Personal Development Plan

Submitted By: Eesha ChaturvediPGID: 61410324

IntroductionPersonal development is a quest that has defined humanity since time immemorial. As a species, humans have always wanted more out of themselves, and have always strived to move forward and maximize their own capacities and their own abilities. Ambition in itself is an important manifestation of this desire.This personal development plan aims to create a planning framework, wherein the future short term and long term goals are recognised first and foremost. The current position with respect to those goals in then analysed, and then measures and action points are devised and implemented as to how the goals should be reached. This personal development plan will first contain an overview of the Neo P3 analysis, as I feel that first and foremost an understanding of ones own inherent traits is crucial to the success of any development plan. Then a MAPS analysis to define the development objectives and current position with respect to the objectives will be included. It will be followed by an identification and action plan that will detail how the objectives will actually be achieved by specifying the points of action and implementation to be carried out.NEO-PI-3 SummaryRangeScope for actionApplication

NeuroticismLowIntend to keep it lowStay positive, count blessings

ExtraversionAverageReducing dominanceBe a better listener

OpennessVery HighA small control to avoid distractionsPrioritise and focus on priorities.

AgreeablenessAverageBe more assertiveNeed to express opinions firmly but politely

ConscientiousnessVery HighLower mingling of personal disappointments with workControl personal distractions at the time of work.

(Source: NEO-PI-3 survey by ISB)MAPS Analysis

MissionBeing an effective, respected and responsible leader.Effectively maintaining the work-life balance.Develop advanced forecast model for fashion and apparel retailing. AbilitiesProactive actions towards constructive work.Understanding job expectations and looking at exceeding them. Focus and overcome obstacles around task at hand.[Type a quote from the document or the summary of an interesting point. You can position the text box anywhere in the document. Use the Text Box Tools tab to change the formatting of the pull quote text box.]

Standards Organization ExpectsEthical Behaviour at all timesDiligently prepare for the tasks assigned.Respect others opinions and private space. Be open to suggestions and scope for improvement.Perception of OthersNeed to listen more and understand others perspective better.Need to be more coherent and structured in expressing opinions.Develop more attention to detail and start looking at all issues affecting task at hand.

(Source: 360 degree feedback report given by ISB)ObjectivesActionsImplementationsSuccess Criteria

Understanding and working on quantitative course subjects in order to develop complete understanding of business issues at hand while at ISB. Complete all the course work on time. Make special note of issues not grasped and seek help. Read and understand additional material on subject. Work on practice problems and do extra practice relevant to the concepts. Apply learnings to real life situations by analysing how myself and others can use this in various fields of work.

Confidence level in the subjects. Ability to practically apply concepts without errors. Successfully analyze and understand complex business issues.

Developing Team working and managing skills in order to ensure effective conflict resolution and maximize productivity. Develop better listening skills. Be more coherent in expressing opinions. Voice opinions assertively. Do not speak until the speaker has completed their point. Understand their point. Think about what needs to be said, and frame it clearly in mind. Be conscious of the pitch and volume of voice while talking. Better results arising out of teamwork. Peers and superiors respect opinions and pay attention to suggestions made.

Taking time out and making efforts to Develop good photography skills and Manage time better to take out time for perusal of photography. Understand compositions better and look at developing interesting frames of compositions. Schedule 4-5 hours per week for photography practice. Read on composition and framings. Understand lighting and depth of field properly. Balanced and well framed pictures. 100 150 pictures added to the collection every month. Entering photography competitions and seeing where I stand.

Conclusion:Personal development is an ongoing process that is absolutely essential in order to lead a happy and balanced life, and also in order to realize ones dreams and ambitions. The first step towards developing and improving self is awareness of ones strengths and shortcomings, and realizing what ones final goals are. With this personal Development plan, I hope to plan and work on my development systematically, and feel much better equipped to handle my goals and ambition.