CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT SRI LANKA (Inc.
Chartered Qualification in Human Resource Management
Assignment
Level DPHRM
Assignment No. 01
Topic of The Assignment Personal Development Plan
Index Number DP-22-ON-E-138-14
0762660760
Contact Number
Charithmadushan92@gmail.com
E-mail
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NIC No.
25th September 2022
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Acknowledgement
I immensely enjoyed completing the first assignment in DPHRM, ‘Personal
Development Plan’.
I am sincerely thankful to our humble lecturer, Mr. C H Liyanage, who conducted the
first session of DPHRM module one, for guiding this assignment and teaching smart
goals to make an action plan.
Last but not least, I would like to express my gratitude to the class coordinator, Ms.
Nethmi Weerakoon, who assisted me in collecting the parts I missed from the lecture
and clarified some concerns regarding this assignment.
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Executive Summary
Even though I had ideas about some goals regarding my future career path before, I
could turn them into SMART goals in this assignment.
In the second section, I have briefed what I plan to achieve and the intended pathway
within the proper time frames. Then, I did the SWOT analysis table, and I could identify
the gaps in my skills & knowledge. It was a great tool to think and identify my
opportunities, even though chances were always with me.
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Contents Page
1. Introduction 04
2. Goal No.01 05
3. Goal No.02 08
4. Goal No.03 11
5. Conclusion 14
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Introduction
I am working for SriLankan Airlines Ltd as a Senior Flight Attendant.
Besides that, I have three years of experience in HR Management with Serendib Leisure
Management Ltd, a Hemas Holdings PLC subsidiary. I completed up to stage 1 of
PQHRM during that tenure with Hemas.
Unfortunately, I had to postpone my studies after joining SriLankan Airlines Ltd,
because of its nature of operations and inability to attend physical classes as desired.
Therefore, I take this opportunity to thank CIPM for introducing the online facilities
which allowed me to continue studies in HR Management.
I opted following three interrelated goals regarding my professional career, which I will
elaborate on in the following sections.
1. Get Professional qualifications from recognized institutes.
2. Become the Head of Human Resources at SriLankan Airlines Ltd.
3. Become the CEO at SriLankan Airlines Ltd.
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Goal No. 1:
Specific I will get several professional qualifications from recognized
institutes.
Measurable Altogether, four programs and I have taken the first two steps.
Attainable I was qualified enough to start the programs. Similarly, I would
finish them with higher marks and distinctions.
Relevant I aim to become a CEO through the pathway of HR Management.
Therefore, the priority will be on learning HR Management; other
qualifications are also essential for reaching the final goal.
Time Based I will complete these steps by the end of 2027.
I will gain Professional Qualifications in HR Management, Finance, marketing,
and Travel & Tourism from internationally recognized institutions, getting the
highest marks and distinctions by the end of 2027.
I am planning to get the following qualifications to achieve the final goal of becoming
the company's CEO.
1. CQHRM
2. MBA (FinTech)
3. MBA (Marketing)
4. MBA (Travel & Tourism)
Completing DPHRM will allow me to reach the CQHRM. Completing CQHRM
requires three years, and I will complete it by the end of 2025.
I have already enrolled for MBA (FinTech) at London Metropolitan University, which
will commence end of September. It is a one-year program and will complete by the
end of 2023. I hope to complete all MBA programs by the end of 2027.
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Strengths Weaknesses
I have always been good with Sometimes, I find it challenging to
academics. manage stress because of the job, and I
take an extra rest by relieving myself
I have prior working experience in from work duties and learning.
comparing the theories learned in the
class.
Opportunities Threats
After the pandemic, introducing online Even though classes will be held online,
classes was an ideal option for students there would be instances I may not have
like me who work on a roster basis. control over the roster and cannot attend
the classes, and miss the deadlines for
submitting assignments and case studies.
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Action Plan
Development Action Steps Completed Obstacles & Evaluation
Goal by Solutions
O:
Probability of
missing the
Submit classes and I have already
assignments exams. written to the
and case management
studies on S: regarding the
time. To have studies.
Completing
control over
Diploma in
As per the the flying
Professional
given roster.
HR
timetable by O:
Management
Institutes. Probability of
and MBA with
(Overall, by missing the
higher marks
October 2023) assignment I plan to
and
and case submit the
distinctions.
Record the study upcoming
highest marks submitting assignment,
for exams. deadlines. five days prior
to the given
S: deadline.
Start early
and finish
soon.
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Goal No. 2:
Specific Become the Head of Human Resources at Sri Lankan Airlines Ltd.
Measurable I hold the C4 management level and have to go to the C9 category in
the coming years.
Attainable The job specification states the requirements, and I am attaining them.
Relevant I already have an HR management background and am pursuing HR
management studies to make the pathway.
Time Based I aim to apply for the position by 2029.
I aim to become the Head of Human Resources at SriLankan Airlines Ltd by 2029,
and gradually, I will gain entry to the HR department while completing the
required qualifications.
Since I have prior working experience in HRM, the pathway I opted to reach the final
goal of becoming CEO, using the field of HR management. It would be a turning point
as it allows me to be familiar with all company operations and to know every aspect of
policies, procedures, and especially the people inside the organization.
I intend to request cross-training in the HR department soon, and there I would gain
knowledge and practices related to Aviation. Following the courses with CIPM, I would
gain knowledge of the latest theories, procedures, laws, and so forth.
I aim to complete the relevant qualifications and move to the HR department by the end
of 2025. Then, after gaining the required experience in the HR department will apply
for the position of Head of Human Resources by 2029.
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Strengths Weaknesses
I am good with employee relations and Need to develop my communication and
had proved that with my HR post in public speaking skills.
Hemas. It was a joint venture with
Minor International group and I have
the International HR exposure.
Opportunities Threats
Introduced company cross-training There are a considerable number of
facility. employees working in the HR
department and, of course, they would
Company gives priority to the internal have the potential than me to be
candidates when vacancies arise. promoted to the position.
Therefore, I need to develop myself and
There is a toastmaster club in the showcase the qualification and the
company. possibility to the management.
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Action Plan
Development Action Steps Completed Obstacles & Evaluation
Goal by Solutions
O:
I am unable to attend
the sessions on every
Already
Wednesdays with the
requested
Get current roster.
for Time-
Improve membership
28th Sep offs and will
communication in S:
2022 obtain the
skills. Toastmasters Request for Time-off
membership
club. s on every
on 28th
Wednesday evenings
September.
for the upcoming
roster.
O:
Management is
unable to grant
permission for cross-
training as the
company experience
Seek
Request for a flying crew
permission As the Re-apply
Cross-training shortage.
from the permission after 2
in HR
Department is granted. months.
department S:
Head
Company is in
process for
recruitments. As soon
as new recruits are
hired, will apply
again.
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Goal No. 3:
Specific Become the Chief Executive Officer of Sri Lankan Airlines Ltd
Measurable I hold the C4 management level and have to go to the C10 category
in the coming years.
Attainable The job specification states the requirements, and I am attaining
them.
Relevant I am already into the Aviation industry and gradually gaining overall
operational knowledge.
Time Based I aim to apply for the position by 2035.
I plan to pursue the CEO position after being the Head of HR for a considerable period.
CEO position is advertised every 5–6 years. I aim to gain the relevant competencies
and apply for the position by 2035.
From the time I knew corporate world, I longed to hold such a prestigious position.
After the first lecture at CIPM, the desire improved to be more intensive knowing that
only a few HR professionals became CEOs in the country.
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Strengths Weaknesses
I believe in myself. Not every person I find it challenging to tolerate third
does that. parties' influence on the company, such
as political influences on recruitment.
Holding the HR position before that
would be a definite advantage.
Working experience in flight operations
would be very beneficial in making
decisions.
Opportunities Threats
The company gives priority to internal Due to mismanagement, SriLankan
candidates when vacancies arise. Airlines is considered a loss-making
organization and political decisions pose
Cross-training to gain knowledge in a great threat.
other departments.
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Action plan
Development Action Steps Completed by Obstacles & Evaluation
Goal Solutions
Gain Request for As the O: Re-apply after
knowledge in cross- permission is Management is 2 months.
other training. granted. unable to grant
operational permission for
departments. cross-training
as the company
experience a
flying crew
shortage.
S:
Company is in
process for
recruitments.
As soon as
new recruits
are hired, will
apply again.
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Conclusion
Since this is not a case study, I do not have any suggestions or presentations to present
at the conclusion.
Please note that the presented goals are unique to me and are long-term. Because of
that, there were some limited points to include in the action plan as per the guideline,
which states the action plan is for the next 12 months.
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