The Characteristics Of A Personal And Professional Development Plan

Personal and Professional Development Plan
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” BrainyQuote, (2015). It was Nelson Mandela who reiterated those basic words to any individual who aspires to be motivated, determined and educated. A personal and professional development plan is a working document that enables you to record your achievements and developments during your time at University (Anon, 2015). Therefore, my personal and professional development plan will include the following goals:

Efficient Time Management:
Time is a crucial factor in my daily life. Benjamin Franklin said, “Lost time is never found again” (Answers.com, 2015). Each day that I am alive it is another opportunity to gain knowledge and understanding in the Masters of Public Health programme. As a postgraduate student, I have come to the realisation that demanding efforts are essential for a positive end result of good time management.

A masters degree in public health will furnish me with management and leadership skills and becoming a professional and effectual leader in the public health field. The opportunity to graduate with masters in public health would be a privilege to acquire for self -development and working with innovative ways to make changes.
The main leadership characteristics that I aspire to are: supportive, participative, motivator and decision maker. Many individuals have always perceived me as a leader. Thus, I am always selected as a leader who listens actively, willing to assist in a grave situation, encourage and get involve as a team player for the end result. In a public health setting, the tendency to meet with clients is greater and they expect good quality service. Therefore, it is always appropriate for public health leaders to render a reliable and supportive network with the