Personal Development

Personal Development

Introduction

Self-Evaluation

After evaluating my personality through Personal SWOT analysis and Self assessment, I have learnt that I am aware about myself i.e, I have scored high at self awareness. I have learnt that I am sensitive individual, and I also have a trait of openness. I like to initiate when I meet with a new person. I am an open and friendly person and; therefore everyone feels ease when he/she wants to approach me. I have very strong skills in utilizing ICTs (Information and Communication technologies), which has also helped me in my learning. I have developed this skill through using technology, sharing information and group presentations (Martin 2002, pp.67).

I have also developed personal development skills, such as planning and time management and it has helped me in enhancing my performance. I have developed a habit of meeting time commitments, which has fostered value of time in my life. I also schedule my assignment to meet deadlines effectively. Planning, organizing and completing course assignments have provided me with vital insights into the world of business. Group assignments and social belonging improved my critical thinking and analysis ability (Aubrey 2010, pp.45).

Preferred Learning Style

My preferred learning style is experimental learning, which process is presented in four basic modes (Levinson 1978, pp.91).

Concrete Experience (Feeling)

Reflective Observation (Watching)

Abstract Conceptualization (Thinking)

Active Experimentation (Doing)

The learning style methodology is based on responding to a questionnaire. Once you answer all eighty questions, all answers are evaluated to define one's preferred learning style. My response showed that I was a reflector. I care of other people and; therefore, I scored high on feelings related questions. I collected data from different sources before jumping to the conclusion.

Many times I made delayed decisions due to my habit of considering a lot of things at a time. Whenever I face a problem, I tend to get confused and start to think about different solutions and possible consequences before taking a decision.

Methods and Learning Styles for Implementing Plans

Efficiency and Stress Management (Goal 1)

This methodology was shared by Stephen Covey in his book Seven Habits of highly effective People. There are four quadrants, in which a person defines his activities in order to improve his/her time management. I used this matrix to separate Important and urgent work from other categories, in order to focus on most necessary things. As I am a reflector, I thoroughly studied this matrix before deciding on using it.

Figure 1: Urgent versus Important Matrix (Covey 2004, pp.72)

Improving Speaking Skills

I have taken suggestions from many people on how to improve my speaking skills and manage stage fright. Most of them told me to read loudly and practice presentations in front of a mirror. Instead to undertaking any crash courses, I am reading novels nowadays to improve my vocabulary.

Becoming a Manager

I will be doing graduation and masters in business management to enhance my management skills. It took me sometime before taking this decision; however, after thinking about different field choices, I have finally taken my ...