L5 | Insights into One’s Personal Development

PERSONAL DEVELOPMEN

It includes your communication and time management skills, ability to manage stress, professional image, and management of personal finances.

Factors Affecting Personal Development

1 Communication Skills

2 Time and Stress Management Skills

3 Personal care and Personal Appearance

4 Personal finances

5 Improving personal weakness

1. Communication Skills

● Cited by People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) as one of the best assets that an employee should possess

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

A. Verbal Skills

1. Speaking Skills

2. Conversation Skills

3. Telephone Skills

4. Writing Skills

A. Verbal Skills

– including your speaking skills in having one-on-one conversations and public speaking, presenting, and talking over phone.

Speaking Skills

Is a powerful mechanism to influence others. It is a tool to let your audience know your thoughts and feelings. 1

Conversation SKills

To maintain a collaborative atmosphere in your group, you need to establish a rapport through conversations.

Telephone Skills

Guidelines in making phone calls:

a) Know the correct name of the person you are calling, as well as the right pronunciation.

b) Proper identify your name and the reason for calling.

c) Leave a message if you cannot reach.

d) Be pleasant and professional all the time.

Guideline when receiving calls.

a) The first caller is your priority.

b) Remain professional in answering calls.

c) Manner of handling yourself speaks a lot about you and reflects the image of your family/company

Writing Skills

Knowing how to write effectively gives you a competitive edge when applying for a job because you can compose clear and accurate letters or resumes. In the world of work, you will be required to write documents, such as reports, minutes of meetings, proposals, evaluation reports, and business correspondences, and etc. 4

Communication Skills

B. Non-Verbal Skills

1. Listening Skills

2. Body Language

B. Non-Verbal Skills

Ways of communicating without using spoken or written words. They include gestures, facial expressions, eye contact, posture, and tone of voice.

Listening Skills

Listening is giving your full attention to the person you are talking to and your willingness to understand what is being said.

Passive listening

– listening without understanding

Active listening

– makes communication more effective

Body Language

Including facial expression, poise, posture, and mannerism.

Time and Stress Management Skills

Are important aspects in personal development. When you are capable of managing your time, you are able to reduce stress and stay focused and think clearly.

Personal Care and Personal Appearance

● Your appearance plays a critical role in applying for a job as well as giving a positive impression in the work place. Good grooming and corporate attire are winning elements in job interviews.

● A professional appearance is an image depicting confidence and reliability.

4. Personal Finances

● Knowing how to manage your personal finances determines your priorities, values, and motivation to realize your goals.

● The effect of saving small amounts may not be felt immediately, but it pays off in the long term.

5. Improving Personal Weakness

● PPA (Personal Profile Analysis) this allows you to assess your personal status in deciding on your career.

● It will serve as your gauge know where you are right now, so that you know the direction that you have to take.