7CO03 Portfolio: Professional Development and Critical Thinking

This portfolio critically assesses ethical standpoints on people practice, justifying business improvements related to fairness, transparency, wellbeing, employee voice, and learning. It self-evaluates personal and professional integrity, assesses the impact of collaboration across boundaries, and reflects on self-awareness for organisational success. The portfolio also discusses business acumen, impactful behaviour aligned with organisational vision, and the importance of curiosity and passion for deep learning. Furthermore, it plans continuing professional development, discusses evidence-based critical thinking, and assesses the impact of sharing learning on organisational success, highlighting areas for improvement and specific learning plans with target dates. This comprehensive evaluation provides insights into personal and professional growth strategies.

7CO03
Task 1 Your Portfolio
Assessment criterion 1. Critically assess different ethical standpoints on people
practice and the maintenance of high standards of
ethical behaviour.
Starting point Initial ability (scale 0-10) = 6
Explanation: I am currently able to maintain effective ethical behaviour in my
workplace. I hold strong beliefs about honesty and responsibility. I respect
my team members and team lead and follow her instructions properly. They
also maintain the same ethical discipline whey they gather in the meetings,
conferences etc. When they have any doubts, I make sure that they are
cleared.
I also maintain transparency in the work by sharing information freely with
the members and leads which help in achieving the overall objectives of the
company.
I am less able to decide what information is to be circulated and what is not
to be circulated, cannot decide about confidentiality.
Development
objectives
I need to:
a) To develop the skill of critical thinking so that I am able to decide the key
areas of the company their policies.
b) Understand about the roles of each and every employee.
Importance to me Essential – Important – Useful - Irrelevant
Learning plan
(with dates)
1) Going through the data handled in different functions (Target date -
15 September).
2) Identifying the roles, responsibilities and obligations of employees
(Target Date -18 September).
3) Assessing the risks involved if the information is spread to persons to
whom it is not to be shared. (Target Date - 20 September)
4) Define the various security levels (Target date – 23 September).
5) Attending personality development classes to learn the skill of critical
analysis

Assessment criterion 2. Justify business improvements in relation to:
 the promotion of fairness and transparency
 wellbeing
 employee voice
 learning
Starting point Initial ability (scale 0-10) = 5
Explanation: I am currently able to transparently connect employees' goals
to the business priorities. I focus on the learning objectives of the company.
Employees are treated equally in social and economic interactions. Even the
company is also able to achieve the desired goals.
I am less able to raise my voice that is sometimes not able to communicate
my views to the employer which does not help in boosting my profile and
improving the morale of the organisation.
Development
objectives
I need to:
a) to develop my confidence level.
b) to develop clear understanding relating to rules and regulations of the
organisation and attending the regular meetings and seminars.
Importance to me Essential – Important – Useful - Irrelevant
Learning plan
(with dates)
1) To study all the information and rules and regulation relating to the
company (Target date -15 September).
2) For improving confidence few classes relating to personality
development need to be attended. (Target date – 19 September).
3) Along with this some online tutorial will also be beneficial for
development of confidence

7CO03
Task 1 Your Portfolio
Assessment criterion 3. Self-evaluate personal and professional integrity in relation to
ethical practice, professional courage and influence,
and valuing people.
Starting point Initial ability (scale 0-10) = 8
Explanation: I am currently having a good character traits and work ethics
that includes sound judgement, loyalty and honesty. I also do the things
correctly at the workplace even when no one is watching. Personal integrity
refers to acting in ways that fits my philosophy and values and principles
while I also act according to the social and moral standards of the
organisation which shows professional integrity.
I am unable to control my patience level which is one of the major aspect of
personal and professional integrity and lack of patience causes conflicts in
the workplace.
Development
objectives
I need to:
a) Work on the stress management and try to control the stress.
b) Do proper time management and avoiding the things that are not so
important.
Importance to me Essential – Important – Useful - Irrelevant
Learning plan
(with dates)
1) for improving time management learning of priority skill is very important
(Target date – 16 September).
2) for removal of stress different exercise will be undertaken along with
some breaks while working (Target date- 20 September)

Assessment criterion 4. Assess the impact of collaboration across cultural, geographic
and professional boundaries, including the value
of embracing difference.
Starting point Initial ability (scale 0-10) = 5
Explanation: I am currently able to collaborate with other organisations in
order to help the overall development and growth of the organisation. I
actively listen to and understand different perspective of people and
maintain trust with team mates etc. Collaboration in my workplace helps to
improve productivity and give us purpose in the organisation.
I am unable to collaborate across functional and departmental lines which
can have a negative impact on the organisation's performance.
Development
objectives
I need to:
a) Encourage effective communication across different teams.
b) Understand the functions of each department of the organisation.
Importance to me Essential – Important – Useful - Irrelevant
Learning plan
(with dates)
1) Develop understanding relating to the various cultures present (15
September).
2) Developing knowledge relating to priorities of different departments
(18 September).
3) Ask for the necessary resources so that collaboration can be
improved (20 September).
4) Communicate politely, clearly and respectfully such that all the
objectives are attained (25 September).

7CO03
Task 1 Your Portfolio
Assessment criterion 5. Reflect on levels of self-awareness, self- management and
continuous self- improvement, leading to improved organisational
success and career progression.
Starting point Initial ability (scale 0-10) = 8
Explanation: I am currently able to manage my work and responsibilities in
the organisation. I am able to see things from the perspective of others, self-
control myself which helps to increase the creativity and productivity in the
organisation. I always try to make self-improvement in the task which I may
not good at or unable to do properly which increases my efficiency level in
the organisation day by day.
I am sometimes unable in self-management. I need a mentor or senior to
guide me in the work as I am lacking in self-confidence. Lack of self-
management can make the organisation's goal take more time to achieve.
Development
objectives
I need to:
a) Learn time management that is to manage the tasks in the given time.
b) Cultivating motivation within myself.
Importance to me Essential – Important – Useful - Irrelevant
Learning plan
(with dates)
1) To understand the importance of prioritising all activities and perform
task (Target Date - 12 September).
2) Self-monitor and start working on that goal (Target date – 15
September).

Assessment criterion 6. Discuss how business acumen can deliver commercial benefits
and manage resilience.
Starting point Initial ability (scale 0-10) = 6
Explanation: I am currently able to understand business acumen that is
understand the drivers of profitability and cash flows of the business. I am
able to learn the financials and understand the business model which makes
me understand about the organisation's goals and performance.
I am unable to recognise the needs of stakeholders as balancing the needs
of such stakeholders is tough. Lack of understanding of the needs of the
stakeholders makes the organisation difficult to assess the potential risks
( both positive and negative) and constraints.
Development
objectives
I need to:
a) To develop knowledge relating to requirement of stakeholders.
Importance to me Essential – Important – Useful - Irrelevant
Learning plan
(with dates)
1) Identify the various classes of stakeholders of the company (Target
date – 19 September).
2) Determine the value and importance of each stakeholder Target date
– 23 September).
3) Find out the interest of the project for each stakeholder (Target date
– 25 September).

7CO03
Task 1 Your Portfolio
Assessment criterion 7. Demonstrate impactful behaviour that is aligned with wider
organisational vision, values, strategies and plans.
Starting point Initial ability (scale 0-10) = 5
Explanation: I am currently able to understand the organisation mission and
vision of the organisation. Mission, vision and values are strategic business
elements that have a great impact on the organisation's behaviour.
I am not able to understand the different strategies of the company that are
being made by company.
Development
objectives
I need to:
a) To understand about the company’s rules, regulations, products and
services.
b) To have proper clarity relating to the mission and vision of company.
Importance to me Essential – Important – Useful - Irrelevant
Learning plan
(with dates)
1) Thoroughly reading out all the policies and practices which are being
implemented by the company (Target date- 12 September).

Assessment criterion 8. Demonstrate curiosity and passion for deep learning.
Starting point Initial ability (scale 0-10) = 7
Explanation: Currently I become very curious in learning new tasks. Passion
for learning is demonstrating the curiosity for learning new things that is very
essential for quality and effective learning which improves engagement and
collaboration in the organisation.
I am unable to demonstrate my curiosity in deep learning which makes the
organisation difficult to understand what I want to communicate.
Development
objectives
I need to:
a) to develop theoretical knowledge relating to the way in which
communication can take place within organization.
b) Work on personal and organizational communication skills.
Importance to me Essential – Important – Useful - Irrelevant
Learning plan
(with dates)
1) Make a list of questions that I want to communicate (15 September).
2) Identify the things that is to be communicated (18 September).
3) Read books related to the fact that how communication can be done
in better manner (20 September).

7CO03
Task 1 Your Portfolio
Assessment criterion 9. Plan continuing professional development that involves
both planned learning and reflection.
Starting point Initial ability (scale 0-10) = 6
Explanation: I am currently able to combine different methods to
learning such as trainings, conferences and events and various e-
learning programs to develop an effective professional development.
I am unable to do time management in order to develop professionally
which is one of the key factor in continuing professional development.
Development
objectives
I need to:
a) Work on planning with respect to time.
b) Organise myself according to the set plan.
Importance to me Essential – Important – Useful - Irrelevant
Learning plan
(with dates)
1) Learn to set goals that are achievable and measurable that
is goals which are based on SMART criteria (14 September).
2) Prioritize tasks based on their importance (18 September).
3) Set time limits to complete a task (25 September).

Assessment criterion 10. Discuss the merits of evidence-based critical thinking
based upon a range of data analytics, across a wide range
of current business topics.
Starting point Initial ability (scale 0-10) = 5
Explanation: I am currently able to analyse the evidence based on the
different sources as evidences are important but it is also important to
understand the source of such evidence which helps the business to
make proper interpretations if sources of the data is appropriate.
I am unable to form proper interpretation of data in order to form a
useful and reasonable understanding.
Development
objectives
I need to:
a) Learn about the various statistics tools for analysing and interpreting
the data.
b) Understand the different data types of data analytics technology
currently being used in corporate world.
Importance to me Essential – Important – Useful - Irrelevant
Learning plan
(with dates)
1. Collect the necessary data based upon the evidence such as by
interviews, questionnaires etc. (Target date 15 September).
2. Data cleaning is done that is the non-relevant data is removed
(Target date – 18 September).

7CO03
Task 1 Your Portfolio
Assessment criterion 11. Assess the impact that sharing of learning has on
organisational success.
Starting point Initial ability (scale 0-10) = 6
Explanation: I am currently able to share my knowledge among the
members in my organisation which facilitate communication and information
exchange and help in decision making process.
I am facing difficulties to share learning because of lacking specific skill that
is collaboration. As I do not have this skill, the organisation is not able to
connect the personal goals into organisational goals.
Development
objectives
I need to:
a) understanding importance of communication and teamwork among the
members of the organisation and establishing team goals.
b) Foster unity among the team members.
Importance to me Essential – Important – Useful - Irrelevant
Learning plan
(with dates)
1. Set clear goals and objectives relating to improvement of
collaboration skill (Target date – 15 September).
2. Clarify the roles per person per team so that there is clarity of work
(Target date – 17 September).
3. Communicate the intentions to others in order to make others
understand in proper and effective manner (Target date – 18
September).

Assessment criterion 12. Assess own approaches to decision- making on complex
issues, taking ownership to remedy mistakes.
Starting point Initial ability (scale 0-10) = 5
Explanation: I am currently able to do proper decision making to solve
complex issues in the organisation. I am capable in making judgements.
I am unable to identify suitable information to solve the complex issues as I
find difficulty in deciding which information is relevant to solve a particular
problem.
Development
objectives
I need to:
a) Understanding the short term and long term goals of the organisation.
b) Understand the issues and their areas of occurrence.
Importance to me Essential – Important – Useful - Irrelevant
Learning plan
(with dates)
1) Making list of all the problems that are arising which need quick action
(15 September).
2) Identify the causes of those problems (18 September).