Strategies for Personal and Professional Development Planning

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of personal and professional development, focusing on self-managed learning approaches, lifelong learning, and the benefits of self-improvement for both individuals and organizations like Hilton Hotel. It addresses work-based problems such as bullying and discrimination, highlighting the importance of effective communication styles and time management strategies. The report includes an evaluation of current skills and competencies, the identification of development needs, and the creation of a personal and professional development plan. Furthermore, it discusses the implementation of the development plan, documentation of activities, reflection on learning, and the continuous updating of the plan to ensure ongoing growth and success.

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 in personal and professional context..........................................2
1.3 Evaluate benefits of self-managed learning.....................................................................3
4.1 Solutions to work based problem.....................................................................................4
4.2 Communicate in a variety of styles..................................................................................4
4.3 Effective time management strategies..............................................................................5
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................5
2.1 Evaluating own current skills and competencies..............................................................5
2.2 Own development needs and activities............................................................................7
2.3 Development opportunities to meet current and future needs..........................................8
2.4 Devising personal and professional development plan....................................................9
3.1 Process and activities required to implement development plan....................................10
3.2 Undertaking and documenting development activities..................................................13
3.3 Reflect on own learning..................................................................................................14
3.4 Updating development plan............................................................................................14
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................16
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................17

INTRODUCTION
Personal and professional improvement is essential for an individual as it helps to
maintain his/her personality. It is also known as staff development (Hopkinson, 2014). Rather
than this, professional improvement is much associated with improvement of occupation quality
with the help of improving skills. Hilton is an international hotel based in UK that is chosen in
the present report. They cater the best services to their guests which will assist them to take
benefits from their rivals in competitive world. Fundamental aim of this assignment is to discuss
about self-managed approaches. This report is going to describe about work based problems and
determining their solutions.
TASK 1
1.1 Approaches to self-managed learning
For an individual it is an essential factor and it can be derived from various methods,
such as seminars. With assistance of this, a person can develop own skills and knowledge; thus,
they can accomplish entire work in an appropriate manner (Olsen, 2015). Along with this, it
assists people to enhance their personality; hence, they can complete their task without
vacillation. It is much useful for Hilton hotel as they can accomplish their target effectively and
efficiently. Approaches to self-managed learning aid staff members in their growth and
advancement.
 Learning by research
 Monitoring
 Interviews
 Seminars
 Coaching
All discussed points assist an individual to manage their self-learning; as a result, they
can organise entire things in an effective manner. Evaluation of various approaches are stated as
below:
Internet: It is much appropriate method which can be used by an individual to manage
their self-learning (Dixon and et. al., 2014). By using internet people can easily learn various
things through watching videos, post and so on. Along with this, they can learn other languages,
skills etc.
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Social media: This is most popular approach which is using by vast numbers of people in
modern days. As with aid of this person can connect to others who are living in same countries
or others also. They will be from distinctive culture, caste, nature and so on. If person interact
with them, then he or she can learn something from them.
Seminars: If an individual attend it, then it will improve their knowledge. Additionally, it
will improve their personality; therefore, they can easily deal with adverse circumstances.
Hence, it has been comprehended that these all methodologies will aid person to increase
their knowledge and in addition skills. It will enhance opportunities for people and by acquire
them they will get success in their career (Bayar, 2014).
1.2 Ways in which lifelong in personal and professional context
If an individual wants growth in their career, then learning is essential. It will assist them
to do their work in innovative way. They can easily communicate with other people and this will
help them to monitor their work adequately. Staff members of Hilton Hotel has to maintain
healthy relations with everyone as it will help them to attain personal and along with this
professional targets. There are many ways in which lifelong learning in PP context could be
encouraged, are discussed as below: Self-directed learning: As indicated by this method, person has to take initiative thus he
can maintain everything in association. Entire responsibility depends on that individual,
as if something wrong is done then he is liable. With assistance of distinctive
circumstances, people can examine their abilities in an adequate manner (Forte and
Flores, 2014). Because situation can be develop anytime and anywhere. If individual is
much capable then he can deal with any condition and uncertainty. Continuing professional development: Every person has to possess skills as per their own
profession. As a result, they can easily coordinate among every situation. Additionally,
people can use things in business, which they experienced in their life. Apprenticeship: It portrays that an individual is doing training in company with aim of
improving knowledge and in addition skills.
 Recognition of prior learner: By utilizing this methodology firm can examine entire
exercises in a person which he acquires from outside. By evaluating everything worker
can perform their work in all circumstances. Along with this, it assists to enhance
knowledge of person (Visser, Evering and Barrett, 2014).
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1.3 Evaluate benefits of self-managed learning
It is much crucial for both person as well as firm. With assistance of this learning people
can think something creative and in addition company can appoint suitable candidate. It helps in
development of organisation and an individual. There are various benefits of self-managed
learning, which are mentioned as beneath:
Individual:
 It provides chances to them; thus, they can learn required abilities and along with this will
work in an appropriate manner. Along with this, by making efforts they can enhance their
knowledge (Robertson, 2016).
 Other essential thing is that an individual can combine both functions which are
associated with learning as well as improvement. As a result, he can execute their work
more adequately.
 Person can also learn some additional things, which are advantageous for their growth.
Therefore, they can deal with every situations in future.
 In company, there are numerous labours work together; thus, they can learn new things
with each other.
Organisation:
 Many associations basically concentrate on development on their employees and it can be
of both kind, professional and in addition personal. It assists people to deal with
distinctive circumstances in firm. Also, they will do their task systematically.
 To increase sales of company, manager use promotional activities. This will help them to
enhance their profits and market share (Moss, Gibson and Dollarhide, 2014).
 It is fundamental for an employer of Hilton Hotel to examine their workers; therefore, if
they do something wrong then superior can correct them on the spot. As a result, work
will accomplish within provided time span.
4.1 Solutions to work based problem
It is related to those issues which can develop during working. Therefore, it is must for
manager to determine adequate solutions for this. As in future, it will create broad difficulties.
Basically, in association all staff members do work together to attain desired targets. Along with
this, they also want to accomplish their personal goals. Every individual has their own view or
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opinion regarding work. There are many issues which can create in firm while doing work, such
as jealousy, it will lead to clashes (Visser, Evering and Barrett, 2014).
Both manager as well as leader to analyse those problems and find out best and effective
solutions for this. Several major issues and discussed as beneath:
Bullying and harassment: This is most indiscipline factor which can arise in company.
It will influence entire work of organisation either directly or indirectly. Therefore, it is essential
for employer to build an effective discipline in firm. If in enterprise any individual is doing this
sort of activity then he will get punished by superior. Hilton hotel managers and leaders have to
try to control these kind of activities. Thus, this element will lead to affect productivity and
profitability of business as well.
Discrimination: No company can make difference in their staff members. If they do it
then manager will get punished as per law. It can be of many types such as gender, caste, colour
and race, etc. (Robertson, 2016). Managers of Hilton Hotel have to promote equality in an
organisation and remove discriminatory activities from business. Thus, discrimination will create
a feeling of inequality which further affect personal skills as well.
4.2 Communicate in a variety of styles
It is fundamental for a person to adopt an effective conversation style which is related to
their nature. Every style is differ from others and it can be divided into three parts, such as: Passive Style: As per this, an individual cannot share their feeling with others. They are
quiet in nature and avoid disputes. They can easily give up their privileges and have less
confidence. Aggressive Style: These kind of people are basically dominating in nature. They can share
their views as well as feelings with others. Fundamentally, this style is adopted by higher
authority; therefore, they can manage entire work and along with this provide direction to
lower level of persons.
 Assertive Style: People who cover under this can share their thoughts with others and
additionally they value privilege of other individuals (Moss, Gibson and Dollarhide,
2014).
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4.3 Effective time management strategies
It is must for an employer to manage their time in an effective manner; therefore, they
can complete entire work within minimum time duration. If an individual accomplish their task
within time then it will make their personality more attractive (Brody and Hadar, 2015).
For above stated purpose manager of company can use some strategies which are
connected with time management. It can be stated as below:
 It is necessary to begin day with clear focus; thus, set targets will attain on daily base and
work will complete on time.
 Employer can decide everything in a systematic manner and it has to be listed. Hence, it
can be update by superior as per time.
 The most important activity has to be keep on top; therefore, people can concentrate more
on them (7 Essential Time Management Strategies, 2017).
 It is required to reduce interruption.
 At a single time only one task has to be done; hence, avoid multi-tasking (Murdoch-
Eaton and Sandars, 2014).
TASK 2
2.1 Evaluating own current skills and competencies
It is required for an individual to assess their own skills as well as competencies. By
doing this, they can improve it in an adequate way and along with this, they will organise overall
task effectively.
PROFESSIONAL
SKILLS
CURRENT LEVEL
5= strong
1= weak
BEST CURRENT
EXAMPLE
WAYS TO
IMPROVE
Communication skills 3 It is essential for me to
do communication in an
appropriate manner;
therefore, I can easily
share required
information with others.
To increase my
conversation abilities,
it is must for me to
communicate with
other as much as
possible. As a result, I
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Along with this, I can
manage overall firm by
interacting with
employees appropriately
(Brody and Hadar,
2015).
can eliminate my
hesitation.
Leadership skills 2 This kind of capabilities
are fundamental for an
individual while doing
business. Thus, he can
execute his work in an
effective way and in
addition motivate
labours towards
organisational targets.
Hence, they will
provide proficient result
to firm.
To enhance this ability,
I need to listen
speeches of many
leaders.
Problem solving skills 3 As per this, I have to do
my task appropriately as
it aids me to decrease
clashes with my
colleagues. Along with
this, I need to take
adequate judgement
without affecting the
interest of staff
members.
To improve this sort of
skills, I can play many
games on internet, such
as puzzles.
Additionally, I can read
some books or articles
which will help me to
deal with various
situations.
Listening skills 5 I listen to people in an
appropriate way; as a
To enhance my
concentrate I can do
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result, I can resolve
their issues.
Additionally, I hear
instructions of my
superior; thus, I can do
my work efficiently.
meditation on regular
basis (Murdoch-Eaton
and Sandars, 2014).
Technological skills 3 It is necessary for me to
increase my
technological abilities;
therefore, I can do my
work in more innovative
manner.
To improve this skills,
it is required for me to
get aware about all new
or unique things at
marketplace.
Team working skills 4 With assistance of this
capability, I can do mu
task in group by making
proper coordination,
which will help me to
accomplish entire work
within a specific period
of time (Trorey, 2017).
It is fundamental for
me take part in all
activities.
2.2 Own development needs and activities
It is essential for me to determine own strengths and along with this weaknesses;
therefore, I can overcome form my shortcomings. Additionally, it is fundamental for me to
analyse entire opportunities which are accessible at workplace; hence, I can acquire them. For
above stated purpose, I do SWOT analysis; thus, I can easily identify these elements in an
effective and efficient way (Bukor, 2015).
STENGTHS WEAKNESSES
It is one of major term to accomplishing entire
work in an adequate manner. Therefore, my
My major shortcoming is that I cannot take
judgement effectively and get panic in diverse
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foremost strengths are that, I can communicate
with people easily, I listen to everyone and I
can do work in group. Hence, by using these I
can provide best and adequate outcome to
company. A major skill of mine is team
leading which is essential factor to make an
effective unit. Thus, this is one of my strength.
circumstances. Thus, it is required for me to
overcome this kind of weakness; so that I can
do my work appropriately. Leadership skills is
one of the weakness of my own. Thus, I have
to work on this consent and lead all of my
subordinates in an appropriate manner.
OPPORTUNITIES THREATS
I acquire best chances which are available for
firm; hence, they can easily compete with
competitors at competitive world. As a result, I
will help organisation to improve their
revenues and market share at marketplace.
Improvement in leadership skill is consider as
major task of mine which will create more and
more opportunities for me in an organisation.
Fundamental threat for any kind of association
is their rivals. As they can decrease success
chances for firm.
Therefore, by utilizing SWOT investigation an individual can easily examine their
strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and along with this threats. With assistance of this, a person
can easily get growth in their career (Patton, Parker and Tannehill, 2015).
2.3 Development opportunities to meet current and future needs
Opportunities are the essential element which support in future context. For an individual
there are several opportunities are identify which aid in growth and development. Thus, these
development opportunities are related with current and future needs of an individual so that they
can work in an appropriate manner.
On the basis of above development plan strength and weakness of own get analyse.
Communication and team leading are one of the best thing for me. Thus, on the basis of that my
opportunity is that to formulate a union which can increase productivity and profitability.
Although my major weakness is leadership skill which will easily affect my future needs as well.
Hence, I have to improve this skill of myself for grabbing more and more opportunities in future
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context. By leading and making a perfect team will support not only me but Hilton hotel also.
Their service quality get improve and functions will be work properly.
2.4 Devising personal and professional development plan
S.N
o.
LEARNING
OBJECTIV
E/GOAL
CURRENT
PROFICIE
NCY
TARGET
PROFICIENCY
DEVELOPMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
TIME
SCALE
1 Communicati
on skill
3 5 It is fundamental for
me to enhance this kind
of abilities as it caters
growth as well as
development in my
career. Along with this,
I can easily share my
views or opinion with
my colleagues without
hesitation (Carpenter
and Krutka, 2015).
35 days
2 Leadership
skills
2 5 If I possess this skills
then I can easily lead
group and provide them
an appropriate
direction; thus, they
will do their work
effectively and
efficiently.
Additionally, people
will do their work
within a specific time
span.
25 days
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3 Problem
solving skills
3 5 If I have an adequate
issue solving abilities
then I can eliminate
disputes in company.
24 days
4 Listening
skills
5 5 It is required for me to
do work on this sort of
capabilities as it is
already in build in me.
If I do work on it then I
can understand issues
of people appropriately.
0 days
5 Technologica
l skills
3 5 In modern days, it is
required for me to
improve this skills;
thus, I can do work in
more inventive way
(Cottrell, 2015). And
company will get best
or adequate outcome.
Along with this, it also
aid me in my growth as
well as development.
45 days
6 Team
working
skills
4 5 It is necessary for an
individual to do work
in group, therefore they
can attain coveted
targets and objectives
within minimum time
span.
20 days
3.1 Process and activities required to implement development plan
SKILLS AIMS RESOURCES I TARGET DATE ACTUAL DATE
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