Example of a template for a personal development plan
Personal vision statement: I relate well to others, and I will build on this skill to help me to
become a confident and accomplished presenter within the next 6 months.
Strengths Weaknesses
Good communication. Very anxious when presenting formally.
Relate well to others. Done always complete things I start.
Enjoy working with others. Never have enough time to prepare.
Effective leadership Don’t make good use of my time.
Curious I get impostor syndrome when
presenting.
Always go into too much detail
Things I’d like to be able to do or do better: ***Better planning of presentations
Reduce my anxiety levels before and
during presentations/public speaking.
Build on my abilities to relate to people
Goals for achieving the things you have identified: (between 3-5)
1. ***Plan presentations more effectively
2.
3.
Strategies for achieving the goals, usually between 4/5 for each goal:
For example, strategies for achieving goal 1:
Improve my time management.
Define specific objectives for presentations.
Practice delivery (get feedback)
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(Are there any obstacles that could get in the way?) not completing things in time /telling myself I’m
not good at this/ my lack of self-belief/ my anxiety levels.
Actions: To be completed
by:
Strategy 1 Improve my time management.
Actions:
Over 2 days identify where I spend my time (timescales as appropriate to your own plan)
Research varying time management techniques.
Reduce time wasters and prioritise. Begin with the end in mind.
Plan the time for planning for presentations/ block out in advance.
Break down the objectives of a presentation and then break down further into audience
needs/ structure/outcomes expected/ with completion dates/times.
Repeat for other strategies and actions for each.
Review of progress: Track progress and note achievements and adjust actions as appropriate.