Personal and Professional Development Report - Unit 41, HND

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of personal and professional development, encompassing self-managed learning, skill evaluation, and the creation of effective development plans. It begins with an introduction that highlights the importance of continuous learning and its impact on organizational success. Task 1 evaluates various approaches to self-managed learning, such as training, learning from mistakes, experience, self-assessment, and the use of the internet. It also explores ways to encourage lifelong learning in both personal and professional contexts, including self-learning, self-reflection, and SWOT analysis. Task 2 focuses on evaluating current skills against professional standards and organizational objectives, including communication, listening, leadership, and problem-solving skills. It identifies development opportunities to meet current and future needs. Task 3 defines the processes and activities required to implement a personal development plan, including undertaking development activities and reflecting on learning objectives. Finally, Task 4 addresses the selection of a work-based problem, communication styles, and time management strategies. The report concludes with a reflection on the overall learning experience and its implications for future professional growth.

PERSONAL
AND
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Description on the evaluation to various approaches of self-managed learning..............1
1.2 Ways in order to lifelong learning process in professional and personal context can be
encouraged..............................................................................................................................2
1.3 Define various kind of benefits to the self-managed learning and individual to the business
enterprise................................................................................................................................3
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................4
2.1 Description on the evaluation of the current skill against the professional standards and
objective of the organisation..................................................................................................4
2.3 Description on the identification of the development opportunities in order to meet the
current and future need...........................................................................................................4
2.4 Make effective personal professional development plan.................................................8
TASK 3............................................................................................................................................9
3.1 Define the process and activities required in order to implement the development plan.9
3.2 Description on undertaking of development activities as per the planned procedure....10
3.3 Reflective in relation to own learning of aims and objectives in development plan......12
3.4 Personal development plan on feedback and evaluation................................................12
TASK 4..........................................................................................................................................14
4.1 Define the selection of work based problem..................................................................14
4.2 Description on various communication style.................................................................15
4.3 Evaluation on the strategies of time management..........................................................16
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................17
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................18

INTRODUCTION
Personal and professional development is very essential in order to keep performing
activities in organisation in effective and efficient manner. It is a helpful process because in the
individual can make himself engaged in continuous learning process. With the help of this kind
of process an organisation is capable of performing its activities and can face any challenges and
opportunities in order to full fill the need of the organisation (Cross and Papadopoulos, 2003). It
can be defined as the process which is need to be taken in order to perform the job in
professional manner so that business enterprise can earn large amount of profitability and
productivity. This process is very helpful in increasing profits and productivity. It is essential in
manner the grooming the individual personality. This process is very helpful in order to maintain
the brand image of firm. The present report is covering following aspects like self-managed
learning, process, the personal and professional development plan, current skills in order to meet
the professional’s standards. This kind of activities are helpful in order to full fill the objective of
the organisation.
TASK 1
1.1 Description on the evaluation to various approaches of self-managed learning.
Self-managed learning is the important process in order to accomplish the objective of
the business enterprise. This can be improved with the help of following process are as-
Training approach- By providing effecting training to individual the person can able to
perform his function in effective and efficient manner. With the help of this personal knowledge
and skill of the person can be upgraded (Koprowska, 2010). With the help of professional
guidelines, I can able to enhance my professionalism and can promote the growth and
development opportunities. This is very helpful process because with the help of this I can
improve my overall personality.
Leaning from mistake- it can be correct to say that practice can make everyone perfect.
I can learn many things from my experience. By analysing the performance style of other I try to
understand them and apply it to myself so that I also can perform the things in expert manner. By
performing the organisational activities.
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Experience- It is always countable. The person can enhance his knowledge with the help
of various thing which has applied in practically manner (Johns, 2012). It is helpful in order to
develop the skill and knowledge of person which is essential to done the things in effective
manner. With the help of this organisation can able to perform his activities in well effective and
efficient manner.
Self-assessment- The self-evaluation is the process which is very helpful in order to gain
the knowledge and promote various kin of leaning. By keeping eyes on the activities I can
monitor the actions so that I can find out the difference between actual and planned activities.
Internet- the social media activities are very helpful in order to enhance my knowledge
in effective manner. This function is act as the great source to enhance the overall personality of
the person in expertise way. With the help of internet surfing person can able to groom his
performance in effective manner.
1.2 Ways in order to lifelong learning process in professional and personal context can be
encouraged.
In this manner there are various kin of ways are provided which are helpful to develop the
lifelong learning in the person in order to personal and professional context.
Self-learning approach - This is very helpful process because with the help of this
person can develop his knowledge and can learn new thing in effective manner. The process of
self-learning is very beneficial in manner to have continuous learning in the person. By
combining the various ideas, the person can able to enhance his knowledge (Marques, 2012). If
there is any deviation than he can find out the difference and essentials step can be taken by him.
Self-reflective- The ability to take the decision is always helpful in order to make the
business performance in the efficient manner. In order to develop the self-skills this kind of
activities is very helpful in order to do all the activities in the effective and efficient manner. This
is can be true to said that most of the individuals learn from their own experiences (Marques,
2012). In this way they used to analyse their own thing in the well professionally manner.
Search- If the individuals are having knowledge in order to gain the things and learn it
effectively. The learning is the life long process it is not restricted as per the willingness of the
person. With the search engines they need to improve the skills and knowledge of the person
effectively.
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SWOT analysis- with the help of this technique, it is very useful in relation to identify
the various strength, weakness, threat and opportunities of the firm so that organisation can be
able to perform the function of the business in the appropriate manner. By knowing the measures
of weakness and opportunities the firm will be able to develop the strong position in the market.
This will also helpful in order to enhance the knowledge of person. This kind of thing is very
essential in relation to frame the good strategies to the firm.
1.3 Define various kind of benefits to the self-managed learning and individual to the business
enterprise.
There are the various kinds of benefits in relation to the self-managed learning to the
individual and organisation. The self-management learning is very beneficial for the growth of
an organisation in the effective manner. The individual need to develop method in his own
personality so that he is able to work towards it in the professionally manner and he can develop
his attitude towards the positive skill. This kind of the leaning skill is very helpful in relation to
develop the communication skill so that he is able to interact with each person in the more
professional manner. This is also helpful in order to grab opportunities which will be helpful in
relation to attend the desire goals of the firm.
This is helpful in relation to have the leadership skill so that the firm is able to guide the
workers in manner to enhance working of the individuals. With the help of the training and self-
experience the improvement process can be done in order to find out the various areas in this
manner the organisation objectives can be achieved. It is very helpful in order to achieve the set
standards of the life. With the help of the self-managed learning employees can understand the
culture of the business enterprise and these things are helpful in order to perform the task in well
effective and efficient manner. With the help of the self-managed learning process person can
develop his overall efficiency in relation to perform the specific job in effectively. By
implement the learning process in effective manner the work of the individual can be improved,
in this relation he can earn large amount of profitability and productivity. In this manner it is
essential to maintain the brand image of the business enterprise.
This is very helpful in relation to grab those opportunities which will be helpful in relation to
analysing the current as well future condition of the life. With the help of the effective learning
the person is capable to develop his duties and authorities effectively.
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TASK 2
2.1 Description on the evaluation of the current skill against the professional standards and
objective of the organisation.
In order to develop the skill of the person, he is able to manage his critical thinking. It can
be done in the following manner are as-
Organisational objectives- Each individual in the organisation should perform his activities in
well effective and efficient manner. With the help of this the organisation objective of the
organisation can be achieved (Gumus and et.al., 2009). The effective working of individual can
bring success to the business enterprise. I have good communication and professional skill which
is helpful in manner to meet the desire goals and objectives of the company. This all activities
are to be done in the following manner are as-
Oral communication- My oral communication is quite impressive with the help of this I can
easily handle the things and it is also useful to convince the people of the business enterprise.
Written communication- I have to deal with many presentation projects. My written skill is
very expressive I am very good in English. In order to make the project successful I used to add
the content which is helpful to make it successful.
2.3 Description on the identification of the development opportunities in order to meet the
current and future need.
It can be defined in the following manner are as-
Professional Skills Current
Level
5=strong
1 = weak
Best Current Example Ways to Improve
Communication Skills 5 I am able to communicate
effectively with my
colleagues and
subordinates.
I am also able to adopt
effective written
communication skills
Through attending
seminars and delivering
presentations
Listening Skills
2
While delivering a
presentation, I was in a
haste to put my point
without giving adequate
time to the audience to
speak.
Through listening skill
sessions.
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Leadership Skills
2
While on a project, I could
not make the team
complete it on time.
Through activities.
Planning and
Organizing
4 I was given 3 tasks at a
time with different
deadlines which were
effectively competed by
me on time.
Through activity
Presentation Skills 4 I effectively presented the
financial growth of the
company through report
Through mentoring
Problem Solving 5 I solved the problem in my
department by creating a
win- win situation.
Through training
Professional
knowledge
4 I am able to do my tasks
properly.
Through seminars and
reading
Self- Management 4 I am able to manage the
work allotted to me on
time
Through activities.
Team work
2
I could not work in
coordination with others on
a project
Through activities and
workshops.
Technology Skills 5 I am able to save time by
using latest technology
while doing work.
Through training
Time Management 4 I am able to complete tasks
on time.
Through workshops
SWOT analysis-
Strength- I have good communication and written skill which help me to get the things done in
effective manner. With the help of these activities I can easily handle the organisational task.
Weakness- the major weakness of mine is that I cannot handle more than 10 persons at a time.
My leading power is not that much effective.
Opportunities- the office height authority has given me chance to enhance my knowledge in this
way to can able to perform the things in efficient manner.
Threat- the lack of enthusiasm takes more time to give initiate to projects etc.
Strengths Weaknesses
 Communication Skills
 Planning and Organizing skills
 Listening Skills
 Leadership Skills
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 Presentation Skills
 Problem Solving
 Professional knowledge
 Self- Management
 Technology Skills
 Time Management
 Team work
Opportunities Threats
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 Current work role provides me
opportunities to work in teams. I could
build my strengths by utilizing these
opportunities.
 It also provides numerous training and
workshops that I could attend and
improve myself.
The threats to my current position is lack of
team work and leadership skills (Forde and
et.al., 2006).
My weaknesses might be exposed as in my
work role I am required to work in
coordination with other people in teams.
I can attend workshops, training sessions
2.4 Make effective personal professional development plan.
Name: Start and end dates:
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Your plan should identify your learning and development needs. You need to consider all
the resources required to help you achieve your objectives and build in realistic timescales
for both achievement and review. Please attach supporting documents as necessary and
add extra rows as required.
LEARNING
OBJECTIVE/GOAL
CURRENT
PROFICIENCY
TARGET
PROFICIENCY
DEVELOPMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
CRITERIA
FOR
JUDGING
SUCCESS
TIME
SCAL
1
To develop listening
skills
2 5 Sessions
Workshops
Being able
to consider
other people
views while
analyzing
the financial
and other
aspects of
organization
1 mont
2
To develop leadership
skills
2 5 Workshops
Seminars
Being able
to
effectively
lead a group
of 3-4
people
2
months
3 To develop teamwork
skills
2 5 Teamwork activities
Seminars
Being able
to work in
coordination
with a group
2
months
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of more
than 4
people
TASK 3
3.1 Define the process and activities required in order to implement the development plan.
It can be defined in the following manner rare as-
Identification of the tasks to achieve and action to be taken
Self-assessment- This is the initial process in this the various kind of implementation procedure
is need to be taken in order to perform the business activities in the impressive manner. With the
help of the strength the all kind of the activities can be performed effectively.
Goals specification- With the help of the determination of the goals and objectives of the
business enterprise. This kind of the activities is very helpful in order to attend objective of the
business enterprise (Moon, 2013). In addition to this it is very helpful in relation to fulfilled the
desire goals effectively.
Development of milestones- with the help of this kind of the activities the desired goals pf the
firm can be achieved. The goals of the enterprise are need to be crystal clear.
Activities- In order to perform the business activities sufficiently the firm need to perform the all
activities effectively. I have to list out all the business activities efficiently. In this manner both
thing need to be considered effectively such are financial and non-financial.
Identifying the problem- In order to take implementation in the developmental plan it is
essential to perform the business activities accordingly. In order to get overcome from this kind
of the activities it is essential to for firm to issue so that corrective measures' can
objectives activities
To enhance the presentation skill In order to enhance this I will start to attend the seminar
programmes and online training.
Time management skill I will start to take participation in the workshop training. I
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will draw my own schedule char and will try to accomplish
thing in give time manner.
To improve technological skill In order to improve this, I will start to have may coaching
training from the person who is good in handling of the
technical things. It will help me to update the things in
better and effective manner (Eisele and et.al., 2013).
3.2 Description on undertaking of development activities as per the planned procedure.
In order to make all things effectively, it is essential to set the PDP plan in the well and
effective manner. The various kind of the techniques such are as-
Priority 1 Managing the skills In order to deal with the skill
of the person, the person need
to deal with the things which
will be helpful in order to
bring various kind of the things
such are as effective
communication, informal
relationship and increment and
appointing leader to guide the
workforce.
Priority 2 Improving current proficiency At this level the firm will focus
towards the evaluating the
current situation and this kind
of things is need to be
improved in order to deal with
the various opportunities.
Priority 3 Target proficiency In this the person need to make
sure of the things like the
target's workforce and resource
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