Personal Development Plan: Understanding Yourself and Others Report

This report presents a comprehensive personal development plan, offering insights into self-assessment and professional growth. It begins with an executive summary that introduces the concept of a strategic plan designed to guide individuals toward achieving their goals by improving their skills. The core of the report consists of reflective journal entries, each focusing on a specific skill: time management, resilience, conflict resolution, and negotiation. Each entry includes self-evaluation, identification of weaknesses, and strategies for future development. The analysis reveals the importance of these skills in both personal and professional contexts. The report concludes with a summary of strengths, weaknesses, and a detailed action plan for skill development. This plan outlines specific steps the individual will take, such as enrolling in training courses and reading relevant literature, to enhance their abilities and achieve their career objectives. The report emphasizes the practical application of these skills to gain a competitive advantage in the workplace.

Understanding
yourself and others

Table of Contents
Executive Summary ........................................................................................................................1
Reflective Personal Development Plan Journal...............................................................................1
Summary and Action Plan...............................................................................................................4
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................5
REFERENCE ..................................................................................................................................6

Executive Summary
Personal development plan is considered as an strategic plan which guides individual to
attain their targeted goals and objectives. It also develops working capability of individual by
improving their weak skills (Černe and et. al., 2014). This report describes about personal
development plan which practically aware individual about their strengths as well as weaknesses.
Along with this, it also aware people about future opportunities which will contribute in gaining
competitive advantage at market place. For overcoming weak areas personal development plan
have been described as below:
Reflective Personal Development Plan Journal
REFLECTIVE JOURNAL ENTRY PRO-FORMA 1
What is the core skill to develop?
According to perception of Travers, Morisano and Locke (2015), it has been analysed that
to have a good position or high rank in an organisation one must have Time management
skill. It refers to manage time in a proper manner so that for doing every task a right time is
been set. This helps a person in doing effective planning and setting targets and goals of an
organisation. Moreover it makes an individual punctual.
Why is this core skill important?
Time management skill is important as it helps in delivering work on time as setting a
definite time to complete a task will lead to completion of that part on time. Making use of
time properly and planning activities accordingly will also help in providing a better quality
of work. Planning activities will enables an individual to do important activities first with
full dedication and concentration. Effective time management skills makes me more
productive as well as efficient while working in an organisation. It not only benefit
professional life but also helps in improving personal life as well by creating more career
growth opportunities.
How competent are you currently regarding the skill?
There are various difficulties and issues faced by an individual while doing work in an
organisation. Time plays a vital role in doing a task effectively and efficiently. Therefore
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Time management skill helps me in allocating proper time for each activity and successful
completion of my tasks. With this context, to be punctual and effective in my professional
as well personal career this skills benefits me a lot (Schmidt, 2016). It also helps me
creating opportunities and development of my career.
Can you identify any contradictions, or allowable weaknesses from your analysis?
According to feedbacks from my colleagues and friends, it has been analysed that under
certain situations I am not able be to give a good quality work to them . This failure of
providing appropriate work leads to decline in productivity of my work.
How will this skill help me in the future?
Time plays an important role in a person's daily life. Time management skills helps to build
future opportunities and development of my career. As when I will complete my work on
time and be punctual I can earn a good reputation within an organisation. Moreover, when
my seniors and managers are aware that I always complete my projects or tasks on time
they can do my promotion or increase my salaries. Therefore, to develop this ability, I will
take some time managerial classes from highly reputed training institutes.
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REFLECTIVE JOURNAL ENTRY PRO-FORMA 2
What is the core skill to develop?
According to views of Dinkmeyer (2017), it has evaluated that today in order to present
yourself in a company in positive manner, a person has to possess the resilience skill. It can be
defined as a process of adapting the challenges and changes around an individual. This would
help in developing dynamic personality of a person at workplace.
Why is this core skill important?
Resilience is an important skill which helps an individual in developing positive relationship
with others, bringing flexibility in thinking and core of actions, making realistic plan. In order
to develop this ability, a person needs to concern on four main factors- Awareness; Thinking;
Reaching Out and Fitness. By noticing what is going around a person can aware itself about
challenges. While by higher order thinking, people can become able to interpret the events
which are going on in a rational manner. It also aid individuals in meeting the challenges by
developing their mental and physical abilities.
How competent are you currently regarding the skill?
All individuals experiences some kinds of challenges, difficulties and issues while working in
an organisation. Therefore, developing resilience helps in becoming able to adapt as well as
bounce back in such situations. In this regard, ability to pick myself up after a trauma or
weakened situations is the best skill of mine. It makes me able to develop mechanism for
protecting from those situations which could be overwhelming.
Can you identify any contradictions, or allowable weaknesses from your analysis?
As per feedback of my peers, it has evaluated that in some vulnerable conditions where I need
to be more resilient, I have failed to do the same. While working with a range of issues like
isolation, depression, loneliness and anxiety, I proved ineffective in preventing myself from the
same.
How will this skill help me in the future?
Resilience refers to an ability to overcome from adverse situation and bounce back from the
same. Thus, by improving and developing this skill, I can become able to respond towards
challenges as well as maintain a positive life. Along with this, it also helps me in managing a
good relationship with my peers and support them when they face difficulties. Therefore, for
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this purpose, I will take some learning classes under experts who will instruct me how to
develop resilience skill.
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REFLECTIVE JOURNAL ENTRY PRO-FORMA 3
What is core skill?
As per views of Llamas and Thomsen (2016), Conflict resolution refers to a core skill that helps
in managing and developing effectively the relationship among two or more people. Ability to
resolve conflicts at workplace leads to develop various benefits like accomplishment of goals
and strengthen relationships as well. In addition to this, it also helps in preventing people from
bullying and other abusive activities which create negativity at workplace.
Why is this core skill important?
In order to gain a strong position at workplace, it is essential for people to develop conflict
resolving skill. A person having this ability helps in negotiating with situation for solving
problems and finding solutions as well. This skill also assist people to give respect to each other
and bullying also so that stronger relationship can be build.
How competent are you currently?
Whenever people work in group on same project or common goal then it is natural to develop
conflicts among on them. It can be developed on the basis of different background, opinion and
attitude of people who work in team. Therefore, in this regard, while working with a large
group, I have sometime failed to influence team-members towards a common goal. It is
considered as one of my major weaknesses which I need to be improved.
Can you identify any contradictions, or allowable weaknesses from your analysis?
In order to evaluate my own effectiveness in conflict resolution technique, I have taken
feedback from my team-members and seniors. As per opinion of them, it has evaluated that I
am much good in resolving the conflicts. As it is my habit to understand whole situation first
before giving out solution for same. Therefore, this would help in reducing occurrence of such
issues which can create conflicts under team.
How will this skill help me in the future?
As I am good in resolving conflicts among group-members therefore, it has given me
opportunity to become an effective team-manager. To maintain this position, I have to work this
skill more in order to maintain positivity among team-members. This would help in completing
assigned project on time and obtain higher outcomes as well. For this purpose, to develop
conflict resolution skill, I need to read some books and journals where different authors have

authors have given their view point on finding solutions of specific issues.
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REFLECTIVE JOURNAL ENTRY PRO-FORMA 4
What is core skill?
According to opinion of White and Gunstone (2014), it has been determined that negotiation
skill is required by a candidate to present himself in front of panel during interview process.
Negotiation is a process through which individuals settle out their differences. Through this a
compromise is done or an conclusion is being found out while neglecting conflicts or
arguments. In case if one party does not agree to another than they find out ways to come to an
outcome to which both party agrees. The process of negotiation includes various stages which
are preparation, discussion, clarification of goals, negotiate towards a win win outcome,
agreement and implementation of a course of action.
Why is this core skill important?
Negotiation skill is important as it helps in developing healthy and better relationships among
employees. Having this ability helps a person in resolving various kinds of issues. For example:
If an individual is able to reduce its overhead expenses by at least 10% through an effective
negotiation, then this will lead to enhance more profitability.
How competent are you currently?
Confidence is considered as an important part of negotiation. It helps a person in negotiating
with a deal more appropriately. In this regard, my level of confidence aid me in building an
effective relationship with others while negotiating with them. Through effective negotiating
skills, I can reduce the chance of conflicts which may occur during signing an agreement.
Can you identify any contradictions, or allowable weaknesses from your analysis?
As per feedback and perception of people working around me, it has evaluated that while
making negotiation, I have sometime proved ineffective. It generally happens due to improper
communication with parties. Since for negotiations, it is necessary for an individual to possess
some other skills- team-building, effective communication, planning and more. Therefore,
having inabilities in any one skill will impact on result of negotiations. For this purpose, I need
to work on these abilities so that effective outcomes can be obtained.
How will this skill help me in the future?
As negotiations required face to face conversation among parties therefore, it is essential for a
person to develop effective communication. For this purpose, I have taken some business
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communication classes from affiliated coaching institute. This would help me in building my
confidence and making effective negotiations on important deals with clients.
Summary and Action Plan
 Concept of personal strengths and weaknesses
Strengths:
As per above evaluation and analysis, it is observed that I have strong conflict resolution
skills. It helps me to manage and develop relationship with employees in effective manner. I am
able handle disputes if any occur within organisation and if it is between someone other then also
I can deal with it in positive and confident manner.
Importance: It helped me to resolve different issues happening within organisation or in
personal life in positive way.
Weaknesses:
As per above analysis I have found that I am weak in time management and if I am able
to manage things in time then I can achieve my goals within time. My another weakness is
resilience which prevented me from maintaining relationship with others. But it is very difficult
for individual to survive alone in this competitive environment. And another is negotiation skills
which enhance relationship between employees but in my case I am not able to do so as I am
straight forward and speak what I feel is right and wrong. I do have my own perceptions or
definition about what is right or wrong. I think it is mandatory for me improve them to have
better future.
Importance:
Definitely I learnt a lot by analysing my weaknesses as it gave me opportunity or a
chance to develop as a person and work on my weak areas. I am able to acknowledge my cons
and change them into pros.
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Developme
nt area
Specific Measurable Attainable Relevant Timely
Negotiation
Skills
Under this
process, I
seek to
develop my
communicatin
g abilities.
By taking
business
management
classes.
These kind of
actions are
attainable by
carrying out
daily practices.
This will help in
making effective
negotiation with
clients on specific
contracts.
4 months
Resilience I have to
develop this
skill.
By
developing a
strong social
network.
It can be
achieved by
working with
experts.
This will help in
overcoming from
adverse situations
and trauma of life
6 month
Time
Management
In order to
complete a
project, I have
to develop
time
managerial
skill.
Taking time
management
classes from
affiliated
institutes.
By working in
group-related
activities.
This will help me
completing project
on time.
3 months
CONCLUSION
It has concluded from this project in order to sustain a good life, a person requires to
develop various skills. By developing abilities and level of knowledge a person can attain higher
objectives and goals. This will lead to enhance their personality as well as increase their
competence also. In addition to this, updating skills also help people in attaining a good position
at organisation and make career more bright.
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