Travelodge Hotel: A Personal and Professional Development Plan

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[PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT]

INTRODUCTION
Personality development is a behavioural trait that reflects the individual's personality and
behaviour in a unique manner. The development process plays an important role to enhance
own self-managed learnings. The purpose of the assignment is to provide an understanding of
own competencies and skills in the context of personal and professional development (Busse et
al., 2014).
The assignment throws light on the organizational objectives of the Travelodge Hotel. It also
produces personal and professional development plan on the basis of identified needs. The last
of the assignment also provides various solutions to work-based problems.

TASK 1
As an assistant manager at the Travelodge hotel, several approaches have been discussed for
improving the self-confidence and effectiveness of the staff. This section throws light on
developing the personal and professional skills of the staff so as to achieve the career goals.
1.1 DIFFERENT APPROACHES OF SELF MANAGED LEARNINGS
Self- managed learning is referred to the learning process that enables the staff of the hotel to
gain knowledge of different aspects from the past experience. The main purpose of the
learnings is to develop the skills of the staff for future growth and progress. Thus, it is important
to evaluate several approaches that help the individual to adopt the changes in the dynamic
environment (Trede et al., 2012).
Conferences and seminars
Seminars play a vital role to gain lifelong learning and refining the skills and capabilities of
individuals in the organization. This approach can motivate people to share their experience in
front of the public. Thus, the conduct of conferences and seminars can subjectively improve the
personal skills of the staff at the hotel.
Social Networking
Social networking acts as an important medium that helps to develop an individual's personality
and enhance the communication skill through interacting with one another. The networking
site includes Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and other popular Internet sites (Cheffin et al., 2012).
Internet
The Internet acts as an important source that nurtures the individual's learnings to foster
growth and development. The networking structure can be used to enhance the knowledge of
staff in the hotel.

Thus, there are various approaches that can enrich an individual's learnings and lead to
development in the context of Travelodge hotel. Also, the Internet is considered to be the most
suitable approach for the development of personal abilities and skills.

1.2 PROPOSE SEVERAL WAYS AND METHODS SO AS TO ENCOURAGE LIFELONG
LEARNINGS IN PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL MANNER
Being an Assistant Manager at Travelodge hotel, it is required to motivate the employees and
encourage them to develop lifelong learnings in a personal and professional manner. There are
various techniques that can help to evaluate the lifelong development and learnings. This can
further be attained with the help of "Honey and Mumford” learning cycle that helps to assess
the quality, risk and opportunities at the following stages:
Figure: Honey and Mumford Learning cycle
[Source: Gao and peng, 2011]
Activist
These are the open-minded people that adapt to learning by doing things. These set of
individuals are always encouraged to learn new things and develop lifelong experiences
through group discussion, puzzles, brainstorming and learning problem-solving skills.
Theorists

This includes the learner that shows their keen interest to learn the theory behind the action.
They are actively involved in the use of models and concepts that are to be used in the learning
process. Thus, lifelong learnings can be achieved by the staff of Travelodge through use of
model, quotes and stories.
Pragmatists
The individuals seek the practical use of learning and adopting practical technique with regard
to problem-solving and case studies. The learnings can motivate the staff of Travelodge to come
with new ideas and methods in the process of organization (Curtis et al., 2011).
Reflectors
The approach can help the individual to use the opportunities and learn by watching in order to
achieve a sustainable conclusion. Thus, the learning process involves the use of discussion and
questionnaire to motivate the staff at Travelodge.
Thus, the overall lifelong learning at Travelodge hotel can be enhanced by using the technique
of Honey and Mumford learning cycle.
Ways of lifelong learnings
o Funding
The funding mechanism is a considerable aspect for improving the lifelong learnings.
This is the ongoing voluntary and self-motivated pursuit of knowledge that drives the
individual behavior. Thus, it is necessary to arrange equitable finance so as to improve
learnings.
o Timing
Timing is another important way to become a lifelong learner. Learning is unavoidable and
happens at all the time. This requires scheduling of task everyday so as to eliminate distraction
and expand my learning zone.

1.3 BENEFITS OF SELF MANAGED LEARNINGS
The positive aspects of self-managed learnings can be attained by providing benefits to the
individuals and organization. Thus, the benefits of self-managed learnings can encourage a
positive attitude towards achieving organizational goal.
Benefits to the individual
 The learnings aim to improve the communication and other interpersonal skills of the
individual by way of seminars and conferences at the Travelodge hotel.
 The network of the internet can provide varied knowledge in terms of developing the
abilities and skills of an individual at the hotel.
 The learning provides several ways to strengthen my ideas so as to speak with
confidence in front of the public (Cunningham, 2017).
Benefits to the Travelodge
 The learnings support by way of developing team spirit and collaborative efforts by one
another.
 It will help the individual to resolve the conflicts effectively and efficiently.
 The learnings can improve the productivity of the staff at the Travelodge hotel and
provide ways to interact with one another.
 The application of various models and theories in the context of the learning process
can effectively contribute to the throughput of the organization (Cunningham, 2017).
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TASK 2
2.1 EVALUATION OF OWN ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES AGAINST THE
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND ORGANIZATIONAL OBJECTIVES
As an Assistant Manager at Travelodge, it is very important to evaluate my own skills and
competencies that can help me to lead the staff effectively and efficiently. The various sets of
skills and capabilities are required to motivate and inspire the team in the Travelodge hotel. I
always focus on framing the strategies that can help in maximizing the sales and meeting the
agreed targets. The own sets of skills and capabilities are evaluated as under:
SKILLS AND CORE
COMPETENCIES
ACTIVITIES REQUIRED
TO ENHANCE MY SKILLS
PERSONAL
COMMENTS
RATINGS
(on a scale
of 1 to 10)
Problem –solving
skills
As a manager at the
Travelodge hotel, I need to
analyze the problems at the
organization so as to provide
effective solutions.
I possess the required
skill to solve the critical
problem faced by the
Travelodge
organization.
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Communication
skills
The skill can be enhanced by
reading the newspaper and
improving the interaction
with the staff of the
organization (Larsen and
angus, 2011).
The required set of skill
can help to attain the
organizational goal
along with the
development of a
professional career.
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Decision Making Application of logical and
analytical skills so as to take
the right decision in the
critical situation.
I previously served as a
manager at Marriott
International and
possess the ability to
make good decisions on
10

time.
Planning skill Analyze the external factors
and formulating the strategic
plan based on a case study
(Chouhan and Srivastava,
2014).
I am regularly working
to enhance my skill and
taking an active part in
the planning process.
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2.2 IDENTIFICATION OF THE OWN DEVELOPMENT NEEDS AND ACTIVITIES
REQUIRED TO MEET THEM
An individual makes efforts to improve their abilities and skills with the help of development
activities. The areas of improvements are to be analyzed through skill analysis. It further helps
to evaluate my competencies in the corporate world. Being a manager of Travelodge hotel, I
must possess excellent communication and presentation skills for the future growth of the
organization. The communication skill can be improved by receiving honest feedback from the
staff members at hotel. However, Presentation skill can be improved by use of positive
visualization so as to transform nervous energy into enthusiasm.
The personal development planning involves several methodologies so as to attain the
professional objectives. The development plan will identify the professional needs so as to
identify the skills and ideas in the context of Travelodge hotel. The plan will further support me
in taking effective decisions with regard to the satisfaction of the customer in the Travelodge
hotel (Farrington and Lewis, 2014).
Thus, the diverse kinds of development needs can provide me with learning to strengthen my
weaker areas and enrich my confidence to meet the needs in a better way. I can also achieve a
competitive advantage in the external environment by strengthening my skills with regard to
Strategic planning. Besides this, I need to set my personal vision and objectives that can further
help me to attain the development of my own skills so as to effectively compete in the
corporate world.

2.3 IDENTIFYING THE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES SO AS TO MEET THE
CURRENT AND FUTURE NEEDS
The development opportunities with regard to Travelodge hotel needs to be analyzed by
identifying the current and future needs. Further, the assessment of opportunities can be done
so to improve the individual's personality and achieve professional growth.
As a manager at the workplace, I need generous support from the staff and management with
regard to development planning. Thus, the plan is required to effectively demonstrate the
activities in the learning environment.
Problem solving skill Barnstorming activities and participation in yoga can help me to
improve my problem solving skill
Communication skill Learning the basics of non-verbal communication and engaging
the audience in discussion.
Decision making skill Understands the simulation technique in order to achieve the
desired outcome.
Planning skill Determine the top-down and bottom-up planning process for
achieving goals.