Personal Development Plan

Personal Development Plan Skills Review
Strengths	Action	Review Dates	Progress Diary
1.     Confidence I often am confident in what ever subject I intend to take part in. It is one of my strengths that when I am familiar with the topic I communicate my own opinion.	I intend to improve more on the Information Systems subject in my college and take an active part in the classroom conversations, regardless of the fact whether it is interesting or not. Target/goal:  To gain more confidence in the classroom of Information Systems regarding the processed topics. Action points: 1. Research Information Systems related books on the internet. 2. Ask more questions in the classroom regarding the part I am not sure of. 3. Undertake more research at my spare time.	6 months	1.1.13 – I have completed action point 1 by attending college’s library. 1.1.13 – I have completed action point 2 by asking questions about the assignment that I wasn’t sure what to do. 2.1.13 – I have completed action point 3 by researching on the internet about the information systems to aid me in completing the assignment.
2.     Planning I am sure that I have good ability in planning. For the past years I was an active member in different chess clubs. This specific game has developed good planning skills in me which was particularly useful when I planned a trip through Europe.	I intend to improve more on the planning of my school work. I’d like to plan out my time with assignments efficiently, so I don’t leave all the work for the last day. Target/goal:  I intend to improve my planning skills. Time management is very important and useful skill to have in your asset mainly not only at school but at life in general. Action points: 1.  Research information about how to improve planning skills on the internet. 2. Individually plan out a short journey to places that I always wanted to visit 3. Research books that focus on planning.	4 months	12.2.13 – I have completed action point 1 by researching the internet on how to improve anyone’s planning skills. http://tinyurl.com/kmjcmkd 13.2.13 – I have completed action point 2 by planning out a journey to Dublin on a bike. The planning included the routes which I took that would take the least amount of time to travel. 14.2.13 – I have completed this action point by reading a book which had information on how to improve my planning skills. http://tinyurl.com/k48yj39
3.     Good IT skills I have fairly good knowledge of the IT and feel extra confident in Microsoft Office products e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point. I am actively using Office Word for different kinds of assignments. I also feel extra confident in Power Point that allows making presentations using slides. However, I feel like Excel is my down side mainly because I don’t use it a lot.	I intend to improve my Microsoft Excel knowledge, so I’ll be able to create formulas and tables in more organized way. Target/goal:  To improve my Microsoft Office in general and specifically the programs that I am not familiar with. Action points: 1. Research tutorials on the internet on how to use Microsoft Office effectively. 2. Focus on practicing Excel by doing small tasks that involve formulas etc. 3. Research books regarding Microsoft Office in general use and how to improve.	6 months	15.3.13 – I have completed action point 1 by researching different tutorials on YouTube. http://tinyurl.com/5ngslz 15.3.13 - I have completed action point 2 by practising my Excel skills in Spreadsheet and Modelling class. 16.3.13 - I have completed action point 3 by researching Office Guides from my local library. http://tinyurl.com/n4h6x4a
Weaknesses	Action	Review Dates
1.      Written Communication Skills I feel that I have poor communication skills in spelling & grammar. I tend to rush my work not proofread before handing it.	I intend to improve more on my communication skills by making an action plan. Target/goal:  I would like to improve my written communication skills by mainly focusing on proofreading the work and punctuation & grammar as it’s one of my main downsides. Action points: 1. I will make sure to hand the work to my class room mate in order for him to proofread it before I submit it. 2. I will research online for an education website that can help me improve my written communication skills and use spelling and grammar properly. One of the websites is www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize 3. Visit English forums and interact with the users.	6 months	1.4.13 - I have completed action point 1 by making sure that my classroom mate proofreaded it before I submitted it. 1.4.13 - I have completed action point 2 by visiting the bbc bitesize website and researched on the written communication. 1.4.13 - I have completed action point 3 by visiting and taking an active part in one of the computer forums where I have communicated my oppinions numerous of times. http://www.computerforum.com/
2. Poor Math Skills Mathematic was never a strong side of my education. I often have difficulty with Algebra and when it comes to Formulas I get totally confused.	Target / Goal: I intend to improve my math skills, so I won't get confused and unknowing what to do when it comes to Algebra or Formulas. Action Points: 1.     Revise methods. 2.     Do arithmetic exercises. 3.     Use online resources.	6 months	20.4.13 - I have completed action point 1 by revising different methods in approaching algebra, formulas etc. 21.4.13 - I have completed action point 2 by doing multiple arithmetic exercises. 21.4.13 - I have completed action point 3 by using different online guides on mathematics. http://tinyurl.com/7kquw
3.  To develop punctuality and planning of my school work I feel that when it comes to presentation of my own work I struggle with time. I often start my projects late; time frame that is left is not a big one. I rush my work to meet the deadline and it often isn't meeting expectations.	Target/goal: I intend to improve my time management skills, so I'll be able to meet the deadlines set and present a work that I am proud of. Action points: 1. Research methods that will help out with planning of my work 2. Start my work on the day it is give and set out each part of the assignment to be completed in different time segments.	6 months	25.4.13 - I have completed action point 1 by researching different methods that helped me in improving my time managment skills online. 26.4.13 - I have completed action point 2 by planning out my work according to the schedule and not leave anything to the last minute.