Personal And Professional Development Plan For Leadership
Goal Setting
The fundamental understanding of personal and professional development plan is setting up of goals, strategies and outcome of the learning and training being imparted to the individual(Megginson & Whitaker,2017).. It is extremely essential that an individual sets out his personal and professional development plan in accordance with the goal alignment of the organization (Patton, Parker & Tannehill, 2015). Another thing which is noteworthy is that SMART goals have to be created to measure them the success and implementation in a given time frame (Olsen, 2015).
The important thing to note here is that dynamic leadership is flexible and highly adaptive; one cannot follow a given set of instructions and excel in his life. There has to be a stringent alignment of the goals, clarity of thought process and an understanding how the goals will help in developing a personal and professional development plan (Grant, 2017).
The purpose of the assignment here is to create a PPDP for leadership development based on self-reflection and insights from the learning environment. The report will also focus on how to increase self -awareness by thinking on the values which can influence life and career goals. Identification of gaps between the current capability and the leadership aspirations will also be mentioned in the assignment. Thus, the report will be a comprehensive analysis of goal setting, its alignment with professional objectives and personal and professional development of plans to achieve the set goals.
Goal Setting
Goal setting is extremely helpful concept which helps the individual to learn and grow by identifying clear goals with related objectives for personal and professional development (Latham, Bardes & Locke, 2018). The first and foremost thing in creating goals for self are that the goals should hold any value and must be a reflection of the culture of the organization. Another important aspect of goal setting is that they have to be SMART goals which can be measured in a given time frame (Latham, Seijits & Slocum, 2016).
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Statement of Managerial Gap |
I have troubles in communicating with my senior managers or team lead. I also have a stage fear due to my communication inhibitedness, which puts my brakes on my professional advancement in life |
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Value based on the managerial gap |
The value is based on “Courage”. I don’t have the courage to communicative effectively with my managers; also my stage fears restrict me to be a team leader. Hence, I need courage to overcome my fears and accomplish my goal. |
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Principle which emanates this value |
The principles of Perseverance and bravery can be seen In the value of courage. Perseverance to push myself towards the goal and bravery to overcome my fears. |
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What goal can be derived from the principle |
Excellent communication skill with enhanced confidence in my workplace. |
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Statement of Managerial Gap |
In my opinion i lack certain strength in understanding the new trends in digital technology and how to use these advance technology in providing highly creative and innovative solution to the clients |
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Value based on the managerial gap |
The value based on this managerial gap Is of Wisdom and Knowledge. |
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Principle which emanates this value |
The principles of creativity, innovation, open-mindedness, love for learning and high curiosity which drives me to explore the unknown. |
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What goal can be derived from the principle |
The goal which I am aiming to achieve is to be a subject matter subject in digital technology to come up with solution which can sweep my customers from their feet and create recognition for myself in office environment. |
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Statement of Personal expectation Gap |
I current weight almost 88 Kg and I have a height of 170 cm, I want to lose at least 14 Kg weight to attain an optimum Body mass index |
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Value based on the gap |
The value is based on Transcendence; I appreciate beauty around me and want to feel the same for myself. |
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Principle which emanates this value |
The principle is based on hope, I want to see myself fit, energetic and Youthful. |
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What goal can be derived from the principle |
The goal I am looking to derive is to have a Perfectly fit lean body with high levels of energy and enthusiasm. |
In setting of SMART objectives, wherein the goals have to be Specific, Measurable, Attainable, realistic and time bound, it helps the individual to achieve the goals as he has a time frame associated with the goals (Cormier & Hackney, 2015). Based on the same understanding and the urgency to achieve the goals, the timeframe I have set for my goal accomplishment is as:
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Goal |
Timeframe |
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Improving communication abilities and excel in upward communication |
6 Months (Based on the training need analysis and my personal commitment to achieve the goal) |
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Subject matter expert in Digital Technologies |
3 Months (I already have good understanding of the digital ecosystem and I have to join a training program to widen my learning in new technologies) |
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Weight reduction to stay fit and healthy |
1 year (The reasoning for a longer time is due to my working hours and other training need assessment. Also, I want to reduce my weight organically by Yoga, and other form of exercise without becoming unhealthy or weak) |
Action plan is the reflection of how the goals have to be achieved with accomplishment of smaller milestones in a given time frame. It is in actual a template of the milestone, objectives and the activities one has to undergo in order to accomplish the goals (Goetsch & Davis, 2014).
Goal: Increasing communication strength to fulfil my organizational objectives
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Objective needed to achieve the goal |
Increased focus on organization communication and the ways to excel in communicating with Senior managers |
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Milestone 1 |
Start Date 1-June-2018 |
End Date 31-July-2018 |
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Steps ensuring achievement of milestone |
Reading of Business magazines, Newspaper articles and training on Language by the company trainer |
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Milestone 2 |
Start Date 1-August-2018 |
End Date 30-September-2018 |
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Step ensuring achievement of Milestone |
Start communicating with Peers and team members in English language. Take initiatives in team building activities involving public speaking |
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Milestone 3 |
Start Date 1-October-2018 |
End Date 30- November-2018 |
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Steps ensuring achievement of Milestone |
Buddy training with the senior managers, participating in company presentation and public speaking. |
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Objective needed to achieve the goal |
The objective is to become available for Internal job recruitment at the Sydney office facility |
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Milestone 1 |
Start Date 1-June-2018 |
End Date 31-July-2018 |
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Steps ensuring achievement of milestone |
Ensuring that I have all the skills in communication to succeed at the Sydney office |
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Milestone 2 |
Start Date 1-August-2018 |
End Date 30-September-2018 |
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Step ensuring achievement of Milestone |
Start developing my contacts in Sydney and start communicating with the senior managers |
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Milestone 3 |
Start Date 1-October-2018 |
End Date 30- November-2018 |
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Steps ensuring achievement of Milestone |
Getting Business language certificates in excellence in communication from reputed institute in Australia. |
Goal: Become a Subject Matter expert in digital tools and technology
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Objective needed to achieve the goal |
Enhanced learning and development of skills in Digital technologies to be a Subject matter expert. |
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Milestone 1 |
Start Date 1-June-2018 |
End Date 30-June-2018 |
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Steps ensuring achievement of milestone |
Private training at an institute offering classes on practical and theoretical concepts of digital marketing. |
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Milestone 2 |
Start Date 1-July-2018 |
End Date 31-July-2018 |
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Step ensuring achievement of Milestone |
Voracious reading of Digital article on web, news publication and industry forum. This will go alongside my training on digital tools and technologies. |
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Milestone 3 |
Start Date 1-August-2018 |
End Date 31-August-2018 |
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Steps ensuring achievement of Milestone |
Practical usage of digital technology in creative brief to the clients and further help from the subject matter experts in the organization for overall development of knowledge. |
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Objective needed to achieve the goal |
Win successful client briefs on my own and reach to the Zenith of creativity and innovation |
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Milestone 1 |
Start Date 1-June-2018 |
End Date 31-July-2018 |
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Steps ensuring achievement of milestone |
Case studies on How e-commerce and other Start-ups are using digital landscape to bring innovative solution for customers. |
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Milestone 2 |
Start Date 1-August-2018 |
End Date 30-September-2018 |
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Step ensuring achievement of Milestone |
Enrol myself in a workshop of digital communication to further enhance my practical understanding and learning |
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Milestone 3 |
Start Date 1-October-2018 |
End Date 30- November-2018 |
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Steps ensuring achievement of Milestone |
Join the Industry forum on Linked in and speak with them on the future they envision for digital techniques and speak with them on the innovative ways to win the clients. |
Goal: Reduce weight, increase energy and enthusiasm and stay fit and healthy.
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Objective needed to achieve the goal |
Stay fit and healthy by ensuring I lose 14 Kg weight and increase my energy and enthusiasm In the business environment |
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Milestone 1 |
Start Date 1-June-2018 |
End Date 30-September-2018 |
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Steps ensuring achievement of milestone |
Start running early in the morning to develop stamina and intake fresh oxygen. Developing healthy eating habits by reducing on Junk and setting a time table for meals of the day. |
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Milestone 2 |
Start Date 1-October-2018 |
End Date 31-Jan-2018 |
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Step ensuring achievement of Milestone |
Join a fitness centre nearby to my workplace, start with Yoga, Pilates and intensive weight reduction training programme. |
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Milestone 3 |
Start Date 1-February-2018 |
End Date 31-May-2018 |
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Steps ensuring achievement of Milestone |
Besides weight reduction, Yoga and Pilates, I will enrol myself in marathon happening around the city to boast my stamina and ensure that I sustain health and stay fitness. |
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Objective needed to achieve the goal |
Compete with the Young talent in the organization in terms of strength, energy and preventability. |
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Milestone 1 |
Start Date 1-June-2018 |
End Date 31-July-2018 |
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Steps ensuring achievement of milestone |
Follow lifestyle websites on the Internet and understand the latest trends in Health and fashion. |
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Milestone 2 |
Start Date 1-August-2018 |
End Date 30-September-2018 |
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Step ensuring achievement of Milestone |
Complete body check up to identify if any chronic illness is the reason behind my weight and also to take proactive measures in taking care of my health. |
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Milestone 3 |
Start Date 1-October-2018 |
End Date 30- November-2018 |
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Steps ensuring achievement of Milestone |
Run a 42 Km Blackmore yearly marathon and test my stamina, energy and perseverance in completing the race. |
Creating a PDPP plan is important for the personal and professional goals of an individual. My rationale behind selecting the goals for my personal and my professional improvement is:
- Communication is the key facet or skill required for a person to excel in business environment (Cornelissen & Cornelissen, 2017). Communication plays a far greater role in client facing role; it helps in boasting confidence and presenting a strong picture in front of the client. It is also important in leading a team in the organization while communicating and delegating responsibilities to the individual employees, along with communicating with the senior management (Ulmer, Sellnow & Seeger, 2017).
- Digital marketing has penetrated each and every level of business process and technology, thus it makes sense to invest time and strength towards developing skills in the field (Ryan, 2016).. Use of creativity in innovation through digital tools of marketing further helps in securing key accounts and bringing revenue to the organization (Armstrong, Kotler, Harker & Brennan, 2015).
- Every person wants to be fit, look and feel healthy and moreover the corporate culture demands an individual to stay presentable. Thus, with this fact I decided that I have to change my eating habits, adapt a healthy routine and get into a habit of exercise to stay fit and perform with increased energy and enthusiasm in the business organization.
The prime obstacles which I anticipate in achieving my goals are:
- Not enough time to devote towards my health, learning new skills and developing communication skills.
- Work related pressure to meet the deadlines along with some personal commitment towards my family.
- Less focus and disciplined in achieving my goals due to dispersed attention.
The obstacles are the roadblocks in professional and personal development of an individual, the following ways or strategies can be used to mitigate the obstacles and accomplish the set goals:
- Creating a daily schedule citing the important activities of the day.
- Using Covey’s time management matrix to manage time.
- Evaluating the milestones of success and stay motivated to achieve the set results.
- Start the day by meditating and clear up any thoughts clouding mind, this will help me to increase my focus thus working towards the accomplishment of goals and objectives.
Thus, PDPP plan is absolutely great measure and initiative to work on oneself, set goals and objectives and in a planned manner move forward to accomplish the goals.
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