Report on Personal Development

BMP3001
Academic Skills and PDP
Assessment 2
Report on Personal Development

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.....................................................................................................................................4
4. Description and discussion of the value of medium term goals identifying at least 3
personal example........................................................................................................................5
5. Description and discussion of the value of long term goals identifying at least 3 personal
examples.....................................................................................................................................6
6. Description and discussion of the value of Personal Development Plan...............................7
7.0 Conclusion............................................................................................................................8
References..................................................................................................................................9

1. Introduction
Personal development is certainly an action to be taken by every individual to assure a
goal for itself. The goal planning exercise helps people efficiently achieve their goals and
inspires them to achieve their goals. This study also underlines the importance of ongoing
growth and evaluates self-reflection of personal abilities, professional knowledge and
character. The study also presents different methods and programmes for personal growth
using appropriate ideas and concepts. The major purpose of the study is to address the
relevance of personal and professional growth and to explain the value of short, medium, and
long-term objectives so that individuals may attain those goals successfully. In addition, this
report sets forth a personal development plan for skills and knowledge improvement (Allen-
Johnson, 2017).
2. Definition of the concept of personal and professional development
More emphasis should be paid to personal and professional development in order for
individuals to focus on their present skills and expertise and plan on developing new talents
according to their career. The main objective of the Personal Development Plan is to design
the suitable action plan based on knowledge, skills and values. This plan formulates a
particular development plan with a view to improving the individual's career. PDP is like a
documented self-reflection paper which helps enhance the objects and goals of the profession
(Buoro and et. al., 2018). The strategy has a few stages which everyone needs to follow, in
order to increase their academic level efficiently. All these stages are described below;
 Set objectives: The objectives should be determined in the first phase so that a
strategy may be prepared according to these objectives. Individuals can set short-term,
medium-term or long-term objectives as required.
 Prioritization of the goals: These goals must be prioritised and what is more valuable
is identified. Individual needs to develop a list to classify their ambitions according to
their job needs. Individuals can analyse themselves and their present competencies
and determine the competences they need to grow.
 Agreements to reach the objectives: Individuals must establish the timeframe for
achieving that objective in a certain time period. They can efficiently attain goals with
the aid of the deadline.
 Identifying opportunities and dangers: It is necessary to recognise, after a certain
timeframe, the opportunities and threats that can increase strength and eliminate risks