University of Bolton: BMP3001 Academic Skills and PDP Report

This report, submitted by Boris Nikolov, details a Personal Development Plan (PDP) created for the BMP3001 Academic Skills module at the University of Bolton. The introduction defines personal and professional development, emphasizing its importance in academic and career success. The report explores the value of short, medium, and long-term goals, providing personal examples for each. It also discusses the significance of a personal development plan, highlighting the skills required for personal growth and the importance of self-confidence. The report references key concepts such as time management, and self-reflection. The conclusion stresses the importance of personal contact skills and documenting achievements. An appendix includes a detailed personal development plan outlining skills to be developed, resources, and target dates.

PDP
By Boris Nikolov
ID:1917450
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Module Number: BMP3001
Module Name: Academic Skills and PDP
Year/Trimester: 2019/20 Semester 1 (Cohort 3)
Submitted by: Boris Nikolov
ID: 1917450
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1. Introduction
2. Definition of the concept of personal and professional
development
3. Description and discussion of the value of short term goals
4. Description and discussion of the medium- term goals
5. Description and discussion of the long- term goals
6. Description and discussion of the value of personal
development plan
7. Conclusion
8. Reference list
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Introduction
Personal development planning is essentially the method of developing an action
plan in the form of school, employment, self-improvement, or partnership centred on
ideals, knowledge, goal-setting, contemplation and personal development planning.
It can also be described as a sponsored and organized process undertaken by a
person to focus on their personal learning, accomplishment, and/or success and plan
their individual career education and progress. Students' personal growth learning
process includes focusing on learning accomplishment and interactions, collecting
evidence for these specific accounts, developing action plans, and assessing
progress in achieving the established goals and objectives. Universities and other
academic facilities are expected to help pupils, and most of them have securely
integrated PDP into their individual tutorial scheme. Personal development
programming is designed to help students become autonomous, confident, and
successful self-directed learners. Students should also grasp and apply their way of
studying to a broader context. According to Grit (2019), "procrastination happens
where a temporary discrepancy exists between planned behavior and executed
behaviour." That's because there's "a big period between people planning to do a job
and doing it." (Grit 2019)
Definition of the concept of personal and professional development
Personal and professional advancement is the mechanism by which an organisation
and a person prepare to face challenges and achieve desired goals. It is linked to an
individual's as well as a group's growth needs (Grit 2019).” We defined and tested
core personal and technical managerial/leadership skills such as time management,
running meetings, making presentations, and stress management in this assigned
task, which can be achieved by examining existing skills and developing and
implementing Personal Development Plans. Analyzing.com latest expertise, as well
as planning and executing professional growth goals, will help you do that.
Description and discussion of the value of short-term goals with 3
personal examples
A short-term target is what you intend to do as quickly as possible. Today, this week,
this month, or even this year may be considered the near future. A short-term goal is
something that you want to achieve as quickly as possible. A long-term objective is
one that can take a long time to achieve. Any of my short-term objectives are
mentioned below (Grit 2019). To complete my second semester of university
because it will provide me with valuable experience and allow me to take the first
"scary" phase. With my degree, I want to make my parents proud of me. I want to
pursue a career that I'm passionate about.
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Description and discussion of the medium- term goals with 3
personal examples
Medium-term tasks take time to accomplish and will help you stay motivated while
you work on a longer-term objective. They are mostly extensions to short-term
objectives. If you've finished an introductory course toward a new occupation,
completing a degree or earning a technical license might be a medium-term target.
Medium-term plans normally take between one and three years to achieve. These
are my medical-terms objectives (Smith 2011). To complete my studies at Bolton
University. The second goal is to launch my company and demonstrate what I've
learned since my three years in Bolton. The third goal is to meet the right woman for
me and start a family with her.
Description and discussion of the long- term goals with 3 personal
examples
Anything you intend to achieve in the future is a long-term target. Long-term
objectives are critical for a fruitful career. A long-term objective is what you intend to
do in the future. Long-term objectives necessitate patience and forethought. You
won't be able to do them this week, or even this year. Long-term objectives are
normally a few years out. A career's long-term aspirations are important. Careers last
for the rest of your professional life (Smith 2011). Long-term plans assist you in
considering the education you may need. Long-term plans will assist you in
imagining potential careers. It takes time and effort to build a career. Your long-term
objectives will be included in these proposals. My first goal is to grow my company
and have many satisfied clients. The second is to better raise my children and impart
to them all the wisdom that I have acquired over the years. The third goal is to own a
large family home and live with my entire family in it.
Description and discussion of the value of personal development
plan
After researching almost everything that has been written or said about personal
growth and achievement, I've concluded that your degree of self-confidence is at the
centre of both. Self-confidence is the most important aspect in anything you do and
you can try nearly everything if you have enough of it. This essay would go into more
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than just a description of personal development, but also the personal skills required
for growth and progress (Smith 2011). Many individuals fail to find success in their
professions because they are unaware of the aspects of personal growth that can
aid mastery of any profession. There is no option for putting in the effort. You will see
personal growth and success in your career if you set a target, make a schedule,
and focus on it every day. Personal development is the process of consciously
changing one's attitudes and behaviours in order to improve oneself.
It is the achievement of personal development in order to improve one's quality of life
and realize one's aspirations and goals. There are no limitations other than the ones
you impose on yourself by your reasoning (Cottrell 2010). Make a commitment to
lifelong learning. There is still something to discover, even though you are at the top
of the profession. If you live a goal-oriented and growth-oriented life, you will become
invincible and see the whole world open in front of you. Personal development
patterns may be shaped by focusing on a few categories such as personal skills,
personal advancement, and personal strength (Dowson 2015). Education and ability
are the cornerstones of personal growth. Above-average people are rewarded in our
culture. Many with greater knowledge than the average is usually paying more. You
improve your competence level and your ability to excel in your career by combining
knowledge and experience.
Conclusion
Personal development planning goes beyond academic achievement and is most
importantly a strategy that explains something for the whole individual, not just how
fine you were writing essays in a quiet library corner. The resources you use to
prepare your professional growth will determine how successful it is. Personal
contact skills are critical for personal growth and career advancement. It is important
to pay close attention to how to document facts, emotions, and accomplishments
from your events, as well as the dialogue with your tutors and your action plans.
Inspiring and inspiring team members to accomplish their own personal goals and
reach their full potential will help a leader grow (Sangster 2017). Involving others in
the team's potential plans lets them feel like respected members of the team and
helps to get them excited about new upcoming tasks.
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Reference list
Cottrell, S. (2010). Skills for Success. Macmillan International Higher Education.
Dowson, P. (2015). Personal and Professional Development for Business Students.
SAGE.
Grit, R. (2019). Managing Your Competencies. Routledge.
Sangster, C. (2017). Planning and Organizing Personal and Professional
Development. Taylor & Francis.
Smith, J. (2011). Personal Development Planning - What You Need to Know. Tebbo.
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Appendix 1: Personal Development Plan
Skills to be
Developed
Development Plan Resources Target
Date
Establish
positive
perception
Personal development must
be for pleasure. However, we
all find inspiration much easier
and healthier if they have the
goal. Building my customized
vision—a concise image of
where I want to go and why in
a few months or years—is
essential.
Cottrell, S. (2010).
Skills for Success.
Macmillan
International
Higher Education.
(June 2021)
Scheduling my
personal and
career growth.
I'll start making plans where to
go after I've been sure in
myself how to get there first. A
personal and
professional development
plans is not important, but it
makes the planning process
more precise. See our
Personal Growth Preparation
page for more on this process
step. As I strive for the places
I want to improve and expand,
I find it helpful to do a
personal SWOT study in a
light of self-reflection.
Dowson, P.
(2015). Personal
and Professional
Development for
Business
Students. SAGE.
(October 2021)
Constantly
reflect on my
personal and
professional
growth.
In the easiest way, reflective
function depends on what I
do. It's closely connected by
your reflections about what I
did, what happened, and what
I'd do differently now, and the
notion of learning from
experiences. It's part of being
human to wonder about what
happened. However, the
Sangster, C.
(2017). Planning
and Organizing
Personal and
Professional
Development.
Taylor & Francis.
(December
2021)
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difference between causal
'thought' and 'reflective
practice' is that constructive
reasoning must be respectful
of situations and gain insight
into them. Usually, when
you're used to reflection, it will
be useful at work and at
home. However, there are 6
key steps I must follow to
work with Reflection Method –
Read, Ask, Observe, Feel,
Speak, Think.
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