Personal and Professional Development: A Self-Assessment Report

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PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................2
Task 1...............................................................................................................................................3
Task 2...............................................................................................................................................5
Task 3...............................................................................................................................................9
Task 4.............................................................................................................................................12
Conclusion.....................................................................................................................................18
References......................................................................................................................................19
Appendix........................................................................................................................................20
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Introduction
Personal and professional development is termed as the total combination of relevance and
interactions. Thus, it can be defined as the development, which takes place in order to
accomplish the target goals as well as set a specific career objective (Hildebrand, 2018). This
assignment thus sheds light on several self-management procedures that assist to improve
lifelong as well as self-managed objective. Further, posters and leaflets are demonstrated to get
extensive knowledge regarding the personal and professional development plan.
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Task 1
Summary Sheet
LO1: Understand how self-managed learning can enhance lifelong development
1.1- Evaluate approaches to self-manage learning
Self-managed learning is termed as the process by which an individual can learn in their own
way (Cunningham, 2017). This process is very essential as it allows the self-growth and
improvement of skills.
One of the most essential processes of self-managed learning which help in the maximum
number of people in recent times is accessing the internet and social network. The Internet
provides a huge source of gaining knowledge and a vast ocean of learning several methods and
skills. Thus, the internet plays a significant role which helps an individual to gain a vast range of
knowledge and self-managed learning (Gordon et al., 2016). Another most important source of
self-managed learning is attending seminar and conference worldwide. Throughout the world
across several countries, different conferences and seminars are conducted which provides an
enormous amount of knowledge and extensive source for self-learning. There are also several
limitations regarding self-learning which includes lack of opportunities, fund shortage and many
others which act as a barrier for self-development.
The approach, which is suitable for both me and my team working in National Trust, is internet
and social network. Gaining information from the internet and social networking sites will help
my colleagues and me to improve the business strategies and business objectives for the
betterment and welfare of the organisation.
1.2- Propose ways in which lifelong learning in personal and professional contexts could be
encouraged
Lifelong learning is the voluntary ongoing method of learning that can be gained through life
which involves learning the process through personal and professional experiences (Longworth,
2019).
The range of ways which provides encouraging lifelong learning is providing shadowing and
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secondment opportunities, which will further help in the development of a cordial relationship
with the employees (Horrigan, 2016). Secondly, financial support is very essential for gaining
any sort of learning experience. Time management is an essential factor that encourages an
individual to learn innovative things in a timely manner. Understanding and evaluating the ideas
of business and marketing, trading magazines will also help to gain an enormous amount of
knowledge. The continuous learning process and self-evaluation will also help to gain
knowledge to excel more in business.
Working in the National Trust will help me to gain continuous knowledge regarding personal
and professional development. Continuous learning technique will encourage continuous
development of the plan and new strategies to be implemented. According to me, the thinking
ability, skills and other management knowledge can be improved. Attending different seminars
and conferences will allow self-knowledge and growth. This method is a very good process
which can be conducted in National Trust, UK in order to encourage Welcome Staffs and Guides
and many others.
1.3- Evaluate the benefits of self-managed learning to the individual and organisation
There are several ranges of benefits in self-managed learning that includes increasing
communication skills, presentation skills, interpersonal skills and many others. Communication
skill is very essential in order to convey any information properly to anyone (Dowson, 2015). By
possessing good communication skill one can effectively interact with the team members as well
as the higher authorities of the organisation. Presentation skill is very valuable for the progress of
any business since presenting the proper view and perspective will help to enhance the efficiency
of marketing. As a Membership and Visitor Welcome Manager of National Trust, the
communication skills should be very efficient which will enrich the interaction skills of the
employees that will allow the business to run well. This will also help National Trust to expand
more and run the business more efficiently and profitably.
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Task 2
LO2: Be able to take responsibility for own personal and professional development
2.1- Evaluate own current skills and competencies against professional standards and
organisational objectives
My Current Skills Professional Standards National Trust and Job
Role Objectives
Self-management Self-management helps
me to develop my own
skills regarding
management regarding
strengthening my learning
skills, managing time,
making proper decisions
for the welfare of any
association. Not only
Self-management helps to
increase my reasoning
abilities but at the same
time, it helps me to
examine and inspect
situations. This process
has helped me a lot in
gaining ample amount of
knowledge, discipline and
interpersonal skills.
Self-management skill is
very essential in order to
fulfil the objective of the
organisation. In National
Trust, the employees must
possess high decisions
making skills, interpersonal
skills. The managers must
learn how to be disciplined.
They must have effective
knowledge regarding the
data handling, good IT
knowledge and reasoning
skills. The managers must
possess knowledge
regarding the managerial
skills which will motivate
the other employees
working under them.
Communication Communication helps me
to present myself and
which further supports me
The managers of National
UK must possess good
communication skills which
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to exchange my point of
views. Proper
communication helps me
to grow independently
and develop my skills in
knowledge further.
Communicating or using
the proper words will
make my conversation
strong.
will help them to
communicate with the higher
authorities of the company
as well as with the other
team members.
Communication is an
integral factor, the managers
must know how to express
and write their views
properly. The managers are
in charge of drafting letters
communication skill will
help them to build a strong
impact on their personal
skills.
2.2- Identify own development needs and the activities required to meet them
Skills to be Developed Methods of Development
Working in a team I have to work on my ability while working in a team.
Teamwork is efficient which helps to develop knowledge
and skills from the other members of the team. Working in a
team an individual can learn from other members, as well as
can share his views. Being Membership and Visitor
Welcome Manager of National Trust, I have faced some
issues while working in teams. Sometimes I am unable to
express my views or often I lack the focus of attention to
listen to my group members. Teamwork determines to work
in teams so that the objectives of the company are achieved.
In order to recover my organisation’s position as well as to
maintain my reputation, I have to work in teams to enrich
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my listening skills along with the presentation skills.
Managing my learning I have to manage my learning for the betterment of the
organisation. Being Membership and Visitor Welcome
Manager of National Trust I have to learn how to take
responsibilities of my own, learn more to develop new
strategies and implement those in order to run the company
well. To avoid any kind of workplace conflict I have to learn
managerial skills more so that the management remains
organised. I must collaborative and increase my self-
awareness, monitor, control and set goals for the betterment
of the organisation.
2.3 Identify development opportunities to meet current and future defined needs
As Membership and Visitor Welcome Manager of National Trust, the development opportunities
to meet the current and the future need must include becoming an efficient leader of the company
which will ensure implementing several new strategies that will help the employees working in
the organisation to achieve the required goal putting less effort in a timely and organised manner.
Developing includes effective communication between the employees and the owners. The
higher authorities must interact with the workers as well as the employees and motivate them so
that the employees can easily attain the required goals. The representatives must be able to make
efficient and fair decisions in order to maintain uniformity in the organisation. Fair judgement,
employee compensation and benefits facilities must be enabled in order to retain employees.
Task allocation according to the employee's capabilities is also very essential.
2.4 Devise a personal and professional development plan based on identified needs
Development
Objectives
Priority Activities
to be
undertaken
Resources Target
Start
Date
Target
End Date
Criteria for
Success
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To improve
capabilities
while
Working in
teams
High Presentation
skills and
listening
skills must
be
improved.
Consulting
with the
higher
authorities,
will help
to solve
issues
regarding
the ways
to excel
the
presentatio
n skills
10/07/19 10/10/19 Proper
interactions
with senior
managers,
keeping a
record of the
progress
chart,
systematic
interaction
with the
team
colleagues.
Managing self-
learning
Very
high
Problem-
solving,
decision-
making
skills must
be
improved.
But be
efficient in
time
managemen
t skills.
Interacting
and
following
the
experience
d senior
manager
will help
to gain
skills.
1/8/19 1/12/19 Feedback
from the
employees
working in
the
organisation.
Task 3
LO3: Be able to implement and continually review own personal and professional
development plan
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3.1 Discuss the processes and activities required to implement the development plan
The primary reason for creating a developmental plan is to improve the set of skills. Being the
Membership and Visitor Welcome Manager of National Trust to improve the overall efficiency
of the business several plans are needed to be prepared. The first stage is setting a specific target
which will give the idea of understanding the required goal to achieve. I have to make sure that a
target is set which needs to be fulfilled by my team members. The second step is planning and
organising how those goals are to be fulfilled. Being a part of National Trust I have to ensure that
all the duties are performed in an organised way consuming less time. I have to prioritise the
necessary objectives and ask my team members to perform necessarily. The third stage is very
essential that allows in implementing several strategies and preparing the action plans which are
going to be conducted. It is one of the most essential steps where I have to improve both the
presentation skills as well as the numeric. The final stage is the assessment of all the activities
that include consulting with my senior manager if the goal is achieved or not.
3.2 Undertake and document development activities as planned
Date of activity Activity Things learnt Outcome Functions
1/2/19-15/4/19 Brainstorming ● I have learnt
to generate
creative ideas
● Also learnt
how to make
the team
members
work together
The entire team worked
together and helped each
other throughout the process.
A bonding is developed
among them which helped us
to grow our interpersonal
skills as well as reasoning and
understanding skills.
I have to also
attend more
teamwork in
order to
improve my
reasoning
skills.
20/1/19-25/3/19 Personal
development
● I have learnt
the
developmenta
l potentials
regarding
Development of individual
skills helps me to work for
the organisation efficiently
and increases the profit
I have to
organise my
allocated job
more, and
gather more
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human
capitals and
others.
margins. ideas and
knowledge.
3.3 Reflect critically on own learning against original aims and objectives set in
the development plan
I am responsible for my development. I am focusing on more developing of my skills and
abilities as per the need at the various levels in the organisation. The organisation of National
Trust makes plan for hiring potential people within its operations to achieve the desired business
goals. The organisation is finding for those people who have the ability to perform under
pressure and skills for solving the unwanted issues.
I possess good self-management skills so that it helps me to manage all the necessary things
based on the work. Various skills like time management, decision making, problem solving and
other skills have been allowing me to give the best effort in any kind of work. I also have the
ability to understand the situation that encourages me to make decisions on my own. I have good
communication skills as well that helps to interact with each other. However, I need to improve
my team bonding skills. As I am a manager of National Trust, it is necessary for me to make the
activities as a team. I need to be more vocal so that I could share my opinions in front of others.
At the same time, I need to manage my learning for developing further useful strategies for the
organisation.
3.4 Update the development plan based on feedback and evaluation
What do I
want to
learn?
What do I have to
do?
Resources and
support required
Ways of measuring
success
Target
date
Teamwork
skills
 I need to
know how
to perform
as a team.
 Proper training
and group
discussion
 Maintain the
relationship
with the staff
and the higher
Within
2
months
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 I have to
earn the
trust from
the other
members in
the team and
build
relationships
.
management.
Management
learning skill
 I should be
able to build
new
innovative
strategies.
 I have to
collaborate
with others
and
effectively
monitor all
the
activities.
 Training from
senior manager
 Assistance
from the
employees
 Feedback from
the employees
as well as
senior
management
Within
4
months
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