HND Business - Level 5: Personal and Professional Development Report

This report, focused on personal and professional development (PPD), explores various aspects of self-managed learning within the context of Morrison, a UK supermarket chain. It evaluates different approaches to self-managed learning, such as meta-learning and social networking, and proposes ways to encourage personal and professional growth, including SWOT analysis and effective communication strategies. The report also examines the benefits of self-managed learning for both individuals and organizations, highlighting improvements in confidence, interpersonal skills, and decision-making. Furthermore, it addresses a work-based problem at Morrison, involving employee conflict, and suggests solutions using the Honey and Mumford learning style model. Time management strategies, such as prioritization and scheduling, are also discussed. The report includes an assessment of the author's skills and competencies as a team leader, identifying development needs and opportunities, and concludes with a personal and professional development plan. The report also includes a CV as well as a reflection on the implementation of the plan.

UNIT 13 PPD

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
TASK – 1 ........................................................................................................................................1
AC 1.1 Evaluating the approaches to self-managed learning.................................................1
AC 1.2 Ways by which personal and professional learning can be encouraged..................2
AC 1.3 Evaluating the benefits of self-managed learning......................................................2
AC 4.1 Work -based problem and selecting solution to that problem...................................3
AC 4.2 Implementation of learning style to solve the problem.............................................3
AC 4.3 Effective time-management strategies.......................................................................4
TASK – 2 ........................................................................................................................................5
AC 2.1 The current skills and competencies again professional standards and organizational
goals:.......................................................................................................................................5
AC 2.2 The own development needs and the activities needed to meet those current skills and
competencies..........................................................................................................................7
AC 2.3 The development opportunities to meet current and future defined needs...............7
AC 2.4 Personal and professional development plan: ...........................................................8
TASK-3..........................................................................................................................................11
AC 3.1 The process and activities that are need for plan implementation...........................11
AC 3.2 Undertake and document development activities....................................................11
AC 3.3 Reflecting own learning against objective of the development plan.......................12
AC 3.4 Updating of plan based on feedback........................................................................12
Conclusions ...................................................................................................................................13
REFERENCES .............................................................................................................................14

INTRODUCTION
The personal and professional development ((PPD)(PPD) is essential for the
advancement in carrer (Busse, Aboneh, and Tefera, 2014). The (PPD) is not only important for
individual but also for the organization as outcomes of learning can be improved by it. The self-
discover and self-examination process is involved in it which help the individuals to evaluate
their potentials and skills and to achieve the desired future goals and achievement in carer can be
planned with the help of (PPD). Individuals engage in the process of learning in order to meet the
challenges and desire goals of the organization. Morrisons is the largest chain of supermarket in
UK. The duty of all team manager is to ensure (PPD) while fulfilling the requirements of
customers and employees.
In this report, the various approaches of self-learning will be identified. The work based
problem that is faced by the company will be discussed and solution will be chosen for the work-
based problem. The problems that are identified in the organization can be overcomes by
implementing the learning style A PPD plan will be prepared in this report. Based on the
feedback the (PPD) will also be updated. The various strategies of time-management will also be
discussed in this report.
TASK – 1
AC 1.1 Evaluating the approaches to self-managed learning
The self-learning is important as the alring need to individula can be examined. The
learning outcomes, the input resources can be identified and on the regular basis learning
outcomes can be evaluated once the learning needs are identified. The various approaches for
self-learning can be as follows-:
Meta learning – The fundamental modification can be facilitated at strategic level about self-
learning with the help of meta-learning. If the mentality of mangers of organization does not
change then getting new skills, knowledge and competencies is of no use.
With the help of internet, individuals can learn about how to write different articles that
are written by different authors. On the internet, there are different sites that can be surfed. The
sites such as Directgov.co.uj can provide information from which people can grab a lot of
knowledge.
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Seminars & conferences: The knowledge about something to others can be given with the
help of seminars and conferences. The confidence among people can be built with seminars and
conferences.
Social networking sites: In today's time the social media platforms such as twitter,
Facebook etc. can also help develop self-, managed learning as by using the ideas, knowledge
can be shared with other people. The seminars, group discussion can also help to develop self-
learning skills as during discussion people get along with many people so their knowledge can be
enhanced by listening to each others opinion.
AC 1.2 Ways by which personal and professional learning can be encouraged.
With the help of self-analysis, the confidence can be developed individuals. The ways
they communicate with others can also be enhanced. By conducting SWOT analysis the
professional learning can be gained. As with the help of SWOT the strength, weaknesses, threat
and opportunities could be identified. The weakness and threats will help to work on these areas
in order to meet the objective of business. The leadership and communiaction skills can be
acquired by it and growth opportunities can be captured. The most precious assets for
organizations are self-managed learning. The coordination and learners tend to perform better
with help of self-managed learning (Bayar, 2014). The effective communication plays an
important role for mangers in organization for performing tasks such as planning, organizing
and controlling people. The communication is important gete things done in organization. To
make it a lifelong learning a good time need to be invested in it. The life-long learning can also
be gained through effective leadership. A lot can be learned from them as they are the role
models for employees and staff. They also provide a right direction to team. The improvement
of personal and professional skills can be made by continuous learning. The past experiences and
events can help to learn individuals.
AC 1.3 Evaluating the benefits of self-managed learning
With the help of self-managed learning the positive impact on the learning of individual
and organization will be made. Both personally and professionally it makes the individual more
confident. The opportunities such as job etc. can be provided in the market. The strength and
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weakness about an individual can be determined by it. The individuals get a chance to work on
their weaker areas (Austin and Sorcinelli, 2013). With the help of self-managed learning the
interpersonal skills such as communication will be improved. The relationship with colleagues
and other individuals will be stronger as their personal skills will be improved. The presentation
and communication skills can also be improved with the help of seminars and group discussion.
For the future challenges the self-manged learning will make people ready. The individual will
be able to handle the difficult situations independently with this type of learning. The decision-
making skills of individuals will be improved as the experience from past, social media platform
will assist them to make effective decisions.
AC 4.1 Work -based problem and selecting solution to that problem
In the company Morrison there are conflict and dispute that is taking place among
employees. So as a team leader it my duty to solve the conflict among employees. The members
of team are not able to understand each other perception regarding the sales of product. Due to
this the sales of the company have been affected in the recent months. The customers who are
coming not able to get proper attention. So negative image regarding the company has been
created in the market place. So it is essential to solve this dispute within members of the team.
The team manger decided to conduct a group discussion so as to find out the main cause behind
the problems (Tseng and Kuo,2014.). The group discussion that was held in which the
perception and view of both the participants was listened and attempts were made by the team
manger to develop proper understanding between team members. In order to enhance the
efficiency of workforce the training session an also be organized. The brainstorming session will
help to analyze the problems and will involve the participation of all members of team.
AC 4.2 Implementation of learning style to solve the problem
To solve the problem that is arising at workplace Honey and Mumford learning style can
be used. This model will assist ability of user to learn efficiently (Honey and Mumford Learning
Cycle, 2017.). There are about four different catalogues. These are as follows-: Activist,
Theorist, Pragmatist and Reflector. With specific people, these learning can be acquired.. This
model is based on Kolb's learning style model. The four-learning style are as follows-:
Activists- These are people who learn by doing things. To deal with learning they have a
receptive way. The activities of learning can be puzzles, brainstorming, competitions etc.
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Theorists – To participate in learning procedure they need models, ideas and truth with specific
end goals. The models, statistics and stories are their choice of learning activities.
Pragmatists- To put the learning into practice in their present reality these individuals have the
capacity to perceive. They take time to apply learning in discussion, case studies so that they
learn better while taking time (Thompson, Amatea and Thompson, 2014).
Reflectors – By watching and contemplating what happened these individuals grab learning. The
paired discussions, time-out, feedback from others etc. are liked by them.
AC 4.3 Effective time-management strategies
In order to implement personal development and achieving the objectives of career the
strategies need to be made for managing time. w In the organization the time-management
strategies are essential in order to complete the work at specific time period (Time Management
Strategies, 2017.). The best possible use of time need to be made. The deadlines need to be set
by employees so employees can complete their work within that time period. The individual
need to complete their assignment within that stipulated time frame. The employees that are
working need to understand the value of time. The various strategies have been made in
Morrison so that objectives of business can be achieved. n that period of time is made.
(Nicholls, 2014.).
Prioritizing: The priorities for each work will be set by employees so that work is
completed on time by them. Firstly,the list will be made by the employees in which all things
that need to be done is mentioned. Based on the list priority will be given .The A will be given to
high priority activity b will be given to second priority activity and C will be given to low
priority activity. Based on this time will set for the work. The employees will try to complete
their work based on the time that is assigned for each activity.
Scheduling: The time fro each task and work need to be scheduled at workplace. This can
be done .
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TASK – 2
AC 2.1 The current skills and competencies again professional standards and organizational
goals:
Being a Team leader at Morrison, I need various skills and competenies such as
leadership, motivation, communication, decision-making, conflict management and others.
Skill audit is the best way to determine my existing competency level and areas where I
lack, so that, necessary actions can be undertaken to bring improvement in my performance.
However, there are few areas where I noticed poor performance. As I am not able to make quick
decisions, however, considering current dynamic market situation, companies need to respond to
the market changes quickly otherwise, they cannot grab the benefit of market opportunities.
Therefore, it is the main area where I need to bring improvement so as to make
rationalized decisioning a TL, I have been assigned with the prime responsibility to lead all the
team members, however, poor leadership skills questioned my performance, hence, required
improvements.
Conflicts can also take place in the team which creates negative environment in the team
and affects other members too. Although I tried my best to overcome such conflicts, still, people
are not satisfied with my decisions. Therefore, I need to focus on improvising conflict
management skills and maintain good bonding among all the members.
Creating a CV
Personal details
Name: Richard Toni
E-mail : [e-mail]
Phone :[phone]
Education Details: MBA from Harvard University in 2015 with 80%
70% in 12th in 2012
85% in 10th in 2010
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78% Graduation (BBA) in 2013
Experience – Senior Associate at Sainsbury for 2 year
Skills – Technical skills
Communication skills
Presentation skills
Confident
Aim- To work for a firm where there is growth of both business and my skills and knowledge also grow while w
over there.
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Family detail
Mother's name- Saraa Toni
Father's name- Rik Toni
AC 2.2 The own development needs and the activities needed to meet those current skills and
competencies
You need to mention about the skills what do you have and what is actually required at the
current workplace being a team leader and where is the gap that you need to bridge
Leadership skills, lack of confidence, poor decision-making skills, conflict management
The skills that is needed for the team manager is leadership skills,commutation
skills .The leaders must be able to solve the conflict that I s arising in the workplace. A good
communication is need for team manager as they need to preset their ideas and plans to their
team,
I need to work on my leadership skills as being a leaders I need to make biased decision
in workplace. The immediate decision need to be made by the leaders. So I need to work on this
skill so that effective decisions can be made. In order to develop communication skills one can
take part in debate,group discussions etc. Personal development can be made by conducting
analysis of external environment.
AC 2.3 The development opportunities to meet current and future defined needs
SWOT
Strength
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As a team manager my strength is that my presentation skills is good. I have a good time
management strategy so that all work can be done as per time .I am able to communicate my
thoughts and ideas in a good way in the presentation. All employees that are working in the
company are able to understand my viewpoint. I am confidant about my plans and strategies that
I am suggesting at the workplace.
Weakness
I need to work on my leadership skills as immediate decisions need to be made by leaders in
order to solve dispute within team.
Opportunities
The opportunities can be taken of presentation. The opportunities need to be recognized to make
communication skills efficient. The opportunities need to be developed to meet current as well as
future goals. The skills regarding leadership need to be build. To be successful in life every skills
that a person obtains is important.
Threats
The competition can be faced from other leaders due to lack of leadership skills.
When an individual start searching for higher comparative advantage opportunities can be found
in the workplace (Kunter and Hachfeld, 2013). The identification of skills gaps between what is
required and actual skills can develop opportunities for individuals..
AC 2.4 Personal and professional development plan:
Planning is very important in In personal and professional life. From the conducted skill
audit, I recognized my strength and gaps where improvement is needed to perform better in
future.
Time-frame analysis –Time frame analysis is also helpful in the professional development. By
attending various seminars and learning programs the personal and professional life can be
developed.
By making short-term, mid-term and long-term goals the personal effectiveness such as decision-
making, time-management and others can be improved.
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Personal and Professional Development
Skills Activities that will be undertaken Target date Skills
Leadership skills Specialized training
Online-course
15th November 2017 Leadership skills
Conflict management Case study analysis
Group discussions
30th November 2017 Conflict management
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Decision-making Case study analysis,
brainstorming, online course,
training, seminars and workshops
30th November
2017
Monitoring and reviewing
Interpersonal skills Training and seminars 15th November
2017
Monitoring and feedback
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