 | Management Self-Development - A Guide for Managers, Organisations and Institutions (ILO, 1985, 282 p.) |
 |  | (introduction...) |
| | Management Development Series |
| | Introduction |
|  | Chapter 1. Self-development: What and why |
| | 1.1 Why should you read this book? |
| | 1.2 What is self-development? |
| | 1.3 Self-development processes |
| | 1.4 Why is self-development needed? |
| | 1.5 Suggestions for further reading |
| | Chapter 2. Self-assessment and planning one's own future |
| | (introduction...) |
| | 2.1 The self-assessment process |
| | 2.2 Our higher and lower selves |
| | 2.3 Obtaining information about yourself and your performance |
| | 2.4 Clarifying the questions and issues facing you |
| | 2.5 A self-development plan |
| | 2.6 Suggestions for further reading |
| | Chapter 3. Methods and resources for self-development |
| | 3.1 Selecting methods and resources |
| | 3.2 Suggestions for further reading |
| | Chapter 4. Some fundamental methods |
| | (introduction...) |
| | 4.1 Method 1: Personal journal |
| | 4.2 Method 2: Backwards review |
| | 4.3 Method 3: Reflecting on things that happen |
| | 4.4 Method 4: Listening to your inner self and self-counselling; the development of intuition |
| | 4.5 Method 5: Courage to try out new things |
| | 4.6 Method 6: Experimenting with new behaviours |
| | 4.7 Method 7: Improving your will-power |
| | 4.8 Method 8: Keeping an open mind |
| | 4.9 Method 9: Working with your higher and lower selves |
| | 4.10 Suggestions for further reading |
| | Chapter 5. Some ways of improving your thinking |
| | (introduction...) |
| | 5.1 Method 10: Reading |
| | 5.2 Method 11: Note taking |
| | 5.3 Method 12: Repertory grid |
| | 5.4 Method 13: Ways of remembering things |
| | 5.5 Method 14: Improving your ability to think logically |
| | 5.6 Suggestions for further reading |
| | Chapter 6. Some other opportunities for self-development |
| | (introduction...) |
| | 6.1 Method 15: Courses, including correspondence courses |
| | 6.2 Method 16: Packages and programmed texts |
| | 6.3 Method 17: Special projects |
| | 6.4 Method 18: Joining associations and professional bodies |
| | 6.5 Method 19: Writing for journals |
| | 6.6 Method 20: Training and teaching others |
| | 6.7 Suggestions for further reading |
| | Chapter 7. Physical fitness, relaxation and other aspects of the self |
| | (introduction...) |
| | 7.1 Method 21: Working with physical fitness, relaxation and meditation |
| | 7.2 Method 22: Working with your size, shape, and appearance |
| | 7.3 Method 23: Working with people who are different |
| | 7.4 Method 24: Working with your temperaments |
| | 7.5 Method 25: Working with your managerial style |
| | 7.6 Suggestions for further reading |
| | Chapter 8. How other people can help your self-development |
| | (introduction...) |
| | 8.1 Method 26: Working with a speaking partner |
| | 8.2 Method 27: Group approaches |
| | 8.3 Suggestions for further reading |
| | Chapter 9. Promoting management self-development within an organisation |
| | (introduction...) |
| | 9.1 The role of management self-development in improving your organisation |
| | 9.2 Motivating people for a programme of management self-development |
| | 9.3 Creating resources and conditions for self-development |
| | 9.4 Suggestions for further reading |
| | Chapter 10. What can institutions do to encourage self-development? |
| | (introduction...) |
| | 10.1 The institution's philosophy and policy |
| | 10.2 Teaching and training activities |
| | 10.3 Research and advice |
| | 10.4 Developmental materials and physical resources |
| | 10.5 Suggestions for further reading |
| | Appendices |
| | Appendix 1. Obtaining information for self-assessment |
| | Appendix 2. Questionnaire based on the qualities of an effective manager |
| | Appendix 3. Questionnaire based on the outcome of self-development |
| | Appendix 4. Feedback from your whole life: Biography work |
| | Appendix 5. Summary of selected methods of data collection for organisational analysis |
| | Appendix 6. Developmental relationships questionnaire |
| | Appendix 7. Guidelines for running development groups |
| | Appendix 8. Questionnaire to identify development needs |
| | Appendix 9. Outline of short introductory courses on self-development |
| | Other ILO publications |
| | Back cover |
2.5 A self-development plan
Particularly with these broader issues, it is recommended that you draw up an actual self-development plan. An extensive development programme involves a whole host of factors (e.g. time, other people, finance, other resources), and it is useful to identify these so as to get a picture of all the implications.
Of course, self-development cannot always be expected to follow a neat path. None the less, we suggest that you prepare a plan which includes:
- overall goal of your programme;
- sub-goals;
- dates by which you hope to achieve these;
- other people involved, and the nature of their involvement;
- other resources necessary.
You should also discuss the plan with those involved - in particular with your employer, and, perhaps, with your spouse and family.
It is important to recognise, too, that it is your plan, and you are responsible. It is no use waiting for someone to come along and make you a "development offer". You have to take the initiative, be pro-active!
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