Assessing the Value of Self Development from the Viewpoint of the Manager and the Organisation

Essai , 2007 , 12 Pages , Note: A

Gestion d'entreprise - Direction d'entreprise, Management, Organisation

The key element of self development is that individuals take responsibility of their
own learning. The learner identifies learning needs, determines the learning goal,
selects the method on how to achieve it and initiates it. The role of the development
specialist becomes that of a facilitator, counsellor or supporter rather than the
provider or initiator of development opportunities (Pedler, 1988; Pedler et al., 2007).
Self development takes into consideration that approximately 80 per cent of learning
is through experience and integrates learning in the context where it happens. Self
development is not only about enhancing professional skills and performance; it is
also about personal growth (Boydell and Pedler, 1981; Megginson and Pedler, 1992).
For self development to be beneficial to the individual as well as the organisation,
supplementary activities, such as development centres, personal development plans
or competency dictionaries can offer guidelines to the individual (Antonacopoulou,
2000). Self development should not be regarded as separate to organisational
development, but rather as an integral component (Smith, 1990). Self development
ought to be “[…] a developmental strategy which is beneficial both to the individual
and the organisation. […] many of the perceived benefits from self-development are
highlighting the integration of individual development and organisational
development.” (Antonacopoulou, 2000:492)
In the following the benefits of self development for the manager and the organisation
are analysed separately and ultimately summarised in the conclusion.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

• Introduction to Self Development
• Value of Self-Development for the Manager
  • Tailoring Development
  • Taking Ownership of Development
  • Driving Employability
• Value of Self-Development for the Organisation
  • Adapting to Environmental Changes
  • Enhancing Organisational Performance
  • Attracting and Retaining Employees
• Conclusion
• Literature

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte

This text aims to assess the value of self-development from the perspectives of both the manager and the organisation. It explores how self-development can benefit individuals in their careers and how it can contribute to the overall success of an organisation.

• The importance of self-directed learning and its role in professional development
• The benefits of self-development for managers, including tailored learning, taking ownership of development, and driving employability
• The value of self-development for organisations, including adapting to environmental changes, enhancing performance, and attracting and retaining employees
• The relationship between self-development and organisational development
• The impact of self-development on the psychological contract between employees and employers

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel

The first chapter introduces the concept of self-development, highlighting its key elements, such as individual responsibility for learning, the role of development specialists, and the integration of learning through experience. It also emphasizes the importance of self-development for both personal and professional growth.

The second chapter delves into the value of self-development for managers, exploring how it can help them tailor their learning, take ownership of their development, and drive their employability. It discusses the importance of individual learning styles and the benefits of self-directed learning in a rapidly changing work environment.

The third chapter examines the value of self-development for organisations, focusing on how it can help them adapt to environmental changes, enhance performance, and attract and retain employees. It highlights the importance of self-development in fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.

Schlüsselwörter

The key words and focus themes of the text include self-development, manager, organisation, learning, employability, adaptation, performance, attraction, retention, and the psychological contract. The text explores the benefits of self-development for both individuals and organisations, emphasizing its role in navigating a rapidly changing work environment and fostering a culture of continuous learning.

• Université: University of Westminster
• Note: A
• Auteur: Helen Metz (Auteur)
• Année de publication: 2007
• Pages: 12
• N° de catalogue: V130861
• ISBN (ebook): 9783640368990
• ISBN (Livre): 9783640369386
• Langue: anglais
• mots-clé: Assessing, Value, Self, Development, Viewpoint, Manager, Organisation