LDR/531: Professional Development Plan
Professional Development Plan
Sa’eed Abdul-Karim
LDR/531
January 26, 2015
Professional Development Plan The goal of this essay is to create an effective development plan that will determine the characteristics of “Learning Team A” to including myself as the team manager. During the first week of class all of the members of the learning team took the DISC Platinum rule; a behavioral style assessment that breaks down the individuals predominant behavioral styles; dominance, interactive, steadiness, and cautious. There are sixteen sub-styles that further attempt to explain the results. My learning team is comprised of five members including myself. Our team includes three of the four behavioral styles previously listed. The plan …show more content…
A dominant style person is very guarded, direct and firm in their relationship with others; they are driven by productivity and to the bottom line. These individuals are willing to accept any challenge and dive headfirst into solving the problem. The dominant style member takes control while remaining decisive with their actions and decisions. Most, enjoy working independently, have a competitive spirit and remain cool in stressful situations. Dominant people like to get the job done quickly. Other may view these people as, high strung because they may sometimes appear restless, critical, blunt and aggressive and come out as pushy. Dominant style need to control the situation and themselves. Some behavioral adaptability a dominant stylist may need to practice is active listening, patience, sensitivity and empathy. Though they enjoy to work alone this will limit their ability to identify with a group, in a team environment. Like a dominant style person, an interactive person may require compliments or other forms of recognition for their work. I would infuse them in a leadership position when possible, with some guidelines in …show more content…
My team seems to be pretty realistic in what is expected of them, as far as getting training that will father help them move forward. The ultimate goal will require more research to learn about how the team will be able to work together. The recommendation after reviewing all this information is that the team seems to be well rounded, dominate, yet focused, critical thinkers, and socially compatible members. We also came up with professional development plan for team members to reach their goals and still be happy in the work place. Before starting this assignment we all thought it would be difficult to keep every individual happy within the workplace. It would be in the team’s best interest to play to the members strengths and develop the weaknesses. Allowing the cautious member to lead the projects that were extremely detailed oriented and can be completed without much group interaction. The dominate member should be allowed to help with the structure and delegation of the tasks. They have strength in getting deadlines completed on time and are charismatic enough to lead. Anything that needs to be bid on or presented would be perfect for the interactive member. Using this type of formula allows everyone the opportunity to play to their strengths and in addition creates a strong potential for
Sa’eed Abdul-Karim
LDR/531
January 26, 2015
Professional Development Plan The goal of this essay is to create an effective development plan that will determine the characteristics of “Learning Team A” to including myself as the team manager. During the first week of class all of the members of the learning team took the DISC Platinum rule; a behavioral style assessment that breaks down the individuals predominant behavioral styles; dominance, interactive, steadiness, and cautious. There are sixteen sub-styles that further attempt to explain the results. My learning team is comprised of five members including myself. Our team includes three of the four behavioral styles previously listed. The plan …show more content…
A dominant style person is very guarded, direct and firm in their relationship with others; they are driven by productivity and to the bottom line. These individuals are willing to accept any challenge and dive headfirst into solving the problem. The dominant style member takes control while remaining decisive with their actions and decisions. Most, enjoy working independently, have a competitive spirit and remain cool in stressful situations. Dominant people like to get the job done quickly. Other may view these people as, high strung because they may sometimes appear restless, critical, blunt and aggressive and come out as pushy. Dominant style need to control the situation and themselves. Some behavioral adaptability a dominant stylist may need to practice is active listening, patience, sensitivity and empathy. Though they enjoy to work alone this will limit their ability to identify with a group, in a team environment. Like a dominant style person, an interactive person may require compliments or other forms of recognition for their work. I would infuse them in a leadership position when possible, with some guidelines in …show more content…
My team seems to be pretty realistic in what is expected of them, as far as getting training that will father help them move forward. The ultimate goal will require more research to learn about how the team will be able to work together. The recommendation after reviewing all this information is that the team seems to be well rounded, dominate, yet focused, critical thinkers, and socially compatible members. We also came up with professional development plan for team members to reach their goals and still be happy in the work place. Before starting this assignment we all thought it would be difficult to keep every individual happy within the workplace. It would be in the team’s best interest to play to the members strengths and develop the weaknesses. Allowing the cautious member to lead the projects that were extremely detailed oriented and can be completed without much group interaction. The dominate member should be allowed to help with the structure and delegation of the tasks. They have strength in getting deadlines completed on time and are charismatic enough to lead. Anything that needs to be bid on or presented would be perfect for the interactive member. Using this type of formula allows everyone the opportunity to play to their strengths and in addition creates a strong potential for