Personal Development Plan Paper

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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2 Running head : PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 1 Personal Development Plan Egypt Grandison Walden University Abstract In this paper , I will discuss my personal and professional goals , and how my personal goals can help me achieve my professional goals . I will also discuss my personal SWOT Analysis, and how strengths , weaknesses , opportunities , and threats play a role in my personal development plan . Personal Development Plan Walden University believes in molding their students to become great leaders and scholars . Walden also believes in diversity and integrity (Walden University, 2013). 1 Personal Introduction and Professional
Well here I stand , with the accomplishment of at least half my personal goals . I finished high school , left the small town , attended college and received not one, but three degrees . The object of goal setting is to make sure the goals are attainable and realistic (Le, 2013). The personal goals I have set for myself are to complete the coursework and dissertation for this DBA program , by December 2016. In order to achieve these goals , I must do my best in the coursework assignments , work on becoming a better writer , and continue to stay focused and determined . According to Uttley (1998), “Long-term goals can be broken down into two parts . Conceptual, which are your wants and needs , and operational, which are the steps you take to meet those wants and needs (p. 2). The professional experience I have come from customer service within the retail industry and student financial services , within the twoyear college system . A part of me has always wanted to journey to the other side of things with the college system . Instead of dealing with students on a daily basis , I want to make the decisions that affect the college but benefit the students . I could be a Director of a department within the
Once I accomplish that , I can then move on to speaking in front of larger crowds . Opportunities External forces are the opportunities listed . (Walden University, 2013). I can use my opportunities to minimize my threats . Example , continuing to further my education could assist me with moving up within the company , or help with transitioning to another position at a different company . If you need a push in your career advancement or search , use a personal SWOT Analysis. This will give you the ability to enhance your strengths , understand your weaknesses , acknowledge opportunities for progress , and overcome your threats (Quast, 2013). Threats Acknowledge your threats and then figure out how to overcome them. There will always be challenges and hurdles to cross . You have two options you can be defeated , or you can take 3 the lemons ( threats ) and make lemonade ( opportunities and strengths ) ( Olabenjo , 2013). Threats are the negative part of my personal SWOT Analysis. These factors can hinder my growth and progression if I allow them too . Writing issues in this paragraph: 1 Sentence is incomplete or is a sentence fragment. 2 Sentence is incomplete or is a sentence fragment. 3 Spelling Table 1 Personal SWOT Analysis for Egypt Grandison SWOT Analysis Strengths I am an independent person . I always organize and prioritize personal and professional tasks . I am proactive and always ready to work . Analytical when it comes to detailed