Reviewing Literature on Strategies for Personal Development

This assignment presents a literature review focusing on personal and professional development, examining various theories, models, and strategies for enhancing individual growth. It references several academic articles discussing decision-making, problem-solving, skill development, and the interplay between personal well-being and professional success. The review covers topics such as the role of professional development groups, the importance of problem-solving skills, the impact of hard and soft skills, and the significance of self-determination theory. It further explores the challenges in achieving goals, the role of ethics, and ways to enhance personal and professional growth through continuous learning, effective communication, and staying updated with the latest trends. The review emphasizes the importance of prioritizing personal needs to positively influence professional growth and overall well-being.

1) Blum, N.R., 2018. Professional development groups help physicians; why not
veterinarians?. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 253(6), pp.704-708.
This topic includes theories and modules relating to decision making and problem-solving of
personal and professional development, identifying challenges in own personal and professional
plan and choose model that help to overcome with challenges, solutions to enhance personal and
professional development, judgment, and conclusion on theories and models (Blum, 2018).
Justification: This reference is used here since it also involves the development of various
groups for the purpose of solving the problem. The role of veterinarians is also examined which
improves the professional and personal judgement and thinking of the individual. It was noted
that the development is essential for any kind of profession.
2) Charissi, A., 2020. The educational autobiography as a critical reflection tool towards
personal and professional development of pre-service early years practitioners. European
Journal of Education Studies.
Problem-solving is a mental analysing process by their own abilities and involves individual
creativity and capability for decision making (Charissi, 2020).
Justification: This reference was used in after this sentence since it also discusses about the
skills and abilities which are needed in starting or initial days of practise. The skill of
problem solving is a mental exercise which requires various things and aspects. The
relation between the capabilities and creativity is critically analysed towards the
development.

3) Doherty, D.P., Coffey, K., Weissman, L. and Dwyer, P.A., 2022. Keys to Success: A
Professional Development Program to Support Care of Patients With Autism Spectrum
Disorder. Journal for Nurses in Professional Development, 38(3), pp.127-132.
Hard skills includes job specific duties that can be trained and soft skills includes transferable
quality like communication, leadership, team work and work ethics (Doherty and et.al.,
2022).
Justification: The reference is used here due to the reason of interrelation of skills which can be
hard and soft. The various programs which are developed in order to provide proper treatment
and care is similar both in the reference and the content. This is the reason it is best suited here
according to the nature.
4) Manfra, M.M., 2019. Action research and systematic, intentional change in teaching
practice. Review of Research in Education, 43(1), pp.163-196.
The problem-solving model is analytical process which identify possible solution to
situation includes – identify the problem, determine cause of problem, select an alternative
option for problem-solving and provide relevant solution for vital outcomes, boosting creativity,
implement the solution and evaluate the outcome (Manfra, 2019).
JUSTIFICATION: -
This reference is used by me in this information because it gives the necessary
information about research and analysis which provides relevant solution to teaching practices.
Changes in teaching practices are done after analysing the problems, and the cause of those
problems. Research helps inn finding out the cause and then provide appropriate solutions to the
problems.

5) Rigby, C.S. and Ryan, R.M., 2018. Self-determination theory in human resource development:
New directions and practical considerations. Advances in Developing Human
Resources, 20(2), pp.133-147.
The relationship between personal and professional growth is inversely proposal to each
other if personal needs are not fulfilled that have negative impact on mental health and well
being this impact directly effect professional growth (Rigby, 2018).
JUSTIFICATION: -
This reference is used by me because it gives the relevant information about the self-
determination theory. Individuals have to personally assess there personal and professional
growth. Individuals need to determine there personal needs by themselves and generate new
skills. New skills will help a individual to get effective in human resource department.
6) Kusumaningrum, D.E., Sumarsono, R.B. and Gunawan, I., 2019. Professional ethics and
teacher teaching performance: Measurement of teacher empowerment with a soft system
methodology approach. International Journal of Innovation, Creativity and Change, 5(4),
pp.611-624.
Challenge is a complication that must be overcome to achieve a goal (Kusumaningrum, 2019).
JUSTIFICATION: -
This references has been used by me in this sentence because this references give
information about the professional ethics which helps the individual to overcome the challenges
which are faced by them. This reference is related to the ethics which assist the individual in
attaining all the set goals.
7) Leal Filho, W., Raath, S., Lazzarini, B., Vargas, V.R., de Souza, L., Anholon, R., Quelhas,
O.L.G., Haddad, R., Klavins, M. and Orlovic, V.L., 2018. The role of transformation in learning
and education for sustainability. Journal of cleaner production, 199, pp.286-295.

Various ways to enhance personal and professional development which includes- be
continuous learner, think different, communicate with people, learn from experienced person that
enhance strength of skills, build thought on success and take plan into action, minimize the past
or negative thoughts, update with the latest trends, new facts and be a priority fanatic that make
obsessed with getting priorities and make sure to spend majority of time with priorities that
improve development and success (Leal Filho and et.al., 2018).
JUSTIFICATION: - this reference has been used by me here because this reference give
information about the role as well as importance of learning in an individual and how the
learning helps them in enhancing their personal as well as professional development. This
reference is totally relevant to the statement because this states that that learning is very
important for the individuals and this not only helps them in improving their sustainability but
also helps them in enhancing their skills and overcome from the areas in they are lacking off.
Online references: -
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JUSTIFICATION: -
This reference is used here since Personal and professional development plays a very
crucial role in the learning and development process. It enhances the skills and knowledge of the
individual along with providing various opportunities for the future. This is an essential aspect in
the process of gaining education.