Personal and Professional Development Report - Royal Green Analysis

This report on personal and professional development explores the significance of self-improvement for individuals and organizations. It uses Royal Green, an international lodge, as a case study to examine self-managed learning attributes, skill assessment via SWOT analysis, solutions to work-based issues, and time management strategies. The report covers various approaches to self-managed learning, including visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning styles, as well as the benefits of self-directed learning, continuing professional development, and apprenticeship programs. It also addresses solutions to common workplace problems such as bullying, harassment, and discrimination. Furthermore, it analyzes different communication styles and provides a personal development plan. The report concludes with a discussion on the implementation of the development plan and an evaluation of learning outcomes.

Personal and Professional
Development

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Approaches to self-managed learning..............................................................................1
1.2 Ways in which lifelong learning in PPD context.............................................................2
1.3 Benefits of self-managed learning....................................................................................3
4.1 Solutions to work based problems....................................................................................4
4.2 Communicating in a variety of styles...............................................................................5
4.3 Effective time management strategies..............................................................................6
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................7
2.1 Own current skills and competencies...............................................................................7
2.2 Own development needs and activities............................................................................9
2.3 Development opportunities to meet current and future needs........................................10
2.4 Develop PPD plan..........................................................................................................11
3.1 Process and activities required to implement development plan....................................13
3.2 Undertake and document development activities as planned.........................................14
3.3 Own learning against original aim and objectives.........................................................16
3.4 Update development plan...............................................................................................16
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................17
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................19

INTRODUCTION
Personal and professional improvement is fundamental for individuals because it aids to
keep up their personality (Hopkinson, 2014). This can be called as staff improvement. Instead of
this, it is necessary to enhance quality of work of an individual with the help of advanced
techniques and methods (Personal and professional development, 2017). Present report is based
on Royal Green which is an international lodge that is situated in the United Kingdom. They are
providing better services to customers and this will help them to compete with their competitors
in the competitive world. Main purpose of this assignment is to determine self-managed
attributes. Manager of company can develop an effective plan for their business and therefore,
they can do their entire work in a proper way. It is required to assess own skills and capabilities
with the help of SWOT analysis. Furthermore, this report is going to describe the solutions of
work based issues. Along with this, it is necessary to formulate time management strategies so
that everything will get managed within provided time duration.
TASK 1
1.1 Approaches to self-managed learning
The various approaches to learning can be defined with the help of VAK. They are
defined to be a simple manner in which learning styles can be understood. This model sates that
that every person is dominated by a personal style of learning through information gathering can
be enhanced. Brief description of the same is as follows:
Visual learning: this style undertakes learning through seen and observed measures. The
tools of diagrams, charts and graphs is encouraged to people who learn through seeing and
reading.
Auditory learning: this type of learning ensures that information is transferred through
listening. The tools which employ sounds and noises are helpful in providing information and
educating. Conferences and discussion are major tactics employed to facilitate learning to
individuals. In context of self-managed learning this approach is helpful as person can avail
information through conversation with others.
Kinaesthetic learning: this type of learning involves physical experience with
interaction. Simulation and role play are the tactics which can be employed in providing
information to such people in the self-managed learning.
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It is necessary for a person to organise their self-managed learning in an adequate way. It
is needed for them to improve their skills as well as capabilities timely as this will assist them to
do their task appropriately (Olsen, 2015). There are some attributes which assist person in their
success and improvement.
 Interview
 Monitoring
 Research learning
 Coaching
 Seminar
Therefore, it is required for an individual to manage it effectively. Self-managed approaches
are mentioned as beneath:
Internet: With assistance of this, people can enhance their learning and in addition skills in
an effective way. They can learn new things through utilizing some methods, like by watching
motivational videos, post and many more. Person can also learn various languages (Dixon and et.
al., 2014).
Social media: It is considering as foremost famous method as numerous persons are using
social sites. With aid of this, an individual can connect with each other, either at domestic or
foreign level. It is not necessary that they belong to same culture, it will be distinctive. If they
interact with each other then it assists them to improve their learning.
Seminars: It people attend these sort of programs then it aids them in their enhancement.
Persons will deal with different circumstances adequately which will provide growth to firm.
Thus, it has been understood that above described methods will help to enhance learning of
an individual (Bayar, 2014). Along with this, they will grab opportunities at marketplace which
will cater success to company.
1.2 Ways in which lifelong learning in PPD context
Each and every person needs success in their occupation; therefore, they need to learn new
skills. As a result, they will accomplish their task in an inventive way. It is fundamental to
communicate with each other appropriately so that manager can easily monitor performance of
their staff members (Forte and Flores, 2014). It is required for people to maintain healthy
relations with colleagues as it aids them to accomplish their professional as well as personal
goals together. Some of ways which can motivate for lifelong learning are mentioned as below:
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Self-directed learning: It is essential for an individual to maintain entire things, for this
purpose they need to take initiative. Therefore, all obligations are linked with that person and
they are only responsible for their work which is done by them. To analyse their abilities
manager can test them on various situations, as it can create at any sort of time. As a result, their
capabilities will be improved.
Continuing professional development: It is fundamental for an individual to have some
skills according to their profession. Thus, they can easily coordinate between all circumstances
which can arise at workplace. Person can utilize their life experience also to resolve issues.
Apprenticeship: As indicated by this, if any individual can appoint in organisation for
training purpose; hence, they can enhance their skills, capabilities as well as knowledge (Visser,
Evering and Barrett, 2014).
Recognition of prior learner: With aid of this methodology, company can analyse their all
activities effectively and efficiently. Manager can examine everything, as it helps their
employees to increase their skill.
1.3 Benefits of self-managed learning
Advantages related to this can be beneficial for both, an individual as well as enterprise. If
learning is enhancing of an individual then they will do their task in more inventive manner,
which help firm to improve their profits (Robertson, 2016).
Individual:
 It caters some chances to people so that they can easily improve their skills and working
effectively. They can also do some additional efforts as it increases their information.
 People can combine all duties together, as it assists them in their improvement as well as
advancement. Hence, overall task will accomplish with maximum effectiveness and
within provided time.
 For growth and success, persons need to learn extra things. As a result, they can face
upcoming issues properly and resolve them adequately. If people are doing their work in groups, then they can acquire new things which will
help them in their development.
Organisation:
 In modern days, almost all companies are focusing in improvement of their staff
members, which can be associated with their personal and professional goals. Therefore,
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they can deal with different conditions in an effective way (Moss, Gibson and Dollarhide,
2014). Along with this, workers will accomplish their entire work in a systematic manner.
 Firm can utilize distinctive promotional exercises to enhance their sales. This will aid
them to in their revenue improvisation.
 Manager of Royal Green needs to analyse work of their employees on regular basis;
hence, if they found any issues at the time of working they can solve it timely and task
will complete within period of time.
4.1 Solutions to work based problems
Some problems will arise during working; hence, it is required to resolve them at time as
it can hamper work either directly or indirectly. There are some issues which were identified by
manager at Royal Green, are stated as below:
Bullying and harassment: It is major element which will grow at any kind of firm. This
can affect an enterprise in direct or indirect manner (Dixon and et. al., 2014). Hence, superior
needs to develop discipline at association. If company is engaged in this form of activities then
manager of that association will get punished. It is required for employer of Royal Green to
make control on this type of exercises. As it can provide impact on their profits and market share
adversely.
Discrimination: No firm has a right to discriminate into their employees. If this type of
activity is there in firm then manager will get admonished. There are several sort of activities
which can under this, such as caste, gender, race, religion, culture and many more.
In every organisation there are certain issues which are faced by employees. The
management have to make sure that certain issue is realised so that there is no disruption in
organisational operations. Problems in organisation test skills and capabilities of employees
working for the same. After a thorough investigation it has been identified that employees are not
able to collaborate in an ideal manner and achieve team oriented results.
The solution to such problem arising in the organisation is to form supervisor based
teams. In such teams there are lesser and manageable number of people i.e. 5-6 members. This is
done so that bonding can be improved among team members which will have a direct positive
impact on the performance outcomes of the team. It is beneficial to organisation in numerous as
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it helps in forming synergy and cooperation within team. It is essential to incorporate self
managed learning so that employees are supported with higher morale and efficiency.
4.2 Communicating in a variety of styles
Organisation has to adopt effective style of communication into their business as per their
nature. The major learning styles which are adopted in this organisation are as follows:
Pragmatic Style: This learning style aims to apply theoretical knowledge on practical
grounds. Experiments and games are employed so that their learning can be understood better
with their practical application. The activities which encourage this learning style are case
studies, discussion and problem solving are employed.
Activist Style: As the name suggests these are the people who understand and learn
through practising. It is essential for them to get their hands on the work to understand it
properly. The major activities which are used in this learning approach are puzzles, role play and
brainstorming.
Reflector Style: This style prefers learning through observation and analysis. Such people
tend to gain insight from the experiences of others. It involves data collection and ensure that
adequate information is obtained. The activities in this learning approach are discussions,
questionnaire, observation and feedbacks.
Theorist Style: these people are more theory oriented and understand better with the use
of concepts and models. It employs major tactics such as model, statistics and application of
theories so that learning is facilitated.
There are three kinds of styles, which are mentioned as beneath: Passive style: As indicated by this, persons never share their feelings with any one. They
are much disciplined and always wants to avoid clashes. This kind of people never have
much confidence. Aggressive style: Person who comes under this, much dominate. They can share their
thoughts with anyone without any hesitancy (Murdoch-Eaton and Sandars, 2014).
Aggressive style is basically adopted by higher management so that they can arrange
overall activities and give directions to their subordinates in an effective way.
 Assertive style: This form of individuals always value right of other people. Along with
this, they easily share their opinions with each other.
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The level of communication which can be categorised on various grounds which are as follows:
 Strategic: it is a type of communication in which policies and decisions are formulated
within an organisation. The major examples of strategic communication are marketing,
organisational and corporate communication.
 Tactical: this type of communication is influenced by the military working in which
information is conveyed from one person to another through written and verbal
approaches.
 Operational: This refers to communication which is carried out in operations of an
organisation. This is generally employed when a manager communicates instructions and
orders to its subordinates.
Higher level management is using Aggressive style of communication. Assertive style
can be utilized by both sort of management, i.e. middle and lower.
4.3 Effective time management strategies
Superiors need to manage time appropriately and for this they will use adequate
strategies. Several are mentioned as beneath:
 It is required for an individual to start their day effectively and set some objectives which
they need to accomplish within time period.
 Manager needs to decide entire activities systematically. Furthermore, it has to be
updated timely as per requirements.
 Foremost action which is necessary to accomplish, needs to be listed on top. As a result,
work will complete in a systematic order.
 Eliminate unwanted interruption: It has to be eliminate as if there is lots of interruption of
superior then, employee cannot do their work effectively. Therefore, it is must for
employer to delegate some responsibilities to them so that they will accomplish their task
as per their own.
 Multi-tasking needs to be get avoided: It is required to avoid multi task as it can confuse
workers who are doing their job. As a result, entire work never get complete within
limited period of time. (7 Essential Time Management Strategies, 2017).
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Along with this, to manage time in an adequate way, manager can schedule entire things;
therefore, nothing will mismanage. They can accomplish priority task by finding them and in
addition can delegate some work to their employees as per their capabilities.
TASK 2
2.1 Own current skills and competencies
There are many ways to examine own current competencies as well skills, which can be
discussed as below:
PROFESSIONAL
SKILLS
CURRENT LEVEL
5 = Strong
1 = Weak
BEST CURRENT
EXAMPLE
WAYS TO IMPROVE
Communication skills 3.5 I need to manage
communication at
workplace, so that
people can share
thoughts with each
other without any
hesitation. Hence,
work will accomplish
within minimum time
span (Visser, Evering
and Barrett, 2014).
To improve this
capability, I need to
interact with many
individuals as this will
aid me to remove my
hesitation.
Leadership skills 3 I have to possess this
sort of skills;
therefore, I can lead
my team
appropriately. Along
with this, I can easily
inspire workers to
accomplish coveted
targets to acquire best
For improvisation of
this capability, I can
listen some speeches
which are given by top
leaders. Additionally, I
can attend some
seminars or
conferences also.
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outcome.
Problem solving skills 3 According to this, it is
required for me to
resolve issues at
premises on time. If I
do not do that then all
activities will delay.
While taking
judgement, I have to
consider interest of
staff members also.
As if it get affected
then they will not do
their work effectively
and can leave the
firm.
By playing some
games, resolve
puzzles, I can enhance
this capabilities
(Robertson, 2016).
Listening skills 5 I need to pay attention
to every individual at
workplace, as it aids
me to solve issues in
an appropriate
manner. I need to
listen directions of
manager; therefore, I
will accomplish my
work adequately
(Moss, Gibson and
Dollarhide, 2014).
Meditation will help
me to improve my
listening capabilities.
Technological skills 3.5 It is fundamental for
me to improve my
technical skills, so
To enhance this skills,
it is required for me to
get updated about new
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that I can do my task
more innovatively.
tools which are taking
place quickly at
market.
Team working skills 4 It is necessary for me
to develop effective
this skills; thus, I can
do my work in team
also and attain
coveted targets within
minimum period of
time.
I have to take part in
entire activities which
are going on at
workplace.
2.2 Own development needs and activities
I need to find out my strengths and weakness as by identifying them I can easily cope up
from my imperfections. Along with this, I need to examine opportunities; thus, I can embrace
them (Murdoch-Eaton and Sandars, 2014). For this, I can conduct SWOT investigation so that I
can determine necessary components effectively as well as efficiently.
Strengths Weaknesses
It is necessary for complete all tasks
effectively. Hence, my major capability is that
I can interact with people without any sort of
hesitation. I hear each individual and in
addition I can do my work with team
appropriately. My leadership skills are much
efficient; as a result, I can lead my group in
adequate way (Brody and Hadar, 2015).
Through utilizing all these abilities, I can
resolve issues and acquire best outcomes.
My foremost weakness is that, many times it is
difficult for me to take any decision. I got scare
in negative conditions. Hence, it is needed for
me to cope up from this to complete my task in
an adequate manner. I am not much aware
about new tools and techniques so that it is
essential for me to update about it. As this will
provide growth as well as development to my
company.
Opportunities Threats
To take benefits from competitors at Competitors are major threat for any sort of
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marketplace, it is required for me to grab
opportunities from market. With assistance of
this, I can enhance profits and reputation of
organisation. It will aid to attract more clients
towards enterprise. Along with this, it is
necessary for me improve my leadership
abilities so that I can lead my group more
appropriately and develop extra opportunities
for company.
firm which can reduce their growth as well as
success circumstances. Therefore, I need to
develop effective strategies for my company
which will aid me to defeat rivals at
competitive world (Murdoch-Eaton and
Sandars, 2014).
Hence, by using SWOT analysis, any person can assess their opportunities, weaknesses,
strengths and in addition threats.
2.3 Development opportunities to meet current and future needs
If an association wants growth and success then they have to acquire opportunities which
are accessible for them at marketplace. A person has many chances which will get by him for
their improvement. Hence, by utilizing them they can accomplish their existing and future wants
in an adequate way (Trorey, 2017).
Current Needs: I have current needs which are to be fulfilled when supported with ideal
development. I have to develop my interpersonal skills, planning and have to focus on enhancing
my knowledge on the management domain.
Future Needs: there are defined to be needs which will arise in future course of time. I
have to identify skills which are to be required by me to succeed in future. The interpersonal
skills and motivation skills are to continuously evolved so that it matches requirements on
personal and professional grounds. There are certain skills which will be required by me such as
conflict resolution and motivational skills so that I am able to get the work done out of
subordinates.
According to above mentioned growth plan own weaknesses as well as strengths can
examined. My best abilities are leading team and in addition communication. Therefore, as per
this I can develop a team in an adequate way which will help me to enhance profits and in
addition productivity of firm. But, my foremost shortcoming is that I do not have effective
capabilities of leadership as this can influence my forthcoming wants. Thus, it is required for me
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