Personal and Professional Development Plan: A Travelodge Case Study

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Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................................3
Task 1.........................................................................................................................................5
Understanding the scenario of the self-managed learning that enhances the lifelong
experiences.................................................................................................................................5
1.1 Evaluation of the core approaches of the Self-Managed Learning..................................5
1.2 Proposing the ways of the lifelong learning in context to the personal and the
professional development for encouraging the employees in the Travel Lodge...................6
1.3 Evaluating the core benefits of the self-managed learning..............................................6
Task 2.........................................................................................................................................7
The taking and the advancement of the technologies for the professional and the personal
development...............................................................................................................................7
2.1 Evaluating the self current skills and the core competencies standing against the
organizational activities and the professional standards........................................................7
2.2 Identification of the self-developmental needs and the functions for meeting the
current demands.....................................................................................................................7
2.3 Identification of the core developmental opportunities and chances for meeting the
current and the future demands of the external market..........................................................8
2.4 Devising of a professional and the personal plans for the core identification of the
personal and the professional needs.......................................................................................8
Task 3.......................................................................................................................................10
Demonstration of the core capabilities and the implementation of the continual reviews for
the professional and the personal development.......................................................................10
3.1 Discussion and the processing out of the functions and the activities for the
implementation of the development plan.............................................................................10
3.2 Undertaking and also documenting the developmental activities as planned earlier.....10
3.3 Critical reflection on the self learning scenarios against the original aims and objectives
of the developmental plans...................................................................................................12
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3.4 Updating the core developmental plans based on the strong feedbacks and the
evaluation of the studies.......................................................................................................13
Task 4.......................................................................................................................................14
The core capability of the demonstration of the acquired skills and the transferable skills....14
Executive Summary.............................................................................................................14
Introduction..........................................................................................................................14
4.1 Selection of the proper solutions for the work-based problems....................................14
4.2 Demonstration of the core communication process with the help of the variety of style
and appropriate manner at the various levels.......................................................................14
4.3 Evaluation of the core usage and demonstration of the effective time-management
strategies...............................................................................................................................15
Conclusion............................................................................................................................16
Conclusion................................................................................................................................17
References................................................................................................................................18
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Introduction
The primary goal and the objective of the study is to describe the core opportunities and
chances that exists in enhancing the knowledge of the employees and also integrating for
achieving for knowledge of performance The high sense of knowledge of the assistant
managers of Travelodge Hotel has been discussed in the study along with the knowledge,
behaviours and skills.. In the first part of the study, a reflective analysis of the assistant
manager of the business corporation has been demonstrated along with a professional
development plan (Bolden, 2016).
In the latter part of the study, it can be further observed that the cross-functional activities of
the assistant manager have been discussed along with the skills and knowledge of the
experienced workers in the Travelodge Hotel Hotel. The application and understanding of the
personal or the professional development plans have been considered that contributes to the
self development plans and skills that can be represented within the learning cycle and
individual learning system. On the other hand, the primary learning interventions of the self
development plan has been perceived for the core demonstration of collaborative working
and effective communication for integrating self developed skills and qualities that are much
needed to meet the core objectives of the organization (West et al. 2014).
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Task 1
Understanding the scenario of the self-managed learning that enhances the lifelong
experiences
1.1 Evaluation of the core approaches of the Self-Managed Learning
In this section the core approaches of the self-managed learning has been evaluated. it can be
observed that the Travelodge Hotel gas been one of the most popular destinations that
encourages staffs and the workers with the help of the diverse approaches of the self-
managed learning. On the other hand, it has been further noted that the Travelodge Hotel has
also evaluated and discussed the self-managed learning for the professional and the personal
development of the employees. Thus, in this section of the study, different approaches of the
self-managed learning have been explained and which approach is suitable for the Travelodge
Hotel has also been depicted in the section (Kislovet al. 2014).
Meta-Learning: In case of the meta-learning, it can be noted that from the self-managed
learning, the expansion of the meta-learning has been possible. The meta-learning has been
one of the most efficient and it also becomes very effective in case of building the learning
sense and opportunities within a individual. Moreover, meta-learning also holds up with the
better control and it brings down the requisite changes for increasing the core proficiency of
the employees within the organizational culture (Woodcock, 2017).
Strategic learning: It has been further observed that the strategic learning is one of the part
of the self-managed learning and it is much properly associated with the swift-moving
character of the business. The strategic learning has been much useful because it continuously
monitors over the efficiency of the employees and gives an long term effect on the team. On
the other hand, it can be further acknowledged that the strategic learning also helps the
employees to coordinate and building a linkage between the learning and administration
within the organizational culture.
Motivational learning: It has been noted that the motivational learning is the most important
approaches of the self-managed learning and thus it has been used by the senior management
staffs of the Travelodge Hotel to motivate the employees and thus increasing the core
productivity of the lower level staffs of the organizational culture (Raeset al. 2015).
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It is the best approach that are most suitable for the Travelodge Hotel has been the
motivational learning . It has been selected and granted because during the self-managed
learning scenario, the facilitator has argued with the techniques that have been chosen for the
employees and that also fort the core development of the organization. The motivational
approach is much necessary to motivate the employees, who have became much confused
with the argument of the facilitators within the organizational culture.
1.2 Proposing the ways of the lifelong learning in context to the personal and the
professional development for encouraging the employees in the Travel Lodge.
The lifelong learning is one of the important approaches for developing the professional and
the personal developments of the employees within the organizational culture. As a managers
I would recommend multiple ways and approaches for the lifelong learning for encouraging
the workers of the Travelodge Hotel (Bourne, 2016).
With the help of different kinds of books and the journals written by renowned scholars and
writers also elevates standard of the professional as well as the personal development of the
employees. Moreover, I feel that preparing a specific chart of the future course of actions or a
To-Do List is very necessary for the core advancement of the lifelong learning of the
employees. On the other hand, it can be further recognized that having a guidance of the other
intellectual and renowned organizations have been also one of the methods that is helpful for
the workers along with the reducing assumptions and the negative thinking from the mind.
1.3 Evaluating the core benefits of the self-managed learning
There are two importance and the benefits of the self-managed learning, which are discussed
below
As my knowledge, I can say that the self-managed learning is one of the important concepts
the gives the recognition to the key individuals and it involves into the core idea making
process of an individual. Thus for an example, the employees of the Travelodge Hotel has
taken their own decisions with the help of the innovative, positive and self-assured thought
process for their own personal and the professional development. On the other hand, it can be
further noticed that the key elements present within the self-managed learning are the
substantiate enthusiasm , behavioural models and concentration of the employees (Bolden,
2016).
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Task 2
The taking and the advancement of the technologies for the professional and the
personal development
2.1 Evaluating the self current skills and the core competencies standing against the
organizational activities and the professional standards
The evaluation of the self-current skills and the core competencies have been evaluated
against the organizational activities and the professional standards with the help of a table
below
Strength Weakness Opportunities Threats
I am a very creative
person, and I have
the ability to grasp
the new and unique
things in the fastest
manner
I have excellent
communication
skills, and with that, I
communicate with
various clients of the
for increasing the
core productivity of
the organization
I have to my stress
management
elements because, in
the tough situation, I
lose patience and I
make some mistakes
I get nervous at the
time of the meeting
with the Board of
Governors (BOG),
and I fail to present
unique ideas to them
I have the
opportunity to gain
extended and variety
of knowledge, skills
and behaviors on the
strategic
management and
strategic networking
There are some of the
critical threats
present within the
internal
organizational
culture which
includes the staff
shortages and the
slow growth of the
organization in the
external market
phenomenon
Table: Evaluating the self current skills
(Source: Created by the author)
2.2 Identification of the self-developmental needs and the functions for meeting the
current demands
As an assistant manager of the Travel Lodge, it can be further observed that there are many
benefits of the self-managed learning and with the help of this type of learning method, the
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efficiency of the workers have been increased along with the core productivity of the Travel
Lodge. Among all the learning approaches of the self-managed learning, the employees can
also take any of the approaches for their own personal learning as well as the professional
development. The self developmental needs includes the core acquiring of the knowledge,
skills and behavioural features for the meeting the current objectives of the organization.
2.3 Identification of the core developmental opportunities and chances for meeting the
current and the future demands of the external market
In case of the core identification and the application of the strategies, three effective
strategies have been identified. The three strategies are pointed below which are the core
developmental opportunities for meeting the chances and future demands of the external
market
 Assuming or knowing the core outcome of the self-managed learning and finding out
the appropriate reasons behind the learning.
 Development of the core plans for the further actions and not using the previously
used models at the time of the core application of the self-managed learning.
 Core development of the basic skills and the adoption the process of the individual
learning
2.4 Devising of a professional and the personal plans for the core identification of the
personal and the professional needs
Basic Needs How I meet those needs When I will meet those needs
I want that the organization
should increase my salary
and that is not happening due
to the low economic structure
of the organization
I will have to talk with the
external financers of the
market for stabilizing the
financial position of the firm
I will take a brief time span
of 5 months for meeting the
problem. I need to arrange all
the financers of the market
and will have a meeting with
them
I will have to gain
knowledge, skills and code of
conducts, which are based on
the variable adjustments of
the company
I will follow the rules and
regulations of the
organization and will seek
help from the senior human
resource advisors of the
company
I will take a time span of 6
months to gather all the
knowledge, and I will also
attain the training and
development programs of the
organization.
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There are some of the basic
challenges which are present
in my job scenarios and that
I need to overcome, if I will
stay within the organizational
structure
It will be much possible to
meet those needs with the
help of the core guidance and
the instructions of the
manager and the leaders of
the Travelodge Hotel Hotel.
It will be possible for me to
meet up those requisite needs
and the demands within the 3
to 4 months with the help of
the higher level managers
and the other workers of the
organization.
Table 2: Professional Development Plan
(Source: Created by the author)
It can be understood that these goals are much needed for fulfilling the aims and objectives
of the organization or the senior managers of the Travelodge Hotel Hotel. On the other hand,
it can be observed that the there are some of the basic challenges which are present in the job
scenarios and that should be mitigated for the betterment of the learning cycle and
individual learning (Harvey and Kitson, 2015). In accordance with the current skills and
technologies, my aim has been that the organization should increase my salary and that is
not happening due to the low economic structure of the business corporation. Moreover, the
optimization of gaining immense knowledge, skills and code of conducts, which are based
on the variable adjustments of the company have been one of the secondary goals.
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Task 3
Demonstration of the core capabilities and the implementation of the continual reviews
for the professional and the personal development
3.1 Discussion and the processing out of the functions and the activities for the
implementation of the development plan
In this section, the functions and activities and their core implementation have been
mentioned, which includes some of the key needs, the methods of meeting those desired
needs and the time frame within which I will meet those basic needs. There are some of the
processes and the activities that are much required for the core implementation of the plan.
The skills which are much important for the implementation and the execution of the plan are
described below
It can be further observed that within the professional skills audit, there are major five types
of skills, which demonstrates the core pieces of evidence of the reflection and the personal
evaluation. The five types of skills are strong communication skills, emotional intelligence,
business acumen and the critical thinking, professional scepticism and interpersonal skills of
the employees. With the help of the above skills, personal evaluation and reflection can be
done and the activities related to the personal development plan can be vastly executed (Boer
et al. 2017).
3.2 Undertaking and also documenting the developmental activities as planned earlier
The appropriate design has been delivered which includes four methods and techniques.
These four techniques have been used for the core implementation of the development plan.
In the latter part of the section, the implementation of the developmental plans have been
discussed (Swanwick and McKimm, 2017).
The appropriate design has been prepared for the assistant managers of the Travelodge Hotel
Hotel which includes four methods and techniques along with the activities for the core
implementation of the development plans
 Method 1: It is needed for the managers to acquire a vast range of skills and attitudes
for self-evaluating the current situations with the help of the skill assessment tools.
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 Method 2: The communication pattern should be developed along with the core
implementation of the learning goals
 Method 3: Understanding and engaging within the core learning scenario and the
process. In this method, the student practices three types of approaches, which
includes the deep approach, strategic approach and the surface approach.
 Method 4: The assistant managers also should be competent in the self-directed
learning and they also should engage themselves in the self-evaluation and the self-
reflection process (Baxter et al. 2016).
Figure 1: Appropriate Learning Design
(Source: Baxter et al. 2016)
It can be observed that the core implementation of the developmental plans will be possible
with the senior managers and leaders of the Travelodge Hotel Hotel. On the other hand, I
also need to follow the rules and regulations and the code of conducts of the business
corporations for following the desired targets and achievements within the desired target.
Seeking and granting skills from the human resource managers is one of the parts of the
implementation process of the developmental plans (Pareek and Purohit, 2018).
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Setting the learning goals
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3.3 Critical reflection on the self learning scenarios against the original aims and
objectives of the developmental plans
In case of the self-learning scenarios, the core aims and the objectives of the developmental
plans have been injected in this section. The developmental plans have been prepared on the
basis of the functions of the managers of the Travelodge Hotel Hotels. The managers and the
senior officials of the business corporation has been motivating the employees for increasing
the core productivity of the organization and for the maximization of the sales. On the other
hand, the maximization of the core profit and meeting up the desired targets of the
organization have been also one of their prime objectives (Rae and Wang, 2015).
Thus, on the basis of the aims and goals of the managers and the senior leaders, the personal
development plan or the professional development plan has been set. The basis aim of the
personal development plan has been that the organization should increase my salary and that
is not happening due to the low economic structure of the business corporation. Moreover,
the optimization of gaining immense knowledge, skills and code of conducts, which are
based on the variable adjustments of the company have been one of the secondary goals. It
can be understood that these goals are much needed for fulfilling the aims and objectives of
the organization or the senior managers of the Travelodge Hotel Hotel. On the other hand, it
can be observed that the there are some of the basic challenges which are present in the job
scenarios and that should be mitigated for the betterment of the learning cycle and
individual learning (Harvey and Kitson, 2015).
I have learnt many new skills which I have aimed for from the beginning of the personal
development plans. I have learnt to deal with the various activities of the organizational
culture in a receptive manner and apply different methods in their own style. Furthermore, I
also grasp various kinds of ideas and apply at the time of applying extreme knowledge in
assessing out the competitors (Moxen and Strachan, 2017).
Besides, I have also learnt about the specific knowledge apply it to the correct position of
application module and collecting information from the third party source. It has been
possible with the help of the paired discussion and the personality questionnaire, observing
diverse activities and the coaching and interviews and apply according to their requirements.
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