Professional Development Report: Planning, Evaluation, and Solutions

This report, focused on personal and professional development, provides a comprehensive analysis of the processes and activities necessary for creating and implementing a successful development plan. The report begins with an introduction that highlights the importance of continuous professional development, followed by a detailed exploration of goal setting, strengths and weaknesses identification, and the undertaking of specific development activities. The assignment includes a self-assessment of skills, including interpersonal, decision-making, and presentation skills, along with a critical reflection on learning outcomes compared to original objectives. The report also addresses the need for updating the development plan based on evaluation and feedback, along with solutions to work-based problems, effective communication strategies, and efficient time management. The conclusion summarizes the key points, emphasizing the value of self-assessment, diverse communication methods, and time management techniques for achieving desired outcomes, with references to relevant literature.

PERSONAL AND
PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
(TASK-2)

Content
 Introduction
 Activities and processes needed for implementation of a development plan
 Identify, document and undertake development activities
 Critical reflection on own learning
 Updating of development plan according to evaluation and feedback
 Select solutions to work-based problems
 Communicate in a variety of styles and appropriate manner at various levels
 Evaluation and use of efficient time management strategies
 Conclusion
 References

Introduction
Development at personal and professional level benefits an individual
in accomplishing their targets so that desired outcomes can be
achieved. This aspect is also regarded as continuous professional
development. This presentation is going to discuss about Reflection
upon own learning against actual objectives and targets. Solutions in
context with organisational problems, varied communication styles
and efficient time management strategies will be mentioned in
context with selected organisation selected organisation.

Activities and processes needed for
implementation of a development plan
Setting of goals- firstly there is discussion about goals and targets which
has to be considered for determining in order to completion of targets.
When there is proper change in operations, actions are conducted in
appropriate and effective manner.
Identification of strengths- After setting goals, it is essential to identify
about strengths and weakness in an individuals. This makes
improvement in activities and actions are performed in effective and
relevant manner.

Identify, document and undertake development
activities
Skills time Activity undertaken Activity learnt
Inter- personal skill 4 months In order to improve inter- personal
skills, online classes are attended
through paid subscription.
This skill is improved with online
classes and better communication
among team mates is possible.
Decision making skill 2 months Decision making skill can be
improved with working with
superior and analysing their mind-
set.
With communicating with team
leader, then it is evaluated that
decisions are taken properly by
evaluating all the factors
Presentation skills 3 months Learning is done through proper
training organised in the company.
As per management level personnel,
presenting skills are improved in
front of external parties.

Critical reflection on own learning in
comparison with original objectives and aims
of development plan
With the help of above mentioned information, it is clear that there is
requirement of proper evaluation which assist in evaluating and
determining changes properly. I am weak in presentation skill,
communication skills and decision making which has to be
improved, so I am able to perform my activities in better and
effective manner.

Updating of development plan according to
evaluation and feedback
Basis Objectives Evaluation
Inter- personal skill This as to be improved as per
requirement of understanding and
evaluating the changes properly.
This skill has to be improved
because this assist in
communicating with lower as well
as upper level workers.
Decision making skill Decision making has to be
improved because of dynamic
business environment.
This skills still requires little
improvement.
Presentation skills Presentation has to be given in front
of foreign delegates, new
employees, so this has to be
improved.
There is requirement of some
improvement with understanding
and determining policies properly.

Updating action plan development
Plan Objectives Why objective was not
achievable
What are requirement to
undertake in achieving objectives
Time period
for
completion
Inter- personal
skill
This can not improve because of
shortage of time.
Proper classes has to be attended with
regular implementation at work place.
2 months
Decision making
skill
Difference in views and
sometimes, managers does not
able to express their views
because of lack of time.
Proper evaluation and try to share
their views properly.
1 month
Presentation skills Because of using improper
training techniques.
Raining has to be organised for all the
workers and within specified time.
After training regular feedback has to
be taken.
3 months

Select solutions to work-based problems
Provide training – Training sessions is organised and conducted by the
managers so that they can increase the knowledge , skills of the
employees and increase the motivation of them. This will lead to
reduce in problems and conflicts.

Communicate in a variety of styles and
appropriate manner at various levels
Email: Nowadays, Email is considered as a good communication
channel as it is an easy and simple way to give up-to-date
information to the number of peoples. With reference to Holiday
Inn, the manager can use Email to give invitation to the employees
of formal meetings so that no confusion can arise in getting the
messages.

Evaluation and use of efficient time
management strategies
Setting inclinations or preferences: Accomplishing the goals and
targets in a timely manner is an important activity if an organisation
wishes to achieve desired results. Setting inclinations will help the
management of company in providing viable information and
learning aptitudes to their workforce in a timely manner. By this, all
the work can be accomplished in a timely manner.

Conclusion
As per this given presentation, it has been summarised that By carrying
out own skill audit, a person can identify their own weaknesses and
strengths so that required modifications can be carried out by
producing a personal development plan. Various kind of
communication styles are SMS, telephone, e-mail etc. so that
employees of a company can interact efficiently. With the help of
time management strategies, an organisation can accomplish their
tasks in a proper way so high advantages can be achieved.