FY027 Portfolio

This portfolio for FY027 discusses the performance in a group presentation, areas for academic and professional development, and an action plan. It highlights the importance of communication, adaptability, time management, problem solving, critical thinking, and research skills. The portfolio provides insights into the challenges faced and the lessons learned during the group presentation.

FY027 Portofolio

Table of Contents
Task 1...............................................................................................................................................3
Performance in the group presentation AND in the module thus far.....................................3
Task 2...............................................................................................................................................3
Reflections from Task 1, elaborate on the areas (academic and professional) that you need to
develop further........................................................................................................................3
Task 3...............................................................................................................................................3
Action Plan.............................................................................................................................3
References........................................................................................................................................4

Task 1
Performance in the group presentation AND in the module thus far.
When I started working on the group presentation, I was pretty much confused about my own
contribution that I will be giving as a team member in a group that has given the information in
the presentation about success. In the starting of the group presentation me and my colleagues
have gone through different range of difficulties because of various suggestions given by each
other based on own perceptions. This resulted into rising conflicts among team members because
some of the individuals were not accepting the given suggestions and some of them did.
However, with the help of good communication and proper engagement that has been shown by
me and my colleagues has helped in reaching to the ultimate goal of delivering detailed
information in the group presentation about the chosen topic that is success (Jackson and Wilton,
2016). What I have learnt at the time of developing the group presentation is related to
successfully working as a team. This impacted positively on my own behaviour towards the
different range of suggestions given by my group members. This will help me in near future like
when I will be performing tasks in a professional organisation as a team towards a particular goal
that company is looking forward to achieve, this is where I will be discussing with other
individuals and reach to a conclusion of taking right decision which is beneficial for both
company and employee engagement (DeLuca and Braunstein-Minkove, 2016).
The interesting part that came in front was the introduction section that I have developed in the
representation where I have found that it is must for an individual to prepare an eye-catching
introduction of a group presentation because this helps in grabbing the attention of public with
delivering interesting information and so on. I have considered an interesting definition of
success where I also presented the information in relation with how important it is for a student
to achieve specific goals, which may effectively lead to success (Frankel, Gelman and Pastor,
2018). What exactly went well was the information that was presented by my colleagues and
tutors when I got confused. This could be understood with very good example of a situation
where I was pretty much confused to select the best suitable aspects to build responsibility where
the suggestions were given by tutors like I can take into consideration of both for responsibility
and connection as these are the two to successful elements that may help a student in reaching to
the success level in much effective and efficient manner. What exactly went well was another

skill that actually got improved which is problem solving of my own. There were a range of
situations that came in front where, me and my colleagues exactly started feeling like what can
be the next like if we can put images in the presentation or not (Baumert and et. al., 2017). This
is where I communicated with my team members and gave them information in relation with a
number of suggestions, which was not only resolving the issue of what is required to be done
next but also helped in dropping the idea of putting images in the presentation because content is
something that stays more important then any image.
Including this, the new and formation which was presented in the group presentation was linking
to holistic developments. In present context, me and my colleagues who were developing the
presentation has found that there is a requirement to consider different range of elements like
intellectual development, social development, emotional development and ethical development.
Including this, when I see myself as a student it is much needed for me to successfully apply or
acquire the effective knowledge that I have gained considering promotion off peak performance
and wellness. This impacted positively on my own behaviour because at the initial time when I
just started performing all the different range of tasks in the group presentation, I was
considering autocratic leadership style but then I realised that it is not working and I changed the
leadership style with democratic. This helped me out and listening to others and focusing on
crucial range of suggestions given by them which impacted positively on my own performance
level as well while performing all the tasks (Webb, 2017). I have also gained the knowledge
about student advancement process that not only helps in achieving occupational goals but it also
increase the chances of becoming a much more successful individual in near future. I have found
that communication specifically plays an important role while working as a team in a group
filled with individuals carrying different perceptions.
On the other hand, I did not fully understand why we agreed on the particular perspective of not
applying any sort of image in the presentation because what I think is that putting images in the
presentation can help the whole information to look pretty much good and professional as well
and this is something that I will be focusing in near future (Succi and Canovi, 2020). It is
because reading just the words is not stays that much interesting while giving a presentation and
consideration of useful images can make the whole presentation to look much more interesting
and attractive in nature. From the next time whenever I will get the chance to prepare a

presentation I will effectively consider images in the presentation because this is something that
me grab the attention of readers and listeners.
Task 2
Reflections from Task 1, elaborate on the areas (academic and professional) that you need to
develop further
In terms of academic, I have realised that there are a range of skills that need proper development
in my own because then only I might become able to become a successful individual while
working in an organisation or launching my own business in near future. I have also realised that
I need to work on my communication skills as well in terms of both verbal and nonverbal.
Including this, I also got late while selecting the particular information that was being presented
in the presentation. Therefore, it will be needed for me to improve time management skills as
well because this is something that may help me in performing all the range of tasks to conduct
in rightful manner and in correct time (Mackey and et. al., 2016). Away with this, I have also
found that I am lacking in research skills as well. this could be understood with a good example
of a situation where I was specifically looking among different aspects like I was finding
relevant data on the internet in relation with success of a student. In present context, I found
myself pretty much confused over different online articles like which one is much more useful
that will make the group presentation look much more authentic in nature. Another situation that
I can consider in present context is directly linking with definition of success. I have realised that
there are many definitions that has already been given by many researchers and economists and
based on the context it was necessary for me to select the best and suitable definition (Kanki,
2019). However, I got confused which impacted negatively on my own thinking process and this
is where I found out that I am lacking and Research skill as well which needs proper
improvement or otherwise I will not be able to deliver the best proficiency level of my own to
the company in which I will be performing tasks or to my business as well if I choose to run my
own company.
Away with this, I have also realised that my critical thinking skill is also not that much effective
in nature if it is compared with my team members. This can also be understood with a good
example considering a particular situation where my team members has given two to three
suggestions and I was not been able to deliver one and the reason behind this was that I was only

focusing on the positive aspects but not on the negative ones where suggestions that I give were
considered as a failure if it is thought in a detailed manner (Casey and Pearce, 2018).
My adaptability skill is also considered not be much successful skill, which may impact
negatively on my professional life as I might not become able to manage my work based life. A
few little changes within the group presentation caused anxiety to me and the reason that came in
front was lack of adaptability skill. My nature is to resistance to change, which can be considered
as a problem a drawback for my own to become a successful individual in near future while
launching my own business or working in an multinational company. I have realised that change
is mandatory not only for an individual but for the company as well (Dong and et. al 2017). It is
may be possible that resistance to change the company or me behind which I cannot offered and
this is something that I actually need to change because then only I might become able to run
with the changes that are taking place in today's competitive market.
Task 3
Action Plan
Objectives
(Skills to improve)
Tasks
(What is
required to be
done to achieve
set objectives)
Success Criteria
(How will you
identify your
success)
Timeframe
(When will
skill be
improved)
Resources
(What or who
can help you
improve the
skill)
Communication
skills
In order to
improve this
skill, I need to
communicate
and develop
healthy relations
with lot of
people in order
to achieve my
desired
objective.
Here the success
criteria are
identified by
those people who
are surrounded
with me
including peers’
supervisors and
my colleagues.
3 Months In order to
improve this
skill, I need to
read lot of
magazines
newspaper and
books by which
I can improve
my verbal and
written
communication.

Adaptability skills In this the task
is to adapt each
and every kind
of change that
arises in the
working
environment and
deal with it by
eliminating
significant
barriers.
The success
criteria are
identified by my
team members
who work with
me at the time of
implementing
change.
1 month For this I need
to study various
cases and
critically
identify several
Complex
situations that
exist in the
business
environment.
Time management
skill
The task is to
accomplish
delegated work
within the
stipulated period
of time.
In this the
success criteria
are identified by
the achievement
of task with full
efficiency and
potential within
the stipulated
period of time
and examined by
the board of
directors.
45 days For this I need
to make
prominent to do
list and
significant plan
for the
delegated task
in terms of
achieving them
within the
stipulated
period of time.
Problem solving
skill
Here the biggest
task is to
prominently
solve the critical
problems that
occur at the time
of performing
task which can
The success
criteria are
identified on the
basis of solving
critical problems
and making team
members happy
by effectively
2 months In order to
improve this
skill, I need to
attend and
perform various
mock trials by
critically
examine

become barrier
in the
accomplishment
of assigned
work.
coordinating and
collaborating
with them.
meaning
various
problems and
various
situations.
Critical thinking
skill
For this the task
is to critically
identifying and
thinking
significant
circumstances
before taking
any decision.
In this the
success criteria
are identified by
the specialist and
experts at the
time of
performing job
role.
3 months For this I
should have
prominent
information of
the company in
terms of taking
decision and
considering
factors.
Research skill To perform this
skill, I should
have proper
knowledge
regarding the
external and
internal business
environment and
also have critical
analysis skill to
perform the
assigned task.
In accordance
with this the
success criteria
are identified by
the investors and
stakeholders of
the company as
the research is
beneficial for the
product or not.
4 months In terms of
improving this
skill I need to
improve my
practical
knowledge
regarding the
market and also
try to keep
update for the
trends in the
market area.

References
Books and Journals
Baumert, A and et. al., 2017. Integrating personality structure, personality process, and
personality development. European Journal of Personality, 31(5), pp.503-528.
Casey, D. and Pearce, D. eds., 2018. More Than Management Development: Action Learning at
General Electric Company. Routledge.
DeLuca, J.R. and Braunstein-Minkove, J., 2016. An evaluation of sport management student
preparedness: Recommendations for adapting curriculum to meet industry needs. Sport
Management Education Journal, 10(1), pp.1-12.
Dong, Y and et. al 2017. Enhancing employee creativity via individual skill development and
team knowledge sharing: Influences of dual‐focused transformational
leadership. Journal of Organizational Behavior, 38(3), pp.439-458.
Frankel, A.J., Gelman, S.R. and Pastor, D.K., 2018. Case management: An introduction to
concepts and skills. Oxford University Press.
Jackson, D. and Wilton, N., 2016. Developing career management competencies among
undergraduates and the role of work-integrated learning. Teaching in Higher
Education, 21(3), pp.266-286.
Kanki, B.G., 2019. Communication and crew resource management. In Crew resource
management (pp. 103-137). Academic Press.
Mackey, L.M and et. al., 2016. Self-management skills in chronic disease management: what
role does health literacy have?. Medical Decision Making, 36(6), pp.741-759.
Succi, C. and Canovi, M., 2020. Soft skills to enhance graduate employability: comparing
students and employers’ perceptions. Studies in Higher Education, 45(9), pp.1834-1847.
Webb, S.P., 2017. Knowledge management: Linchpin of change. Routledge.