Professional Development for Strategic Managers

Research Paper (postgraduate) from the year 2013 in the subject Business economics - Business Management, Corporate Governance, grade: B, Prifysgol Cymru University of Wales, language: English, abstract: The achievement of the strategic goals of an organization depends mainly on the personal and professional skills of strategic managers. These personal and professional skills have been discussed in this assignment which fulfils the requirements of Task 1 and 2. A skills audit has been included which determines required skills, measures the existing skills and recommends the process of development. A personal SWOT analysis has also been included. These ensure the fulfilment of the requirements of Task 3. Honey & Mumford, Kolb and Flemings VAK/VARK model have been discussed to determine the preferred learning style. It conforms the requirements of task 4. The requirements of Task 5 and 6 have been fulfilled by the preparation of personal development plan and assessment of the outcomes of personal development plan through a reflexive journal. The requirement of Task 7 has been fulfilled through the reflexive statement regarding the learning on the attainment of the strategic goals.