Personal and Professional Development: A Report on Self-Management

This report delves into the principles of personal and professional development, emphasizing self-managed learning as a critical process for acquiring knowledge and skills. Using Travelodge Hotel as a case study, the report explores various approaches to self-managed learning, including research, seminars, social networks, and the internet, alongside learning styles. It outlines ways to encourage lifelong learning within an organization, such as setting goals, SWOT analysis, and encouraging challenging work. The report also examines the benefits of self-managed learning for both individuals and the organization, identifying personal strengths and weaknesses, and creating a development plan to address identified needs. Key skills like time management, managerial skills, and writing skills are highlighted as essential for achieving organizational objectives, and the report concludes with reflections on the development plan and its implementation.

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
TASK 1 ...........................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Approaches to self managed learning...................................................................................1
1.2 Ways to encourage lifelong learning in personal and professional development.................3
1.3 Benefits of self managed learning for individuals and organisation.....................................3
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................4
2.1 Own current skills and competencies against professional standards and objectives of
organisation.................................................................................................................................4
2.2 Own development needs and activities required to meet them.............................................6
2.3 Current and future needs.......................................................................................................7
2.4 Personal and professional development plan of identified needs.........................................7
TASK 3............................................................................................................................................8
3.1 Short term and long term objectives and activities required to implement development
plan..............................................................................................................................................8
3.2 Undertake and document development activities as planned...............................................9
3.3Reflecting own learning against original aims and objectives.............................................10
3.4 Development plan on the basis of feedbacks and evaluation..............................................10
TASK 4..........................................................................................................................................11
Covered in ppt and poster.........................................................................................................11
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................11
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................12

INTRODUCTION
Personal and professional development significant process of learning which is
undertaken by individuals to gain knowledge and skills to achieve desired goals (McNiff, 2010).
It is a continuous process which supports individuals in developing their qualities which assist in
enhancing performance in personal and professional life. This process includes self-examination
of skills and capabilities to meet desired goals. It also involves development of personal plans to
meet desired future goals. Principles of personal and professional development is completely
dependent on self-managed learning and self-assessment. Personnel posse certain attributes
which assists them in attaining the benefits of lifelong learnings which further assist in meeting
desired goals in long term. Self-managed learning is linked directly with determining learning
objectives by analysing it need and its plan by which it have to achieved. It provides significant
opportunities to personnel to formulate strategies for their own development. Following
assignment is based on Travelodge Hotel which will help to understand various approaches to
self-managed learning. This report includes different ways for lifelong learning by which
personal and professional development can be attained. The certain benefits of self-managed
learning for organisation and individual is being studied briefly. Report will help to understand
need of activities which has to be performed by individuals is being studied significantly.
TASK 1
1.1 Approaches to self-managed learning.
Self-managed learning is the process through which individuals determines the way by
they can acquire significant knowledge to attain the desired goals and objectives. It is also linked
with setting up of goals and objective by analysing purposes behind learning it also assist in
development of plan by it can be achieved(Elliott, 2011). There are different approaches to self-
managed learning which are described as follows:-
Research:
The individuals can conduct research effectively as a part of their work life which
supports in self-managed learning. The research helps in generating new ideas and concepts
which significantly increases the personal knowledge and skills. It is an effective way for self-
managed learning as it increases capabilities to face problems which supports in achieving
determined goals.
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Seminars and conferences:
Individuals can learn effectively by attending different seminars and conferences. This
are effective methods which helps individuals in sharing thoughts and knowledge with others.
This significantly supports in learning new things form others (Moon, 2013). It also supports
individuals to increase their confidence of speaking among large number of peoples and
enhancing own presentation skill in front of audience.
Social networks:
In today's technological world most of the individuals spent lot of time on social network
sites such as Facebook, My Space, Twitter and many other sites. These tools are effective way
which assist is self-managed learning. This sites allows users to share their thoughts and they can
chat with different peoples at global level which helps in learning new things. Individuals can
also learn from owners of these site how they became successful in their life. This information
can be used in practical life. It will directly support in self-managed learning and to achieve
desired goals and objectives.
Internet:
Internet is a biggest platform which provides large amount of information on almost all
the topics. It includes different sites such as Wikipedia and Google Scholar which provides vast
knowledge given by many experts these help in self-managed learning on various subject. By
accessing information on internet individual can gain significant knowledge to achieve desired
goals and objectives
The individuals can also learn from different styles of learning given by David Kolb
which is described as follows: Diverging learning style: - In this style learners first try to watch and makes significant
observation rather than performing it immediately in practical life. Individuals following
these style of learning are good in artistic and scientific work. The observation supports
in self-managed learning. Assimilating learning style: - As per this style learner follow real concepts and logical
knowledge which supports them in self-managed learning and assist in achieving desired
goals and objectives(Zepeda, 2012).
 Converging learning style: - The individuals uses this style of learning focuses on
performing activities in practical life rather than observation and logical knowledge. It
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helps individual in self-managed learning and assist them to perform practical work
effectively (Robertson, 2016).
Above given are different approaches to self-managed learning of individuals which
supports in acquiring effective knowledge and assists in attaining desired goals and objectives.
From the above mentioned approaches internet and seminars is best one for self-managed
learning. It will provide me effective knowledge for managing Travelodge Hotel and will support
staff members in attaining desired goals effectively.
1.2 Ways to encourage lifelong learning in personal and professional development
The lifelong learning can be encouraged in different ways within the Travelodge Hotel.
Me as a manager in cited organisation I will set short and long term goals and objectives of all
the staff members which will support in influencing them towards lifelong learning by which
they can develop their skills and capabilities and it increase scope of learning. The determination
of short term and long term goals of each will act as a direction for all by which lifelong learning
will be attained for a longer period of time. As a manager I will carry out SWOT analysis which
will help in determining strengths, weakness, opportunities and threats. This determination will
helps in encouraging all the members toward lifelong learning for eliminating weakness and
grabbing opportunities. As cited organisation is hotel within this may change takes place in long
course of time, this encourages individuals in lifelong learning. I will put pressures on staff
members for performing challenging work effectively this will help in enhancing capacity of
members and supports in promoting lifelong learning within business. It will set certain
challenges for staff which help in motivating them to complete challenge effectively by
undertaking lifelong learning.
1.3 Benefits of self-managed learning for individuals and organisation.
Self-managed learning haves significant benefits for myself as a manager and Travelodge
Hotel. Some of the benefits is being described as follows:
Benefits for myself as a manager: - Its main benefit for myself is that it supports me in
setting my goals and objectives. I have positive attitude towards self-managed learning this
supports me in increasing my competitiveness (Croft and et.al., 2010). It have also helped me in
getting higher position in Travelodge Hotel by performing effectively. It have supported me
increasing my level of intelligence and assisted in enhancing my confidence towards performing
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assigned job responsibilities. It have helped me in grabbing significant opportunities it is just
because of increased in capabilities with the help of self-managed learning. It have helped me in
eliminating errors from my performance which leads to effective management of organisation.
Benefits to Travelodge Hotel: - Self managed learning have significant advantage for
cited organisation (Trede, Macklin and Bridges, 2012). It is only a factor which provide effective
individuals for business with high capabilities to perform assigned job responsibilities
significantly. Cited Company is a hotel business which is dynamic in nature hence it is requires
dynamic employees who can adopt changes easily, it is only possible through self-managed
learning. Travelodge have many staff members among them self-managed learning helps in
enhancing their competency level and this supports in development of brand image. The self-
managed learning by staff members of organisation helps in creation of new ideas which leads to
innovation. The new innovation adapted by cited business can only be managed by self-learning.
TASK 2
2.1 Own current skills and competencies against professional standards and objectives of
organisation
An individual is only one who is responsible for personal and professional development.
It is our own responsibility of personal development others are not part of it but they can provide
significant knowledge. Self-managed learning and experiences supports directly in individuals
development. There are different skills which an individual must posse such as management
skills, leadership skills, communication skills, writing skills and others. These are the only one
which supports in attaining goals and objectives effectively with given period of time. It also
helps in increasing the performance level of own and assist in providing effective services to
customers. As an manager of Travelodge Hotel I have determined my own positive skills which
helps me in attaining objectives of organisation and supports me in my own development. I have
also evaluated my own negative skills which hinders my performance and act as an obstacle in
achieving goals of business (Busse, Aboneh and Tefera, 2014). These positive and negative skill
are described in below mentioned table:-
Positive Skills (Strengths) Negative skills (Weaknesses)
 I have good leadership skills which  I have lack of time management skill
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supports in guiding my staff members
effectively towards attaining goals and
objectives of organisation (Avalos,
2011).
 It possesses effective communication
skills which assist me in
communicating with all the member
effectively this also supports me in
building good relation with all
employees which creates health work
environment.
 I have good administrative skills which
supports me in functioning business in
significant way.
which declines my performance and
this act as an obstacle in attaining the
objectives within give time frame.
 I have lack of managerial skills which
directly decline my performance and
leads to mismanagement within
Travelodge Hotel.
 I do not possess good writing with
effects my written communication with
clients of organisation.
Curriculum vitae
Name:
Address:
Contact Number:
Email ID:
Carrier objective: - To be a successful in a challenging business environment of growth and
excellence and earn effective job which provides me satisfaction and own development and
supports in achieving organisation objectives.
Academic Qualification:
 Commerce graduate. Master’s in business administration.
Experience: Five year experience in hotel industry.
Personal Skills:
1. Competitiveness
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2. Honest
3. Team building
4. Effective communication skills.
5. Administrative skills6. leadership skills
Declaration:
I solemnly declare that all the above mentioned information is true and valid.
There are certain skills which are required to attain goals and objectives of Travelodge
Hotel. This are described as follows:-
1. Time management skill are most important for achieving the business goals and
objectives. This skill helps in attaining goals of firm within time frame.
2. Managerial skill is another one which is must needed to achieve goals effectively. This
skill help in reducing mismanagement from organisation.
3. Writing skill is also significantly requires which supports in written communication with
client of business (Sutherland, Howard and Markauskaite, 2010).
2.2 Own development needs and activities required to meet them
Strengths Weakness Opportunities Threats
I possess good
leadership skills which
support me in guiding
staff members of
organisation
effectively and assist
me in building team
spirit among them also
I have significant
communication skills
which assist building
I have lack of time
management skill
which declines my
efficiency in attaining
goals of business also I
do not have effective
managerial skill which
leads to
mismanagement.
(Croft and et.al.,
2010).
In future there is
significant
opportunities available
for me for effective
learning from others.
The biggest threat for
me is lack of funds.
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healthy relation with
all.
Activities required to meet own needs of development:-
For enhancing my performance it is important for me to develop my skills and eliminate
my weakness. For this I have gone through different activities which are described as follows: Training: - I have gone through various training programmes for developing my time
management skills. This supported me in learning different strategies for reducing the
wastage of time and increases efficiency (Lamote and Engels, 2010).
 Research: - I have conducted research on various management topics which have helped
me in learning management tools and assist in declining mismanagement from cited
organisation.
2.3 Current and future needs
Current needs Future needs
I have determined that my current level is good
which fosters my development and supports in
attaining objectives of organisation. I lack
behind in some of the aspects which becomes
obstacle in my performance. At present I need
to improve my time management skills to
increase performance efficiency and I have
significant need of developing my managerial
skills to reduce mismanagement for the
organisation (Croft and et.al., 2010).
I have determined my future need which is to
develop my personality. As organisations are
dynamic in nature so as a manager, I have
significant need of developing change
management skills in near future.
2.4 Personal and professional development plan of identified needs
SR. No LEARNIN
G
OBJECTIV
CURRENT
PROFICEN
CY
TARGET
PROFICEN
CY
DEVELOP
MENT
OPPORTU
CRIRERIA
FOR
JUDGING
TIME
SCALE
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ES NITIES SUCESS
1 To improve
time
management
skills
I do not
possess
good time
management
skills which
act as an
obstacle in
attaining
goals and
objectives
of
organisation
within time
frame.
To develop
time
management
skill by
which I can
perform
activities
within given
period of
time.
With the
help of
training and
with support
of friends
and family.
I can
significantly
judge
developmen
t by
evaluating
the time
consumed in
performing
activity after
developmen
t.
5 Weeks
2 To improve
management
skills
Currently, I
do not have
good
management
skills which
directly
declines my
level of
performance
and leads to
mismanage
ment in
business.
To enhance
managerial
skills in
order to
decline
mismanage
ment from
organisation
With the
support of
training and
seminars
By
assessing
the
management
of company
after
developmen
t
2 Weeks
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TASK 3
3.1 Short term and long term objectives and activities required to implement development plan
Short term objectives: - I have determined some objectives for period or short term on the
basis of my weakness. This are necessary to be developed immediately. As per these
development of time management skills and management skills are set as an short term
objectives for this I will attend various seminars and training sessions related to this objectives
(Jimoyiannis, 2010).
Long term objectives: - For the future I have determine long term objectives which
includes development of new strengths which assist me in long run of personal and professional
work life. My long term objective is to emerge decision making strengths in order to make
effective decision at right time and at right place. For acquiring this it must be performed under
SMART objectives i.e. Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Timely.
For implementing the plans in significant manner some actions has to be considered as an
important key points which are described as follows:-
 Scope and content of personal and professional development plan: - The staff of
organisation must focus on the main objectives of personal and professional development
plan (Robertson, 2016). For guidance of staff members they must be provided significant
forms of development.
 Relationship between development plan and its links with other activities: - The
personal and professional development plan must focus on specific needs to increase
level of performance in existing job. It assist in development and act as a next step
towards career (Elliott, 2011).
 Implementation: - The plan of personal and professional development may faces some
issues in its implementation. Before implementation effective training must be provided
for attaining objectives of plan prepared.
 Impact: - At last, the effectiveness of personal and professional plan implemented must
be evaluated and necessary action must be taken if it lacks behind in effectiveness.
3.2 Undertake and document development activities as planned
As per the above mentioned objectives which I have determined for my development, it
is necessary for me to through various activities for attaining them and enhancing my skills. This
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plans and goals are significantly required for my own development and growth. For achieving
these I have to go through some activities which is described as follows:-
1. Firstly I will perform significantly on my objective set for long period which is
developing new quality of decision making. For this I will attend different seminars and
conferences with research on available internet sources for the period of 3weeks. The
knowledge gained in these weeks I will apply them in my work life to attain its benefits.
2. I will attend different training session for eliminating my weakness of time management.
This will provide me significant information on different strategies related to this.
3. I will go through various management lectures organised by experts to develop my
managerial skill to decline mismanagement form organisation.
3.3Reflecting own learning against original aim and objectives
By evaluating different learning style I have set significant objectives for my personal
development this has to achieve within a determined period of time effectively. For this I have to
determine different sources which will support me in gaining effective knowledge out of it. After
selection of sources I have to go through it effectively with proper dedication and hard work in
order to gain significant knowledge. It must be done within timeframe. If the process goes within
time period it will directly lead to my personal and professional development by grabbing
opportunities (McNiff, 2010).
3.4 Development plan on the basis of feedbacks and evaluation
The below mentioned development plan is developed on the basis of feedbacks and evaluation
SR. No LEARNIN
G
OBJECTIV
ES
CURRENT
PROFICEN
CY
TARGET
PROFICEN
CY
DEVELOPMENT
OPPORTUNITIE
S
TIME SCALE/
REMARK
1 To improve
time
management
skills
The skill is
yet not
achieved to
the level as
needed.
To develop
time
management
skills within
a time frame
Training sessions,
seminars and
internet sources are
best opportunities
available for
At present 2 more
weeks are needed
to develop my time
management skills.
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development.
2 To improve
management
skills
Improved This target
is achieved
as per the
plan.
After conducting
evaluation and
taking feedbacks
significant
improvement is
being seen.
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CONCLUSION
From the above report it is being concluded that there is significant need for individuals
to develop personal and professional qualities and skills for achieving success in personal and
work life. In above report various approaches to self-manage learning and lifelong learning is
discussed which supports in personal learning and development. It states that determination of
individual’s skills through various approaches supports in determining persons strengths,
weaknesses, opportunities and strengths. These determination helps in framing development plan
and implementing it for improving skills and qualities. Report also concludes that individuals
must follow time management strategies to increase performance efficiency.
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