Enterprise Creation Reflective Journal & Action Plan

This report is a reflective journal and action plan on Enterprise Creation. It describes the author's experience and learning from the weekly activities performed in the learning session. The report also provides a personal action plan to grow in certain areas where improvement can be made. The report covers topics such as team working, communication, collaboration, time management, presentation skills, stress management, group discussion, decision making, and problem-solving. The personal action plan is linked to areas for development identified in the journal.

Enterprise Creation:
Reflective Journal and
Action Plan

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
WEEK 2 (First Teaching Week)......................................................................................................2
WEEK 3...........................................................................................................................................2
WEEK 4...........................................................................................................................................4
WEEK 5...........................................................................................................................................4
WEEK 6...........................................................................................................................................6
WEEK 7...........................................................................................................................................6
WEEK 8...........................................................................................................................................8
WEEK 9...........................................................................................................................................8
WEEK 10.........................................................................................................................................9
WEEK 11.........................................................................................................................................9
WEEK 12.......................................................................................................................................10
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................12
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................14

INTRODUCTION
Reflection is a very critical part of learning and reflective learning provides opportunities to
discover the problems in learning and strengths that can be used to tackle these problems
(Topping, 2018). The following report has been describing the reflection of learning from the
weekly activities performed in the learning session. With the help of various questions and
answers it will be describing the learning that I have obtained during attending the module. In the
end it will provide a personal action plan to grow in certain areas where I feel improvement can
be made.
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WEEK 2 (First Teaching Week)
What happened?
During this week I met my fellow group members who will take part in this module along with
me and will coexist in all the activities of the module. I was not well adapted to the new
situation that created nervousness in me, but with lectures that help to predefine and choose the
team members help me to find my place in the group.
How did I feel about it?
This module session was really very exciting because it was helpful in exchanging ideas and
thoughts with the students from different backgrounds and this helped to enhance my decision
making and active participation in learning. This was helpful in looking for the ideas that can
be helpful for establishing an organization.
What did I learn from it?
I had learnt from this session that there are various approaches to entrepreneurship with the
help of reflective games that linked my content with activity. I understood from the session
that every idea has some good or positive points as well as negative points that must be kept in
mind while developing new ideas in developing organizations.
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WEEK 3
What happened?
In this session I learnt the various concepts of innovation and creativity. It mainly consisted of
three basic lessons that were shared during the lectures which included lecture on innovation,
problem solving and creativity that can help to create organisational values. This exercise was
also important because it helps to establish connection and understanding of the business.
How did I feel about it?
In this session I felt that the groups have provided chances to improve my imagination,
creativity and thinking to the greater levels that allowed us to work better. During this section
we developed our abilities of thinking differently, creatively and logically.
What did I learn from it?
I learnt that there are various concepts that can be used in my everyday life to create better
ideas and thoughts that can provide better opportunities for business plan assessment.
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WEEK 4
What happened?
During this week the whole session was mainly focusing on creating and developing business
plans that can provide success for organisational growth. With the purpose of making better
entrepreneurs for the future, this session was very important because it allowed me to
understand different factors for business development that can lead to its success. I understood
that the key to business success and organizational plans that can help to create business is to
achieve success. I understood that with a proper business plan the overall financing,
organizing, management and success of the organization can be achieved.
How did I feel about it?
I felt that a business plan is very interesting because it can provide opportunities to become
entrepreneurs in the future and establish our own businesses. I learnt that business plans can be
helpful to make automated processes in making unique business ideas to establish successful
business organizations in future. During this session I had also watched videos that explained
the importance of business plan to achieve successful startup of business. The business plan
fulfils the entire requirement for establishing a business and provides growth opportunities for
it in the future.
What did I learn from it?
I learnt about various aspects of business plan that can help to create successful enterprises and
obtain finances and resources to establish and operate the business effectively and efficiently.
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WEEK 5
What happened?
This session was regarding a group activity where all members participated in identifying a
project that could be performed. In this session I have demonstrated good analytical and
critical thinking of ideas and thoughts due to which the group members agreed upon me. We
agreed upon creating a new business startup plan that could help to achieve success in the
future career and this project was very serious. As I worked in a team I was very excited to
prepare the project and this business plan.
How did I feel about it?
It was a very positive feeling to work with team members and collaborate with each other so
that higher performance can be achieved. When I had to assign the roles and responsibilities to
the team members I felt little hesitation because all responsibility was put on me but I handled
this situation by identifying capabilities of each other and assigning roles according to their
capability.
What did I learn from it?
I learnt from this session about teamwork, coordination, communication and group discussion
that could help me in future.
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WEEK 6
What happened?
During this session various speakers from the high level prosperous businesses advised us on
different forms of business models and financial forecasts. During this week I understood
about the perspective of many businessmen on various types of businesses and what are the
requirements that are needed for a business. This was helpful to research and development
optimum business plans that can provide better opportunities to become an entrepreneur.
How did I feel about it?
I felt very overwhelmed during this session because we needed to understand various aspects
of different businesses along with their financial aspects which were very difficult to compile
in such a short time.
What did I learn from it?
I learnt that there are various business models that have different financial requirements which
must be understood while preparing a business plan.
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WEEK 7
What happened?
During this session there was a discussion of the concept of marketing mix which was very
necessary to improve the marketing activities for goods and products produced within an
organization. I had understood various concepts of marketing and its principles that could be
helpful in developing reliable marketing and advertising activities for a business.
How did I feel about it?
I felt that I was very progressive in learning the marketing activities and various aspects of
marketing that could provide long term success to the business.
What did I learn from it?
During this week I learnt about various aspects of marketing and the use of marketing mix and
tools to create effective marketing plans for the business.
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WEEK 8
What happened?
In this session I understood and learnt about marketing concepts as well as the need for
training and evaluation which we have to prepare before deadlines. This part was very difficult
and stressful because deadlines vary near and it was not easy at all to prepare everything in the
given deadline.
How did I feel about it?
I felt very uncomfortable during this week because we were off the time course that was
determined previously.
What did I learn from it?
I learnt that I have to manage stress and time to achieve the objectives effectively and
efficiently.
WEEK 9
What happened?
I learnt about various legal issues and regulatory requirements that an organization needs to
fulfill during their existence in the market.
How did I feel about it?
I felt very nervous and insecure because we have to work on the legal issues of the
organization.
What did I learn from it?
I have learnt about various legal requirements that an organization must comply to achieve
greater efficiency.
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WEEK 10
What happened?
During the session I learnt about creating PowerPoint presentations and as team members we
have worked together on preparing our parts of presentation to be demonstrated in front of
others.
How did I feel about it?
I felt quite nervous and excited both because it was interesting to present our creativity and
knowledge together.
What did I learn from it?
I learnt various aspects of preparing a presentation and how it can be presented in front of
others.
WEEK 11
What happened?
During this week I have obtained training in the presence of our tutor which provided
opportunities of growth. I rehearsed our presentation along with my team members and we
have to improve our performance till the final presentation.
How did I feel about it?
My feelings during this week were quite mixed because me and my team members were
preparing the presentation wholeheartedly but our abilities needed to be enhanced.
What did I learn from it?
I learnt various aspects of making a presentation more catchy and effective presentation skills
to present in front of the audience.
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WEEK 12
What happened?
During the last session that was about speaking and discussion we identified that we were
successful in learning through this module and had identified certain issues that can be
removed through further action plans.
How did I feel about it?
It was a very soothing experience to learn new things and some of the problems were not
necessarily comfortable.
What did I learn from it?
Comment on the process of reflecting on your experience within the Module
How useful was it?
Reflection is a critical part of learning and identifying the experiences that were achieved by a
certain activity which could enhance the learning and help to identify the gaps that must be
fulfilled. This module was focused towards starting a new business and with the reflection on
this module I understood about my learnings that I have obtained and what abilities that I have
developed and where improvements are required. The major aspects of learning through
reflection are to summarize the learning activities and identify the places of improvement
(Yousef and Khatiry, 2021).
What did I learn from it?
From the reflection I understood that team working is very essential that helps to develop other
skills and improves the overall enhancement for future growth.
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
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your answer.
Team working, communication, collaboration, time management, presentation skills, stress
management, group discussion, decision making and many other skills and abilities were
demonstrated during this module. The best things that happened were team working,
collaboration, communication and decision making and the problems that I discovered were
related to time management, stress management and presentation skills.
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?
The abilities and skills of team working, communication, collaboration, time management,
presentation skills, stress management, group discussion, decision making and problem solving
are helpful for professional and personal success in the future.
Reflect upon and review the benefits you have gained from engaging in the Module.
I have obtained various benefits from this module because I was able to understand and learn
about various skills that can be helpful in future professional and personal success and work
effectively and efficiently towards business development and growth.
Personal Action Plan (NOTE: Objectives should be linked to areas for development identified in
Journal)
Goal Actions Required Resources Timescale Evidence
1.
Presentation
skills
I need to focus on making
the presentation more eyes
catchy so that maximum
viewers are attracted
towards it and I will
Working on
effective
communication
and critical
thinking could
1 month
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improve my abilities of
presenting in front of
audience.
help to achieve
effective
presentation
skills.
2. Managing
time
I will start the assignments
and projects earlier on the
dates they are assigned so
that they can be completed
before the deadlines.
To make
schedules and
prepare a path
and daily goals
to be achieved
for completing
the task before
the deadlines
and still having
time for
changes.
Beginning of
S2 Module
3.
Brainstormin
g for stress
management
This will help to avoid the
wastage of time and
develop critical ideas that
can help to eliminate
stressful situations by
critically understanding
the problem accepting it
and its cause to tackle it
effectively.
Meditation and
psychological
guidance
N/A
CONCLUSION
It has been reflected in the above report that my overall experience in learning from the
module is beneficial and can provide better understanding by developing certain areas of
learning. For this purpose and action plan has also been demonstrated that can help me to fill the
skill gaps in my learning.
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REFERENCES
Books and Journals
Topping, K.J., 2018. Using peer assessment to inspire reflection and learning. Routledge.
Yousef, A. M. F. and Khatiry, A. R., 2021. Cognitive versus behavioural learning analytics
dashboards for supporting learner’s awareness, reflection, and learning
process. Interactive Learning Environments. pp.1-17.
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