in this paper i will merit and demerit my skills and competencies against professional standard and also organizational objective. i will also develop a professional development plan which help me to take time to write and reflect on my career thus increasing my self-awareness and help me to organize and synthesize my thoughts and goals. by doing the PDP (Professional development plan) i will gain in Self-awareness, i will be seeking outside input which is to do some more research on my self to get more information bout my skills and also to target my weaknesses.
Professional development is about being aware of the decisions that you make, the way you think about, and the way you handle different situations. The concept behind professional development is the idea that you have untapped potential, and to not settle with what you have if you want more out of life. Professional development is a process of continually progressing and refining your character and qualities as a parent, a teacher, a secretary, a doctor, a lawyer- as whatever or whoever you are. It is about life-long learning and growing as an individual.
Setting Goals
Professional development is all about goal-setting. Setting obtainable or realistic goals is imperative to attaining what you need or want. Goals must be measurable and they must have a timetable for them to be accomplished. If you set a goal that cannot be measured it is often difficult to see how far you have come or how much you have progressed from the beginning. At the same time, goals that do not have a set timetable have a tendency to become a fantasy instead of a reality. Timetables give you focus and a sense of urgency in everything you do when it is related to your goal. Being able to measure your progress and setting a timetable will give you a sense of accomplishment and keep you thinking positively.
Overcome
Past failures and negativity from family, friends, or colleagues can be difficult to