Personal Development Portfolio for Business Management Students

This portfolio includes self-reflection on personal learning and development, transferable skills, personal development learning log, action plan, and CV. It is relevant for BMP4001 Professional and Academic Skills Development course.

Business Management
BMP4001
Professional and Academic Skills Development
Personal Development
Portfolio
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Contents
1.0 Self-reflection on personal learning and development,
and the transferable skills 3
1.1 Identification and reflection on my approach to personal
learning and development 3
1.2 Identification of the transferable skills I have already developed
by attending this module 3
1.3 Skills I would like to develop during my academic studies,
personal life and the workplace 5
2.0 Personal development learning log 6
3.0 Action plan 8
4.0 CV 10
References 11
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1.0 Self-reflection on personal learning and development,
and the transferable skills
1.1 Identification and reflection on my approach to personal
learning and development
Personality development is described as the framework by which a person
enhances themselves. This process involves focusing of a person on their own
knowledge, skills and awareness along with overall sense of identity (Duboust and
Knight, 2018). Individual learning can be defined as the procedure of enhancing self
personality by acquiring new skills and gaining adequate knowledge by identifying
weaknesses. For personal development my approach will contain setting goals by
writing them down and assigning specific time period so that I could remember to
accomplish them effectively. I will also get some training and development classes to
improve my weak skills so that I could work efficiently and productively at my
workplace as well as academic studies. For my personal learning I will execute
Social Learning theory from which I would learn and develop my personality through
observing others. This theory defines that people could learn both directly and
indirectly by evaluating their surroundings. From applying this theory I will be able to
learn additional behavior or skills which could assist me in improving my image
among other people.
1.2 Identification of the transferable skills I have already developed
by attending this module
Conveyable skills are considered as specific capabilities that an individual
develop while pursuing their education, training or gained experience from job roles.
In context to that, conveyable skills which I have enhanced while attending the
module are explained below:
Communication skills: It can be referred as capabilities of a an individual to share
his thoughts and opinions in either verbal or in non verbal manner (Aboimova and
Kulagina, 2019). While attending this module I have learned that effective
communication abilities are very essential for both personal and professional lives. It
helps people in representing their persuasions and information that they want to
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convey in a very clear as well as concise manner in front of others. I have enhanced
my ability to draft any document in very specific way by including important
information and avoiding unneeded material. In my communication I am open to
share my views in front of other people so that they could understand my opinions. I
have concluded that it is very important to think before writing or speaking with
others because unnecessary conversation might results in conflicts or
misunderstandings. In communication skills it is very vital to have correct body
language such as in live communication meetings or video-conferencing as it could
create a fallacious impression in front of others. Through the module I have
evaluated that in writing conversation one must check the grammatical errors and
re-read documents thoroughly in order to eliminates the risk of error.
Leadership skills: It can be referred as abilities of a person to lead or monitor group
of people by providing them proper and correct guidance. Through the module I am
able to enhance my leadership ability which are very crucial for my occupational
career in business and management sphere. I have learned that in order to
supervise people and motivating them in order to accomplish their goals, it is very
essential for a person to have effective leadership quality (Tripathy, 2020). I
developed my capabilities to inspire others through collaborating with them and
understanding their opinions. I have understood that leaders should also considered
themselves as a part of team and work in coordination with team members. I have a
created discipline within my self as the factor is very crucial to become an effective
leader. I have the ability to handle more projects and responsibility of managing
team members through coordinating with them. Leadership skills also demands
active listening which is mandatory to understand opinions of others. While attending
the module I have improved my sensing abilities which would help in my
professional career.
Critical thinking: This is delineated as the capability of an individual in order to
evaluate info about a situation and than create judgment. It is very important in
personal and professional life as employers always want the employees who could
provide better as well as informed solutions against any issues. While pursuing the
module I have formulated my critical thinking ability where I understand that every
decision must be taken for any purpose which needs to be identified. I have
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improved my thinking that I need to think from everyone's perspective rather than
just focusing on mine. This would help me in finding proper and effective solutions
for any problems or conflicts. I have also observed that every decision results in
some consequences which could be beneficial or harmful for people hence, I am
required to make those conclusions which could satisfy needs of all people
(Cuadrado, 2019). I must also take advice from other peers too as it is not necessary
to be correct always and by understanding thoughts of people I would take effective
decisions.
1.3 Skills I would like to develop during my academic studies,
personal life and the workplace
There are some skills which I lack that I need to develop some abilities that
will help me in my personal and professional lives. I must improve these skills during
my persona life, academic studies and workplace. Some of these skills are
mentioned below:
Technical skills: These are associated with abilities of a person to perform digital
tasks effectively. I am required to develop technical skills as it will assist me keeping
data or information regarding employees and my personal assemblage in digital
format (Melles, 2019). It will also assist me in improving my image at my workplace
as I will be able to manage as well as accomplishing organizational objectives more
effectively and easily. It will develop confidence in my personality and I will be able
to handle any software issue that relates to technology. It is very important in today's
scenario as every organization is adopting the online and offline channels to operate
its business. It also help in commercialism activities which must acquired as it would
assist me formulating promotional activities for future workplace. Technical skills will
also helps in handling social media handles such as Facebook, Instagram and
Twitter of my personal account as well as company's websites.
Teamwork: These abilities of a person are related to working in coordination with
their colleagues which helps them in finishing their work productively as well as
effectively (McCready, 2019). I am required to develop teamwork skills as it will
assist me sharing thoughts and responsibilities with my teammates. It is very
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essential for me to develop my teamwork skills as it will assist me in enhancing my
work efficiency as responsibilities in any project would be delegated among team
members. It will also assist me in enhancing learning opportunities as it would
encounter with different attribute who possess diverse experience, endowment and
ability. Teamwork would also helps me in enhancing my morale for taking
responsibilities of my actions in certain projects which will improve my personality.
1. Time management: It is an ability of a person that helps in managing their
various projects or daily activities according to their priority. It is an essential
skill that I need to create as it will assist me in enhancing work-life balance
(Cappello, 2018). This procedure will also assist me in managing my daily
activities along with organizing important projects of my workplace. Time
management is very essential as it helps in reducing stress and anxiety as
well as decrease the pressure of meeting deadlines. Thorough improving my
time management I will remain focus on my assigned tasks along with
enhancing my productivity. I have evaluated that greater focus will help me
gathering more opportunities as I would get time to focus on other activities
that could assist me in improving my personalities. Time management helps
in the elimination of distractions and boosts focus. Enhancing the skills of time
management I would be make plans better.
2.0 Personal development learning log
Date of event What was the
development
activity?
What was I
expecting to
learn?
What have I
learned?
How will I
apply this
learning?
15/01/22 Technical skills It is required
to develop
technical
abilities as
they are very
essential for
academic as
well as for
professional
I have
learned
basic
software
such as MS-
Office OS
and
Presentation
software.
This skill
may be
implemented
in workplace
as well as in
the personal
life through
keeping the
financial
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lives. I am
required to
develop basic
computer
knowledge
which includes
utilization of
MS Excel, MS
Word,
PowerPoint
and other
technical
software
(Rimanoczy
and
Klingenberg,
2021).
records in a
digital way.
19/03/22 Teamwork It is done by
creating the
team work
abilities and
working with
peers in a
effective way.
I am required
to delegate
task with my
subordinates
so that
projects could
be
accomplished
effectively.
Understand
the
importance
of
coordination
with the
colleagues
effectively. I
have also
gained
knowledge
about
importance
of team.
By applying
this in my
professional
career and
Where I'll be
working with
team
members.
And will also
share in my
academic
journey while
workin on
some project.
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20/04/22 Time
management
Time
management
abilities will
help in
organizing
and
completing the
activities on
time.
Organising
the daily
activities to
be
completed
on time
along with
the
objectives
that should
be attained
in a time
frame period.
I will be
implementing
the skill in my
professional
as well as in
my personal
life and will
execute the
time
management
abilities in
order to
organize the
daily
schedule
along with
the setting up
of deadlines.
3.0 Action plan
What do I
want to
learn?
What support
and resources
will I need?
What do I have
to do?
How will I
measure
success?
Target date for
review?
Technical
skills
In order to
enhance the
skill it is needed
to take the
training
sessions from
the experts and
required to read
some journals
and technology
It is needed to
focus on
improving the
technical skills
and it is
required to learn
the basic
software of
computer.
By giving the
online test, the
success criteria
can be measured
and by evaluating
the percentage of
improvement in
technical skills.
I will be
reviewing the
improvement in
this skill in about
2 months.
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books.
Teamwork
In order to
improve this
ability I am
required to work
with
coordination
with my
surrounding
mates
I have to
improve my
teamwork for
which I need to
enhance my
communication
skills with my
team members
By asking my
mentors the
effectiveness of
performance as
compared o
colleagues and by
asking about the
contribution in the
given project.
I will review
rather I have
improve this
quality or nor in
approximately 1
calendar month.
Punctual
administratio
n
Time table is
needed to be
maintained and
ensures that it
will complete in
time.
In order to
manage the
activities of
personal as well
of personal life,
it is needed to
make
development.
By monitoring the
performance and
the level of
efficiency in
managing the
daily activities
along with the
level of
management in
terms of
completion of
project before
deadlines.
(Cherry and et.
al., 2020).
I will review this
skill of mine in
about 1.5
months.
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4.0 CV
References
Aboimova, I.S. and Kulagina, A.A., 2019. Expansion of Personal Development Space of a
Student in the Sphere of Design. The 21st Century from the Positions of Modern
Science: Intellectual, Digital and Innovative Aspects,91. p.142.
Cappello, L.S., 2018. Building Culture and Community in Gender-Specific Choral
Ensembles: A Comparison of Pedagogy, Language, Musical and Personal
Development (Doctoral dissertation).
Cherry and et. al., Professional and Personal Development After Psychoanalytic Training:
Interviews with Early Career Analysts. Journal of the American Psychoanalytic
Association, 68(2). pp.217-239.
Cuadrado, F., 2019. Music and Talent: An experimental project for personal development
and well-being through music. International Journal of Music Education, 37(1).
pp.156-174.
Duboust, S. and Knight, P., 2018. Group Activities for Personal Development. Routledge.
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McCready, C., 2019. And vs. Or: Apprentice Footballers' Understanding of Identity and
Personal Development. Liverpool John Moores University (United Kingdom).
Melles, G., 2019. Views on education for sustainable development (ESD) among lecturers in
UK MSc taught courses: Personal, institutional and disciplinary factors.
International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education.
Rimanoczy, I. and Klingenberg, B., 2021. THE SUSTAINABILITY MINDSET
INDICATOR: A Personal Development Tool. Journal of Management for Global
Sustainability, 9(1).
Tripathy, M., 2020. Dimensions of critical thinking in workplace management & personal
development: a conceptual analysis. Multidisciplinary Journal for Education, Social
and Technological Sciences, 7(2). pp.1-19.
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