Learning and Development

Coaching Model Critique, PDP and Reflection

SWOT analysis

SWOT analysis when applied to learning and development guides in skill improvement,
advancement of career or pursuit of a new passion (benzaghta et al., 2021.pp.54-72). SWOT
analysis is a strategic tool that helps to assess potencies, drawbacks and opportunities.

Strengths and opportunities in SWOT analysis

Strengths are the positive attributes which include:

 Knowledge
 Skills
 Network
 Reputation
 experience
 motivation

Identifying strengths and opportunities for learning and development

 Listing elements of SWOT and analyse it

 Feedback
 Gap analysis
 Creating a space for self-improvement
 Enhancing expected skill or performance.

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In the table mentioned below is the matrix framework of
the SWOT analysis which gave me a better understanding
of my capabilities, skills, talents and potentials (puyt et
al., 2023.pp.102304). I find it useful to regularly perform
a self SWOT analysis especially with the changing
working business environment. Discussing my strengths and weakness with my mentor as a part
of regular review built my personal developmental plan effectively. Highlighting the
opportunities and threats within department and organisation increased my motivation and
helped me to identify my career objectives (shinde et al., 2023.pp.611-638). I learned that major
factor for successful learning and development is anticipating potential challenges and preparing
alternative solutions.

Strengths Weakness Opportunities Threats

Problem solving Analytical skills Educational and Fierce internal
Critical Thinking Adaptability training programs. competition
Effective Time management Job openings
Communication Strive for Certificate courses
Self confidence perfection and Internship
excellence

(wardhani and dini, 2020.pp.1520-1527).

Analyses of self-assessment results using a relevant coach model:

The GROW coaching model helped me to tailor the development plans to meet my specific
employee needs. I was able to identify areas that needs improvement that enhanced my soft skills
further (park et al.,2021.pp .814-831). This program also helped to develop skills, increase my
work engagement and provided job satisfaction (scamardo and harnden,2022.pp .127-143). It
also created a culture of high performance environment in workplace that included collaboration,
empowerment and self-motivation.
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GROW Model: Goal, Reality, Options, Will.

The main aim of this model is for goal setting and problem-solving strategies. It is widely used
by coaches as it's flexible and it can be applied across disciplines and cultures (Wilson, 2020). It
was developed by John Whitmore and Max Landsberg and published in 1992.

Steps in the GROW leadership Coaching model:

GOAL: drafting a goal or result the coach or manager would like to target.

REALITY: Identify the reality of coaches' status and their challenges towards achieving a goal

OPTIONS: Addressing the issue or the problem and focusing on identifying the action steps and
resources to develop a skill that will lead to improvement of the situation.

WILL: Develop a plan to meet the goals. SMART goals and development action Plans can be
used for this purpose.

The growth model guides the coaches from goal to action plan creation. The coaches use open-
ended questions to direct the conversations.

Through the analysis of the grow coaching model, I was able to assess my weaknesses
mentioned in the SWOT analyses and identify my skill gaps. I was able to solve the work-
oriented problems that were related to my areas of weakness. I also got clarity regarding my
thoughts through the 'goal' attribute as it helped to establish a clear goal and kept me motivated
to achieve the results (Flaherty,2022). Once my goal was cleared the actual reality assessment
was done which helped me to know about my true weaknesses and strengths initially I was not
able to link some topics, but by analysing the current situation, exploring new ideas and
engaging myself in open-ended conversations cleared my assumptions and didn't leave me
confused, giving me a sense of self-confidence I got more dedicated towards my work. After
these, I addressed all the possible and available options that are ' Options Exploration' and noted
down the major points, with the help of coaches I was able to figure out the useful choices from
those options in a structured manner that directed me towards my final goal. I was also able to
figure out the benefits and downsides of each option. The final step was the 'willingness to act' or
way forward when I was able to identify specific steps or actions and was able to execute them
correctly, my motivation skills got enhanced as I engaged myself more often in goal-oriented

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tasks (dolhan,2020). The growth coaching model not only helped me to improve my
performance but also helped me to plan and reach the longer-term career objectives. Grow
coaching model helped me to unlock my potential increase my self-confidence and motivation
and eventually upgrade my performance. I was able to ask effective questions that promoted a
deeper level of awareness and responsibility which led to an understanding of the practical steps,
accomplishing goals and overcoming obstacles. The GROW coaching model also helped me to
improve my personal development goals and achieve work-life balance.

Personal Development Strategies and PDP

Leadership and Professional Development: Strategies for Personal and Professional

Growth.

In the business industry, personal and professional growth and development are as important as
the enhancement of skills. The comprehensive strategies for personal and professional growth,
leadership and skills development help in creating effective networking, leadership excellence
and career fulfillment (contrell, 2021). By setting clear goals a sense of purpose and direction is
given to the career. Continual learning and investment in courses, workshops, seminars, and
workshops should be incorporated to remain at the forefront of your field. Other strategies
include seeking guidance from experienced mentors to challenge your thinking. Public speaking
and presentation skills improve your self-confidence and ability to convey ideas. Innovation,
creativity and adaptive thinking will make your ideas and skills stand out amongst all. Strategic
networking and meaningful connections support your career goals. Personality traits of self-
reflection will help to assess strengths, weaknesses and areas for improvement (Lejeune et al.,
2021.pp. 1086-1112). Other strategies that would build a fulfilling and rewarding career are
networking etiquette, celebrating achievements, conflict resolution, leadership skills,
adaptability, effective time management and being open to constructive feedback.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (PDP)

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Skill gap Strategies Resources Time

I will improve this by reading Newspaper reading,

Analytical Skills regularly, ask questions and internet, books,
communicate with others and mentor, group of
involve myself in problem people, analysis
solving skills based student 6 months
(Tripathy,2020.pp.1-19). projects, online
certificate courses,
mock practices

Adaptability I will work on my adaptability

skills by being an active Adaptability
listener and ask questions when Training models,
unclear. I will learn new skills adaptive thinking, 3 months
and incorporate new ideas. I Research.
will also keep a positive
mindset throughout and
concentrate on problem solving
skills
(Mc Loughlin and
Priyadarshini,2021.pp.100012).

Time management I will manage the time work Training courses,

balance by prioritising my online time based
daily work schedule and avoid assignments and 1 month
procrastination. I will also tests, writing a

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 Schedule the daily work in an daily to-do-list, 80-
organised manner and practice 20 rule.
decision making to meet the
deadlines (Rodriguez et al.,
2020.pp.1920).

Strive for perfection and I will keep a record of all the Mentorship. Team
excellence topics and manage my time collaboration,
duration by being content mentor and time 1 month
specific (Gupta et al., 2021). management.

Therefore from the above considerations it is analysed how important it was for me to assess my
skills assessment tools using the SWOT analysis that helped me to understand learning and
development needs that were required to enhance my performance and productivity. I was able
to enhance my strengths and rectify my weaknesses. The GROW coaching model provided me
with a better framework to achieve my goals effectively along with time management. It also
helped me to promote engagement across teams and organisations. This model has helped me to
yield higher productivity, improve communication skills, better quality working environment and
improve interpersonal relationships that avoid conflicts. Lastly, by creating a personal

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development plan and working on personal development strategies I was able to overcome my
weak barriers positively by incorporating strategies in the workplace and working on them
through various resources. It was important for me to work on this personal development plan as
it helped me set clear, specific and achievable goals.

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