PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN

GROUP PROEFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN

Group: A

Course Code: PROF1018

Instructor Name: Wael Kechli

 Identify Common Goals

Here are the common goals of our team.

1 Leadership Skills

2 Global Networking

3 Risk Management

Leadership Skills:

Leadership skills are the abilities that you use to guide coworkers toward successful outcomes with
workplace objectives. Whether you're overseeing a company or managing a project, your leadership
skills can inspire others to reach their shared goals. (Birt,2023) Effective leaders inspire and motivate
others. They create a positive and encouraging environment that fosters enthusiasm and strong work
ethic.

Global Networking:

A global network is a communication network that spans the entire earth. Global networks might also
refer to networks of individuals ,communities and organizations worldwide which, for instance, might
have formed for the management, mitigation and resolve of global issues. (Harasim, 1993)

Risk Management:

Risk management is the process of identifying, assessing and controlling financial, legal, strategic and
security risks to an organization’s capital and earnings. These threats, or risks, could stem from a wide
variety of sources, including financial uncertainty, legal liabilities, strategic management errors,
accidents and natural disasters. (IBM, n.d.)
 SWOT Analysis
Strength Weakness

Communication Self-Critical
Quick learning Procrastination
Team Work Work-Life Balance
Problem Solving Resistance to Change
Flexibility

Opportunities Threats

Global Exposure Stress and Anxiety

Multicultural Workplace Competitive Environment
Mentorship Inflation
Event Volunteer Cyber Attacks

Strategies to overcome weakness:

➢ Networking with people

➢ Continuous Learning
➢ Being Optimist
➢ Time Management
➢ Self-Rewarding
Resource Identification:

➢ Learning Apps (LinkedIn Learning, Google garage etc.)

➢ Attending workshops, webinars and tutorials.
➢ Internet Research
➢ Books
➢ Informative Videos

Communication Plan:

➢ Group Calls
➢ In-person meetings
➢ Chat-room
➢ Doing Projects
References

Birt, J. (2023, June 30). 11 Ways To Demonstrate Your Leadership Skills at Work. Indeed.com.

https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/demonstrate-leadership-skills

Wikipedia contributors. (2023, November 24). Global network. Wikipedia.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_network

What is risk management? | IBM. (n.d.). https://www.ibm.com/topics/risk-management