Project Review and Self-Assessment

This assignment requires the student to reflect on their project experience, evaluating its success in achieving its aims and identifying areas for improvement. The student must also assess their own performance as a management consultant leading the project, highlighting strengths and weaknesses, and outlining plans for continuous professional development.

Managing A
Successful Business
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................1
P1) Aims and Objectives of the Project.................................................................................1
P2) Project Management Plan................................................................................................3
P3) Gantt Chart and Work Break Down Structure.................................................................5
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................7
P4) Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods..............................................................7
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................8
P4. Small scale research by applying qualitative and quantitative research methods............8
TASK 3............................................................................................................................................9
P5. Analyse research and data using appropriate tools and techniques.................................9
P6. Appropriate recommendations as a result of research and data analysis with a meaningful
conclusion.............................................................................................................................17
TASK 4..........................................................................................................................................18
P7) Reflecting on the Reason to do the Research to achieve stated Objectives and
Performance..........................................................................................................................18
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................18

Title: How do multinational companies improve the recruitment, selection and training of their
employees to meet International requirements?
INTRODUCTION
Globalisation can be defined as the process by which integration of different economies,
industries, markets, cultures to make free flow of goods and services across the world. The main
focus of globalisation is on making the relationship among different countries of the world better
by making improvement in the policies and regulations of the countries. Project Management can
be defined as the practise of initiating plan, execute, control and check the work of the
individuals involved in the completion of the project and is also focused on the achievement of
the goals and objectives of the company. For making a project to be successful, many things are
needed to be taken into consideration which impacts upon the success of the project. These are
related to the cost, time, scope of project etc. which are necessary to take into consideration for
the successful completion of the project (ajda, 2015). The following assignment will focus on
Nestle Company which provides food and beverage in the market so that the customers may but
them fro their satisfaction. Nestle was founded in the year 1866 and is headquartered in Vaud,
Switzerland. The company is dealing in baby food products, coffee, dairy products and the
purpose of this project is to provide the company with ways of improvement in the recruitment,
selection and training methods to meet international requirements. In this assignment, various
aspects which are necessary in order to get proper information about the project are discussed
which are Gantt Charts, Work Break Down Structure and will also cover the aims and objectives
of this assignment. Further, in completion of this assignment Research and Data Analysis will
also be carried out and in that respect recommendation and conclusions will also be given which
will help in the successful accomplishment of the project and help company in achieving its aims
and objectives.
TASK 1
P1) Aims and Objectives of the Project
Background of the Research
For achieving long term sustainability and profitability in business aims and objectives
are prepared in every company. Likewise the project is also made successful with the help of
aims and objectives of the following assignment which guides to the employees and provides
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them the direction to work (Cleveland, Laroche and Hallab, 2013). To achieve the goals and
objectives of Nestle, skilled and capable employees will be required so that they can complete
the work with full efficiency. As the company is dealing at international level, so it is very
necessary to make the recruitment and selection process of the company very carefully. Further
the proper completion of recruitment and selection process will also help the company in
improving their ways of working so that the existing processes can be replace with the new ones.
Nestle is an international company which is providing food products to their customers such as
cereals, breakfast, confectionery, pet food, etc. In terms of revenue, this company is the largest
food company and is having its presence in almost all the countries of the world. That is why it is
important for the company to make its decisions related to recruitment and selection.
Purpose of the Research
The foremost reason behind doing this assignment is to evaluate ways for making
improvement in their processes of recruitment and selection. Better selection will provide
efficient employees to the company by which Nestle can achieve higher efficiency in their
processes which is a positive point for the company. In addition to this, it will also help the
company in achieving goals and objectives of the company easily. For the researcher it will help
in gaining knowledge about different aspects of the recruitment and selection and will also help
in the personal and professional development.
Aim: “To explore different ways through which multinational companies can improve the
recruitment, selection and training of their employees to meet International requirements.” A
Case Study on Nestle.
Objectives:
 To identify the concept of recruitment, selection and training.
 To explore different ways through which Nestle can improve training, selection and
recruitment of new employees.
 To analysis benefits of recruitment, training and selection for both employees and
organisation at international level.
Questions:
 Are you aware about the concept of recruitment, training and selection process?
 What are the different ways through which Nestle can improve training, selection and
recruitment of new employees?
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 What are the benefits of recruitment, training and selection for both employees and
organisation at international level?
P2) Project Management Plan
Project Management Plan is approved document which is prepared for the successful
completion of the project on which the company is working (The Project Management Plan
(PMP), 2018). The project management plan covers different aspects of the project and also
helps in making coordination between different activities of the project so that the project can be
executed in a well manner. Some aspects of the project management plan are discussed as under:
 Cost: Cost can be defined as the amount which will be required in order to make
completion of the project. In completing this project of recruitment, selection and training
of employees in the company it is required to prepare budget to get an early estimation of
the amount which is required to complete the project (Connell, 2013). It will help the
company to avoid future discrepancies in carrying out the project. By preparing budget
Nestle can make estimation of the amount which is required to make improvement in the
ways of recruitment, selection and providing training to their employees. For the
researcher, the time taken will be £ 150.
Total Forecasted Budget
Particulars (2018-19) £ Cost
Advertisement Expenses 2700
Promotional Expenses 2500
Technology Implementation Cost 7000
Training Charges 25000
Total Cost £ 37200
 Scope: It will be easy for the company to know about their skills and efficiencies of
employees by making use of psychometric tests and by providing them training, the
company can increase their skills and efficiencies and provide them new ways of working
which are necessary to accomplish the work in a better way. For the researcher the scope
of this project is to enhance and gain more knowledge about recruitment, selection and
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training and it will also help in the personal and professional development of the
researcher (Dutta and Bose, 2015).
 Time: In order to conduct the following research, the researcher took the time to
complete this research is 9 weeks.
 Quality: For the researcher, the quality aspect means that the project must be completed
in a way which does not provide any false or misleading information to the readers. It
will reduce the quality and degree of accuracy of the project so the research should be
done in an accurate manner and should contain the most relevant data which will help
both the researcher and reader (Fageha and Aibinu, 2013).
 Communication: Communication can be defined as the process of sharing ideas, views
from one person to another person in a way that the other persons gets right information
which the another wants to transfer. The researcher has also made use of telephones,
personal meetings, group discussions, phone calls, etc. in order to communicate and gain
knowledge about the project to accomplish it in a better way.
 Risk: It is not an easy task to make and complete the project as there are also some risks
which are attached with this project. So in order to avoid these risks, it is necessary for
the researcher to make proper estimation of the amount of required to carry out different
tasks of the project (Fisher, 2011). From the viewpoint of researcher, the risks are related
to the wrong estimation of cost, time and conducting the research ethically.
 Resources: It can be defined as the needed materials for the completion of the project.
For the researcher the required resources are pen, notebooks, books, computer system,
internet connection, etc. to complete the project.
P3) Gantt Chart and Work Break Down Structure
Gantt Chart: The following is the representation of the time period of the assignment in
which it has to be completed and also shows clearly about the time specified in order to complete
the work in specified time frame. The following chart is mostly used in order to make the work
simpler and easier. Further it also helps in properly monitoring on the different tasks of the
project as they are completed in the right way or not.
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Total Forecasted Budget
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Work Break Down Structure: It can be defined as the process by which the different tasks of
the project are divided into smaller parts to make easier the completion of the project. Dividing
the tasks into parts will help the team members to easily understand about the tasks and how to
perform them (Hillson, 2017).
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TASK 2
P4) Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods
In order to complete a research, there are two methods which are discussed as under:
Qualitative Method: Qualitative Method can be defined as the method in which data included is
in the form of theoretical explanations and provide knowledge about the project. It used in
making an effective quantitative research. The way of collecting the data use unstructured like
observation, personal interview, groups and many more.
Quantitative Method: Quantitative method can be defined as solving of problem through
appropriate statistics or numerical data. With the help of this method, we can find behaviour of a
sample population and qualifying opinions that will show the entire population. In this method,
data are gathered through systematic observation, direct interviews, survey, direct interviews etc.
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Primary method: In this primary research the very new and fresh data are collected which
are not published in any previous findings or research yet. These are gathered with the help of
interviews, questionnaires, observations etc. (Hung and et. al., 2012).
Secondary method: In this research, the use data which is earlier gathered through first hand
collection of data. In this researchers apply data through associations, journals, internet, articles
etc.
In this project, researcher has applied qualitative research method. In this, primary
research is used as questionnaire. Under this method, specific questions are asked from sample
size and their judgement will be treated as a perspective of entire population. The reason behind
the adoption of this method is to acquire only the most relevant data from the candidates to
match with the criteria which the company wants from them.
TASK 2
P4. Small scale research by applying qualitative and quantitative research methods
In the following assignment, the researcher had used both qualitative method an
quantitative method in order to make the successful completion of the research, they can collect
data and information to find out or get the objective of the research in context to Nestle. They
use this questionnaire method on 30 employees.
Sampling can be defined as the method of selection some members from a large number
of population in order to make an estimation of their characteristics. These are two type of
methods of sampling which are probability and non probability sampling. The type of sampling
used in this research is Probability Sampling which can be defined as the method in the sample is
chosen randomly from a large amount of population to remove the bias from the research which
can impact upon the credibility and authenticity of the research.
Questionnaire
Q1). Are you aware with the concept of recruitment, training and selection process?
a) Yes
b) No
Q2). How Nestle improves selection, recruitment and training process of new employees?
a) By investing high
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b) Regular training sessions
Q3). What are the benefits of recruitment, training and selection for employees and
employer at global level?
a) Talented and skilled staff
b) Improve productivity of the organisation
Q4). Which resources mostly acquired by Nestle to make improvement in training,
recruitment and selection process?
a) Fund
b) Skilled Experts
c) Technology
Q5). What is the main objective of Nestle for improving the recruitment, selection and
training process?
a) To hire skilled employees
b) Increase profit margins and revenue
c) Enhance brand image or reputation
Q6). What will be the positive impact of improving training, recruitment and selection
process on Nestle?
a) Reduction in employee turn over
b) Enhancing working capability of employees
Q7). What barriers can restricts Nestle in improving recruitment, selection and training
programs?
a) Compliance with Laws and regulations
b) Workplace diversity
c) Lack of fund
Q8). How the barriers can be resolved to achieve high growth and profitability of Nestle?
a) By following legislations
b) By using new technology
c) By hiring skilled and talented experts
Q9). Recommendation if you want to give any suggestion.
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Data Analysis: It can be defied as the process by which the authenticity, reliability,
transformation of the present data is done in order to choose the most appropriate data from that
of present. In the completion of this research, thematic analysis is used as with the help of this
analysis, it will become easy for the researcher to know the minute details regarding the topic
which could help in conducting the research in the right way.
TASK 3
P5. Analyse research and data using appropriate tools and techniques
Theme 1: Awareness about recruitment, selection and training process
Q1). Are you aware with the concept of recruitment, training and
selection process?
Frequency
a) Yes 28
b) No 12
Interpretation- It has been analysed from the above graph, it can be analysed that out of 40
respondents, 28 have concept clearance about the selection, recruitment and training process
while remaining 12 are not aware with it.
Theme 2: Ways of improvement in selection, recruitment and training process
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a) Yes b) No
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Q2). How Nestle improves selection, recruitment and training process of
new employees?
Frequency
a) By investing high 15
b) Regular training sessions 25
Interpretation- From the above graph, among 40 respondents, 25 respondents respond that
regular training sessions and programmes are necessary to make improvement in selection,
recruitment and training process. Because by providing proper training program, the organisation
can enhance the skills of their HR manager by which they can provide proper training to new
employees and recruit right candidates. Whereas remaining 15 are responded that by investing
high, Nestle can improves this process.
Theme 3: Benefits of recruitment, training and selection process
Q3). What are the benefits of recruitment, training and selection for
employees and employer at global level?
Frequency
a) Talented and skilled staff 18
b) Improve productivity of the organisation 22
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a) By investing high b) Regular training sessions
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Interpretation- In the above presented graph, it can be assumed that from 40 respondents, 22
are respond in favour of by recruitment, training and selection process the employees and
employers make improvement in the productivity of the organisation. While other remaining 18
are responded that its enhance talent and skills of staff.
Theme 4: Required resources for improving training, recruitment and selection process
Q4). Which resources mostly acquired by Nestle to make improvement in
training, recruitment and selection process?
Frequency
a) Fund 15
b) Skilled Experts 12
c) Technology 13
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a) Talented and skilled staff
b) Improve productivity of the organisation
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10
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Interpretation- From the above graph, it has been analysed that out of 40 respondents, 15
respondents agree with fund that fund is most appropriate an d required resource to make
improvement in recruitment, selection and training process because without it, they can not be
organise or conduct these processes. 13 respondents are agree with technology while remaining
12 are agree with skilled and talented experts that they are highly needed resources within an
organisation to make improvement.
Theme 5: The purpose of Nestle to make improvement in recruitment and training process
Q5). What is the main objective of Nestle for improving the recruitment,
selection and training process?
Frequency
a) To hire skilled employees 11
b) Increase profit margins and revenue 16
c) Enhance brand image or reputation 13
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a) Fund b) Skilled Experts c) Technology
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Interpretation- In the above graph, it can be assumed that among 40 respondents, 16 are agree
that the main purpose of Nestle is, increasing revenue and profit margins by improving training,
recruitment and selection process. Whereas 13 respondents responds that the objective is,
enhance brand image or reputation of the company to attract more customers and remaining 11
are agree with hiring skilled employees.
Theme 6: Positive impact of improvement on training, section and recruitment on Nestle
Q6). What will be the positive impact of improving training, recruitment
and selection process on Nestle?
Frequency
a) Reduction in employee turn over 22
b) Enhancing working capability of employees 18
15
a) To hire skilled employees
b) Increase profit margins and revenue
c) Enhance brand image or reputation
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Interpretation- From the above graph, it has been made clear that from of 40 respondents, 22
agree with reduction in employee turn over that by making improvement in training, recruitment
and selection process the company can reduce the turnover of workers by providing them
training and learning sessions and hiring skilled candidates through recruitment and section
process. Whereas 18 agree with enhancing working capability of employees that by improving
these process, the management department of the company can increase the work capabilities of
workers.
Theme 7: Barriers which exist in recruitment, selection and training programs
Q7). What barriers can restricts Nestle in improving recruitment,
selection and training programs?
Frequency
a) Compliance with Laws and regulations 12
b) Workplace diversity 12
c) Lack of fund 16
16
a) Reduction in employee turn over
b) Enhancing working capability of employees
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10
15
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25 22
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Frequency

Interpretation- From the above graph, among 40 respondents, 16 are responded that lack of
fund is a barrier that create or generate restriction to improve training, recruitment and selection
process. While remaining 12 respondents are agreed with workplace diversity and 12
respondents responds that compliance with Laws and regulations is a barrier because there are
various rules and regulations that are following firm to operate its business and they create
restrictions.
Theme 8: The ways by which these barriers can resolved
Q8). How the barriers can be resolved to achieve high growth and
profitability of Nestle?
Frequency
a) By following legislations 17
b) By using new technology 12
c) By hiring skilled and talented experts 11
17
a) Compliance with Laws and regulations
b) Workplace diversity
c) Lack of fund
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Interpretation- In the following graph, it can be concluded that from 40 respondents, 17 are
agreed that if the company follow all legislations properly that are needed, it can resolved all
barriers which restricts it to achieve high growth and profitability. While remaining 12 agree
with use of new technology and 11 agree with by hiring skilled and talented experts.
P6. Appropriate recommendations as a result of research and data analysis with a meaningful
conclusion
Conclusion- The following research summarises that high number of individuals or respondents
have faith that to fulfil the important and necessary requirements of a company it is important to
make improvement in its recruitment, selection and training process. Because with the help of
this, it can hire skilled and talented candidates who can help in the organisational growth and
achieving its objectives. It can be concluded that by improving training and recruitment process,
Nestle can increase its revenue, profit margins and enhance brand image. By eliminating barriers
through following laws and regulations it can enhance its employees skills so that they can hire
capable candidates who help in the organisational growth.
Recommendation- they are as following:
 It can be recommended to the HR manger of Nestle that the organisation must invest
more in the training and recruitment such as advertisement in newspapers and on the job
training and for selection process it is psychometric tests so that they can hire skilled
candidates. If there are lack of skills and knowledge they can organise training and
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a) By following legislations
b) By using new technology
c) By hiring skilled and talented experts
0
4
8
12
16
17
12 11
Frequency

development session to make improvement or increment in their skills and knowledge so
that they can help in organisational growth or achieving the goals and aims of the firm.
 The management department of Nestle must develop or use new strategies which are
advertisement in newspapers, psychometric tests to conduct recruitment and selection
process so that they can make transparency in the process and find out capable or
qualified applicants who are responsible for their work and duties or help in increasing
profit and productivity of the organisation. It will done by including those questions in
selection process by which the most required information from the respondents can be
acquired.
 It is also recommended to the organisation to adhere the rules and regulation made by the
government of different countries at different levels, this will help the company in getting
support from the government also and the company will be able to ensure its smooth
working.
TASK 4
P7) Reflecting on the Reason to do the Research to achieve stated Objectives and Performance
There were several good and bad experiences which I encountered during the completion
of this research (Lambert and Enz, 2012). The bad experience was about the lack of knowledge
about the data collection method as due to insufficient knowledge I was unable to complete the
research on time. However, this issue was resolved with the help of teachers, friends and family
and resulted in the successful completion of this project. The positive experience came up from
the negative experiences as I got a lot to learn from my bad experiences. It enhanced my
knowledge and provided me new ways of working and accomplishing the work. Another
negative experience was about respondents behaviour as some of them were very indecent and
not behaved properly and that lowered down my motivation level to do the research. Finally all
the objectives of this research also achieved in an efficiently and made the project successful.
At the time of conducting this research, I came across a number of good and bad
experiences. I and my team had gone through the all the tasks required in order to complete this
research such as preparing questionnaire, collecting data for the research with the help of
internet, arranging finance for the different activities to be carried out in the research. The best
part was about the data collection as l was already having the experience to do so and in doing
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this, my past experience helped me a lot. The shortcomings during at the time of competing this
file was related to lack of coordination in between the different members of our team that caused
delay in the completion of research. In case, if I will be ever provided with this kind of project
than I will make sure to focus on coordination among the team, proper use of time and will also
focus on the communication skills.
CONCLUSION
From the above given data it can be concluded that projects should be managed by taking
into consideration all the aspects which can effect them. It is also concluded that Gantt Charts
and Work Break Down structure are very important to use in order to accomplish the given
project successfully. Further it is also concluded that project management plan is also essential to
prepare as to have full knowledge about the different aspects which can affect on the completion
of the project. Moreover, use of random respondents also increases the relevancy and accuracy of
results of the research.
Template for evidence collection to be attached with the report by the learner:
Project Logbook for the chosen organisation:
Name of the learner: Name of the Supervisor:
Project Title: Date:
Update of weekly research/ tasks achieved
(Account for a minimum of six weeks with
dates)
 What have you completed?
 Did you fulfil Task requirements?
 Are you on track and within deadlines
set?
 Did you need to make any changes to
your project management plan?
Comments
I had completed the research successfully.
Yes. I had fulfilled all the requirements of
the task.
Yes,. I am on the track and working within
the deadlines set.
No. I do not want to make any changes in
my project management plan.
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Any risks and / or issues identified?
 Did you identify risks/issues with a
lack of skills required for undertaking
research tasks?
 Did you identify any additional
risks/issues that have an impact on the
project management plan?
Yes. I had founded some issues in
completing the project which were related
to lack of knowledge of collecting data and
was also related to improper
communication skills.
No. I did not identified any additional
risks/ issues that could impact on the
project management plan.
Problems encountered
 What barriers did you face?
 How did you overcome them?
The barriers faced by me during the course
of project was related to weak
communication skills and lack of
knowledge of collecting data.
The issues were covered by taking help of
teachers and family.
New Ideas and change of project direction In future, if I will be provided with this
kind of project, I will make improvement in
my time management skills and the
communication skills.
What Have I learnt about myself this week?
 How did I feel when I had to deal with
tasks/problems?
 Did I find it useful to complete the
tasks?
 How well have I performed? What did I
contribute?
 What can I improve on next week?
 How might this learning apply in the
future?
I was feeling very annoying and tensed.
Yes, I found those to be very important for
the completion of those tasks.
I will say satisfactory to my performance
during the whole event. I contributed by
providing the team members with the
content at right time which helped in the
timely completion of the project.
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In future it could be helpful as the
completion of project will be earlier from
the time provided.
Tasks planned for next week
 Which tasks are priority?
 Have you set aside sufficient time for
completion?
Data collection was set to priority as the
need was to get authentic data for the
completion of this research successfully.
Yes.
Project plan status to date (on, ahead,
behind)
Supervisor comments to address
Signature of the Supervisor and date:
Template for Performance Review to be attached with the report by the learner:
1. What was the Project supposed to accomplish?
The project was supposed to provide the ways by which an organisation can make
improvement in the ways of their recruitment, selection and training processes.
2. Did the project succeed in its aims/ how do you know? Specifically, please outline
any evaluation and assessment undertaken.
Yes. The Aim of the project was achieved which was clear from the feedback
provided by the teacher. Before the submission, the complete assignment was
thoroughly checked whether some mistakes are pending or not.
3. What things do you think worked well and why? Evaluate all aspects of the project
(e.g initial inception, project activities and project outcomes) from a range of
perspectives.
During the whole project, the best part was the issues which I faced as I got a
chance to overcome them so that these kind of mistakes could not be followed
again.
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4. What problems emerged during the project and how were they tackled? Was there
timely identification of issues and resolution during the project process?
The issues faced by me during the course of project was related to the acquiring the
relevant content needed for the completion of the project. The issues were timely
identified and they were also resolved by taking help of teachers and family.
5. What did you learn from undertaking the project?
I learnt about various things during the completion of this project such as
improvement in way of collecting data, knowledge enhancement about recruitment,
selection and training.
6. How would you rate your performance as a management consultant leading the
project?
I will rate my performance to be satisfactory.
7. What strengths and weakness of your performance did you identify?
My strength was my dedication towards the work and weakness was related to
communication skills and finding relevant content for the completion of the project.
8. How will this inform and support your continuous professional development?
Overcoming the weaknesses and strengthening the strengths will help in my
personal and professional development.
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