Task 2 Before completing the second section of the log you must carry out some research relating to the role and industry sector, where you are interested in progressing your career. This research will provide information on likely professional standards which you can benchmark yourself against and the organisational objectives of the business. You must state these in the log. Using this information: Evaluate your own current skills and competencies against professional standards and organisational objectives Identify own development needs and the activities required to meet them Devise a personal and professional development plan with clear aims and objectives and timescales based on identified needs Discuss the processes and activities required to implement the development plan including effective time management strategies