PPD Plan: Personal and Professional Development Plan

The article discusses Personal and Professional Development Plan (PPD Plan) which includes goal setting, reflection model, personal SWOT analysis, personal development plan, continuous professional personal development plan, and employability skills gained during the course.

PPD Plan

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...............................................................................................................3
Main Body...........................................................................................................................3
Goal Setting.....................................................................................................................3
Reflection model..............................................................................................................4
Personal SWOT analysis.................................................................................................5
Personal development Plan..............................................................................................6
Continuous professional personal development plan......................................................8
Employability skills gained during the course...............................................................10
Conclusion.........................................................................................................................12
References..........................................................................................................................13

INTRODUCTION
Personal development is about enhancing own skills and knowledge in order to ensure
success and growth in future period of time. It allows an individual to constantly engage in
enrichment so that pre-defined goals can be attained successfully. In current time, personal
development is really important to get a good employment and ensure future success. This
provides opportunity to individuals to enhance their knowledge & capabilities in order to
perform assigned work with greater efficiency. Additionally, personal development focuses of on
personality development and skill enhancement so that a person can attain milestones in an
efficient manner. It improves the self awareness and makes a person enable to perform the work
in their best capacity. On other side, professional development is associated with improving
employability skills which make a person capable enough to perform better at work place. It is
related with enhancing job related skills such as communication, leadership, presentation, team
work and more (Hildebrand, 2018). Professional development helps a person in setting unique
identity at work place. Main aim of the present study is to understand the different aspects of
personal as well as professional development. It will cover a PDP plan that is prepared to
identify strengths and weaknesses of a person. Further, It will include a detailed assessment of
own strengths and weakness in order to identify the scope of improvement. Additionally,
continuous professional development plan will also include in the following report. At end, it
will cover numerous employability skills which have been gained throughout the academic
course along with their significance at workplace.
Main Body
Goal Setting
Goals provided direction to a person in order to get success in life. Goal setting is a
complete process that plays a crucial role in keeping a person motivated and inspired. In
addition, it also helps in assessing the own progress efficiently. Here, the process required
consistency, concentration, commitment and dedication. In current time, goal setting is really
important as it helps in making efficient use of time and efforts. If a person does not familiar
with the objectives, it can become a reason of stress & anxiety in future period of time. Without

goals, it is not possible to attain success in life. Goals keep a person motivated and inspire to put
significant efforts in order to realize those goals. It brings consistency and discipline in life that
is important to get success and growth (Davies, Curtin and Robson, 2017). I have been set a
particular goal of myself and used the approach called Smart goals. My goal is to secure a higher
position in one of the prestigious and renowned company. The smart approach, I used for my
goal setting is described below:
 Specific: It is the first step of goal setting process as per which goal need to be specific.
While setting the goals, one needs to consider clarity in goals in order to avoid ambiguity.
 Measurable: The goals need to be measurable. Here, it is important to set some specific
criteria’s so that the progress towards the goal can be easily measured (Howard and
Eddy‐Imishue, 2020).
 Achievable: While setting the goal, it is important to consider the achievability. As per
this element, goals need to be attainable. It needs to be structured as per the capabilities
and skills of individual.
 Realistic: This element states that there is requirement of relevancy of goals with life
progress. Goals need to be formulated on realistic background.
 Time bound: There is requirement to determine a particular time for goal attainment. It
is important in order to maintain consistency in efforts of the person (Trorey and
Cullingford, 2017).
Reflection model
Reflection model is designed so that a person can analyze own performance and
experienced gained through the life. With the reflection model a person can easily assess own
personal and professional development significantly. I personally prefer the reflection model to
analyze my performance in an efficient manner. In this context, Kolb reflection model is
explained below:
Concrete experience: It is the first stage of model that focuses on personal involvement.
Here, the emphasis is on emotions and feelings rather than the systematic approach. In this,
people try to resolve the issue through emotions. It is required to implement the systematic
approach so that the issue can be resolved in an efficient manner (von Suchodoletz and et. al.,

2018) . I prepare a detailed description which is based on my past experience. I will use my past
experience to deal with the future situations in an effective manner.
Reflective observation: In this, individual reflect the past experience in order to face the
future situations effectively. Reflective observation helps in analyzing own performance so that
one can attain success in future period of time. I have faced different situations in my life. Here, I
used my past performance and experience to monitor my progress effectively.
Abstract conceptualization: It is one of the crucial stages of Kolb reflection model. In
this, one looks for the better way to address the situation. With this, one can easily face the
situation when the same situation will occur in future period of time. Here, one can also consult
from others in order to resolve the issue effectively ( Morozova and Kuzheleva, 2020). I
analyzed how I performed in past so that I can handle the situation appropriately when it will
occur in future time. It will improve my capability to handle different future situations.
Active experimentation: It is the final step wherein the ideas are implemented in real
context. In this, firstly individuals conduct self analysis, formulate effective strategies and then
implement those strategies in reality (Rughani and et. al., 2017). I analyze my performance and
formulate as well as implement suitable ways in order to facilitate improvements in future period
of time.
Personal SWOT analysis
Personal SWOT analysis is a tool which makes a person enable to analyze own strengths
and weaknesses. Each and every person has certain strengths as well as weak points which
further affect their performance significantly. To get success in career, it is imperative to
undertake personal analysis so that one can get to know about their own capabilities and
weaknesses (Lim, 2018). In this context, my personal SWOT analysis is given below:
Strengths Weaknesses
 I am good in academics which help me
in performing well in during the course
so that I can get good grades. In
addition, the academic degree will help
me in getting better employment
 My communication skills are not up to
the mark due to which I face issues
while communicating with others. In
addition, I also feel hesitated while it
comes to interact with strangers. This

opportunity in future period of time.
 My planning skills are up to the mark
hence I am able to prepare suitable plan
for future growth. In addition, I am also
able to handle the subsequent
consequences of future situation
through proper planning.
 I am good in decision-making. This
skill assists me in taking better and
effective decisions for my future
enhancement.
negatively affects my performance.
 I am not able to manage the time in an
effective manner. Due to this, I found
myself unable in achieving pre-defined
goals within stipulated period of time.
 I am unable to work in a team. I cannot
easily maintain cooperation with others.
It is quiet difficult for me to work in
group to attain common goals.
Opportunities Threats
 There is opportunity to learn new skills
and capabilities in order to work in
diversify areas. It will help me in
enhancing in my career in future period
of time.
 I can pursue suitable courses in order to
enhance my technical knowledge that is
important to ensure growth in current
period of time.
 Increasing competition in the job
market is the biggest threat for me. It
will affect my chance to get a good job.
 Enhancing use of digital assets and
technology will affect the requirement
of human resource at work place. It
might affect my position at work place
significantly.
 There are several people who have
different skills and capabilities.
Presence of such individuals will affect
my enrichment and promotion
opportunities at workplace.
Personal development Plan
It is a document that is prepared for future growth and success. The plan is based on
personal analysis wherein one first analyze own performance in order to identify the scope of
future improvement. In this, one identifies weaknesses and then takes suitable steps to improve
the performance. Along with the development strategies, the PDP also includes time period to

develop the planned skills. It is a crucial way that provides scope to assess the performance and
develop suitable skills and knowledge in order to improve employment capabilities. In addition,
PDP Plan outlines goals, objectives and the areas of improvement. This plan also helps in
monitoring the progress towards goals. Here, a particular time period is determined for
attainment of set goals (Shavit and Moshe, 2019). I prepared a personal development plan for
myself so that I can attain success in my career. For this purpose, PDP plan is outlined below:
Learning
target
Development
opportunities
Steps to develop
the skill
Criteria for
judging
attainment
Time period
Communicat
ion skills
This skill
will help me in
putting a better
impression on
others. Here, I will
be able to interact
with other people
in an impressive
way. While
working in a
company,
communication
skills will help me
in maintaining
effective
relationship with
internal and
external stakeholder
of business.
To develop
respective skill, I
will join online
sessions. In
addition, I will
voluntarily
participate in
different activities
so that I can
enhance my
communication
skills.
For this
purpose, I will
assess my own
performance and
progress. I will
take my feedback
from my peers,
colleagues that
will help me in
facilitating
improvement in
future period of
time.
It will take 3
months to develop
communication
skills.
Presentation This skill is For this Here, I will The time

skills important in order
to grow in the field
of business. It will
make me enable to
deliver effective
presentation in front
of my seniors and
managers. It will
also enhance my
opportunities to get
promotion at
workplace
purpose, I will join
suitable sessions. In
addition, I will take
part in workshops,
seminars. In
addition, I will take
guidance from my
seniors in order to
improve the
respective skill.
analyze the way, I
deliver the
presentation and
address the queries
of audience. In
addition, I will
also take feedback
positively.
period of 6 months
has been determined
for development of
presentation skills.
Time
management
skills
Time
management skills
will make me
enable to prepare a
proper schedule.
With this skill, I can
easily accomplish
the set targets in
short time of
period.
I will join
the workshops on
time management.
Additionally, I will
prepare schedule
for my daily work
so that I can
enhance my time
management skills
to handle the tasks
efficiently in future
period of time.
I will
assess whether I
can attain the set
goals on time. In
addition, I will
analyze my
performance to
perform different
tasks as per
schedule
I have
determined a time
period of 9 months
for developing time
management skills.
Continuous professional personal development plan
It is a continuous process wherein personal as well as professional development of a
person is measured significantly. This plan helps in developing specific skills which further play
a crucial role in getting success in personal and professional life. In professional career, it is
imperative to develop numerous skills in order to ensure survival in corporate environment.
Further, personal development is related to improving the self-awareness. It is crucial for overall

personality development. In present time, one can develop necessary skills by joining suitable
sessions, workshops and more (Bond and Blevins, 2020). I am planning to undertake appropriate
actions for my personal and professional development. In this context, a continuous professional
personal development plan is given below:
Area of
development
Action Resources
required
Success criteria Time
period
Problem solving For this
purpose, I will
work on my
problem solving
capabilities. I
will attend the
seminars,
workshops,
online sessions in
order to develop
effective
problem solving
capabilities.
Here, I
required
resources such as
books and more.
In addition, I will
take reference
from articles,
blogs written by
well-known
personalities.
I will
analyze my
capabilities
through my
effectiveness of
solving a
particular issue.
I have
been determined
time period of 6
months to get
proficiency in
problem solving
skills.
Leadership
skills
I will
voluntarily work
as a leader while
performing a
group task. This
will help me in
developing
leadership
qualities such as
guidance,
motivation and
more.
Here,
taking reference
from some
resources such as
books, journals,
articles and blogs
will help me in
developing
leadership
capabilities. For
this purpose, I
will also take
Taking
feedback from
teammates and
analyzing the
performance of
team will help
me in assessing
my own
performance in
respective area.
There is a
time period of 5
months have
been determined
for developing
leadership skills.

guidance of some
renowned
leaders.
Team work I will take
part in team
activities and
also start to
interact with
other people so
that I will not
face any
difficulty while
actually working
in a group.
Here, the
resources such as
team work
model, articles
and sessions on
team work will
help me in
collaboratively
work with other
team members.
I will take
review from
group members.
In addition, I will
also analyze my
performance on
the basis of
attainment of
team goals.
I have
been determined
a time period of
1 year for
developing team
work
capabilities.
The above-stated continuous personal professional development plan is based on the
areas in which I am looking forward to improve. Here, I have prepared the plan to develop
suitable skills for professional and personal development such as problem solving, leadership
and team work skills. The above plan is based on my assessment of strengths and weakness. It
will help me in improving my capabilities to address the weakness in timely manner.
Employability skills gained during the course
Employability skills enhance the capabilities of a person which further help them in
securing a good employment in a prestigious company (Redmond, 2017). I learned ample of
skills during the course. This skill enhanced my personality and will also help me to grow in my
job. While studying in the course, I learned about the practical implementation of models

through case studies and more. It will help me in taking effective decisions at work place. Here,
the employability skills, I developed during the course are elaborated below:
Communication skills: Communication is a process of exchanging information with
others. It included two or more people who interact with each-other by passing the information.
In corporate world, communication plays a crucial role as it helps in exchanging information at
workplace. While studying in the course, I develop communication skills which will help me in
interacting with other people efficiently. It will enhance my proficiency of public speaking and
also boost my confidence level.
Presentation Skills: During the academic course, I used to deliver the presentation. It
improved my capability to deliver the presentation. Here, I learned the insights to prepare
attractive presentation. Further, delivering presentation in front of large audience also enhanced
my morale. This skill will help me to grow and put a better impression on my seniors and
managers at workplace. While working in the corporate, one needs to deliver presentations on
daily basis. The insights I have learned during the course will further assist me in delivering
effective and attractive presentations. In addition, it will help me in making a different place in
the organization.
Team work: I learned how to work collaboratively with others in order to attain the same
goals. During the course, I used to participate in numerous activities. Here, I used to interact with
ample of people having different skills and capabilities. It improved my ability to work in a team.
This skill will prove a great help for me while I need to work collaboratively with other people. it
will help me in maintaining effective coordination and cooperation with other team members in
order to ensure future growth and enrichment.
Time management skills: To do a successful job in corporate environment, it is
imperative to have ability to manage the time efficiently. During the academic course, I need to
prepare academic projects, assignments, presentations within a given period of time. It prepared
me for completing assigned projects within deadline at workplace. In addition, this skill will help
me achieving the targets within the set schedule.

Conclusion
Out of above-discussion, it is summarized that personal and professional development is
important for enhancing in career. There is discussion regarding my SWOT analysis which
provides me scope to identify my weaknesses so that I can prepare a suitable plan for
development. Additionally, I prepared a personal development and continuous personal
professional development plan in order to develop necessary skills within stipulated period of
time. Further, I learned numerous employability skills such as communication, time
management, team work and more during the course.

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