PERSONAL

AND
PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
MATRIX (PPDM)
This is a self-placed matrix for an individual personal and professional
development, but it can also be applied as supporting team members
personal and professional development where leaders are not only
concerned about professional skill and competencies of their team
members but also emotional, spiritual and social skills.

MANUEL R I CADETE
PMP, DASM, PMO-CP, CB-PMO, Integrated
Management System Lead Auditor (9001, 14001, 45001)
 WHAT IS MATRIX?

A matrix generally refers to a structured arrangement or system that

organizes elements in a way that allows for easy analysis or understanding.

WHAT IS THE STORY BEHIND THE CREATION OF THIS MATRIX?

As a youth leader, I’m always asked for help when comes to self-
development and generally ask people: “where do you want be” or “who do
you see yourself in the next 5, 10, 15 years”, but one side of these questions
that I believe is missing, is the negative side: “what you don’t want?”.

Asking these negative questions does not only avoid deviation but also make
it clear what are the deviations. We humans live an incremental and dynamic
life so it’s important to have clear understanding of these deviations, not as
risks, but as possible ways to become XYZ and to achieve XYZ.

Relax! We don’t call it “deviations” in this matrix! Give it a try, to see if it makes
sense for you and it's something that you would use for self-development or
supporting team members personal and professional development.
In the next page I will show how to use and what it’s the structure of this
matrix.

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 HOW TO USE:

The matrix is based on four domains and 4 questions:

1. Spend time reflecting on each question for the four domains and provide
minimum 2 and maximum 4 simple and short answers.
2. Based on your answers, set SMART goals that combine all four domains.
3. Develop an easy and achievable a plan for your goals, addressing areas of
growth and learning, detailing:
a) Input: resources (such as money, infrastructures, tools)
b) Output: Certainties (C) and Assumptions (A):
i) C- HOW do you want and don’t want to make it

ii) C- WHAT do you want and don’t want to achieve(ownership/have)

iii) C- WHERE do you want and don’t want to go
iv) C- WHO do you want and don’t want to become
v) C- WHOM do you want and don’t want to count on*
vi) A- HOW you will and won’t make it
vii) A- WHAT you will and won’t achieve
viii) A- WHERE you will and won’t go
ix) A- WHO you will and won’t become
x) A- WHOM do you can and can’t count on*
Note that ASSUMPTIONS are not mandatory as CERTAINTIES and WHOM it’s also a non-
mandatory output as others, so it can be left out of answers.

4. Regularly review your progress and adjust your plan as needed.

Also think of WHOM as accountability partner to check on your track*

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 EMOTIONAL SPIRITUAL

What I want: What emotions or feelings do I What I want: What spiritual beliefs or practices
want to experience more of? do I want to incorporate into my life?

What I don’t want: What negative emotions or What I don’t want: What spiritual practices or
feelings do I want to avoid? beliefs do I want to avoid?

What I know: What are my current emotional What I know: What do I already understand
strengths? about my spirituality?

What I don’t know: What emotional skills or What I don’t know: What aspects of spirituality
strategies do I need to develop? am I curious or confused about?

DOMAINS

SOCIAL PROFESSIONAL

What I want: What kind of relationships or What I want: What career goals or professional
social interactions do I desire? achievements do I want to accomplish?
What I don’t want: What types of social What I don’t want: What aspects of work or
situations or relationships do I want to avoid? career paths do I want to avoid?
What I know: What social skills or networks do What I know: What professional skills or
I already have? knowledge do I currently possess?
What I don’t know: What social skills or What I don’t know: What new skills or
networks do I need to build or improve? knowledge do I need to achieve my career
goals?

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 The value proposition of these questions is to approach the concept of “from
known to known” by applying, reinforcing, or building upon what is already
understood, and “from unknown to known”, discovery and learning new
things.

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 UNDERSTADING THE DOMAINS

Emotional
Refers to your feelings and how you handle them. It is about understanding,
experiencing, and managing emotions like happiness, sadness, anger, fear,
and love. This includes emotional resilience, empathy, emotional regulation,
and developing a sense of emotional well-being.
It focuses on:
• How you feel internally.
• How you respond emotionally to situations and relationships.
• Developing skills like emotional intelligence and coping strategies.

Also think about the 6 types basic of emotions:

Provide answers based on how you manage and experience your feelings
and emotions.

What I want: what positive feelings or emotions do I want to experience more

often?
What I don’t want: what negative emotions do I want to reduce or avoid in my
life?
What I know: what are my strengths in handling emotions?
What I don’t know: what new emotional skills or techniques do I need to learn
to manage my feelings better?

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 UNDERSTADING THE DOMAINS

Spiritual
Does not necessarily have to be related to religion. It refers to your sense of
purpose, meaning, and connection to something greater than yourself or your
reason of existence. This involve personal beliefs, values, and practices that
give life meaning and guide your actions.
It focuses on:
• A deeper understanding of yourself and your place in the world.
• Questions about life's purpose, fulfilment, and connection (whether to
nature, the universe, humanity, or a higher power, even if not religious).
• Practices that cultivate inner peace, purpose, and well-being, such as
meditation, mindfulness, gratitude, or reflection.

What I want: What spiritual beliefs or practices do I want to explore or

strengthen in my life?
What I don’t want: What spiritual beliefs or practices do I find unhelpful or do
not align with my values?
What I know: What is my current understanding of spirituality and how does it
guide me?
What I don’t know: What spiritual areas am I curious about, or where do I feel
uncertain or need to learn more?

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 UNDERSTADING THE DOMAINS

Social
Refers to your relationships, interactions, and social environments. It is about
how you connect with others, maintain relationships, and interact within your
social circles (friends, family, colleagues, etc.).
It focuses on:
• Building and maintaining healthy, supportive relationships.
• Improving social skills like communication, collaboration, and empathy.
• Being part of a community and fostering positive social interactions.

What I want: what types of relationships or social connections make me feel

happy and supported?
What I don’t want: what types of social interactions or relationships do I find
draining or unhealthy?
What I know: what social skills do I have? What relationships or networks are
already beneficial to me?
What I don’t know: what social skills do I need to improve, or what
connections do I need to build?

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 UNDERSTADING THE DOMAINS

Professional
Relates to your career, work, and the skills and achievements you want to
accomplish in your professional life. It’s about your job, career growth, and
how you contribute professionally.
It focuses on:
• Setting and achieving career goals.
• Acquiring and applying skills to advance professionally.
• Understanding your role in the workplace and developing a fulfilling
career path.

What I want: what career goals or professional achievements am I striving

for?
What I don’t want: what aspects of work or career paths do I want to avoid
because they don’t fulfil me?
What I know: what skills or knowledge do I already have that help me in my
career?
What I don’t know: what new skills or knowledge do I need to reach my
career goals?

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 PLAN STRUCTURE

Let’s use one of the domain development to create a exemple of the Goal-
Development Plan.

Emotional Domain
Goal: Improve Emotional Intelligence

Specific: I will enhance my emotional resilience and emotional regulation by

practicing mindfulness techniques and emotional self-awareness exercises.
Measurable: I will track progress by journaling my emotional responses daily
and measuring emotional control through self-assessment.
Achievable: I will allocate 30 minutes daily for mindfulness exercises and seek
feedback from a mentor on emotional management.
Relevant: Improving emotional intelligence will help me manage work stress
and enhance relationships.
Time-bound: I will achieve noticeable improvement within 3 months.

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 PLAN STRUCTURE

Lets use one of the domain development to create a exemple of the Goal-
Development Plan.

Emotional Domain
Goal: Improve Emotional Intelligence

Inputs (Resources):
Money: Budget for mindfulness apps or emotional intelligence courses.
Tools: Journaling apps, mindfulness apps (e.g., Headspace).
Mentor/Coach: Regular sessions with a coach for emotional intelligence
feedback.
Time: 30 minutes daily for mindfulness and reflection.

Outputs (Certainties and Assumptions):

• Certainties:
• HOW: I will practice mindfulness and self-reflection consistently.
• WHAT: I will gain better emotional regulation and resilience.
• WHO: I will become someone more in control of my emotions in
professional settings.
• WHOM: I will count on my mentor for feedback and my family for
support.

• Assumptions:
• HOW: Mindfulness will reduce emotional stress.
• WHAT: I assume regular practice will result in improved emotional
control.
• WHOM: I assume my mentor’s feedback will help accelerate my
progress.

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 This plan effectively integrates the SMART goals framework with specific
inputs and expected outputs, ensuring a clear path for personal and
professional development .​

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MANUEL R I CADETE
PMP, DASM, PMO-CP, CB-PMO, Integrated
Management System Lead Auditor (9001, 14001, 45001)