed this will also create opportunity of development for staff. Business
entity can also develop different learning method so that interpersonal skill of employee can be
enhanced along with their knowledge. This will have positive impact on the working of firm this
will not only satisfy their employees but also their customers.
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4.2 Learning style that can be implemented to overcome identified problem.
Different learning style that can be enumerated in such situation is mentioned below:
Visual: In this firm can use different medium such as film, presentation etc. so that
information can be carried out in efficient manner and no miscommunication can occur. Other
than this firm can also adopt role play method where individual is put in certain situation and are
asked to come up with solution, this will provide individual a chance of development and will
also increase their efficiency.
Verbal: oral and written communication is the best way to pass information, it helps in
maintaining proper communication among employee and firm. Speech and writing promote
learning and growth it enhances person interpersonal skill and their knowledge (Nancarrow and
et.al., 2013).
For business process its necessary of firm to pay attention to its resource which also
include their human resources. Entity should pay attention to the development need of their staff
so that they can remain satisfied. They also need to ensure that all information pass correctly
throughout the firm from top to bottom level in efficient manner.
4.3 Different time management strategies.
Organisation uses different management strategies in order to complete their task within
the time and to have proper growth. Time management strategy help firm in keeping the interest
of employee and pushing them to their highest potential. It is not only important at
organisational level but also at individual level as it help in the proper growth of an individual.
Having proper time management skill is crucial professional skill require for the success of an
individual. Some strategies are mentioned below: Prioritization: Its important to prioritize all your work so that no confusion get created.
This help in proper organisation of activity and also help in completing important task at
the right time with quality. Managing log book: Under Log book all record related to task are maintained. It helps in
the management of all the done task. Keeping the record can be very beneficial in
professional line (Storey, 2014).
 Stop procrastination: Leaving work for later only help in increasing the pressure and
work load on the person. Further more it doesn't look very nice on the professional level
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where time is everything. Time management help in person in resolving the problem of
procrastination and also enhance self evaluation need of person.
TASK 2
2.1 Evaluation of own current skill and competency and create CV
A person working in professional area require some skill that help them in carrying their
role in efficient manner and also help them in achieving their goals and objectives.
Strength
 Good communication skill
 great knowledge
 management skill
 confidence presentation skill
Weaknesses
 decision making
 Time management
 Multi tasking
 leadership quality
Opportunities
 Growing job opportunities in HR
department Globalization
Threat
 High competition
 Company preferring young and
talented people.
CURRICULUM VITAE
Name:
Address:
Objective:
Educational classification
MBA in HR mangemnt from XYZ college in year 2014 (Marks 85%)
BBM in marketing from XYZ college in year 2011 (Mark 88%)
Experience
1 and half year of experience of working in Asda group
Skill
 Good experience and knowledge
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 Good communication skill
 management skill
 confidence
 presentation skill Knowledge
Declaration
I declare that all the information mentioned above are true and authentic.
Signature
2.2 Identifying own personal and professional development need.
The constant improvement in one's learning help in maintain the competency and also
help to find stability in this competitive market. The development of professional and personal
skill help person in its career.
Skills Current level Activities
Decision making skill low Seek help from professional
and understand the area where
I lack, also seek advice from
my senior so that I can get
outer look.
Time management Average Case study, reading book
taking guidance from
knowledgable people.
Multi tasking Average I am able to do two or three
things together but unable to
do same in the time of work
load for this I have decided to
attend conference and seminar
so that I can get proper
knowledge of time
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management and multi
tasking.
Leadership quality Low Attend different training and
development programme,
along with self learning and
adopting the method of 360
degree appraisals.
2.3 Identifying development opportunities required to meet current and future need.
Its necessary to identify the current and future need so that development can be achieved
in right direction. Having proper development plan help person in enhancing the one's skill
andalso increase its competency level that help in professional line in carrying out various role.
In current time I lack in leadership skill that is a necessary skill require of a manger along with
this I also have problem in managing various work in single time which have adverse effect on
my performance. In order to enhance my skill I plan to seek help and grab every opportunity that
can help me in my development.
 Watching online links and sites
Internet and technology has become one of the important tool that help in self learning.
Through webinar I can understand the view of various people all over the world and can improve
my skill by generating idea regarding professional development. This self knowledge will help
me in bringing efficiency in my performance. Learning from online links can be very beneficial
for me and will also help me in enhancing my multitasking and time management skill.
 Attending development programme
Through attending different development program will help me in enhancing leadership
and decision making skill I can get proper guidance from the professional who can help me in
making some pointers that can help me in increasing my skill. It will also enhance my listening
and communication skill (.Wager, Lee and Glaser, 2017).
 Reading case study
Reading the various cases will help me a lot I can insight of other people and what
necessary steps they had taken at the time of need it can be quite useful in improving my
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leadership skill I can learn from the experience of other and can make necessary changes in my
style so that I can lead people better.
For maintain my current performance in Tesco I can grab this opportunity of
development so that I can carry out my duties efficiently.
2.4 Personal and professional development plan based on needs.
S. no. Learning
objectives
Current
proficiency
Target
proficiency
Development
opportunities
Time scale
1 Leadership skill Low only able to
lead the group of 5
To be able to
lead more than
20 people in
efficient
manner
Effective
motivational
seminar,
guidance from
seniors.
2 months
2 Multi tasking Can do two or
more work
together but at the
time of workload it
becomes difficult
to manage so much
work.
Able to work
smoothly even
in the time of
workload.
Workshop and
development
programmes
1-2 months
3 Time management Problem in
balancing time
with quality
Wanted to
complete the
work with
quality in
given time.
Training
programmes,
workshops etc.
3 months
4 Decision making
skill
Problem in coming
to single decision
get influence easily
Improve my
skill and come
to a decision
without
getting
influence by
Seeking help
from
professional
and join the
development
4 months
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others.
5 Presentation skill Good but their still
chance of
development still
lack confidence in
presenting my
view in front of
many people.
To be able to
present my
view at
corporate level
in front of
many people
Seminar
conducted by
institutes,
training
program
arranged by
organisation
can create
great
opportunity on
development.
2 months
3.1 process and activity for the implementation of plan
Process and activity require for the implementation of firm are mentioned below::
Objectives Activities and process
To enhance my leadership skill I will start leading with small no. of people
first I will try to lead 10 people to make sure
that I am efficient in my working I will attend
seminars.
To enhance my time management skill I will partake in different activity and will also
take part in workshop program so that my skill
can be enhanced.
To enhance my presentation skill I will partake in various seminar so that I can
learn along with this I will also start giving
presentation at much bigger platform.
To enhance my decision making skill I will seek help for my seniors and will try to
find out the area where I lack.
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3.2 Documentation of planned activity
The documentation of activity include whole process the first step of the documentation
is resources. The necessary resource needed for the implementation of activity are mentioned
below:
To enhance my presentation skill I require resources like seminar hall, Facilitators, internet etc.
so that presentation can be present in effective manner.
For the improvement in decision making skill I need help from professional who can guide me
For the enhancement of my time management skill I require attending workshop for this
resource like trainer, hall, computer etc. are essential (Woodrow and Guest, 2014).
Through proper analysis it has come forward that these resources help me in many of my
activities and I was able enhance my skill properly. This resource also help me achieve my goal
and proper training in defined time.
3.3 Critical analyse of one's own learning against the aim mention in the development plan.
Personal development has helped me in my development and has also helped me in
enhancing my skill that help me in my professional development. It helps in building my
confidence and personality that help me in enhancing my presentation skill. It also provides me
with guidance which help me in enhancing my time management skill. It assists me in managing
various task at single time along with this it also helps me in the development of my time
management skill. With proper training I was able to complete my work within time and was
also able to maintain quality of it.
The plan was quite effective in enhancing my competency but it fails in developing my
decision making skill, I still get too much confused before coming to a single decision.
Furthermore, I still not able to make fast decision it affects my performance. My leadership skill
did get improve but still there is more chance of improvement I still can't lead more than 10
people even after following the guideline provided by my seniors and lectures.
3.4 Update your PDP on the basis of evaluation and feedback.
Personal objectives Activities Resources
To develop Decision
making skill
Participation in workshops
and seminars enhance the
skills.
Group of qualified people, more
expert people require as
resources.
To improve time Training sessions can be Experts, qualified people,
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management skill. beneficial to improve time
management skills.
Internet need.
To enhance presentation
skill
By participating in leisure
activities can enhance my
planning skills.
Facilitator, notebook, laptop,
projector and computers are
required.
To improve Leadership By attaining seminars and
lectures I can enhance my
leadership skills.
Motivation lectures, Training
program.
CONCLUSION
From above report it can be concluded that personal development play major role in the
development of individual skill that help him in professional development. Self and life long
learning are important part of personal and professional development which not only help
individual but also play major role in bringing efficiency in firm By identifying one
development need an individual can prepare development plan that can help person in
developing its various skill.
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