University Report: Personal Development and Career Goals - BMP3001

This report delves into the concepts of personal and professional development, examining the value of short-term, medium-term, and long-term goals. It defines these goal types and provides personal examples for each, illustrating their significance in achieving individual aspirations. Furthermore, the report discusses the importance of a Personal Development Plan (PDP) and constructs an example based on the identified goals. The analysis includes discussions on how PDPs can be used by individuals and organizations to assess current skill sets, set goals, and monitor progress, and it emphasizes the role of continuous evaluation and feedback in achieving success. The report also highlights the importance of goal setting in the context of career development and personal growth, and it provides recommendations for students to create a strong foundation for their future careers.

Report on personal
development

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
Define the concept of personal & professional development.................................................1
Describe and discuss value of short-term goals, identification of three personal example....1
Describe and discuss the value of medium-term goals & identification of three personal
examples.................................................................................................................................2
Describe & discuss the value of long-term goals and identification of at least three personal
examples.................................................................................................................................3
Describe and discuss the value of a Personal Development Plan and construct an example
using your identified goals.....................................................................................................4
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................6
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................7
Appendix:.........................................................................................................................................8
Personal development plan:...............................................................................................8

INTRODUCTION
Personal & professional development are the concepts that are related to individual
development. It is regarded as a process where organisation and individuals are coming together
to be a part of the overall learning process so that their overall individual objectives can be
achieved by identification of the challenges occurring for a individual with time (HIRWA,
2017). Present report is based of making a analysis of the concepts of personal and professional
development by identification of the short term goals. Medium term goals and long term goals by
preparation of a personal development plan.
Define the concept of personal & professional development
Personal development: Personal development is a lifelong process that is used by individual for
the purpose of making a assessment of their qualities and skill by consideration of the set gaols
and aims in life so that they are able to realise their level of potential and according to that there
efforts can be maximized. Maslow (1970) suggested that individual have to built in efforts for
personal development that takes place through a process of self situational.
Professional development: It is a regard as training, education and certification that is required
by a individual for achievement of success in their professional career. Each job requires some
different type of skill sets. It can be learnt and acquired through continuous application of the
process of professional development so that they can become more efficient with time and learn
some better skills apart from their existing knowledge level (Rahmatillah, 2017). Employers and
employees both can be benefited from this process of professional development as there is higher
retention rates, employee turnover cost can be managed. It also leads to industries offering of the
required workforce according to the required competence and knowledge.
Describe and discuss value of short-term goals, identification of three personal example
SHORT Term goals are defined as those that can be achieved in a minimum time period
and the associated time to achieve such goals is low (Kamal, Nurrahman and Bambang
Pujasmadi, 2019). They are used for the purpose of laying down of clear path to success that
allows to focus on one aspect at a particular point of time. The time period to achieve such short
term goals is one year period less than one year.
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Value of short term goals: The focus will help in staying motivated and also entrancement of the
present level of productivity.
Example of short term goals: Earning of a new degree or certificate: there will be a six month diploma course in
learning new leadership style that is transformational leadership style of management. It
is going to further assist in enhancing the present level of skills related to managing of
team at workplace. Focussing on being more punctual: For this there will be a set target to reach to
workplace at 15 minuets before the actual time this will be continued for a time period of
2 months so that there can be development of a long term habit of being more punctual
(Eckart, , McPhee and Bolisetti, 2017).
 Organizing the workstation: The habit of being more organized will be developed by
arranging each and every aspect at the workplace with high amount of accuracy. There is
also need to develop skills of organizing the workplace with more cleanliness.
Describe and discuss the value of medium-term goals & identification of three personal
examples.
Medium term goals are offering individuals to go through a significant process that may
and may not lead to evolution of complete different personality after there goals have been
accomplished. Another meaning associated with medium term gaols is that they are formed in
case when the available time period is not that high but required a certain amount of considerable
efforts in order to reach such type of laid goals. Generally the associated time period for medium
term gaols is those that have to be achieved in a time period ranging between 3-5 years.
Value of medium term goals: a medium term goals is offering both of opportunity to
make considerate efforts and also timely progress that is required to focus towards the laid goals.
According to the changes taking place in values and priorities for a person there can be setting up
of new medium term goals by a individual that may lead to achievement of higher flexibility
across the years (Demir, 2017).
Example of Medium term goals:
There are certain medium term goals that have been set in the course of present context of a
individual. Some of such goals are mentioned below:
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 Staring of a personal project: There is development of a start-up based on passion. Such
a new YouTube channel will be started based on exploring the creative side. This will be
working in both ways as it is going to proved the extra financial earning at same time
there can be experiencing of something that will be a kind of recreational activity. Learning of new language: languages are something that is not easy to learn and require
considerate amount of time as apart from learning there is need to focus on regular
practise. So, it is one of the medium term goals that will be spread across a time period of
3-5 years.
 Completing bachelors degree: completion of bachelors degree require a minimum time
period of three years. So in present case there will be need to focus on completion of
bachelors degree that is also a part of medium term goals.
Describe & discuss the value of long-term goals and identification of at least three personal
examples
Long term goals are defined as something that has to be accomplished in coming future
period of time. It requires lot of planning and time. There is a time period of 10 years or more
with long term goals.
Value of long term goals: They are usually lasting for a time period of several years.
These are very Valuable for the purpose of achievement of some stage in career as they require
lot of time and planning. Long term goals provide internal compass as it leads to comparing the
principles to make timely decisions that can lead to focus on clear direction and further allowing
to make choices about work, life and education depending on a particular individual. Further the
challenges also assist in evaluating the values (Etkin, 2019).
Example of Long term goals
Long term goals are those that are generally set up for a time period that is ranging for
longer time period in comparison with the short and medium term goals. In present situation
some of such goals are mentioned below: Learning of new software program: in this there is will be development of skills to
acquire the knowledge related to a new software program (Vasconcellos Oliveira,
2018). For this there will be need to attend some lectures and enrol in courses apart from
this this skill will require continuous practise so that there can be enough experience
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which could lead towards achievement of higher competence to practise such skills and
achieve excellence in this skill. There is also requirement to learn tool tips, visual cures. Gaining of management experience: experience is something that can be achieved with
spending of a specific time period only, so after working with a transnational for at least a
time period of 5 years there can be gaining of enough management experience that will
assist in future professional and personal growth.
 Achievement of promotion: promotion is something that is based on the performance and
contribution made by a individual at the workplace. It can be achieved with the discretion
of top management in a organisation. So it is a basic long term goals that has to be
achieved in coming time period of 5-7 years.
Describe and discuss the value of a Personal Development Plan and construct an example using
your identified goals
Performance development plan is regarded as a process that enables people to identify
the personal & overall business goals that is signification for achievement of success for a
individual. It is process that is formed by staff to understand the core values that are added to a
organisation.
Value of performance development plan: In organisations performance development plan is
generally used for the purpose of goals setting and further making communication to employees
so that there can be development of a superior workforce. In individuals this type of plan helps
them in evaluating their presents stage and the way efforts can be made to acquire the required
skills in the specified time duration (Karim, Memarian, and Valitabar, 2020).
According to McKinsey, a recent study has reveals that 600,000 entertainers, researchers,
athletes and politicians have discovered that higher performers are 400 times more productive as
compared to average ones. The business studies reflects the similar results but also reveals the
gaps that may arise with the higher complexity of a job. So there is need to develop a interaction
between managers, colleagues, software developers so that employees can be highly productive
and this can be achieve by preparation of a performance development plan (Performance
Development Planning (PDP), 2020).
Importance of performance development plan: the performance development structure
is different for each individual as it depends on their level of knowledge and skills that have to be
improved in the future. It helps in making a continuous evaluation and monitoring of the present
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performance level and the way efforts can be made to achieve such laid goals it involves a
regular and a year round checking of the performance so that timely feedback can be taken to
recognize the problems associated with not being able to achieve higher level of individual level
of perforce (Biermann, Kanie and Kim, , 2017).
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CONCLUSION
It can be summarized from the above made discussion that performance development is a
one of the most crucial aspects that can asit individual in learning of some new and better skill
sets. It helps in dividing of the existing skills & knowledge based on their present level of
competence. It is a tool that is associated with the way how can a individual personality be
developed according to some pre set standards according to available time period.
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REFERENCES
Books and Journals
Biermann, F., Kanie, N. and Kim, R.E., 2017. Global governance by goal-setting: the novel
approach of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Current Opinion in Environmental
Sustainability, 26, pp.26-31.
Demir, A., 2017. Importance of data analysis on achieving the organizational goals during the
short term strategic plan: Case of service quality and students’ satisfaction level at Ishik
University. International Journal of Social Sciences & Educational Studies, 3(3), pp.110-
121.
Eckart, K., McPhee, Z. and Bolisetti, T., 2017. Performance and implementation of low impact
development–A review. Science of the Total Environment, 607, pp.413-432.
Etkin, J., 2019. Time in relation to goals. Current opinion in psychology, 26, pp.32-36.
HIRWA, J., 2017. PERFORMANCE CONTRACT AND SOCIAL ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT A CASE STUDY OF BURERA DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT PLAN
(DDP) (Doctoral dissertation, Mount Kenya University).
Kamal, S., Nurrahman, F. and Bambang Pujasmadi, B., 2019. Optimization of an Integrated
Field Development Plan-A Case Study of a Gas Field with Unpredicted Prolific Water
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Rahmatillah, D.D., 2017, December. Developing Employee’s Competency through the
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Vasconcellos Oliveira, R., 2018. Back to the Future: The potential of intergenerational justice for
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Online
The Value of Setting Mid-Term Goals, 2020 [online], Available
through<https://fourpillarfreedom.com/mid-term-goals/>
Performance Development Planning (PDP), 2020 [online], Available
through<https://www.thebalancecareers.com/performance-development-planning-1916761>
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Appendix:
Personal development plan:
GOAL ACTION EVIDENCE OF
ACHIEVEMENT
TARGET Time
duration
Short term goals
Earning of a new
degree or certificate:
There will be
enrolment in a
certification course for
the purpose of learning
of such new
certification courses.
Enhancement of skill
and achievement of
certificate.
2 months
Focussing on being
more punctual
Setting up of time
deadlines to reach
particular place.
Preparation of time
table for better time
management.
Not getting late Ranging over 4-5
months
Organizing the
workstation
Cleaning of the work
station and setting up
of a authorised space
fore each item
Things not getting
messed up and a
proper place for each
item achievement of
higher organisation.
4 months
Medium term goals:
Starting of a personal
project:
Analysing the idea
with all its pros and
cons
Success of the laid
project
2 years time period
Learning of new
language
Enrolling in classes for
a new language
Getting proficiency in
the newly learnt
2-3 years
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language
Completing bachelors
degree
Taking admission in a
university or college
Attending of regular
lectures will lead to
successful completion
of degree
Minimum time period
of 3 years
Long term goals:
Learning of new
software program
Enrolling for
enhancing skills to
learn a new software
program
Successful completion
of the time duration
associated with the
software program
5 years
Gaining of
management
experience
Focusing on job
rotation to gain Better
management
experience.
Successfully Working
as a team leader for
various assigned job
positions.
7-8 years
Achievement of
promotion
Focusing on work and
completion of assigned
responsibilities.
Promoted to higher job
position with more
roles and
responsibilities
7 years
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