Over the last decade, the personal development plan (PDP) has been topical for many reasons particularly to create an action plan for future. The personal development plan is also known as personal enterprise plan (PEP) and individual development plan (IDP) normally incorporates a statement of one's education, competencies or strengths & weaknesses, aspirations, training, and steps to illustrate how the plan is to be ascertained. There is no single perfect definition to demonstrate personal development plan. The different author has interpreted PDP in different characteristics or habitual manner.
The aims and objective of this personal development portfolio identify and analyse my current situation with the utilisation of SWOT analysis and to reflect on my previous learning by utilising Graham Gibbs’s Reflective Cycle. Subsequently, an evaluation of myself through the application of the Johari window model to understand and enhance my self-disclosure, self-awareness together with self-discovery will be included. Afterword, identification and justification of my career aspiration together with the creation of 5 years’ personal development plan will be also included to mention all the important stages in detail.
Table of Contents
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Reflection of previous learning
- 2.1 What is implied in reflection?
- 2.2 Gibbs Reflection Model
- 3. Current position
- 3.1 Self-awareness
- 3.2 Strengths (Internal and positive)
- 3.3 Weakness (Internal and negative)
- 3.4 Opportunities (External and positive)
- 3.5 Threat (external and negative)
- 4. Continuous professional development (CPD)
- 4.1 Main landscapes of the CPD process
- 4.2 Journey at DBA
- 4.3 Evaluation of personal development
- 5. Future professional & personal development (over the next 5 years)
- 5.1 Personal development plan for next 5 years
- 5.2 Personal objectives
Objectives and Key Themes
The objective of this personal development portfolio is to identify and analyze the author's current situation using a SWOT analysis, and to reflect on previous learning experiences using Graham Gibbs's Reflective Cycle. It further aims to evaluate the author's self-awareness and self-disclosure through the Johari window model, justify career aspirations, and create a 5-year personal development plan.
- Self-reflection and analysis of past learning experiences.
- Assessment of current strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT analysis).
- Development of a comprehensive 5-year personal development plan.
- Exploration of continuous professional development (CPD).
- Enhanced self-awareness and self-understanding.
Chapter Summaries
1. Introduction: This chapter introduces the concept of a Personal Development Plan (PDP), also known as a Personal Enterprise Plan (PEP) or Individual Development Plan (IDP). It explores various definitions of PDP from different authors, highlighting the lack of a single, universally accepted definition. The chapter emphasizes the PDP's role in creating action plans for future development, incorporating education, competencies, strengths, weaknesses, aspirations, and training. The introduction lays the groundwork for the portfolio by outlining its aims and objectives, which focus on self-assessment, reflection, and the creation of a future development plan.
2. Reflection of previous learning: This chapter discusses the importance of reflection as a strategy to enhance practice and process feelings and thoughts about past experiences. It highlights key aspects of reflection, such as evaluation, exploration, analysis, and explanation. The chapter emphasizes the need for honesty and integrity in reflecting on experiences to gain deeper insights and understanding. It introduces the concept of reflective learning and its significant prospects, including creating intuition from experiences, repetition for various viewpoints, and achieving greater clarity in planning and reviewing actions.
3. Current position: This chapter delves into a self-assessment of the author's current situation, likely utilizing a SWOT analysis framework. While specifics aren't provided in the preview, it would cover detailed exploration of self-awareness, identifying internal strengths and weaknesses, and examining external opportunities and threats that impact the author's personal and professional trajectory. This chapter forms the foundation for the development of a targeted personal development plan.
4. Continuous professional development (CPD): This section focuses on the author's journey of continuous professional development. It would likely detail the author's experiences within the context of a DBA program, examining various aspects of the CPD process. The chapter likely includes a personal evaluation of their development progress and insights into effective methods for future growth and advancement. The analysis of the CPD process could include reflective practice and exploration of personal and professional goals.
5. Future professional & personal development (over the next 5 years): This chapter outlines a comprehensive personal development plan for the next five years. It would include a detailed discussion of personal objectives that are likely aligned with the author’s career aspirations and identified areas for improvement from the previous chapters. This chapter might involve outlining specific actions, targets, and timelines, creating a roadmap for growth and achievement.
Keywords
Personal Development Plan (PDP), Reflection, Self-awareness, SWOT Analysis, Continuous Professional Development (CPD), Gibbs Reflective Cycle, Johari Window, Career Development, Personal Objectives, Action Plan.
Frequently Asked Questions: Personal Development Portfolio
What is this document about?
This document is a personal development portfolio that uses a SWOT analysis to identify and analyze the author's current situation and reflects on past learning experiences using Graham Gibbs's Reflective Cycle. It aims to evaluate self-awareness and self-disclosure through the Johari window model, justify career aspirations, and create a 5-year personal development plan.
What are the key themes explored in this portfolio?
The key themes include self-reflection, SWOT analysis, continuous professional development (CPD), the Gibbs Reflective Cycle, the Johari Window, and the creation of a 5-year personal development plan. The portfolio emphasizes self-awareness and understanding to inform future career development.
What is the structure of the portfolio?
The portfolio is structured into five chapters: 1. Introduction; 2. Reflection of previous learning; 3. Current position; 4. Continuous professional development (CPD); and 5. Future professional & personal development (over the next 5 years). Each chapter builds upon the previous one, leading to the creation of a comprehensive 5-year plan.
What methodologies are used in this portfolio?
The portfolio utilizes several key methodologies, including Graham Gibbs's Reflective Cycle for analyzing past learning experiences, a SWOT analysis for assessing the author's current situation, and the Johari Window model for exploring self-awareness. The creation of a 5-year personal development plan is a central outcome.
What does Chapter 2, "Reflection of previous learning," cover?
Chapter 2 focuses on the importance of reflection as a tool for enhancing practice and processing past experiences. It explores key aspects of reflection, like evaluation, exploration, analysis, and explanation, emphasizing honesty and integrity in gaining deeper insights. The Gibbs Reflective Cycle is likely used as a framework.
What does Chapter 3, "Current position," cover?
Chapter 3 provides a self-assessment of the author's current situation, likely using a SWOT analysis. This involves identifying internal strengths and weaknesses, and external opportunities and threats influencing personal and professional trajectory. This forms the basis for the development plan.
What does Chapter 4, "Continuous professional development (CPD)," cover?
Chapter 4 details the author's journey of continuous professional development, focusing on experiences within a DBA program. It likely includes an evaluation of development progress, insights into effective growth methods, and reflective practice related to personal and professional goals.
What does Chapter 5, "Future professional & personal development," cover?
Chapter 5 outlines a comprehensive 5-year personal development plan, including detailed personal objectives aligned with career aspirations and areas for improvement identified in previous chapters. It likely includes specific actions, targets, and timelines.
What are the key objectives of this portfolio?
The main objectives are to perform a self-assessment using SWOT analysis, reflect on past learning experiences, evaluate self-awareness, justify career aspirations, and develop a 5-year personal development plan. The portfolio aims to enhance self-understanding and guide future development.
What are the keywords associated with this portfolio?
Key words include Personal Development Plan (PDP), Reflection, Self-awareness, SWOT Analysis, Continuous Professional Development (CPD), Gibbs Reflective Cycle, Johari Window, Career Development, Personal Objectives, and Action Plan.
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- Kamrul Islam (Author), 2016, Personal Development Portfolio. Theory and Personal Objectives, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/591448
