The achievement of the strategic goals of an organization depends mainly on the personal and professional skills of strategic managers. These personal and professional skills have been discussed in this assignment which fulfils the requirements of Task 1 and 2. A skills audit has been included which determines required skills, measures the existing skills and recommends the process of development. A personal SWOT analysis has also been included. These ensure the fulfilment of the requirements of Task 3. Honey & Mumford, Kolb and Fleming’s VAK/VARK model have been discussed to determine the preferred learning style. It conforms the requirements of task 4. The requirements of Task 5 and 6 have been fulfilled by the preparation of personal development plan and assessment of the outcomes of personal development plan through a reflexive journal. The requirement of Task 7 has been fulfilled through the reflexive statement regarding the learning on the attainment of the strategic goals.
Contents
1.0 Personal skills required to achieve strategic goals
1.1 Time management
1.2 Setting SMART objectives
1.3 Prioritising work task
2.0 Professional skills required to achieve strategic goals
2.1 Leadership skill
2.2 Multitasking
2.3 Leading and chairing meeting
2.4 Delivering effective presentations
3.0 Learning style
3.1 Honey and Mumford model
3.2 Kolb model
3.3 Fleming’s VAK/VARK model
4.0 Skills audit and personal SWOT analysis
4.1 Skills audit
4.2 Personal SWOT analysis
5.0 Personal development plan
5.1 Determining the areas of improvement
5.2 Identifying the required resources
5.3 Developing a SMART action plan
6.0 Monitoring and evaluation of personal development
7.0 Reflexive statement
Objectives and Core Topics
This work aims to examine the essential personal and professional skills required by strategic managers to effectively achieve organizational goals, utilizing various development frameworks.
- Analysis of critical personal management skills such as time management and SMART goal setting.
- Evaluation of professional competencies including leadership, multitasking, and communication.
- Application of learning style theories (Honey & Mumford, Kolb, VAK/VARK) to enhance individual development.
- Implementation of skills audits and SWOT analysis for career and performance improvement.
- Development of structured personal development plans and monitoring methodologies.
Excerpt from the Book
1.1 Time management
Time management is related to the distribution of time to get the most productive outcome. Time is a valuable asset for a business. Productive outcome can be achieved through proper time management (Bramley 1999). Thus the managers must realize the concept of time management. Effective managers try to complete a particular task within the shortest possible time (Mayer 1999). For this reason, inefficiency in time management and the wastage of time should be controlled. For proper management of time, managers can use a time log for recording the activities. Thus the required tasks can be recorded. This will help in preparing an analysis of the activities and time spent. The changes in the effectiveness can be identified. Thus, the efficiency of performing a task can be determined easily. This will also disclose the wastage of time. So, this system will ensure the proper management of time.
Summary of Chapters
1.0 Personal skills required to achieve strategic goals: Covers foundational self-management skills including time management, goal setting using SMART criteria, and task prioritization.
2.0 Professional skills required to achieve strategic goals: Details management-specific competencies such as leadership styles, multitasking, meeting facilitation, and effective presentation delivery.
3.0 Learning style: Explores theoretical models of learning, specifically Honey and Mumford, Kolb, and Fleming’s VAK/VARK, to understand how individuals acquire and process information.
4.0 Skills audit and personal SWOT analysis: Discusses the systematic assessment of current skills against required competencies and the use of SWOT analysis for identifying internal and external career factors.
5.0 Personal development plan: Outlines the process for creating a structured development plan, including identifying improvement areas and resource needs.
6.0 Monitoring and evaluation of personal development: Explains the necessity of tracking performance outcomes to adjust and refine the development plan over time.
7.0 Reflexive statement: Provides a reflective synthesis of how personal and professional skill development contributes to the attainment of organizational strategic goals.
Keywords
Strategic Management, Professional Development, Skills Audit, SWOT Analysis, Time Management, SMART Objectives, Learning Styles, Honey and Mumford, Kolb Model, VAK/VARK, Leadership, Multitasking, Personal Development Plan, Performance Evaluation, Productivity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary focus of this work?
The work focuses on the importance of personal and professional skill sets for strategic managers and how these skills directly influence the achievement of organizational strategic goals.
What are the core thematic fields covered?
The core themes include time management, goal setting, leadership, various learning style models, skills auditing, and the creation of personal development plans.
What is the primary objective of this assignment?
The goal is to analyze current skills, determine areas for improvement through audits and SWOT analysis, and formulate a structured plan to enhance managerial performance.
Which scientific methods are employed?
The author employs analytical evaluation of management literature, the application of established learning theories, and systematic diagnostic tools like skills matrices and SWOT frameworks.
What is addressed in the main chapters?
The main chapters systematically move from foundational personal skills to professional management techniques, followed by learning theories and the practical implementation of development plans.
Which keywords characterize this work?
Key terms include Strategic Management, Skills Audit, SWOT Analysis, SMART Objectives, and various learning models such as Kolb and VAK/VARK.
How does the author define SMART objectives?
SMART objectives are defined as being Specific, Measurable, Appropriate (or Attainable), Realistic, and Time-bound, serving as essential criteria for comparing actual outcomes against expected results.
What role do learning styles play in this document?
Learning styles are used to help managers understand their preferred methods of acquiring knowledge, which enables them to maximize personal learning and improve their professional adaptability.
What is the importance of a skills audit?
A skills audit is crucial for comparing an individual’s current capabilities against the predefined requirements of a role, allowing for the identification of necessary training and development interventions.
- Quote paper
- Jobaire Alam (Author), 2013, Professional Development for Strategic Managers, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/415627
