Clarifying Goals: Professional Development Plan (PDP) Part I
Clarifying Goals: Professional Development Plan (PDP) Part I
Rashawn W Green
Walden University
MGMT-8000 - Foundations for PH.D
Clarifying Goals: Professional Development Plan (PDP) Part I
Why I decided to pursue my doctoral degree?
Years ago, I was challenged by Sergeant First Class Baker and Captain Barry Wiley to further my education. Week after week, they consistently encouraged and reminded me to enroll in college. I was not planning to further my education until my ETS (Expiration of Term of Service) from the Army. However, their main purpose was to lead me in the direction of career advancement, and because of this I enrolled in my first college course while serving active duty in the United States Army. From that moment …show more content…
Career Goals, personal passion, more opportunities, self-development, and the overall challenge are among my top reasons why I have chosen this path. I enjoy the challenge of being a student in every aspect. I enjoy the challenge of standing out and being a good student. My goals are to be balanced, open minded, disciplined, and humbled. I am very passionate about the subject of Leadership and Organizational Change. I have been exposed to both leadership and organizational change since joining the U.S. Army in 1997. Being in the military has taught me several things including always seeking self-development and to pursue career opportunities. Obtaining a doctoral degree can help closed doors become opened doors as I progress both professionally and …show more content…
My greatest desire is to help those around me. I do not have to know these people or have any type of relationship with them. I simply want to have an impact in the lives of others. I would like to participate in the under graduate or graduate level courses because teaching and training are just two of my strong points. Over the years, I have taught and trained many soldiers and civilians on a number of different subjects. Earning this degree will also be a roadmap for my children to follow. Leading from the front is my only option. My children do not have to pursue a post-graduate degree, but I do want them to see that determination pays off. Since my first college course, my life has changed dramatically. Personally, a doctoral degree will be helping me to function outside my box. It is a challenge that I am meeting head- on and I am confident that I will be successful. I can go beyond the classroom and promote my ideas both profession and the
Rashawn W Green
Walden University
MGMT-8000 - Foundations for PH.D
Clarifying Goals: Professional Development Plan (PDP) Part I
Why I decided to pursue my doctoral degree?
Years ago, I was challenged by Sergeant First Class Baker and Captain Barry Wiley to further my education. Week after week, they consistently encouraged and reminded me to enroll in college. I was not planning to further my education until my ETS (Expiration of Term of Service) from the Army. However, their main purpose was to lead me in the direction of career advancement, and because of this I enrolled in my first college course while serving active duty in the United States Army. From that moment …show more content…
Career Goals, personal passion, more opportunities, self-development, and the overall challenge are among my top reasons why I have chosen this path. I enjoy the challenge of being a student in every aspect. I enjoy the challenge of standing out and being a good student. My goals are to be balanced, open minded, disciplined, and humbled. I am very passionate about the subject of Leadership and Organizational Change. I have been exposed to both leadership and organizational change since joining the U.S. Army in 1997. Being in the military has taught me several things including always seeking self-development and to pursue career opportunities. Obtaining a doctoral degree can help closed doors become opened doors as I progress both professionally and …show more content…
My greatest desire is to help those around me. I do not have to know these people or have any type of relationship with them. I simply want to have an impact in the lives of others. I would like to participate in the under graduate or graduate level courses because teaching and training are just two of my strong points. Over the years, I have taught and trained many soldiers and civilians on a number of different subjects. Earning this degree will also be a roadmap for my children to follow. Leading from the front is my only option. My children do not have to pursue a post-graduate degree, but I do want them to see that determination pays off. Since my first college course, my life has changed dramatically. Personally, a doctoral degree will be helping me to function outside my box. It is a challenge that I am meeting head- on and I am confident that I will be successful. I can go beyond the classroom and promote my ideas both profession and the