Personal and Professional Development Plan and Skills Report

This report delves into the realm of self-managed learning and its application in personal and professional development. It explores various approaches to self-managed learning, including learning through research and learning through others, highlighting their benefits for individuals and organizations. The report examines lifelong learning in both personal and professional contexts, emphasizing the importance of continuous skill enhancement. It analyzes current skills and competencies against professional standards and organizational objectives, utilizing tools like SWOT analysis. The report also addresses work-based problem-solving, communication styles, and time management strategies. Furthermore, it includes the creation of a personal and professional development plan, outlining the processes, activities, and evaluation methods involved in its implementation. The report emphasizes the significance of setting goals, managing resources, and adapting to feedback to achieve continuous improvement.

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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Approaches to self- managed learning..................................................................................1
1.2 Lifelong learning in personal and professional contexts.......................................................2
1.3 Benefits of self managed learning to the individuals and organization................................2
TASK 4............................................................................................................................................3
4.1 Solution to work based problems..........................................................................................3
4.2 Communicate in a variety of styles at various levels............................................................4
4.3 Use effective time management strategies............................................................................5
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................6
2.1 Own current skills and competencies against professional standards and organizational
objectives.....................................................................................................................................6
2.2 Own development needs and the activities required to meet them.......................................7
2.3 Development opportunities to meet current and future needs..............................................8
2.4 Personal and professional development plan........................................................................8
TASK 3............................................................................................................................................9
3.1 The processes and activities required to implement the development plan..........................9
3.2 Document development activities a planned.......................................................................10
3.3 Own learning against original aims and objectives set in the development plan................10
3.4 Development plan based on feedback and evaluation........................................................11
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................11
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................12

INTRODUCTION
In current era, employees working performance plays important role for every
organisation because their profitability and productivity correlated with each others. Due to, this
business firms seeks to be conduct appropriate and effective programmes and activities within
the organisation so that with the help of them staff members can enhance their working skills and
capabilities (Stenfors-Hayes and et. al., 2010). Effectively employee's working performance
beneficial for the organisation because with the help of this company can attain their goals and
objectives in a impressive manner. In the other hand, this report will be discussing about
different type of self manage learning approaches as well as will elaborating several ways of life
long learning in the context of personal and professional. Apart from this, current skills and
competencies will be elaborating so that effectively achieve the goals. In the other hand, there
will be produced an effective personal and professional plan in a impressive style additionally
will be explaining the aims and objectives behind producing this. In this last has been defined
appropriate solutions for resolving work base problems as well as effectively will evaluate the
time management strategies.
TASK 1
1.1 Approaches to self- managed learning
There are different types of methods and techniques of learning which helps to enhance
skills and working performance in the context of personal and professional. Generally, learning
methods are categorised into two parts such as follows:
 Learning through research: Research can be understand as a process because in which
research focuses on to gather and find out something new and innovative information
from external market. With the help of this a person can identify new things in effective
and efficient manner. Apart from thins, in the context of professional, employees of the
company with the help of research they can determine the actual market trend, customer's
demand and so more. This method helps in decision making process as well as it assist to
attain goals and objectives.
 Learning through others: In the context of others there are different type of methods are
included with the help of them an individual and professional can enhance their working
performance in effective manner such as follows:
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 Internet: At this time, internet is the best method of learning because there are available
all type of information about any subject. Thus, with the help of this an individual can
improve their working performance and skills in a effective and efficient manner
(McNiff, 2010).
 Seminars and conferences: In this type of learning process an individual person can ask
any kind of questions regarding any subject to expert. Hence, it is beneficial for persons
because in which every persons can freely communicate with each others.
1.2 Lifelong learning in personal and professional contexts
According to my experience level, it is necessary to be enhance or improve skills and
capabilities because with the help of them effectively achieve goals and objectives either
personal and professional. Apart from this, there are different type of sources with the help of
them can enhance the learning skills and capabilities such as follows:
 Ready to learn: If a person wants to be learn something new things so it is necessary be
ready to learn and motivated as well. Thus, motivation and interest both the important
elements while learn something about any subject.
 Setting goals: Goals and objectives are the most important content in every person's life
because they focuses on to achieve the in future thus goals and objective whether
personal and professional.
1.3 Benefits of self managed learning to the individuals and organization
Self managed learning is one of the important aspect because in which an individual
person can learn from own side thus it can be consider as a continuous process (Moon, 2013).
Therefore, there are explaining some benefits of self managed learning such as follows:
 Bring out the leader: Leadership is a quality with the help of this a leader can
effectively leader to other as well as give them appropriate guidelines and direction to
them towards their works. Thus, with the help of self managed learning a person can
become leader in effective and efficient style.
 Support human resources: Self managed learning helps in enhancing working
performance and skills of employees and an individual due to this they can achieve their
goals and objectives in effective and efficient manner (Kumari, 2011).
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TASK 4
4.1 Solution to work based problems
During working in organisation a person faces many problems because there are large
number of competitors which creates a major problem in the market place. A serious trouble is
created in an industry after a new player is entered at workplace (Kumagai, 2010). To solve this
problem it is important for every manager to first evaluate and identify all the problems and also
try to solve conflicts, which will help a company to improve overall performance of itself and its
workers. The major problem faced by the workers are:
Collaborative of working: Lack of communication and coordination is the main
shortcomings in every business organisations which creates obstacles among employees in their
process. It also effects the profitability of the firm by increasing its operation cost. Solving these
type of problems on time and effectively is the responsibility of every manager of the company.
As there are many resources available in the firm or near a manager, but optimum utilisation of
these resources can only help him to find better solution and also helps in maintaining effective
coordination between employees. Unreasonable rules and regulations are the main obstacles
among employees as there's no sense to follow them.
Solution of problem: It is essential for every company to find solution and resolve the
problems as soon as possible to increase its productivity and performance. An effective solution
are those which doesn't effects or disturbs companies activities (Frei, Stamm and Buddeberg-
Fischer,2010). So these are the approachable solutions which can be adopt by companies to solve
communication issues between their employees: Improving and developing communication channels: Using optimum use of
communication channels is the responsibility and essential for every head department and
managers, which will reduce or solve the conflicts in employees during organisation
activities.
 Manage and maintaining team work: Main focus of every manager is to motivate their
workers and team, for this manager should have skills of sound leadership qualities and
he should be familiar with motivational theories (Stephenson and Yorke, 2013). A
motivated team can only be able to increase productivity and sales for the company to
grow its business and revenues in long run.
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To solve these type of problems and obstacles manager needs techniques to improve their
performance in right manner.
4.2 Communicate in a variety of styles at various levels
In today's sophisticated business environment, gap in communication is the big issues
which is faced by most of the companies. It effects an Industry, by decreasing its productivity
and increasing in operation cost. Types of communication for transferring information at all
levels of hierarchy of the organisation are: Verbal communication: In this type of communication, a person conveys a message to
another person verbally or orally( speech). This type of communication includes tone of
the speech, type of words to be used, etc (Blair and Capel, 2011). So for effective
communication, choice of right words at the right time is compulsory. Like using medical
jargon's in front of engineer will not allow him to understand anything. Non Verbal communication: As the name suggests it is not verbally, means a person
communicating with other person without using a word but through body language,
behaviour, etc. Like for example a traffic police gives signals through his hand signs. Written Communication: It is mostly used by top level management, in this type of
communication person communicates in written form like: letters, agreements, contracts,
applications, etc.
 Public Communication: This type of communication usually done in one way, as
listeners only listen to the speaker (Nabhani and Bahous, 2010). This type of
communication requires high confidence to speak in front of public.
Apart from this, there are various other styles of communications: Assertive: Assertive means having respect for own and for others, a assertive person will
clearly express his thoughts and feelings through being open, honest and direct with
people through his communication (Kennedy and Shiel, 2010). Aggressive: In this style person thought only about winning, even they can suffer other
person for their needs as they think their needs are important than other people. That's
why it is an ineffective style as the person doesn't want to listen properly to others.
 Submissive: This style is opposite of aggressive style, as the person always please other
people and tries to avoid conflict. Person of this style of communication is having low
tone in his speech. And they gives more importance to others needs.
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4.3 Use effective time management strategies
Time management is more important for every person to attain best results. It is one of
the important task which aid in achieving competitive advantage (Diale, Pillay and Fritz, 2014).
There are some various time management strategies which is used by the person as well as
organization are: Set goals and objectives: To achieve positive success it is important task of the
individuals to set their objectives so that they perform their work accordingly and also
motivate itself to achieve in appropriate time period. Effective management of available resources: It is important responsibility of every
individuals to manage all the available resources which used for achieving higher success
so that they get positive results. Scheduling: For achievement of systematic success it is more important for the
individuals to set as well as prepare best schedule for their day to day activities so that
they measure their actual performance. Time bound: Setting effective time is crucial for the person so that they perform their
accordingly and achieve positive results. Proactive: In this strategy it define the gap between current and standard skills and
knowledge of workers which contribute in overall success of the company.
 Focused: In this manager of the company focus on the employees activities and evaluate
that how they achieve its goals in appropriate time period (Papatraianou and Le Cornu,
2014).
All these strategies is more important for the person to get success and also achieve
competitive advantage in appropriate manner.
TASK 2
2.1 Own current skills and competencies against professional standards and organizational
objectives
SWOT analysis is a important tool which can be used for analysing and identifying my
current skills and competencies in a impressive manner such as follows:
Strength Ratings for strength (1-10)
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Communication and interaction skills: I can
easy to communicate an interact with any
person either known or unknown.
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Leadership: I have good leadership quality so
that I can effectively lead to others as well as
give appropriate guidelines and directions to
them towards their work.
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Weakness which is my future needs Ratings to improve these points (1-10)
Management: I cannot effectively manage
activities and works either in personal and
professional life.
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Opportunities:
I have a opportunity to join a multinational company in UK due to this I have to enhance my
working performance and skills.
Threats:
My major threat is management system because I cannot manage anything according to the
decided or allotting time period.
Description of CV
General information
Name …............
Contact Number ….............
E-mail id …..............
Address ….............
Objectives:- Trying to find out new opportunities in companies for as a training officer post.
According to my self always being innovative and creative in nature to showcase most sought
after and highly covered personality.
Qualification
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Masters …......... ….........
Graduation …......... ….........
Higher education …......... ….........
Secondary education …......... ….........
Skills:
 Better management skills
 Communication and interaction capabilities
 Leadership quality
Professional experience
 Training officer (1 Year experience)
 Assistant training and development manager
Personal details
Father's name – ….........
Mother's name- ….........
Date of birth – ….........
Permanent Address-….........
Contact Number- ….........
Date - …...........
2.2 Own development needs and the activities required to meet them
It is required to be examine and analysis actual working performance and capabilities of
employees because employees of the firm will allotting tasks and works as per skills. So that
they can effectively perform the tasks and objectives (Avalos, 2011). Apart from this, goals and
objectives are categorised into two parts such as follows:
 Long term goals and objectives: In the context of long term objectives which can be
understand as vision. Basically, vision are decided for the long time period, in the other
hand it achieved in future in effective and efficient manner.
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 Short term goals and objectives: These type of objectives and targets are attained in
minimum time period such as I have to enhance my management skills for managing and
controlling activities and operations whether personal or professional.
2.3 Development opportunities to meet current and future needs
As I am working in a reputed organisation as a training officer so I have to enhance my
skills and capabilities so that I can effectively perform my tasks as well as achieve decided goals
and objectives. There are representing my some weaknesses such as follows:
 Lack of management: I cannot systematically manage activities and works whether
personal or professional. Due to this, sometimes creates problems and issues so that I
have to enhance my skills and capabilities (Von Haenisch, 2011).
 Mutual understanding: I have to change my behaviour as well as improve
communication skill so that I can develop mutual understanding between my peers and
colleagues.
2.4 Personal and professional development plan
Personal and professional plan helps to manage and control business activities and operations in
effective manner so that an individual person can achieve their goals and objectives. Therefore,
there are include some steps such as follows:
STAGES EXPLANATION TIME PERIOD
Stage 1 Personal and professional development plan plays
important role thus in the first stage of this plan have to
be identify and clarify the objectives and goals behind
developing plan (Bauer, 2010).
3 week
Stage 2 In the next stage of this plan have to identify analyse
and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of an
individual person so that SWOT analysis method can
be used in effective and efficient style.
2 week
Stage 3 After that have to be choose an select appropriate
outlook for managing and controlling activities and
operations in a systematic manner.
4 week
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Stage 4 In this stage selecting and choosing appropriate
methods and techniques for completing the activities
and operations as well as for achieving the targets and
goals.
2 week
Stage 5 After choosing the methods have to properly analyse
and evaluate the result and outcomes of personal and
professional development (Maskit, 2011).
5 week
Stage 6 In the last step of this plan have to be effectively
produce appropriate portfolio in a significant style. So
that effectively achieve the decided goals and
objectives.
4 week
TASK 3
3.1 The processes and activities required to implement the development plan
Plan is an essential part of the development which is define by the person to enhance their
activities and attain positive results. It include all the process which have to impediment proper
manner. There are some effective activities which aid in improving the plan:
Goals Short term Long term
My initial aim to set
effective target for
the business
I have to analysis the short term
targets which is need for short
time period like enhancing the
morale by getting positive
guidance
In this process I have to set the long
term goals which helps in me to
enhancing my personality. Like my
motivation and shy nature so that I can
face complex situation easily.
I also define the
requirement of
resources
In short term goals I have to
attained seminar and event to
evaluate the resources which is
required for limited time period.
I have to figure out the new and
effective things to attain ling term
goals.
Work on my
weakness
I have to analysis my weakness
such as communication skills so
that I can easily communicate
I have to work on my weak point which
reduce my confidence level. Like my
emotional feelings. Because in the
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with my seniors. This will aid in
resolving the all problems in
effective way.
cooperate world there is no place to for
emption.
3.2 Document development activities a planned
In this development of documents there are various steps of activities that include in a
plan a which are as follows:
Organising study groups: In this it is required all the document because it define the whole
process of the business as well as an individuals. It define the positive results because it
mentioned changes and alteration that increase the flexibility of the plan in effective way (Huber,
2011).
Monitoring and supervising: It is more important for the person to monitor all the aspect so that
they evaluate the actual performance and achieve its goals and objectives in appropriate manner.
Both methods are more effective for the development plan because it help in defining the
positive performance and also set appropriate goals.
3.3 Own learning against original aims and objectives set in the development plan
There are some effective ways of reflection that is related to the mentioned scenario
which are as follows:
Current skills Grade Objectives
Solving the problem 4 I easily solve the problems by evaluating
the whole process and find out the better
solution because I easily face the critical
situation.
Ability of management 9 I have best ability to manage all the
activities and also deal with all the hard
situation in the company.
Innovator 5 I always find the creative process and
define new and innovative ideas to resole
the barriers as well as conflicts.
Communication 8 I have good communication skills so that I
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