London School of Science

and Technology
Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND
Diploma in Business

PPD
Unit 13: Personal and Professional
Development

Module Leader: ParisaSaadati

Internal Verifier: Dr. George Panagiotou
Issued on: 30th January 2017

Deadline: 26th May 2017

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Task 1: Written Essay

1.1 List five different approaches to self-manage learning in bullet

point and evaluate three of the approaches to self-Managed
Learning.

Self-managed learning refers to a process where an individual can learn and

discover different ways of learning for professional and personal development
(Wilkins, 2015). There are different approaches of self-managed learning like-
Conferences and seminars, Social Networks, Internet, Interviews, Learning
from others. Three of the approaches to self-Managed Learning are
evaluated below:

 Conferences and seminars: Conferences and seminars are good way to

learn new things for an individual. The experienced person share their
experience and thoughts with the attendants of the seminars and conferences
(Brown and Shukraft, 2014). A self-managed learner should attend different
conferences and seminars to learn new ideas. For example, as an assistant of
a local state agency (Forest Enterprise), I can attend conferences and
seminars of others agencies to conduct self-managed learning.
 Social Networks: In the modern era people can share their experiences over
different social media like, Facebook, twitter and Instogram. An individual can
learn new things by using different social media. For instance, I can follow the
official Facebook pages of other agencies to conduct self-managed learning.
 Internet: Internet is a good way to learn new things for a self-managed
learner. For example, as an assistant of local state agency (Forest
Enterprise), I can read blogs and reports of experienced persons in order to
conduct self-managed learning.

Therefore those are the most effective approaches of self-managed

learning. Among them, attending seminars and conferences will be the
most effective for me. I will be able to learn practical knowledge from the
seminars and conferences.
1.2 From the scenario propose 5 different ways in which lifelong learning
in personal and professional contexts could be encouraged.

Lifelong learning is an on-going, intended and committed process where an

individual learn different things for personal and professional requirements (Johns,
2014). Five different ways in which lifelong learning in personal and professional
contexts could be encouraged are discussed below:

 Encouraging self-directed learning: From self-direct learning I can

learn and discover different ways of learning for professional and
personal development. Self-directed learning is essential to develop my
strong interpersonal skills and competencies.
 Further education: I have to understand the current needs of
learning of new things. For instance, I can learn IT courses to
develop my IT skills.
 Continuing professional development: Professional development
is an effective way to develop lifelong learning. I need to learn new
things how to communicate, negotiate, compromise and motivate
others for my career development.
 Linking higher education with industry: Higher education can
enhance the capability of an individual. For example, I can earn an
Master’s degree for my professional development.
 Apprenticeships: Apprenticeships is essential to develop my
lifelong learning. I can develop my skills by conducting
apprenticeships in local state agency.

Therefore, those are the different ways in which my lifelong learning in

personal and professional contexts could be encouraged.
1.3 Evaluate the benefits of self-managed learning to the individual
and organization.

Self-managed learning refers to a process where an individual can learn and

discover different ways of learning for professional and personal development
(Wilkins, 2015). The benefits of self-managed learning to the individual and
organization are evaluated below:

Benefits of self-managed learning to individual: An individual can learn

new thoughts and ideas by conducting self-managed learning. It is essential to
develop the confidence and personality of an individual. For instance a self-
managed employee can lead a team, organize resources, control and motivate
his subordinates.

Benefits of self-managed learning to organisation: Self-managed learning

of an employee is helpful for an organization. The employees can enhance
their efficiency and decision taking ability by the help of self-managed learning.
This approach reduces the cost of the organization as the self-managed
employees do not need any training.

Benefits of coaching and mentoring: Different types of coaching and mentoring

activities are essential to learn new things for an individual. The experienced person
share their experience and thoughts with the learners while coaching and mentoring.

Therefore, both self-managed learning and coaching and mentoring are

necessary for an individual. But coaching and mentoring is the most
effective for an individual as he can learn practical knowledge from
the tutors or mentors.
Task 2

2.1 Evaluate own current skills and competencies against

professional standards and organisational objectives

2.3 Identify development opportunities to meet current and future

defined needs
The Rate of Scale from Skills Audit

Which rate have you got from the above calculation?

5 = wide experience 3 = a little experience 1 = Don’t Know

4= some experience 2 = no experience

Evaluation own current skills and competencies against professional

standards and organizational objectives
SWOT Analysis for Current Skills (Both Professional & Organisational
Context. You can add more than 3 if you want)

Strengths
* work effectively with others to
complete tasks and achieve results
* interact well with others and work
co-operatively as a team member
* verbal reasoning skills, able to
handle complex data and make
selective use of information
Opportunities
* ideas of others to help solve
problems
* successfully give a presentation
or demonstration
* evaluate the effectiveness of
different information sources
Weaknesses
* compromise and accommodating
others necessary
* priorities others’ work
* Unable to demonstrate resilience
and lateral thinking abilities when
applied to problem solving
Threats
* Fail to empower others to work
together
* Unable to express and convey
ideas appropriately
* fails to maintain a results-driven
approach
Development Opportunities for present needs: The individuals should
understand the current needs of the learning. They can earn educational
degrees from reputed institutions. Currently I want to collect ideas of others to
solve different problems, enhance negotiation and compromising capability,
keep up to date with business trends and problem solving ability.

Development Opportunities for future needs: The learning developments of

an individual should have the future value. The main objective of learning
needs to be further development their skills. My future needs of development
opportunities are successfully give a presentation or demonstration and to
evaluate the effectiveness of different information sources. I want to enhance
my commercial awareness and develop my skills to achieve sales targets. I
need to develop my communication skills for interacting business contracts. I
should develop my IT skills in order to conduct online advertisement of the
products.
 Task 3

2.2, 2.4, 3.1 and 3.2: Devise a personal and professional development
plan by setting SMART OBJECTIVES

What are my Priority What What Target Actual date of

developmen activities do I support/resource date for achieving my
t need to s do I need to achieving objectives
objectives? undertake to achieve my my
achieve my objectives? objectives
objectives?

To develop Manage Communicate Mobile, telephone, 01/02/201 01/01/2017

Communicati rs and frequently with email, Social 7
on Skills colleagu others websites.
es

To develop Subordi Lead a team in Permission to lead 01/01/201 01/02/2017

Leadership nates the the operational 7
Skills organization team

develop Operatio Make short Permission from 01/02/201 01/01/2017

To
nal area term and long the managers to 7
Planning
term plan for conduct
skills
organization. operational plan

To develop Annual Conduct more Good knowledge 01/06/201 01/07/2016

Presentation confere presentation over MS 6
Skills nces within PowerPoint.
organization

To develop Employ Solve different Strong 01/07/201 01/06/2016

Problem ee assessments. understating 6
Solving skills conflict ability to control a
critical situation
To develop MS Learn Personal 01/06/201 01/07/2016
Technological outlook, advanced level computer and 6
Skills Oracle computer Internet
programming connection.

Review Date: 01/03/2018

3.3 Reflect critically on own learning against original aims and
objectives set in the development plan

The own learning against original aims and objectives set in the development plan is
critically reflected below:

Short term objective needs: The progress of short time objectives of own learning
against original aims and objectives set in the development plan is evaluated
below:

 Presentation skill: The objective of developing presentation skill is to

conduct effective presentation within the organization. The estimated time to
attain this objective was 01/06/2016 but I have completed it on 01/07/2016.
 Problem solving skills: The objective of developing problem solving skills
is to develop a strong understating ability to control a critical situation. The
estimated time to attain this objective was 01/07/2016 but I have completed it
on 01/06/2016.
 Technological Skills: The objective of developing technological skill is to
learn advanced level computer programming. The estimated time to attain this
objective was 01/06/2016 but I have completed it on 01/07/2016.

Long term objective needs: The progress of long time objectives of own learning
against original aims and objectives set in the development plan is evaluated
below:

 Communication skills: The objective of developing communication skill is

to communicate frequently with others. The estimated time to attain this
objective was 01/02/2017 but I have completed it on 01/01/2017.
 Leadership Skills: The objective of developing leadership skill is to lead a
team in the organization. The estimated time to attain this objective was
01/01/2017 but I have completed it on 01/02/2017.
 Planning skills: The objective of developing planning skills is to make short
term and long term plan for organization. The estimated time to attain this
objective was 01/02/2017 but I have completed it on 01/01/2017.
Therefore, I have done very well to conduct the problem solving,
communication and planning skills. On the other hand I have to face problem
while conducting presentation, technological and leadership skills.
 3.4 Update the development plan based on feedback and
Evaluation

Objectives Success criteria Actions Implementation

What do I want to How will I recognise What methods How will I practise
be able to do success? will I use to and apply what I
or do better? How will I review and achieve my learn?
measure my improvement? learning
objectives?

By observing my Using attractive Conduct more

capabilities and presentation presentation
Presentation skills
considering the software within
objective attainment organization
date

By observing my Using computer, Learn advanced

capabilities and internet and level computer
Technological
considering the YouTube. programming
skills
objective attainment
date

By observing my Practicing to lead Lead a team in the

capabilities and the organization
Leadership skills.
considering the subordinates
objective attainment
date

By observing my Using modern Communicate

capabilities and technologies frequently with
Communication
considering the like- internet, others
skills
objective attainment email, social
date networks.
Task 4

4.1 Select solutions to work-based problems

The Forest Enterprise is facing the problems of underperformance, low quality

service, potential customers losing, lack competent employees, poor
communication, high turnover and reduced productivity. The poor
communication between employers and employees can be reduced by
following ways:

 Defining the problem: At the very first stage of the problem solving process is
to define the problem. The Forest Enterprise is facing the problem of poor
communication between employers and employees.
 Generating alternative solutions: The Forest Enterprise can arrange
counseling of the employees and employers in every week. This agency also
can introduce management information systems in the workplace to ensure
good communication between the employees and employers.
 Evaluating and selecting an alternative: The Forest Enterprise needs to
adopt management information systems to connect every department
systematically. By introducing management information systems in the
workplace the Forest Enterprise can ensure the accountability of the
employees to the employers.
 Implementing and following up: Initially the Forest Enterprise will adopt
management information systems for six months in the workplace. After six
months the overall outcomes of the project will be evaluated. If there is any
problem occurs the Forest Enterprise will following up the problem.

Therefore, those are the ways to solve the poor communication between the
employees and employers of Forest Enterprise.
4.2 Communicate in a variety of styles and appropriate manner at
various levels

Dayjob Ltd
Name 120 Vyse Street
Birmingham B18 6NF
0121 638 0026
www.dayjob.com

PERSONAL SUMMARY I am self-motivated, energetic, enthusiastic and ever

ready to learn new things. I bring to any work a strong
work ethic and an extreme desire to succeed. I am
confident to ensure the highest level of professionalism
and commitment to my job. I am presently looking for a
challenging career in an organization, where I will have
the opportunity to utilize my skills for professional
AREAS OF EXPERTISE  Management  Effective Man
development.
Development Programme Management
 Marketing Management  Appraisal Training
 Presentation Skills  Team Building
 Finance for Non-financial  Creativity Training
Managers

CAREER HISTORY Project Manager

Employers name: Dayjob Ltd
Employment dates (March 2014 – Present)

Duties:
 Start as a Trainee Field Sales Manager on behalf of
the sole importers of Volkswagen and Audi vehicles
and parts into the UK
 Ultimately undertaking the head office role of Audi A8
Project
 Promotions of various products by marketing,
operations and advertising activities.
KEY COMPETENCIES
• Team work, negotiation, excellent Communication skill.

• Data analysis.

• Self-motivated with ability to work and deliver under

pressure.
PROFESSIONAL ABILITIES

• Ability to motivate, inspire and develop others,

organizing events.

King's College School - Study date (2003 – 2008)

ACADEMIC
A Levels Mathematics, Economics, History
QUALIFICATIONS
and General Studies

O Levels Including English and Mathematics

London School of Science & Technology

BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Business (First Class
Honours)

REFERENCE
Name: Dr. George Panagiotou
Professor
London School of Science &
Technology
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4.3 Evaluate and use effective time management strategies.

Time management strategy refers to the use of techniques and tools to support an
individual or organization to make the best implementation of working time (Johns,
2014). To get the best benefit of the time management strategy the organization
needs to prioritise its workloads. Then it is essential to set work objectives of the
employees. The organization should utilize the working hours effectively. The
managers of the organization need to maintain the appointments efficiently. There
should be a reliable estimated task time for the employees. The Forest Enterprise
needs to focus on its time management strategy. The agency can adopt and
maintain the appointments of the working hours accurately. By maintaining the
appointments perfectly the Forest Enterprise can provide quality service, enhance
potential customers, make competent employees, and ensure high turnover
and productivity.
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