Personal and Professional Development: A Comprehensive Plan for Growth

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PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................................... 3
LO1 ASSESS PERSONAL LEARNING NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN THE
CONTEXT OF EMPLOYMENT......................................................................................................................... 4
TASK 1...................................................................................................................................................................... 4
1. EXAMINE YOUR LEARNING STYLE USING THE TWO OPTIONS PROVIDED ONLINE,
COMPARE THE RESULTS AND FROM THIS SORT OUT HOW YOU LEARN NEW
MATERIAL......................................................................................................................................................... 4
2. CONSIDER HOW YOU HAVE LEARNED NEW SKILLS OR INFORMATION RECENTLY
PROBABLY WITH A NEW TELEPHONE OR I PAD OR SIMILAR. AT WHAT POINT DID
YOU GIVE UP AND READ THE INSTRUCTIONS?..............................................................................6
3. COMMENT ON HOW USEFUL YOU HAVE FOUND THE INSTRUCTIONS, THIS MIGHT
NEED YOU TO LOOK AGAIN AT YOUR EVALUATION OF YOUR OWN LEARNING
METHODS.......................................................................................................................................................... 7
4. SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE DEVELOPED DURING WORK AND RELATE WITH
LEARNING STYLE.......................................................................................................................................... 8
5. DISCUSS AND ANALYZE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT NEEDS OF YOUR
EMPLOYER OR POTENTIAL EMPLOYER.............................................................................................9
LO2 PLAN AND MANAGE OWN PERSONAL LEARNING JOURNEY, THROUGH
CONSULTATION WITH EMPLOYER AND TUTOR/INSTRUCTOR...............................................11
TASK 2................................................................................................................................................................... 11
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN...................................................................................................... 12
LO3 RECORD PERSONAL PROGRESS AND THE FEEDBACK OF OTHERS; RESPONDING
AS APPROPRIATE TO OWN FUTURE DEVELOPMENT....................................................................15
TASK 3................................................................................................................................................................... 15
LO4 EVALUATE OWN LEARNING, BASED ON PERSONAL EXPERIENCE AND COMMENTS
FROM OTHERS, IN ORDER TO PLAN FOR THE FUTURE................................................................18
TASK 4................................................................................................................................................................... 18
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CONCLUSION...................................................................................................................................................... 20
REFERENCES...................................................................................................................................................... 21
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INTRODUCTION
This assignment has prepared to have an understanding of the personal and
professional development plan that includes the assessment of personal opportunities
and needs. The first part has provided the different learning styles and selection of most
appropriate styles. It has also provided an understanding of the skills and knowledge
that are developed during the work. This section has also analyzed the training and
development needs required for a potential employer. The second task has provided the
understanding of personal development plan. The third part has provided the future
development needs and additional skills and knowledge required in future. The last task
has provided the own progress and development of learning.
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LO1 ASSESS PERSONAL LEARNING NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES
WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF EMPLOYMENT
TASK 1
1. EXAMINE YOUR LEARNING STYLE USING THE TWO OPTIONS PROVIDED
ONLINE, COMPARE THE RESULTS AND FROM THIS SORT OUT HOW YOU
LEARN NEW MATERIAL.
There are many learning styles that can be utilized for learning skills and abilities for
personal and professional development. There are basically four types of learning styles
and it includes visual, audio, verbal, logical, solitary, kinesthetic etc.
Figure 1: Learning styles
(Source: Altieri et al., 2015)
Visual learning styles: with the use of the visual styles the pictures, image, maps and
colours are used for the organizing information and communication with others.
Objects are visualized and these types of learners prefer to see the information and
visualize the relationships and connection between ideas. This learner uses graphics
and charts (Altieri et al., 2015).
Auditory style: These learners prefer hearing information and data rather than reading
things and seeing the visual information. They like to rehearse information out loud to
remember the information (Truong, 2016).
I use both auditory and visual learning styles for learning new material. Visual And
auditory learning styles make me learn new skills and things very easy. I use images,
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pictures and graphs for organizing information and learning new methods and skills. I
tend to respond to illustration, animated videos, pictures and other methods of teaching
that stimulates my eyes. This method makes me recall something that I have been seen
before (Truong, 2016).
Auditory skills of learning make me learn new things very easily and efficiently. As
hearing and listening something is very easy for me and makes me learn new things
very efficiently and apply in my personal and professional life. In this style, the hearing
things make me more capable to learn new skills and knowledge.
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2. CONSIDER HOW YOU HAVE LEARNED NEW SKILLS OR INFORMATION
RECENTLY PROBABLY WITH A NEW TELEPHONE OR I PAD OR SIMILAR. AT
WHAT POINT DID YOU GIVE UP AND READ THE INSTRUCTIONS?
The use of the telephone or I Pad makes me learn new skills and gain information in one
way or other which can be seen in the following manner:
Mobile phone: New mobile phone has also made me understand new features and
technology. I have used the new mobile phone in which there are lots of apps and
technologies that I have used for the very first time. The cellphone or mobile phone has
helped me to learn various skills and gaining new information. The use of the internet
on my phone has helped me to learn new skills and gain new knowledge. I have
browsed many information and data from the various search engines. I have also
installed much application that boosts and enhance my skills and knowledge that are
related to my professional career (Bull, 2015).
I pad: The use of new I pad has also made me understand and learn new things and
skills. There are many new things and applications and features that I have tried for the
very first time. I pad acts as the revolutionary and magical device that is used for
browsing the web page, sending and reading mail and watching videos and music
listening, reading ebooks and playing games. I have learned communication skills and
directing skills from the reading of E-books. I have also learnt the basics of email
reading and writing. With the help of E-books, I have gained more knowledge related to
my profession and I have used this knowledge in my career life. I have used I pad for
only six months and afterwards, I have not used it for learning new skills and
knowledge (Bull, 2015).
After one year I have skip to use I pad and mobile phone for reading the e-books. I have
also skipped reading the instructions.
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3. COMMENT ON HOW USEFUL YOU HAVE FOUND THE INSTRUCTIONS, THIS
MIGHT NEED YOU TO LOOK AGAIN AT YOUR EVALUATION OF YOUR OWN
LEARNING METHODS.
As I am auditory learner so the instructions of I pad and mobile phone makes easier to
learn the new things. The instructions are written were very useful for me to
understand and learn the use of the mobile phone and I pad. My learning is a visual
learner and auditory learner. The graphics and images that are available in the
instructions of I pad have made me learn the things and follows instructions (Sangster,
2017).
My own learning method is visual and auditory and thereby it is evident that I am able
to learn new things with the help of visual and auditory learning style. These learning
methods help me to learn new things and skills. I am very good at using these both
learning methods. I can learn with the use of audio learning rather than visual learning.
Audio learning is very convenient and makes my process easier.
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4. SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE DEVELOPED DURING WORK AND RELATE WITH
LEARNING STYLE
Continuing professional development is a set of ideas, approaches, methods and
techniques that help in managing own growth and learning. The focus of CPD is only on
results and the advantage to learn from this can apply in the professional world. I have
identified and develop many skills and abilities during my work. I have used the tool for
the self-assessment during my work. It is the ongoing procedure for maintaining,
developing and documentation of the professional skills (Patton et al., 2015).
I have identified my current needs with the help of a skills audit. I have also analyzed
the feedback I have received from my seniors and colleagues. I have then prepared the
list for the improvement of the skills and knowledge that are identified. I have planned
and carry out the development activities for the development of the skills and abilities
that are identified in the development plan (Rubens et al., 2018).
During work, I have started watching and observing seniors, managers and directors so
that I can develop my inner skills and can identify my inner strength for overcoming my
weakness. I have managed to learn new skills and abilities with the application of the
learning methods. I have used auditory and visual learning methods for the learning of
new methods and technologies. During my work, I have used to learn new skills. I use to
read e-books for the enhancement of my skills and knowledge.
for me, the auditory learning method can be the best method for learning new skills,
knowledge and abilities. The auditory methods like listening to audio during free time
can make me learn new technologies. I can also meet the legal and commercial needs
with the application of these learning styles (Ahmed, 2018).
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5. DISCUSS AND ANALYZE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT NEEDS OF YOUR
EMPLOYER OR POTENTIAL EMPLOYER
Following are the training and development needs of the employer which are has
identified through skill audits and which are as follows:
Training and
development needs
Resource
requirements
Time commitments
of self
Time commitments
of others
Communication
skills
Reading articles and
newspaper can help
with communication
and interaction.
Attending seminars
and classes will also
help to enhance the
same (Rubens et al.,
2018).
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Three months Once in a week
Presentation skills This skill can be
improved by the
attending seminars,
workshops and it can
also be improved by
the attending
personal
development classes
(Ahmed, 2018).
Four months Twice in a week
Problem-solving
skills
This can be improved
with the help of the
observations and
solving the problems
effectively and
Continuous process Once in a month
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efficiently.
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LO2 PLAN AND MANAGE OWN PERSONAL LEARNING JOURNEY,
THROUGH CONSULTATION WITH EMPLOYER AND
TUTOR/INSTRUCTOR.
TASK 2
I have already known that I have good communication skills and I also pursue good
presentation skills. My education and experience show that I am having excellent
communication skills that have developed through my study and my workings.
Following are the skills that are already present that have identified through my
education, qualifications and experience (Eddy et al., 2015):
Good communicator: I am having excellent communication skills. I have developed
through my working and my experience. The good communication skills result in the
good and excellent persuasion of my work. This will also help me to learn new skills and
abilities
Good team working: I have a good team working skills. I am a good team player. I can
lead the team effectively and efficient manner. I can motivate and inspire my team
effectively (Eddy et al., 2015).
Quick learner: I am a quick learner as I possess quick learning skills. I can learn new
things quickly. I am able to learn new things very quickly. There are various skills and
abilities that I have learnt in a short duration of time period.
I have analyzed and assessed my skills and competence through CAD assessment tool
and training. I got the information about my skills and knowledge. I have analyzed the
current employer and noticed that I need to develop training skills and problem-solving
skills (Smith, 2016).
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