Perseverance – Below Average

Perseverance – Below Average

A - Introduction: Understanding the Focus

Before diving into the action plan, it’s crucial to identify the core areas that need improvement. The Personal Development Plan (PDP) aims to foster the skills necessary for increased perseverance, resilience, and productivity in challenging situations. The key themes identified are:

  • Consistently Following Through on Challenging Projects:
    Recognizing the need for regular effort and follow-through on projects that may be daunting.
  • Overcoming Workplace Obstacles and Setbacks:
    Identifying and learning to navigate barriers that hinder progress and reduce motivation.
  • Maintaining Long-Term Focus on Achieving Work Goals:
    Developing a clearer vision and strategies to stay committed to goals over extended periods.

Incorporating the Key Themes:
These key themes will guide the action steps and goals, ensuring that each part of the PDP effectively addresses these areas.

Short-Term and Long-Term Goals:
The identified themes—following through, overcoming obstacles, and maintaining focus—will be addressed through achievable goals set over the next 6 months and 1 year.

B - Action Steps

  • Consistently Following Through on Challenging Projects:
    • Set Achievable Mini-Goals:
      Break down larger projects into smaller, manageable tasks that can be completed within a short timeframe, helping to build momentum.
    • Daily Progress Check-Ins:
      Allocate a few minutes at the end of each day to assess what has been accomplished, noting areas for improvement.
    • Accountability Buddy:
      Pair up with a colleague to share progress on tasks, encouraging each other to stay on track with project commitments.


  • Overcoming Workplace Obstacles and Setbacks:
    • Identify Common Challenges:
      List recurring obstacles faced at work, allowing for targeted strategies to address them.
    • Create an Obstacle Response Plan:
      Develop simple strategies for addressing specific challenges, such as seeking help from peers or breaking tasks into smaller steps.
    • Practice Resilience Techniques:
      Learn and apply basic resilience techniques, such as reframing negative thoughts and maintaining a positive outlook when facing setbacks.


  • Maintaining Long-Term Focus on Achieving Work Goals:
    • Establish Clear Goals:
      Set clear, specific work goals that are realistic and achievable, providing a roadmap for progress.
    • Use Visual Reminders:
      Create visual aids, like charts or sticky notes, to keep long-term goals in sight, enhancing focus and motivation.
    • Schedule Regular Reflection Time:
      Set aside time each week to reflect on progress towards long-term goals, adjusting strategies as necessary to stay aligned with objectives.

C - Goals

  • Short-Term Goals (6 Months):
    • Complete Mini-Goals Consistently:
      Successfully achieve at least 70% of mini-goals related to challenging projects.
    • Identify Key Obstacles:
      Recognize at least two recurring obstacles in the workplace and create a plan to address them within the first three months.
    • Maintain Long-Term Focus:
      Establish one clear long-term goal and make steady progress towards it.
  • Milestones (Short-Term):
    • Month 1-2:
      Break down a major project into mini-goals and start tracking progress daily.
    • Month 3-4:
      Document and discuss identified workplace obstacles with a peer, implementing the response plan.
    • Month 5-6:
      Review long-term goal progress and adjust action plans as necessary.


  • Long-Term Goals (1 Year):
    • Increase Project Completion Rate:
      Improve the completion rate of tasks related to challenging projects to 80% by the end of the year.
    • Demonstrate Improved Resilience:
      Show an ability to effectively overcome at least three significant workplace challenges.
  • Milestones (Long-Term):
    • Month 7-9:
      Assess progress on goals with a supervisor and refine strategies as needed.
    • Month 10-12:
      Present an example of successfully overcoming an obstacle and maintaining focus on a long-term goal.

D - Evaluation Metrics

  • Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
    • Mini-Goal Completion Rate:
      Aim to complete at least 70% of set mini-goals related to challenging projects within 6 months.
    • Identification of Obstacles:
      Successfully identify and document at least two workplace obstacles within the first 3 months.
    • Long-Term Goal Progress:
      Maintain clear progress toward achieving one long-term work goal over the year.

E - Support and Resources

  • Mentorship:
    Access to a mentor who can provide guidance and encouragement in developing perseverance.
  • Workshops:
    Participation in workshops that focus on building resilience and effective goal-setting strategies.
  • Self-Help Literature:
    Utilize books or resources that discuss perseverance and strategies for overcoming challenges in the workplace.

F - Documentation & Evaluation

  • Regular Feedback Sessions:
    • Purpose:
      To discuss progress, challenges, and improvements in developing perseverance with a supervisor or mentor.
    • Process:
      Schedule monthly meetings with a mentor to receive constructive feedback on personal growth and strategies.


  • Personal Reflection Journal:
    • Purpose:
      To maintain a record of challenges faced, efforts made, and successes achieved in developing perseverance.
    • Process:
      Document daily reflections on mini-goals completed, obstacles encountered, and how they were addressed. This journal will help track progress and encourage a growth mindset.