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Personal Development

Student ID: 000107279

Submitted to

Birmingham City University (MBA)


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Todays fast changing and much complex business world requires much

more from a manager than it used to a decade ago, it requires almost a

perfect individual.

Some of the most important skills for a manager could be; time

management, prioritizing the tasks, setting SMART objectives, and good

communication skills.

1: Time Management:

Since business means value, then there is nothing valuable then

time for business personnel. The amazing thing of Time Management isthat the balance can be decided objectively and could be self-imposed

through the use of the diary. A manager might simply decide that one hour

a week should be devoted to personnel issues and would then allocate aregular block of time to that activity. If the factory is on blaze, or World War

III is declared, the manager may have to re-allocate this time in a same,

designated purpose.

In same way time may be allocated for staff training. The total time spent in

managing such long term objective is small, but without that proper

planning it can not be achieved.

Once the Personal Time Management is implemented, it is worth using

some of that control to augment your own career. Some quiet weekend,

you should plan out your own long term objectives and plan a route to

them. As you set any long term objective, allocate time to the sub-tasks

and monitor your progress. If you do not plan your destiny, you are

unlikely to get there.

2: Prioritizing tasks:

To me once the time management skill is well developed this skill

comes with it, its just to know how much time a task need. Definitely a

manager should be capable of prioritizing the tasks for not to miss any

valuable opportunity.

3: Communication skills:



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To be a good successful manager, you have to like people and be

good at communicating both written and verbal. This is hard to deny, If you

don't like interacting with people, it'll be hard or even impossible to manage

them well. You must have good personal contacts in your organisation.

You need relationships that does not mean necessarily personalfriendships with a fair number of people, that include your own employees.

You must encourage and motivate these people to tell you what's going on

and give you feedback about what people are thinking about the company

and your role in it as a manager.

4: SMART obejectives:

This means specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time bound.

This is what a sound minde manager must have. This is some sort of

realistic approach evey manager should develop.

Leadership skills to support strategic direction of org:

1: A good leader has an exemplary character. It is of most importance

that a leader is trustworthy individual to lead others. A leader must to betrusted by subordinates and be known to live their life with honesty and

integrity. Real authority is evolved from respect for the good character

and trustworthiness of the person who leads.

2: A good leader is enthusiastic about their responsiblity and alsoabout their role as leader. People respond more openly warmy to a

person of passion and dedication. Leaders must be able to be a good

source of inspiration, a motivator towards the achievements. Theresponsibilities and roles of a leader could be different, the leader needs

to be seen to be major part of the team working towards the goal

achievement. This kind of leader will not be scary to roll up their sleeves

and get dirty.



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3: A good leader must be confident. To lead and set direction a leaderneeds to appear confident as a personality and in the leadership role.

Such type of person inspires others and draws out the trust and best

efforts of the team to complete the task well. A leader who give message

of confidence towards the proposed objective inspires the best effort

from team members.

4: A leader also needs to function in an orderly and prooerlyl manner in

situations of uncertainty. People look to the leader for guidance during

times of uncertainty and unfamiliarity and find reassurance and security

when the leader portrays confidence and a positive demeanor.

5: Good leaders are tolerant of apresure and remain calm, composedand steadfast to the main purpose. Storms, emotions, and all these

crises come and go and a good leader takes these as part of the journey

and keeps a cool head.

6: A good leader allways keep the main goal in focus is able to think

analytically. Not only does a good leader view a situation as a whole,

but is able to break it down into sub parts for closer inspection. Not only

is the goal in view but a good leader can break it down into manageable

steps and make progress towards it.

7: A good leader is committed to excellence. Second best does not leadto success. The good leader not only maintains high standards, but also

is proactive in raising the bar in order to achieve excellence in all areas

PERSONAL SWOT ANALYSIS :

1) STREANGTHS:



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I can communicate very well, this really helped me a lot during my

work at M.C.B and my clients admired me due to this quality at bank.

I can work as a leader this quality proved to be helpful in group

discussions at work and study as well particularly in group projects

assignments and presentations.

I know the psyche of my clients, this really polished me during my

job at M.C.B and it also enhanced my professionalism, which is must

in practical life.

I can follow the guidelines strictly of bosses, this helps to remain

close to bosses and one who is job holder can really understand that

how important it is.

I have good self control, during job this helps a lot when guiding the

clients this quality keeps me in limits of any situation.

I can work long hours continuously.

I always plan my work effectively before starting even a single action

towards it.

During work I met with different people from different backgrounds

and culture, this enhanced my understanding about cultures.

2) WEAKNESS:

I am a bit weak at mathematical manipulation and I really felt this

during my job because I was working with an organization dealing

with money, so I remain to much cautious during my job.

I am sometime a slow worker so it became a hurdle to meet the

deadlines and this also brings some criticism form other colleagues.

I take some time to adopt new things this is because I always like to

know deep about anything coming new in my way.

I am a bit low tempered person so sometime others may feel that Im

not behaving in proper way.



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I can not tolerate any kind of rude behavior from any one.

3) OPPURTUNITIES:

During work at M.C.B I really learned a lot from my seniors from

professionalism point of view.

Working in financial organization helped me to the rules strictly and

efficiently.

With so many clients to deal with it also brought me the confidence

to tackle the different kinds of situations arriving with every new

client.

Working underpresure also grabbed some stamina to my personality

and helped to improve my low temper habit.

As a new graduate and with good knowledge of new gadgets used in

modern banking I helped my seniors to make them understand new

technology this also created respect for me from my seniors

4) THREATS:

Political interference in organizations is creating some problems for

talented employees.

Due to political approach some un qualified persons are becomingpart of business which creates a low quality and standard of work.

Mostly these jobs are contract based this brings limited time to

remain in organization with fear of job loss.

Technological factor sometime also brings problem for employees

because of less staff in physical appearance.

Personal skills audit:

It is a simple work one just has to make a list of what one is good at and

then simply what one need to improve them more.



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INFORMATION SEEKING SKILLS

I am able to find a specific book orjournal in the library using the on-linecatalogue (Talisprism)

2

I am able to use a variety of differentsources to find information(e.g. journals. books, electronicresources)

1

I am able to access and searchelectronic resources (on-line databases,electronic journals CD-ROMs)

2

I am able to use search gateways on theInternet to find information

3

I am able to evaluate the information Ifind

1

READING AND NOTEMAKING


SKILLS AREA ICANDOTHISWELL

OK, BUT INEEDMOREPRACTICE

ICANT DOTHIS

PRIORITYDEVELOPMENOF THIS SKILL1 = veryimportant,2 = quiteimportant,3 = notimportant

ORGANIZATION OF LEARNING

I have strategies to help me to plan

and manage my time

1

I am able to effectively prioritise mytasks and activities

1

I am able to work to deadlines 2

I am aware of what makes my learningmore effective (e.g. place to study, timeto study etc)

2


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I can decide which parts of a book I need

to read

1

I have a system for recording where I

find information (e.g. book, author,

date)

3

I can select and use different reading

strategies (e.g. skim, scan, in-depth)

1

I can make effective notes when reading 1

I can make effective notes when

listening (e.g. during lectures)

2

I have a system for recording and

storing my notes

1

Skills Area I CanDoThisWell

Ok, But INeedMorePractice

ICantDoThis

PriorityDevelopment OThis Skill1 = VeryImportant,

2 = QuiteImportant,3 = NotImportant

WRITING SKILLS

I can analyse assignment (essay, report

etc) questions to determine what is

expected

1

I understand the difference between an

essay and report

2

I can produce a written plan to answer

an assignment question

1

I can punctuate, use grammar and

spelling correctly

1



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Skills Area I CanDoThisWell

Ok, But INeedMorePractice

ICantDoThis

PriorityDevelopment OThis Skill1 = VeryImportant,

2 = QuiteImportant,3 = NotImportant

I am confident I can express my ideas

clearly in written form

1

I am able to adapt my writing styles to

suit the appropriate media/audience

1

I understand the need to reference my

work to avoid plagiarism

2

SPOKEN COMMUNICATION

I am able to express my views verbally 1

I am confident speaking in front of a

group of people

1

I can prepare, plan and deliver apresentation

2

I can use visual aids to support a

presentation

2

I work well as a member of a group or

team

1

I am able to listen to and appreciate the

views of others

1

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY



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I am able to use a word processing

software package to produce my

assignments

1

I can use a variety of different computer

software (e.g. Word, PowerPoint,

Excel, Access)

3

WORKING WITH NUMBERS

I am competent in making simple

calculations

1

I can present numerical information

accurately

2

I can competently use a variety of

numerical techniques (e.g.

percentages, fractions, decimals)

3

I can interpret and present information

in graphs and illustrations

2

REVISION AND EXAM TECHNIQUES

I am able to plan my revision time 1

I am able to set myself goals 1

I am able to use a variety of different

revision techniques (e.g. practicing

questions, mind mapping etc)

2



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I can select and use techniques to help

me retain and recall information

1

I use strategies to help me in the exam

room (e.g. planning time, coping

with anxiety)

1

STRESS MANAGEMENT

I know what causes stress 1

I am aware of my personal symptoms of

stress

2

I can use strategies to help me cope with

my stress

1

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PLANNING

I am able to identify my personal goals 1

I am a good judge of what my strengthsand areas for development are

1

I am able to identify opportunities forlearning outside my course, e.g. clubs,societies, employment

2

I am able to plan for my personaldevelopment

1

Positive outcomes of PDP:

Some positive outcomes of taking a personal development approach to your studies

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It helps in gaining a clearer focus to your learning.

Helps to keep yourself motivated towrds goals.

Provises better understanding of how you learn and how to improve your

performance.

More enjoyment and less stress and confusion from your learning as you

become consciously skilled. More awareness of how to apply your learning to practical life and solving

new problems and contexts.

Professional thinking skills that can strengthen academic performance.

Benefits of PDP to professional life Makes ideas more clear about the kind of life and work you want.

Brings greater confidence level in the choices you make.

Greater confidence in the skills developed, brings qualities and attributes to

the career of your choice. Being in a better position to compete for jobs.

It helps you to be able to discuss your skills, personal qualities and

competences with employers.

Better problem-solving and planning skills.

It develops the positive attitudes and approaches in personality associated

with successful professional life.

Benefits of PDP to personal life A better understanding of yourself and how you tick.

Being in a better position to make appropriate choices to meet youraspirations.

Greater awareness of your needs and how to meet these.

Greater awareness of the unique contribution you can make.

Developing a positive, forward-looking approach.

REFRENCES:

Wiziq education online (2008). Study skills Audit [online]. Available from

http://www.wiziq.com/tutorial/93902-Study-Skills-Audit

http://www.wiziq.com/tutorial/93902-Study-Skills-Audithttp://www.wiziq.com/tutorial/93902-Study-Skills-Audit


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Nasir, M. Saeed (2004). Introduction to business. Imtiaz Book Depot.

Nasir, M. Saeed (2002). Skills to prosper. Imtiaz Book Depot.

Decenzo, A. David & Robbins, P. Stephen (2007). Fundamentals of HRM. Wiley

India.


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