Personal Development Plan Report - Academic Skills & PDP Module

This report provides a comprehensive overview of personal and professional development, emphasizing the importance of continuous improvement and skill development. It discusses the significance of setting short-term, medium-term, and long-term goals, providing examples for each category and highlighting their role in maintaining focus and motivation. Furthermore, the report explores the value of a Personal Development Plan (PDP) as a tool for identifying strengths, weaknesses, and strategies for future growth, including a personal example outlining goals, tactics, support, and target dates. The document concludes by reinforcing the role of personal development in achieving success in both personal and professional life.

Report on personal
development

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................................................3
Main Body...................................................................................................................................................3
Personal & professional development......................................................................................................3
Short term goals with examples...............................................................................................................4
Medium term goals with examples..........................................................................................................5
Long term goals with examples...............................................................................................................6
Significance of personal development plan.............................................................................................6
CONCLUSION...........................................................................................................................................9
REFERNCES............................................................................................................................................10

INTRODUCTION
Personal development signifies the process which comprises different activities related to
skill development & personal growth. Here, main focus is on development of competencies,
proficiency so that one can attain better employment as well as quality life. Personal
development is related with continuous improvement for improving in skills, competencies so
that assigned tasks can be performed with utmost proficiency as well as efficiency. Personal
development makes a person enable to drive positive outcomes at work place by performing
assigned work in best possible way (Durodolu, 2016). For this purpose, it is imperative to
develop certain academic as well as professional skills. Personal development enhances level of
confidence of an individual which further improve overall performance. The present report is
about personal & professional development. Further, goals are also significant & provide
direction to individuals to embark the efforts in right direction. Goals related with different time
frames such as short, medium term as well as long term has also been discussed in the following
report. At end, personal development plan with suitable strategies & resources for coping up with
weak areas has also been included in the following report.
Main Body
Personal & professional development
Personal development is a lifelong process which allows a person to discover own
strengths & weakness in order to make improvement in future performance. Here, a person not
only discovers self but also make significant comparison with others. With this, individuals get
to know where they are lacking & what additional skills other people have and they do not. This
further assists them in term of developing absolute skills which are required to survive in current
competitive environment. Personal development enables a person to become better version by
improving capabilities & proficiencies in an efficient manner (Neulicht, 2019). If, one is getting
problem in getting success in professional career than there is requirement to focus on
development of certain personal skills which will help in successful completion of professional
tasks. With personal development, a person can make distinct identity in personal as well as
professional life. For getting success, it is imperative to discover self & personal development

allows a person to analyze own performance. It is a journey with endless possibilities. At
whatever level, one is standing but there is always scope of improvement. Personal development
process helps in identifying the scope of improvement for further betterment & enhancement.
Here, different skills & competencies are developed for bringing quality in life. There are various
skills like communication, leadership, interpersonal, time management & more which play a
crucial role in growth & development of an individual. Personal development plan aims to
improve current skill sets for bringing quality in life. It enhances skills, competencies as well as
abilities so that one can attain tremendous success in future period of time.
Professional development is concern with improving such skills, abilities as well as
competencies by which one can successfully perform professional tasks. It helps in development
of meaningful skills which are imperative to attain set goals at work place with utmost efficiency
& productivity. It is related with improving productivity of individuals so that they can
significantly contribute towards goals of organization. Here, areas of improvement which also
affect performance at work place are identified. In current time, there is extensive competition
present in job environment so, it is important to develop certain skills by which one can distinct
self with others (Forbes, 2018). Professional development is helpful in developing job related
skills without which, it is not possible to gain a good employment. It focuses on development of
various soft as well as hard skills which are essential to make an enriching career in corporate
world. Soft skills are such which are a part of personality of a person. Communication, time
management, leadership are some soft skills that are inherent in personality. Hard skills are
related with particular work & can be developed through proper training. Technical, Microsoft
skills, presentation skills are some hard skills which are important for performing particular job.
Employers also arrange appropriate training sessions, workshops & seminars for improving
professional knowledge of individuals. Hence professional development is important for getting
a good job as well as sustain in the job for longer period of time.
Short term goals with examples
Goals are the set objectives which provide direction & also enable to analyze own
performance in terms of set goals. Here, goals play a crucial role in maintaining focus as well as
concentration for achieving success in personal & professional life. These goals are helpful in

aliening the efforts of an individual in right direction so that appropriate results can be received
in future period of time.
Short term goals are those which are formulated for short duration like days, weeks &
months. These objectives are constructed for short duration thus people are not required to wait
till years for accomplishment of goals. They are likely to get instant results which allow to take
necessary steps accordingly. Short term success play an imperative role in keeping a person
motivated. Without determining short term objectives, it is really tough to attain success in
longer period of time (Nagai, 2017). Successful accomplishment of short term goals improves
the confidence level of employees so, they further put utmost efforts for successful completion of
desired long term objectives. It helps in maintaining the winning sprit, passion, enthusiasm by
which one can embark success in personal as well as professional life. For this purpose, certain
short term goals which have been set by me are mentioned as under:
 To develop public speaking skills so that I can deliver my thoughts, opinions to others
without any hesitation.
 To minimize the stress for maintaining better concentration.
 To reduce down the extravagant expenses in order to save the money for future period of
time.
Medium term goals with examples
Medium term goals are those which are related with time period of 6 months to 1 year. These
goals are really imperative for keeping individuals highly motivated & inspired. Medium term
objectives are bridge between long term & short term goals. Without having suitable medium
term goals, it is not possible to attain success in longer time (Ben‐David and et. al., 2020).
Hence, one is required to formulate suitable medium terms goals with due consideration.
Medium term goals play crucial role in keeping individuals focused so that they can attain long
term goals within predefine time. Certain examples of medium term goals are mentioned below:
 To develop time management skills for preparing an appropriate schedule in order to
attain set goals within stipulated period of time.
 To improve my knowledge in the field of management & administration so that I can get
a degree with distinction.

 To pursue various online sessions of different domains in order to develop the
competency related to diversify fields for getting success in future period of time.
Long term goals with examples
Long terms objectives is concern with longer period of time which is generally more than a
year. It is analyzed that these goals are prepared for 3 to 5 years. These goals take longer time in
getting accomplished. Without long term goals, there is no motivation. These goals are likely to
provide appropriate direction so that individuals can alien their efforts in significant manner. If,
one attain long term goals then it boosts the level of enthusiasm & provide higher level
confidence (Cao and et. al., 2020). Now, success is measured in terms of achievement of long
term goals. Generally, there is a time period of 3 to 5 years is determined for long term goals.
Sometimes, these goals take a lot of time in getting accomplished. For this purpose, one is
required to stay motivated while working towards attainment of long term objectives. These
goals enable a person to stay focus & maintain higher enthusiasm, zeal throughout the journey of
goals accomplishment. Certain examples of long term goals are mentioned as under:
 I am looking forward to become the CFO at one of the renowned company where I will
get opportunity to utilize my business acumen, skills which I got during degree program.
 To develop an efficient portfolio by including diversify investment options for ensuring
significant returns in future period of time.
 To go on world’s tour in order to explore different cultures & values prevailing in
different countries.
Significance of personal development plan
Personal development plan is a document which is prepared for developing suitable skill,
abilities & competencies to get success in future period of time. It allows a person in order to
identify areas of improvement. For this purpose, strategies & resources are identified for
development of necessary skills & abilities. Personal development plan provide an opportunity to
execute detailed analysis of own strengths & weaknesses. With this, individuals can identify
areas in which they are lacking which further help in terms of formulating suitable strategies for
future growth & betterment (Cornes, 2018). Through personal development, one can attain new
heights of success in career. This plan provides proper guidance as well as support to individuals

so that they can achieve milestones in personal as well as professional life. For this purpose, an
example of personal development plan is mentioned as under:
Goals Learnt Tactics Used Support and
resources
required
How success is
measured?
Target date for
review
Public speaking
skills
For this purpose,
I will interact
with more &
more people
which will help
me in getting rid
with my fear of
public speaking.
The resources such
as books, journals,
are used for
developing this
skill. In addition, I
will take online
sessions for getting
guidance &
training from
experts.
I will analyze my
own progress &
will also take
initiatives to
speck in front of
public
I have determined
time period of 1
month for
developing public
speaking skills.
Time
management
I will attend
sessions & take
advice from
experts so that I
can develop
effective time
management
capabilities
For this purpose, I
will take reference
from books,
journals & articles
as well. I will
prepare my own
schedule iv order
to make maximum
use of available
time.
By developing
this skill, I will be
able to prepare
appropriate
schedule which
will further assist
me in achieving
set goals within
stipulated period
of time.
There is a time
period 6 months
has been
determined for
developing this
skill.
To become CFO
in one of the
Here, I will be
use my abilities
I will read a lot of
books, journals for
This will help me
in terms of
I have been
determined time

renowned
company
& knowledge to
reach at such
hire position
within company.
developing
necessary business
acumen. Apart
from this, I will
indulge in learning
programs
throughout the
semester.
acquiring higher
level position in
one of the
renowned
company.
period of 5 years
to grab the
position of CFO.

CONCLUSION
It is assessed through above stated information, personal development is related with
development of competencies, skills & abilities to attain success in personal as well as
professional life. It is summarized that professional development signifies development of such
skills, abilities which help in getting good employment. There is discussion about goals which
are prepared for getting direction in terms of ensuring growth & development in an efficient
manner. It is concluded that goals are formulated for different period of time such as short,
medium & long term. Further, personal development plan is helpful in preparing strategies for
further growth & success.

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