Enterprise Creation Reflective Journal & Action Plan

This reflective journal covers the experiences, feelings, and learnings of the author during the Enterprise Creation course. It includes a personal action plan for areas of development identified during the course.

Enterprise Creation: Reflective Journal& Action Plan(NOTE: Use this format and complete all parts)
WEEK 2 (First Teaching Week)
What happened?
In the first week, i met my fellow group members who will be there with me till the end of the semesters. Even though i was very nervous in the
beginning of the session. In the session, our lecturer who predefined and chose the groups, which also helps me in finding myself with the Scots also.
When it comes to my group, it basically involves 2 scots and i really need to be take care of my language and avoiding speaking French.
How did I feel about it?
The session was really excited and also it really helped me to exchange my thoughts and ideas with the Scottish students and also taking part in the
various decisions. Also, it helps in looking for insights into starting a organisation.
What did I learn from it?
Moreover, i had difficulty in linking my exercise and matter and it also helped me a lot in continuing the reflection game and also it helped me a lot in
understanding the approach of entrepreneurship and also in my opinion every idea is good to take and it is important to develop the new ideas
keeping in present needs.

WEEK 3
What happened?
In the second session, we learnt about the concepts of the creativity and innovation. In the first hour of the session, it basically started with the lecture
sharing about the three key concepts of the lesson which comprises of problem solving, innovation and creativity for the purpose to lead the values.
This exercise really helped me a lot in establishing connection with the organisation.
How did I feel about it?
In context to second session, it basically took place in groups and also allowed myself to open to new imagination and allowing to work our brain. So
when it comes to last session, we all were very well trained.
What did I learn from it?
In reference to my learning process, it really helped me a lot in finding concepts that will help me in everyday life and also helps in germinating ideas
for the objective of business plan assessment.
WEEK 4
What happened?
During this week, the entire course was basically focuses on the creation of a successful business plan with the support of more details. For the purpose
to become better entrepreneurs, it was really important for us to focus on the different factors in a elaborative manner. Through which we had a
understanding about the learning regarding the business plan for the purpose to create a project or company. In reference to business plan, it is a very
precise and long task which is considered to be the key of being successful in the organisation. Without a effective plan, it becomes really tough to

explain or clear a project for the purpose to obtain funding and implement it in a successful manner.
How did I feel about it?
According to my overall experience, i found it very interesting because in france, we did not had a well defined course which was highly dedicated
when it comes to implementing the business plan. While in reference to the entire business plan, i felt really autonomous and it is one of the reason why
in my head it was until now a rather vague task. During this session, we watched an explanatory video which told us why it is important to have a task.
In addition to that, the business plan needs to address the areas for the purpose to become a document of discussion among the entrepreneur.
What did I learn from it?
In reference to this week, it was highly rewarding for me.
WEEK 5
What happened?
From our group side, this week was really rewarding for me. All the members were agreed on the project we all wanted to do. After gathering the
different individual and their ideas in the group, we agreed to basically create a new business startup. As a French student, we all knew it would be a
project that is very serious. As a group members we all were very excited to build this concept.
How did I feel about it?
Moreover, it was really a great feeling and how we could overcome to avoid any kind of issues or mistakes. When it comes to financial part, i had to
explained it to my group members and we all agreed on the various roles.
What did I learn from it?
Moreover, i was chosen to take care of the financial part and also the communication part.
WEEK 6
What happened?
During this week, we felt really grateful and the guest speakers from Business Gateway gave us advice on the various financial forecasts and business

model. Moreover, we were able to gather research on the business plan and its various parts. When it comes to group, we assumed that there is a
requirement of different costs for equipments which is taken into accounting. That was the time, i realised how to start my own business.
How did I feel about it?
I felt really excited and overwhelmed to start my business and despite the fact that i do not like finances and calculations, i found it really interesting to
work on it.
What did I learn from it?
In this week, it really helped me in forecasting the business and its figures in the best possible manner.
WEEK 7
What happened?
During the week 7, we had a discussion on the concept of marketing mix in the business creation process. In launching a business, i also reviewed the
various steps that are necessary for the purpose to launch a business. Moreover, i had discussion on concept of marketing mix in front of the class.
How did I feel about it?
Moreover, i found that we made a really good progress and with the help of ideas it really helped in overcoming the difficulties of the project.
What did I learn from it?
During this week, i learned that i need to focus more on the calculative parts and also on the finances.

WEEK 8
What happened?
During this week, we had a discussion on the more concepts of marketing and also we were given few dates for the purpose of evaluation and training.
It was very tough and stressful because the dates were coming and we did not had enough time and we also take care of the communication part.
How did I feel about it?
We felt really nervous and stressful and we all were wishing that we achieve our objectives in a effective manner.
What did I learn from it?
I learnt a lot of things which really helped me in overcoming my stress and tough situations.
WEEK 9
What happened?
This week was totally based upon the various legal problems which had to deal with during our company.
How did I feel about it?
We felt really nervous and we started to work upon the company’s legal problems.
What did I learn from it?

I found it very interesting and got to learn so much about the various issues and problems.
WEEK 10
What happened?
This week was totally focused on the power point creation and each member had to present the parts they had worked upon.
How did I feel about it?
I was really excited to give the presentation and i also analyzed the results that we basically obtained from the survey to complete a business plan.
What did I learn from it?
I learnt a lot of new things such as planning in advance and also how to give effective presentation with full confidence.
WEEK 11
What happened?
In this week, we got training in presence of our lecturer and we were so nervous and we also did not get enough time to practice. Our presentation
was not up to the mark and we had to do it again in the coming week.
How did I feel about it?
I really felt bad and stressed about our poor presentation and i tried to do my presentation in a more effective manner.
What did I learn from it?
I got to learn so much about how to give a presentation in a effective and best possible manner with right type of tools and techniques.

WEEK 12
What happened?
The last week was all about discussions and speaking. Everything and each task went really well, there were no issues or problems.
How did I feel about it?
I was very stressed and nervous in the beginning but afterwards i felt really confident and i realised that i could easily take responsibilities in a effective
manner.
What did I learn from it?
I got to learn so much about the concept of innovation and entrepreneurship and it was really a good experience in total.
Comment on the process of reflecting on your experience within the Module
How useful was it?
This module was not really a new thing for me and also previous year, i attended a class which was also based on starting a new business and also i
found this module to be really useful and now i know everything and also realised that there are various tools which helps in succeeding in
entrepreneurship.
What did I learn from it?
The two essential things, i will always remember from this topic is team work and adapting culture and also listening to everyone ideas.

Reflections on what skills, knowledge and attributes you demonstrated during this Module. What were the
barriers and also the successes of the challenge? Provide examples to support your answer.
Team work is one of the skill i got to learn and it really helped while i was working with my team members.
Reflection on knowledge; skills and abilities – what particular knowledge, skills and attributes did you have
and develop both professionally and personally in the completion of the module?
Another skill is listening to every one ideas and also imposing on myself.
Reflect upon and review the benefits you have gained from engaging in the Module.
I also got the benefit to manage the creation of the company.
Personal Action Plan(NOTE: Objectives should be linked to areas for development identified in Journal)
Goal Actions Required Resources Timescale Evidence

Open mind
1
2 Time management
3 Brainstorming
I need to focus on the
communication and also
diversifying my work.
To start the tasks in the advance
manner and do not wait until the
last minute.
It will help in avoiding time waste
and help in idea development and
also need to brainstorming
individually.
Working with my
team in the best
possible manner
To make a
detailed and
precise planning of
each tasks.
N/A
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