Personal and Professional Development Plan: A Report

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PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................3
Task 1 LO1: Understand how self-managed learning can enhance lifelong development.............4
1.1 Evaluate approaches to self-managed learning.................................................................4
1.2- Propose ways in which lifelong learning in personal and professional contexts could be
encouraged...................................................................................................................................5
1.3- Evaluate the benefits of self-managed learning to the individual and organisation.............5
Task 2 LO2: Be able to take responsibility for own personal and professional development........7
2.1- Evaluate own current skills and competencies against professional standards and
organisational objectives.............................................................................................................7
2.2- Identify own development needs and the activities required to meet them.........................8
2.3- Identify development opportunities to meet current and future defined needs....................9
2.4- Devise a personal and professional development plan based on identified needs.............10
Task 3 LO3: Be able to implement and continually review own personal and professional
development plan...........................................................................................................................13
3.1- Discuss the processes and activities required to implement the development plan...........13
3.2 Undertaking and documentation of the plan........................................................................14
3.3 Reflection of own learning against original aims and objectives from the development plan
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3.4 Updated development plan..................................................................................................15
Task 4 LO4: Be able to demonstrate acquired interpersonal and transferable skills.....................17
Conclusion.....................................................................................................................................22
Reference List................................................................................................................................23
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Introduction
The assignment is based on the different aspects related to the learning that is managed by an
individual by own self. The ability of an individual to be responsible for one’s own growth
personally and professionally is thrown light upon in the assignment. The ability to develop and
review the personal and professional development plan provides the much-needed support to the
individuals to execute the operational tasks and actions in an efficient manner by adhering to the
specific systems and steps. Different solutions to work based problems are devised and the time
management strategies within the National Trust Company will be taken.
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Task 1 LO1: Understand how self-managed learning can enhance lifelong development
1.1 Evaluate approaches to self-managed learning
According to Hatch (2018), self-managed learning is the concept of integrating the various steps
and measures that would help in developing one’s own self thus helping in enriching the
individual and uplifting the morale of the workers and the professionals. Learning that is
managed by an individual by their own self ensures smooth execution and implementation of the
actions and tasks that are undertaken by the individuals. The different approaches being
developed are assessed to gain knowledge about the various levels of their efficiency in
developing the aspects of self-managed learning within the sphere of the organisations.
The approaches that will be suitable for the workers and professionals of National Trust
Company are as follows:
Social media networking sites
According to Hughes and Wearing (2016), social networking comprises of the variety of
websites that help in ensuring the accomplishment of the varied range and category of tasks
occurring within the sphere of the organisation. National Trust Company provides modern and
advanced online services and processes that ensures the smooth progression of the actions and
tasks being continued within the Company. The social networking sites such as Facebook,
Twitter, WhatsApp provides a very good platform for all the individuals to express themselves
and interact freely within the sphere of the organisation.
Utilisation of Services of Internet
The services associated with internet has developed and has helped in ensuring the perfect
execution and implementation of the actions and jobs allotted to the specific individuals within
the work environment and work sphere.
Organising workshops and interactive sessions
According to Epstein et al., (2018), organising the workshops and interactive sessions also helps
the smooth development of the variety of actions and tasks within the National Trust Company.
The workshops and interactive sessions that are conducted provide the assurance of developing
the individuals in a professional and personal manner.
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As a responsible employee of the National Trust Company, I had the feeling that organising
workshops and interactive sessions provide the much-needed support and aid to the employees to
develop in a proper way by adhering to the basic system associated with the Company’s work
and functions. I could establish myself in a perfect manner.
1.2- Propose ways in which lifelong learning in personal and professional contexts could be
encouraged
According to Grant (2017), lifelong learning is an important thing that needs to be addressed
within the personal and professional contexts and should be encouraged to develop the skills
among the individuals who work on a daily basis in different spheres. There exists various ways
by which lifelong learning within the personal and professional contexts could be encouraged.
They are as follows:
Training received while working
It is very important for the staffs and the employees to receive modern and technologically
advanced methods and procedures to work in a systematic manner within the sphere of the
Company. According to Sanghi (2016), the features and characteristics of training methods and
developmental procedures are integrated within the working activities of the employees in order
to ensure their lifelong learning and overall development.
Analysis by SWOT method
SWOT method or tool provides the assurance to the individuals to be able to have a good idea
about the strong points and the weak points of them in order to develop quality activities.
Framing targets for the workers
Specific goals and targets being framed for the workers working within the sphere of the
organisation and it provides them the aid to work for the betterment of their individual and
professional development. This would help the management to assess the skills development and
performance of the various professionals and workers.
1.3- Evaluate the benefits of self-managed learning to the individual and organisation
There are various benefits of self-managed learning practices that are implemented within the
National Trust Company and it helps the individuals to flourish and succeed to achieve the
different targets and goals in a systematic manner. I could see the good effects of self-managed
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learning being reflected within the execution of various duties and responsibilities that helped me
to establish quality work within the organisation. I could enhance my performance and deliver a
quality and much improved performance according to the demands and targets set by the
management. I could establish the communication, technological and leadership skills within me
that ensured the smooth accomplishment of the varied range of tasks.
Skills of communication
I developed the specific skills of communication such as the verbal and non-verbal
communication methods that helped me to perform the tasks with great efficiency and success. I
got the belief to do the jobs allotted to me in a systematic manner by adhering to the laid down
procedures by the management. I could communicate in a proper manner by developing the
features required for it.
Technological skills
I also learnt from the technological methods and concepts being followed within the organisation
that helped me to implement the specific strategies and policies required to gain knowledge
about the different details and facts about the technological insights and features. I could apply
the knowledge of technological skills within the execution of varied range and category of
activities going on within the sphere of the organisations. I could also utilise the technological
information and knowledge to perform the unique range and category of tasks that exist within
the sphere of the organisation.
Skills of developing leadership
Working in the National Trust Company, I could develop the necessary traits and features
required to develop the leadership ability within me. I could also make quality use of the skills of
leadership to establish the various traits and features within me to execute the various actions and
provide the substantial customer services that would ensure maximising the productivity and
profitability of the organisation.
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Task 2 LO2: Be able to take responsibility for own personal and professional development
2.1- Evaluate own current skills and competencies against professional standards and
organisational objectives
My Skills at present Standards maintained
professionally
National Trust Company
and objectives of job role
Skills of communication The skills of communication
has to be of higher standards
as it ensures that the tasks
within the organisation are
carried out in a smooth and
efficient manner by adhering
to the laid down system by the
management. Proper and
efficient skills of
communication ensures that
the maintenance of the various
activities are done in a smooth
way.
Providing substantial service
to the customers by
communicating with them
clearly in order to provide
quality services and products
to the customers.
Skills related to technology The skills of technology are
also beneficial to be followed
and integrated within the
development and manufacture
of the varied range of products
and services. Use of
technology provides the
support to enhancing the brand
image of the organization.
Development and manufacture
of the unique and modern
range of services and products
provide the support and aid to
the employees to accomplish
the varied range of tasks going
on within the organization.
The technologically integrated
services and products being
provided to the customers that
cater to the needs and
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requirements.
Skills related to leadership Leadership skills and qualities
are important to be imbibed
among the individuals to
establish the varied range and
category of services and
products. Proper and efficient
leadership style being
implemented within the
organisations tends to ensure
that the activities done within
the organisational sphere are
completed by devising
specific strategies and
policies.
The management sets up
targets for certain individuals
and allots them the leadership
role to ensure smooth and able
management of a team and
help in delivering a quality
performance for the
organization.
Table 1: Current skills and competencies
(Source: created by the learner)
2.2- Identify own development needs and the activities required to meet them
Skills set to be created Procedures behind development
Skills of communication I will follow the sessions of training and
courses associated with learning the subject of
spoken English and also gained knowledge
about writing letters, e-mails to communicate
with the colleagues. This provided me the aid
to freely communicate with the employees
efficiently and in a quality manner by adhering
to the processes and systems.
Skills of team work Different theories and skills of team
development were followed within the
organisation to execute the actions and tasks in
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an efficient manner. I ensured following the
skills of team making and developing the
acumen to perform cohesively. I adhere to the
specific strategies and policies to ensure the
accomplishment of the tasks laid down by the
management.
Skills of management I would take advice from the professional
experts and gurus who would organise
workshops and training sessions. This would
help me to upgrade myself and acquire a sound
knowledge and information about the
management theories and skills. I could bring
about an improvement within the development
of the skills of management and improve my
activities.
Table 2: Development needs and activities
(Source: created by the learner)
2.3- Identify development opportunities to meet current and future defined needs
The National Trust Company provides opportunities for their employees to devise strategies and
policies that would ensure the smooth completion of their varied range of tasks and activities
going on within the organisational sphere. According to Bryman (2016), the Company adopts
strategies that provide for the development of modern training methods and procedures helping
in recruiting talented and skilful individuals within the sphere of the organisation. The modern
and technologically driven selection and recruitment methods and procedures tend to develop the
much-needed activities and tasks going on within the organisation ensuring the achievement of
the definite targets and goals for the organisation.
I feel that the modern and advanced training and recruitment methods and procedures that have
been devised by the organisation has helped in reaping the benefits and advantages for the
organisation thus ensuring the achievement of targets and goals of the organisation. The
recruitment and selection methods existing within the organisational sphere has provided an
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impetus to the National Trust Company to employ professionals having the required
competencies and skills set to perform for the organisation. The National Trust Company is able
to serve their customers with the necessary faith and trust helping them to establish the basic
bond and cohesive action by the management to develop the products in a systematic manner.
I will undertake some of the training sessions and workshops thereby ensuring that I can also
improve upon my skills
The management of the Company thus helps in providing the skills and strategies for the
employees to ensure the proficient work being done within the organisational circuit. National
Trust Company is thus able to build up a strong workforce and enable the achievement of the
various targets and aims. I will establish the credentials and the necessary skills set to provide
training and upgrade my skills to deal with challenging moments and situations occurring within
the organisation.
2.4- Devise a personal and professional development plan based on identified needs
A Personal and professional development plan is to be devised based on the needs and
requirements that are identified and explored within the sphere of the organisation. The different
strategies and policies are devised to establish the activities required to frame the PPD plan for
improving the competencies and skills of the individuals and professionals.
Skills that
are required
Importan
ce
Activities to
be
completed
Resources Start
Date
End Date Reason for
success
Skills of
communicati
on
Categories
of media
I would make
an effort to
attend the
training
sessions and
workshops
that would
provide
necessary
lessons
helping to
boost the
The different
materials and
subject matter
has to be
studied
through the
course to
establish the
different traits
and features
during the
workshop and
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The capacity to
be able to
communicate in
a free manner
with the
different
individuals
performing well
within the sphere
of the
organisation.
Miscommunicati
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morale and
uplift the
confidence in
me. I could
thus learn the
skills of
communicati
on in an
efficient and
smooth
process.
training
session. I
watched the
different
videos to
sharpen my
skills of
communicatio
n.
on or the
features of
misunderstandin
g is not there.
Technologica
l skills
Medium. I will have to
go through
journals and
books to
acquire a
sound
knowledge of
technological
methods and
concepts to
be applied
within the
organisationa
l structure. I
will be able
to take part in
training
sessions of
developing
sound
computer
software
knowledge
Reading
books and
articles,
watching
videos
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The skills of
technology are
to be integrated
within the
manufacture of
various unique
products and
services. The
team can be
supervised and
varied ranges of
activities can be
smoothly done.
The varied range
of business and
manufacturing
operations can
be managed well
with the help of
integration of
technological
methods and
concepts.
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that would
ensure
efficient
work from
me.
Skills of
leadership
Low Various
models and
frameworks
will be
applied by
me to bring
about an
improvement
in my
credentials
and skills
development.
Reading
journals and
articles and
involving in
smooth
interaction
with the
management
heads and
professional
experts to
lead well.
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Improved
performance of
the members of
different
functional units
and departments,
being able to
take initiatives to
deliver good and
quality
performance.
Table 3: PPD
(Source: created by the learner)
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