Personal Skill Audit and Development

This report includes an analysis of personal and professional development skills, focusing on the importance of conducting a personal skill audit for Hotel managers. It emphasizes developing specific skills such as communication and listening to perform roles effectively. The report also mentions various plans to obtain these skills and references relevant studies and literature.

PERSONAL SKILL AUDIT
AND PPD

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
Task 1...............................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Approaches for self managed learning.............................................................................1
1.2 Methods of lifelong development in regard of personal and professional.......................1
1.3 Benefits of self managed learning for the organisation and its employees......................2
TASK 2 : Analysing the responsibility for own personal and professional development...............3
2.1 Evaluation of own skills and competencies against organisation objectives and
professional standards. ..........................................................................................................3
2.2 Identification of self development needs and activities to meet them .............................4
2.3 Identification of various development opportunities to meet the current and future needs..4
2.4 Developing a personal and professional plan for achieving the identified needs............4
TASK 3............................................................................................................................................5
3.1 Short term and long term development plans...................................................................5
3.2 Documentation of development plans..............................................................................5
3.3 Critical evaluation on own learning against aims and objectives.....................................6
3.4 Development plan based on feedback and evaluation......................................................6
TASK 4............................................................................................................................................7
4.1 Solutions to work based problems....................................................................................7
4.2 Styles and manner at various levels..................................................................................8
4.3 Time management strategies............................................................................................8
CONCLUSION ...............................................................................................................................9
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................10

INTRODUCTION
In this Personal and professional development report we are going to identify the
approaches, importance and different learning styles of self-managed learning also its methods
and ways which encourage lifelong learning in personal and professional contexts for individual
or an organisation. A short determination of one work based problems and its solution.
Evaluation of management strategies and its justification. Actual skills and competencies against
objectives, a CV for competencies including organisation goals and objectives, workplace and
self intend. Activities to identify personal and professional development needs, opportunities and
a plan to achieve them(Avalos,2016). A PDP is presented for identify short and long term
objectives and process of development plan. Planned activities and documents are undertaken in
this report with original aims and objectives in PDP. Updated PDP based on evaluation and
feedbacks. We have clearly identified the quality information provided in this report and also the
issues clearly in a professional report format. We have enclosed the analysis of existing business
entrepreneurs as a role model of own career objectives.

Task 1
1.1 Approaches for self managed learning
Learning can be understand be the activity of motivation for employees as well as
manager of Travelodge Hotel. It includes the study of setting goals, teaching and evaluting.
Mainly it is divided into four approaches that is helpful for self managed learning.
Assess reading to learn- Employees of the organisation needs to learn independently so
that they can improve their skill which is required for growth of the firm. This approach includes
self evaluation technique, study habits of employees and identification of current situations of the
organisation. It defines reading habits which is important for self learning skill(Johnson and
Golombek., 2002).
Seminars- Employees can attain seminars for personal and professional development.
This is the best way for self managed learning.
Set learning goals- It is another approach of self managed learning that focuses on setting
goals before going to study. Employees can create policies and structures for making goals for
learning habits. It is a strategy in which they can make a timeline for completing tasks that is
given by the management department of the firm.
Engage in learning process- It is also very important to understand power of self managed
learning that is already in the employees. They must have the knowledge of skill and experience
that may increase the level of self learning.
Evaluate learning- the last method of self learning is to evaluate that what have employee
learned and what is required to improve the level of efficiency. It includes the strategy that can
be implement by employee who wants to analysis the success of learning.
1.2 Methods of lifelong development in regard of personal and professional
It is very important to understand personal and professional development to become a
successful employees and worker. Skill and experience of an employee helps to grow in the
market for long time. The aspects that are require for development are as follow:
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David kob's model- It is a very effective way of learning that is based on experiential
learning model. According to this method employees can follow four models for developing
strength of doing work.
Accommodation- This method includes the study of experimental work and practical
issues. From which employees can improve their efficiency level(Johnson and Golombek., 2002).
Converge- It includes the strategy of doing study in the manner which may extant
practical as well as theoretical knowledge.
Diverges- It is another method of development from which employees can create
imaginary ideas and take part in social work.
Assimilation- It can be define as a reasoning and creativity. It includes the ability of
making theories.
Peter Honey and Alan Mumford's model- This is another model of self learning that includes
the style of activist, reflector, pragmatist and theorist. By adopting this theory employees of the
organisation can improve their level and they can change strategies according to the
circumstances. This style includes questioning and using self development tools.
1.3 Benefits of self managed learning for the organisation and its employees
For the growth of Travelodge Hotel it is important that employees of the organisation
have a ability to take decisions relating to their welfare. So self managed learning plays a vital
role for the organisation as well as employees.
By using this technique employees can improve efficiency level and get success in their
lives. Habit of self managed learning helps to develop and improve efficiency level of employees
that is also beneficial for providing opportunities to employees. From which they can fulfil their
needs and requirement. It also increase the ability and improves self affirming choices. It also
helpful for raising intelligence of the employees and creating ideas. It decreases probability of
suffering form life long wounds.
Self managed learning is also very important for the organisation. It increases the
efficiency level of employees so that they can develop effective productivity and also increases
profitability. From the experience and knowledge of employees the corporation can execute
strategies in the manner that improves the quality of goods and services.
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TASK 2 : Analysing the responsibility for own personal and professional
development.
2.1 Evaluation of own skills and competencies against organisation objectives and professional
standards.
Each and every individual requires to have some current skills and competencies in his or
her professional standards It's my tendency to work as a Manager for Travelodge Hotels in my
upcoming job. For a Hotel Manager it is essential to have some important skills and
competencies which help him or her to make effective decision within an organisation. These
skills and competencies are as follows -
Communication skill - The most important skill required by an HR professional is the
communication skill. Travelodge Group of hotels has a specific structure in their organisation
where the employees have developed a decent and professional working
environment(Broadbent,2013). Communication skills are must have needed by a Manager
professional to interact and convey the information, ideas and various other important things to
the employees. Proper communication is essential for Manager professional to resolve and avoid
the issues within an organisation. Communication skills are essential for the Manager
professional to collect the information and data with regard to the employees in the organisation.
Problem solving – The Manager professional also requires a problem solving skill. As the
employees working in an administration faces various problems in the day to day trading
operations of an organisation. Sometime there is a crisis or conflict among the employees. These
battles need to be handled by the Manager professionals, so they need a skill or power of
problem solving(Bunderson and Boumgarden,2014).
Time management skills – As a Hotel manager I would need to be effective on the time
management ability in myself. The hospitality sectors depends on the satisfaction of the guests
which achieved when the rights services is provided to them at the right time. And this can be
obtained by the proper and effective utilisation of time(Chirino,Noguez and Aguilar,2017).
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2.2 Identification of self development needs and activities to meet them
For acting as an effective Hotel manager I need to develop various skills within myself so
that I could perform my duties and responsibilities effectively while working in the Travelodge
Group of Hotels which are described below -
Time management – Proper time management is necessary for a Manager to achieve personal
and professional improvement. Proper usage of time is very much crucial to attain a specific goal
or objective. The objective of time management is to focus on personal and professional tasks or
operations
Improving Managerial knowledge – To be a successful and effective manager an individual
needs to have a detailed knowledge of management and the various management theories.
Listening skills – The skills of listening is very important and effective. For understanding
people's perspective an individual needs to listen. Therefore, developing listening skills is
essential for each and every professional.
2.3 Identification of various development opportunities to meet the current and future needs
The development chances to meet the current and future want on the basis of the specific
abilities. As the managerial skills such as the communication skills, management skills , time
management skills etc will help to bring efficiency and effectiveness within an organisation and
to boost the execution of the employee, The current needs of individual are managed and they
perform well in the organisational operations. The effective communications will be based on the
potential of employees and create team spirit to attain organisational. From time management the
employees will feel more confident if they focus on management of time in an impressive way.
The primary skills and knowledge such as Listening skills, management studies etc will give
better improvement in the personal and professional development. Many opportunities from the
various approaches adapted by an employee to achieve evolution in which can fulfil the
approaching needs.
2.4 Developing a personal and professional plan for achieving the identified needs
 Setting a deadline – The deadline mention the time period in which the goals should be
obtained. The personal and development plan must include the deadlines of achieving
certain goals and objectives so that an individual can develop efficiency at personal as
well as professional level(Hunter,Laursen and Seymour,2017).
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 Understanding the strength – Each and every individual should be aware of his or her
strength. Knowing the own capability helps an individual to achieve the desired goals and
objectives.
 Recognizing Threats and Opportunities – The personal and professional program should
consider the analysis of the various threats and possibilities to an individual in his or her
personal and professional living.
 Take action – Every individual need to take an act on implementing the development
plan.
 Get support – Analyse and evaluate the various sources of acquiring support. An
individual needs a assist both at personal and professional level. For example – team
mates, family, organisation etc.
 Measure progress – The last element of an evolution plan is to measuring the progress.
TASK 3
3.1 Short term and long term development plans
Short term plans- For the development of plans it is very important to make short term
goals from which employees and management department of the company can get strength to
achieve targets. I have also planed to make a short term goal that is I want to improve my
communication skill within 4 month(Johnson and Golombek., 2002). This is my short term goal that
may effective for development of plans. By following this short term plans the management team
can coordinate with other employees effectively.
Long term plans- For personal and professional development long term plan is very important
topic from which the organisation can achieve its business goals. I want to become a manager of
Travelodge Hotel within 3 year. This is my long term plan that is beneficial for long term goals
and to achieve the targets of the business. There is another plan to enhance my salary in next 2
year. I want to increase my efficiency level from which I can get successful career in my life.
3.2 Documentation of development plans
Skills required plan activity
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Time management skill To make short term goals Accomplishing tasks
frequently
Encouraging employees to
work hard
Hold meeting for development
of skills
Motivating employees by
rewarding them
Decision making Coordinate with other
employees
By taking fare decisions
Providing opportunities Development programmes Training and development
activities
3.3 Critical evaluation on own learning against aims and objectives
As attending development program for reducing my weaknesses as problem solving and
encouraging workers, I gained positive changes in my performance. In this regard, I observed
that my communication skills as sharing views with other departments' manager get improved at
higher level (Bjork, Dunlosky and Kornell, 2013). Similarly, I learned different working styles
and techniques to manage staff members' performance at Travelodge hotels. Likewise, I learned
to solve matters occurred among workers and creating positive environment of the entity.
However, my decision making and personal observation get improved in comparison to last
years' performance.
On critical evaluation, I analysed that it is required for me to work on time management
skills and working styles towards encouraging workers for better performance at most. In
addition to this, learning more regarding motivating staff members methods are to be developed
(Gardner and et.al., 2014). Therefore, I can work more efficiently to create positive environment
of the entity. In addition to this, it will be quite effective to coordinate in decision making with
other managers of the hotel to gain entity's growth.
3.4 Development plan based on feedback and evaluation
On reviewing skills and performance by after attending training and development
program, it is observed that I need to work on managing time and decision making (King, Carson
and Papatraianou, 2016). Therefore, for reducing these weaknesses, development plan is to be
implemented as discussed below:
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Table 1: Development plan to improve skills based on evaluation
Skill required to
be improved
Plan Activity
Time management
skill
Setting small goals to
accomplish tasks in determined
time
 Smart goal setting as meeting
small task in right time.
 Getting tips for accomplishing
tasks frequently and managing all
activities.
Decision making Coordinate with other
departments' manager of
Travelodge hotels
 Self assessment on own learning
 Increasing critical observation to
mange workers' performance and
taking fair decisions
Encouraging
workers towards
better coordination
in team
Conducting meeting with
workers and providing training
developing their skills
 Analysing their self assessments
and requirements to organise
training for them.
 Appreciation, reward system and
using other motivational tools
 Performance evaluation as
identifying contribution in team
after attending development
programs.
TASK 4
4.1 Solutions to work based problems
Several work based problems are occurred among staff members at Traveloage hotels.
For instance; lack of coordination among them, lack of interests towards coordinate in team etc.
It affects environment of the entity and corporation among workers negatively (Richter and et.al.,
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2014). Therefore, it is needed to reduce these problems and solving out the matters. For this
purpose; following solutions are obtained as mentioned below: Identifying workers' views on their performance: It is an effective approach which
impacted on staff members' performance positively (Zepeda, 2015). However, discussing
matters and entity's environment with them generate ideas for creative positive
environment of the entity. Job rotation and using other motivational tools: It will be effective for applying job
rotation technique as impacted on good understanding among workers effectively (Bjork,
Dunlosky and Kornell, 2013). Including this, appreciating staff members' contribution in
team work encourages them for better performance and working on improving skills at
higher level. Therefore, work based problems occurred in the organisation will be
decreased appropriately influence on staff members' performance and their coordination
in achieving determined targets.
 Effective work segmentation and organising development programs: As analysing
workers' performance, it is essential to segment work among them according to abilities
(Little, 2014). It will be effective to get appropriate coordination in team building and
creating positive environment of the Travelodge hotels. Thus, work based problem
occurred within entity will be reduced efficiently.
4.2 Styles and manner at various levels
Communication is key tool to make appropriate decisions and working for improving
staff members' performance. However, it is needed to work on implementing sharing of ideas,
views and opinions at various levels of people. Therefore, effective coordination can achieve
between different levels of workers at Travelodge hotels. Including this, communication is done
various methods as verbal, written, reporting expressions and so on. It impacts on understanding
between two or more parties as well reaching out to a mutual decision (Richter and et.al., 2014).
Apart from this, it is related with demonstrating an individual's skills in context to body
language, behaving in group and so on. Thus, communication and interpersonal skills of an
individual is essential to work on impacted on his/her personality and professionalism as well.
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4.3 Time management strategies
It is essential for an individual to have time management skill which encourages him/her
to be disciplined and accomplishing goals in appropriate time (Time management strategies,
2016). However, for improving time management skills for staff members at Travelodge hotels,
following strategies are to be implemented as:
 Segmenting tasks among workers with giving time to accomplish them is determined
time.
 Setting small goals and segmenting work between two or more workers to gain outcomes
in appropriate time.
 Providing time management tips for workers and demonstrating its importance in relation
to work and their performances.
 Analysing tasks which are on priority to accomplish and gaining value to meet them in
right time.
However, by implementing above mentioned strategies will be effective for improving time
management skills of workers. It will be good for achieving any tasks appropriately and meeting
gaols in right time as determined.
CONCLUSION
The Personal skill audit is and essential study that is needed to be conducted to measure
our own skills and knowledge. For a Hotel manager it is important to develop certain skills as the
communication and listening skills to perform their roles and responsibilities effectively . This
report also includes the analysis of personal and professional development skills and the various
plans to obtain them.
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