Table of Contents for Self-Development

Table of Contents:

Self-development Topics:

• Learning Style/Needs

  o    What are my learning styles/needs? Refer to websites.
  o    What can I use to help me identify my learning needs?  
  

• SWOT Analysis

  o    What are my strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats? Refer to website.
  o    How can I use these to achieve what I want?

• Skills Development

  o    KSA (Knowledge, Skills, Attributes)
  o    Technical and Non-technical KSA’s
  o    What courses should I undertake to improve these KSA’s
  o    Who can assist me in determining what skills I need?

• Short & Long Term Goals

  o    What do I want to achieve over the next 1 – 5 years? List 5 short term goals.
  o    What sort of job/career/lifestyle do I want in the future? List 5 long term goals.

• A table listing the 5 short & 5 long term goals

  o    In this table state a time line (action plan) for achieving these goals (may be skills you identified above)
  o    List the steps you can take to help you achieve these goals
  o    List the order in which you are going to attempt  these goals
  o    List what parts of each goal you have achieved

• Action Plan

  o    List any strategies you think you will use when  you are trying to achieve your goals (short term and long term)
  o    List any issues that may distract you – lower your motivation. Provide suggestions on how you will overcome them.
  o    List any concerns you may have about your own confidence. Provide suggestions on how you will overcome them.

• Reflection 

  o    Reflect on what you have learned about yourself whilst writing this blog
  o    What other things could you do to help you achieve your goals?
  o    Reflect on who can you go to for feedback or assistance with achieving your goals.