Personal Development Plan

I will start by explaining the methods that make it easier for me to know my characters and skills. The first method is self-knowledge (McBride, 2010). Self-knowledge is “knowledge or understanding of one 's own capabilities, character, feelings, or motivations” (Merriam Webster, 2015). I believe the foundational element in achieving my personal and professional success is being knowledgeable about myself. Self-development starts with self-understanding. When the individuals recognize their own personality, social and emotional intelligence, strengths and abilities, it makes easy to improve their performance, address the gaps in their competencies and build around their strengths (Fallon, Begun & Riley, 2013). Self-knowledge is the way that assists me in scrutinizing my behaviors and attitudes and being more recognizable about my strengths and weaknesses traits.

Being aware about myself was not enough to admit the impacts of my weaknesses and how some of these limitations hide my strengths. Some of these weaknesses could be

The individual development plan is a roadmap for the individual to delineate realistic goals, activities, and timeframe and success indicators to meet these goals (Advancing Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science, 2012). This plan provides motivation and it demands follow up and reflection on what I have learned (ACHNAS, 2012). Also, it is not an evaluation plan; it contains preparation and continuous feedback (U.S. Office of Personnel Management Organization). This plan includes education, training, developmental activities to get the qualities that I need as leader to meet the IDP goals (OPM, 2005). My major professor is a great resource to guide me in creating an effective plan (Conn et al.,