Organisational Development: A Report on Personal and Team Strengths

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Developing Effective Organisations
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Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................3
Task 1...............................................................................................................................................4
Task A- Professional Development Agenda................................................................................4
Task 2.............................................................................................................................................12
Task B- Reflective Weekly Journal...........................................................................................12
Conclusion.....................................................................................................................................18
References......................................................................................................................................20
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Introduction
The key objective of this report is to create Professional Development Agenda (PDA) which can
be applied in the organisational development. The Professional Development Agenda (PDA) is
produced as the foundation for the critical reflection on the organisational development theory.
Basically, the report constructs the plan for developing the personal, team and organisational
effectiveness so that own team, individual and team strengths can be identified in an effective
manner. In addition to this, the report also provides a weekly reflective journal on the basis of
weekly learning. I have completed the Gallup Clifton Strength assessment so that I can produce a
Professional Development Agenda (PDA) in a proper manner. In addition to this, I have also
used Team Strength Grid so that I can understand my team's collective talent in a proper manner.
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Task 1
Task A- Professional Development Agenda
This part of the report includes the development of Professional Development Agenda (PDA) by
identifying own strengths for the development. In this manner, I have completed the Gallup
Clifton Strength assessment so that I can produce a Professional Development Agenda (PDA) in
a proper manner. In addition to this, I have also used Team Strength Grid so that I can
understand my team's collective talent, opportunities and strengths. By using this framework and
its components, i.e. influencing, executing relationship building and strategic thinking, I am able
to identify how my team members and I contribute and collaborate with the overall success of
the team.
Strengths from Gallup Clifton Strength assessment
In the context of Gallup strengths and assessment test, I can say that the identification of
personal strengths and capabilities enhances the efficiency and chances to achieve the goals and
objectives at individual and team level. Own strengths are described in this framework so that I
can identify the strength of my team. In Clifton Strength assessment, there are basically 34
themes of the assessment of talent which is helpful in identifying the outstanding performance of
individuals. It is the assumption that the greater presence of the specific theme of talent within an
individual, the more likely that individual is to exhibit those talents in daily life (Scoria et al.,
2017). Based on the Clifton Strength assessment, I have identified the five most dominant
themes of talent ranked in the order revealed by my responses. Those dominant themes identified
in me are discussed below:
Harmony
Based on the assessment, I have identified the talents of harmony. I look for the areas of
agreement. In my view, there is little to be achieved from conflict and friction, so I always seek
to hold them to the minimum. In addition to this, when I see people around me having different
viewpoints, then I try to find out the common ground. Further, I also observed that harmony is
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one of my guiding values and I always believe in work with the team. I always will modify my
own objectives to merge with other's objectives. I have the approach to clear the debate when
others are arguing about any concept. In my view, we are all in a similar boat, so we need to
work in a similar manner. Based on the relationship building, I am able to keep the record of
each and every activity to achieve the team goals and objectives. In addition to this, I have
maintained trust between other team members and me for the long term as the trust cannot be
developed overnight
Adaptability
This is another theme which I have identified by the analysis. I got to know that I do not see the
future as a fixed destination. So, I always like to create the place in which I can create the
choices to make the things right. By the theme of adaptability, I am able to respond willingly to
the demands of the moment in an effective manner. Basically, I analysed that I do not resent
sudden request or unforeseen detours. I am a flexible person who can remain beneficial when the
requests of work are pulling me in the wide range. Based on the relationship building, I am able
to keep a record of each and every activity to achieve the team goals and objectives. In addition
to this, I have maintained trust between other team members and me for the long term as the trust
cannot be developed overnight.
Woo
Woo basically represents prevailing upon others. I observed that I appreciate the test of meeting
new individuals and motivating them to like me. Outsiders are seldom scary to me.
Unexpectedly, outsiders can be stimulating. In addition to this, I have analysed that I need to
become familiar with their names, make inquiries, and discover some region of basic intrigue so
that I can strike up a discussion and assemble kinship. Further, I analysed that A few people
bashful far from beginning up discussions since they stress over coming up short on things to
state, but I do not hesitate from the discussions (Anderson & Sun, 2017). I sometimes appreciate
starting with outsiders since I take the initiative and making an association. When that
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association is made, I am very upbeat to wrap it up and proceed onward. There are new
individuals to meet, new rooms to work, new groups to blend in. For me, there are no outsiders;
they are just companions I haven't met yet. This theme is helpful for me in taking initiatives in
the decisions within the team by which overall success of the team can be achieved.
Communication
In the communication theme, I analysed that I like to clarify, to depict, to have, to talk out in the
open, and to compose. This is basically my communication subject at work. I always want to
bring the ideas in life to invigorate them, to make them energising and striking. Further, I also
analysed that I take the hard thought and implement them with pictures and models and
similitude. I trust that great people have a limited capacity to focus. They are assaulted by data,
yet next to no of it endure. Based on the analysis, I can say that I need information whether a
thought, an occasion, an item's highlights and advantages, a revelation, or an exercise to endure.
Generally, I need to redirect their consideration toward me and after that catch, it, secure it. This
is the thing that drives me to chase for the ideal expression. This is the thing that draws me
toward sensational words and incredible word blends. This is the reason individuals like to hear
me in the team. My wordings provoke their advantage, their reality, and motivate them to act.
Realtor
Relator depicts my frame of mind toward my connections. In basic terms, the Relator theme
pulls me toward individuals to whom I definitely know. I don't think really timid far from
meeting new individuals and truth be told, and I may have different topics that reason me to
appreciate and excite of transforming outsiders into companions. But, I do infer a lot of joy and
quality from being around my team members, and I focus on maintaining a strong relationship
with them. When the underlying association has been made, I purposely support a developing of
the relationship. I need to comprehend their sentiments, their objectives, their feelings of dread,
and their fantasies; and I need them to comprehend mine also. I realise that this sort of closeness
suggests a specific measure of hazard, but I am always ready to take risks. For me, a relationship
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has value only if it is genuine. And the only way to know that is to entrust me to the other
person. The more I share with each other, the more I have risk together. The more I have risk
together, the more each of I proves that my caring is genuine. These are my steps toward real
friendship, and I always take them willingly.
So, based on the analysis of CliftonStrength assessment, I am able to identify my strengths as I
always like to create the place in which I can create the choices to make the things right. By the
theme of adaptability, I am able to respond willingly to the demands of the moment in an
effective manner. When I see people around me having different viewpoints, then I try to find
out the common ground. Further, I also observed that harmony is one of my guiding values and I
always believe in work with the team. I always will modify my own objectives to merge with
other's objectives. Gallup strengths are helpful for me in finding out a proper and effective
manner. Performing and implementing the identified themes enables me to improve the
efficiency of the overall process. By this assessment, I am able to encourage and motivate other
team members to perform their roles and responsibilities in a better manner. I always try to
consider the presence of my team in front of the third party so that I can make them understand
the work in a proper manner. Further, I always like to give respect to my other team member as
they are working with me.
Analysis from Team Strength Grid
In order to analyse the strength of my team, I have taken the assessment of Team Strength Grid.
By this Grid, I am able to set and achieve the specific team goals in my team; there are four other
members named Jianyin, Pingping, Dominic and Jie. The team grid assessment includes three
key aspects on which on which the strengths of the team members are analysed. Those aspects
are influencing, relationship building, and strategic thinking.
Team members are analysed on the basis of influencing theme. In this theme, some of the
aspects, i.e. maximiser, communication, activator, command, significance, woo, self-assurance.
In the influencing aspect, people have active in taking charge, speak up and make sure the team
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is heard. They are always selling the ideas of the team to various audiences. Further, in the theme
of relationship building, people build strong relationships that hold the team together. Basically,
they have to make the team much greater. At last, there is strategic thinking in which people
keep a theme focused approach. They can analyse and absorb information constantly and help
others in making a better decision.
In the case of Jianyin, he has the themes of maximizer, competition, empathy, significance and
communication. He has 5 ranks in communication, 2 ranks in competition, 1 rank in maximiser,
4 ranks in significance and 3 ranks in empathy. Further, in the case of Pingping, the individual
has the themes of harmony, communication, woo, positivity and individualization. Pingping has
2 ranks in communication, 3 in woo, 1 in harmony, 5 in individualization and 4 in positivity.
Next team member is Dominic who has themes of responsibility, learner, achiever, include and
intellection. By the team grid analysis, I have observed that individual has 1 rank in
responsibility, 4 in includer, 5 in intellection and 2 in the learner. At last, Jie has the themes of
context, strategic, analytical, responsibility and maximiser. In which, he has scored 4 in
responsibility, 5 in maximiser, 3 in analytical 1 in context and 2 in strategic.
Based on the analysis of Team grid assessment, I have observed that my team members have the
theme of various strengths which they show on a daily basis. I can clearly say that my team has
the capability and approach to achieve the goals and objectives in an effective manner. My team
strategic and relationship building themes by which team members are able to contribute to the
team's overall success. In addition to this, my team has the ability to achieve the overall success
by implementing various themes. In my team, people have active in taking charge, speak up and
make sure the team is heard. They are always selling ideas to various audiences to achieve their
goals and objectives. Further, in the theme of relationship building, people build strong
relationships that hold the team together (Mäkikangas et al., 2016).
Strength-based approach and impact on performance
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Based on the Gallup CliftonStrength assessment and team grid assessment, I have analysed that I
have some of the effective themes for professional development. The identified strengths are
helpful for me in maintaining a good relationship with my team members. Based on the
relationship building, I am able to keep a record of each and every activity to achieve the team
goals and objectives. In addition to this, I have maintained trust between other team members
and me for the long term as the trust cannot be developed overnight.
Individual and team development- Basically, I prefer to follow four key elements to maintain
trust and relationship with my team. In this manner, I always try to consider the presence of my
team in front of the third party so that I can make them understand the work in a proper manner.
Further, I always like to give respect to my other team member as they are working with me. In
addition to this, I always try to help them in the personal and professional situations in the best
possible manner. I prefer to set clear goals and vision which are to be achieved for my team
members as per the strengths (Busch, & Davis, 2018).
By following Gallup strength, I am also to find out my strengths and potentials for the
professional development. Basically, I am ready to deal with all my challenges according to
situational and organizational demands. By Professional Development Agenda (PDA), I want to
become an achiever, narrator, strategic, and restorative. I use Gallup strength finder as the tool to
find my skills, knowledge, and strengths for my team member. It is also helpful for me in
managing the team in an effective way. Gallup strengths are helpful for me in finding out a
proper and effective manner. Performing and implementing the identified themes enables me to
improve the efficiency of the overall process (McCubbins, 2018).
Appropriate stakeholders- In Maori organization, it is crucial to identify key stakeholders for
the development of effective organization. In this manner, appropriate stakeholders are
employees and staff, tenants, board directors and members and customers. These stakeholders
are important in the development of effective organization so important roles and responsibilities
should be given to them.
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Performance and team member engagement- For the effective organizational development, it
is crucial to focus on the performance and team member engagement. By this assessment, I am
able to encourage and motivate other team members to perform their roles and responsibilities in
a better manner. This enhances the development of a positive relationship with the team
members in the organization and enhances employee engagement. The influencing style in the
Gallup assessment can also be useful for me in influencing employees without being harsh to the
team members. The strategic thinking is important for me in the development of strategic
organizational practices for the organization. I always want to bring the ideas in life to invigorate
them, to make them energizing and striking. Further, I also analysed that I take the hard thought
and implement them with pictures and models and similitude (Al Mehrzi & Singh, 2016).
Goals and objectives- There are some of the personal and team development goals and
objectives. Those goals and objectives are as follows:
 One of the personal and team development goals and objectives is enhancing
communication skills make the team work more effective.
 Further, the second objective is increase the productivity of the team to achieve the career
oriented goals.
 Next, develop core leadership skills is also next objective which is required to be
achieved.
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Task 2
Task B- Reflective Weekly Journal
This task is a reflective statement which provides information about what students have learned
during lectures so as to improve weak areas and achieve career goals. Following is a given brief
understanding of what I have learned in different classes.
In class 1, I get to know about various aspects of organizational development which signifies
that nowadays organizations are tending to improve their effectiveness with an aim to achieve
their desired goals and objectives. I learned that organizational development highly affects the
decision-making process of the company, thus to boost up efficient of workplace it is essential
for managers to formulate their company in a well-structured manner. As a student, I need to
analyse the process which helps companies to respond positively towards the external market; in
this relation, this class aids to understand different phases of organizational development.
Furthermore, I also go through with the role of change management in business evolution;
changes bring various opportunities for a company in terms of exploring its business areas and
increase market presence as well so that it is essential for managers always to improve the
process of organizational development. This study also highlights that principles of OD improve
quality and efficiencies of products and services offered by business organizations.
This assignment company leader may have the right to dictate change and require employee
cooperation simply, workplace morale and motivation can become severely damaged without
consideration of employee concerns. OD is a more formalized, systematic and planned change or
restructuring that likely affects all levels of the organization. It is typically used to improve
production, performance, efficiency and morale in an organization. Along with this, this week
also makes me able to know that OD supports leaders by bringing changes; in other words, it is a
first step to work in more effective and efficient manner. Managers who involved in
organizational development face several challenges, so that need to properly understand the need
for change then implements the same according to in business practices. My lecture also signifies
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that communication is an important part of organizational development as it enables top and
bottom level management to share all queries or issues which affects business practices and
decisions in a direct and indirect manner. I also studied that changes are the most crucial part of
organizational development as it assists supervisors to grab better future opportunities. To
understand this concept, my teacher gave us an example –if project managers implement new
technologies in production processes, then it results in reducing errors or defects as well as
production time and costs. Henceforth, it is essential for managers to apply the concept of
organizational development, as I want to be an effective manager in future so that I have to focus
on learning different processes or aspects of organizational development that may contribute in
sustaining long-run organizational growth and success in the target market.
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