PHI FPX 1200 Assessment 3 Skill Development Plan

PHI FPX 1200 Assessment 3 Skill Development Plan

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Capella University

PHI FPX 1200 Philosophy of Problem Solving

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Skill Development Plan

Identify three of the learning outcomes (such as problem-solving) that you wish to further develop. For each outcome, complete all elements of the template, adhering to the assignment instructions.

Target Skill 1

Specify the outcome you are developing (e.g., communication, technology, or innovation): Strengths: Describe your strengths in this area. I have strong communication skills and can present clear, professional information that is easy to comprehend and follow.

Areas of Improvement: Describe areas where improvement is needed. I often overextend myself when starting a new task, leading to burnout quickly. I aim to reduce the time spent on individual tasks.

Desired Outcome: Describe your goals for developing this ability during your time at Capella. Consider what improvement in this ability looks like. Enhancing my time management skills will enable me to complete my coursework within a more reasonable timeframe, minimizing stress and delays.

Goal Statement: Write a positive statement that includes your desired outcome and your envisioned future after development. I will effectively manage my time to be more proactive in my studies and, in the long term, increase productivity in my career.

Practices for Growth: Describe 2–3 specific strategies that can be used to develop this ability.

1. I can enhance my skills through organization, particularly by planning my time and tasks.
2. I will focus on my professional vision and long-term objectives while seeking the most relevant information sources.

Action Steps: Describe an action plan for developing your selected outcomes, including steps you can take now to work toward your goal. What specific actions are needed to gain knowledge and build upon your ability?

PHI FPX 1200 Assessment 3 Skill Development Plan

1. Research strategies for improving time management.
2. Implement one new time management skill each week, gradually adding more.
3. Create a to-do list each evening and allocate specific time slots for each task.

Potential Obstacles/Challenges: What barriers might you need to overcome to achieve your goal? What challenges do you anticipate? I need to adjust and stay focused on the timeframes. I often get caught up in one task, overthink it, and spend too much time on one project.

Key Supporters: Identify 1–2 individuals who can check in with you, provide feedback, and act as trusted supporters. Explain how these supporters will help you meet your goal. Supporter 1: My husband is my main supporter, consistently encouraging me to excel and celebrating my achievements with enthusiasm. Supporter 2: My children are also significant supporters, motivating me to do better and standing by me throughout the process.

Supporting University Resources: Identify 1–2 university resources that can help you achieve your goal and explain how. Consider the resources you learned about in the course, including Career Center resources.

1. Capella Personal Help – Time management: This resource has helped me understand how to manage my daily tasks better and stay on track, reducing stress.
2. Capella Personal Help – Managing stress: This resource has been invaluable since I began my educational journey, offering tips that have helped me proactively manage stress.

Benefits From Change/Connections to Personal, Academic, and Career Goals: Connect your goals around outcomes to three larger goals: one personal, one academic, and one professional. These can be previously identified goals or new ones. How will your personal development of employability skills impact these larger goals? Completing my degree in Health Administration is a personal goal I’ve set. Achieving this degree and securing a higher-paying job is my ultimate aim. Beyond professional growth, earning my degree will fulfill my dream of financial independence.

Target Skill 2

Specify the skill you are developing (e.g., communication, technology, or productivity): Strengths: Describe your strengths in this skill. I am highly motivated to continue the projects I begin.

Areas of Improvement: Describe areas where improvement is needed. Maintaining a positive attitude after setbacks and setting small, attainable goals to reach larger objectives.

Desired Outcome: Describe your goals for developing this skill during your time at Capella. Consider what improvement in this skill looks like. My goal is to increase my productivity positively. I aim to overcome obstacles without giving up.

Goal Statement: Write a positive statement that includes your desired outcome and your envisioned future after development. I will maintain my motivation in the future, even when faced with difficulties. I will learn to pause and reflect on why I lose motivation on certain tasks.

Practices for Growth: Describe 2–3 specific strategies that can be used to develop this skill.

1. Celebrate all achievements, big or small.
2. Surround myself with a supportive group of individuals who value and encourage my efforts.

Action Steps: Describe an action plan for developing your skill that includes steps you can take now to work toward your goal. What specific actions are needed to gain knowledge and build upon your skill?

PHI FPX 1200 Assessment 3 Skill Development Plan

1. Set achievable goals.
2. Engage with others to obtain feedback on my successes and failures.
3. Celebrate and acknowledge the goals I’ve reached, using this knowledge to set new ones.

Potential Obstacles/Challenges: What barriers might you need to overcome to achieve your goal? What challenges do you anticipate? I anticipate feeling frustrated, stressed, and discouraged when faced with challenges. However, I must remain focused on my goal of earning my degree.

Key Supporters: Identify 1–2 individuals who can check in with you, provide feedback, and act as trusted supporters. Explain how these supporters will help you meet your goal. Supporter 1: My parents are always willing to help and guide me when I feel discouraged or unmotivated. Supporter 2: My brother is part of my support network, always there to keep me inspired.

Supporting University Resources: Identify 1–2 university resources that can help you achieve your goal and explain how. Consider the resources you learned about in the course, including Career Center resources.

1. Writing Center: This resource has helped me improve my academic writing, increasing my motivation to complete my evaluations.
2. Safe Assign: This resource has provided a better understanding of how to structure my assignments properly, leading to improved grades.

Benefits From Change/Connections to Personal, Academic, and Career Goals: Connect your goals around skills to three larger goals: one personal, one academic, and one professional. These can be previously identified goals or new ones. How will your personal development of employability skills impact these larger goals? My primary goal is to provide a better life for my family, and I plan to achieve this by completing my education. Academically, my goal is to increase my motivation. Setting smaller goals and celebrating them will help me achieve my larger objectives. Professionally, I want to become a respected professional, and improving my skills is essential to reaching that goal. These smaller objectives will drive me to take the necessary steps toward my more meaningful goals.

Target Skill 3

Specify the skill you are developing (e.g., communication, technology, or productivity): Strengths: Describe your strengths in this skill. I am adaptable to changes.

Areas of Improvement: Describe areas where improvement is needed. Receiving constructive criticism and applying it to my work.

Desired Outcome: Describe your goals for developing this skill during your time at Capella. Consider what improvement in this skill looks like. I aim to be more receptive to feedback on my shortcomings. By staying open-minded to criticism, I can enhance my skills.

Goal Statement: Write a positive statement that includes your desired outcome and your envisioned future after development. I will respond positively to criticism and be able to identify my weaknesses after receiving feedback.

Practices for Growth: Describe 2–3 specific strategies that can be used to develop this skill.

1. Appreciate constructive criticism and use it to improve my skills and performance outcomes.
2. Recognize that feedback is objective and focuses on my work, not on me personally.

Action Steps: Describe an action plan for developing your skill that includes steps you can take now to work toward your goal. What specific actions are needed to gain knowledge and build upon your skill?

1. Take the time to fully understand and evaluate the feedback I receive.
2. Recognize the positive outcomes of applying the suggestions provided.
3. Implement the recommended changes.

PHI FPX 1200 Assessment 3 Skill Development Plan

Potential Obstacles/Challenges: What barriers might you need to overcome to achieve your goal? What challenges do you anticipate? Understanding that feedback is not a personal critique but rather a tool to help me improve. I need to fully comprehend the feedback and recognize its potential impact if applied.

Key Supporters: Identify 1–2 individuals who can check in with you, provide feedback, and act as trusted supporters. Explain how these supporters will help you meet your goal. Supporter 1: I receive valuable feedback and support from my parents. Supporter 2: My husband helps me thoroughly understand the feedback I receive.

Supporting University Resources: Identify 1–2 university resources that can help you achieve your goal and explain how. Consider the resources you learned about in the course, including Career Center resources.

1. Writing Center: This resource helps me improve communication when I receive comments on my papers.
2. Center for Academic Success: The instructors help me focus on the most critical parts of the feedback to correct my mistakes.

Benefits From Change/Connections to Personal, Academic, and Career Goals: Connect your goals around skills to three larger goals: one personal, one academic, and one professional. These can be previously identified goals or new ones. How will your personal development of employability skills impact these larger goals? Accepting criticism will help me grow personally, academically, and professionally. In my personal life, I will learn to embrace feedback to improve myself. Academically, I will use the input to enhance my abilities and correct my mistakes, which will help me perform to my fullest potential in my future career. Professionally, accepting criticism will contribute to my development and enable me to achieve more significant career goals. Overall, understanding and applying feedback will assist me in reaching more meaningful goals by helping me advance in all areas.