Personal Development Portfolio for BSc Business Management Students

This portfolio covers self-reflection on personal learning and development, transferable skills, personal development learning log, action plan, and CV for BSc Business Management students.

BSc (Hons) 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 3-4
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 4
2.0 Personal development learning log 4
3.0 Action plan 6
4.0 CV 7
References 8
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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
Personal development can be understood as the catchphrase oftentimes
utilized by scholars, colleagues, mentors or even my family members. In a regular
setting, personal development refers a phrase that delineates to activities planned to
enhance talents, employability, potential as well as wealth. This means that anytime
when I consciously putting efforts to enhance myself that means I am participating in
my personal growth and development. It allows me to become the best version of
myself, giving me knowledge, skills and abilities and confidence essential to
maneuver any situation. Personal learning and development does not only refer to
enhancing the individual aspects of out regular lives, but it is also applicable in
professional development (Aaron and et.al., 2021). It helps me to take steps further
towards my career and the knowledge to become a productive and well-rounded
employee. By growing in such a way, it would help me in getting promotion at my
workplace. As one person have worked for day in and day out or going further to
boost the skills set will help in creating more opportunities to success. Personal
learning and development will also help me in getting my full potential and enhance
the overall quality of life. It supports me in getting my biggest dreams and goals of
life can come true. It is a life-long process where a person never stops to learn and
develop. I should motivate to be the best version of myself while analyzing some key
skills and traits that are essential to realize my life aspirations and targets. Hence,
personal learning and development also help me in realizing my strengths,
weaknesses, opportunities and threats. Self-reflection is an important part of
personal development.
1.2 Identification of the transferable skills I have already developed
by attending this module
While attending this module, I got the opportunities to develop and improve
my various key skills, knowledge and abilities that would further help me in getting
my dreams and aspirations fulfilled. Some of the main areas where I have grown
myself are as follows:
 Communication skills: As I want to grow my career in business and
management field, this is an area where work is completed in a collaborative
manner, where all members are delegated themselves to attain shared and
common goals. I also grabbed the opportunity to work in a team or group
where all members put their efforts, opinions or perspectives to work on
something which helped me increasing my communication skills.
 Time-management skills: There were various tasks and assignments given
by my mentors or tutors in which I had to work before deadlines crossed. By
completing my work on time and before time helped me in developing time-
management skills (AZARENKOVA, 2020).
 Listening skills: While attending this module, I have came to across with
many peoples who have diverse opinions, perceptions and thoughts. This
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module had gave me the chance to develop an effective listening skills
through I could be able to listen others' ideas and to communicate well with
them.
1.3 Skills I would like to develop during my academic studies,
personal life and the workplace
Attending this module also help me in realizing where I am lacking, what are
my weaknesses and threats and what are the areas where I can grow and develop
my full potential to fulfill my dream in business and management. Some of the prime
areas where I can see opportunity to grow and develop are mentioned below:
 Leadership skills: This is regarded as one of the key skills in a business
manager. I think I should develop this skill in order to lead, direct, influence
and motivate my team-members to attain the shared goals and objectives.
Leadership skills are important to guide and influence others to be productive
at work.
 Critical thinking and problem-solving skills: In a workplace setting, there is
always a time when team-members facing issues or problems with each other
which leads to conflicts among them. In order to become a good business
manager, there is a necessity to develop such kind of skills within me so that I
can offer best solutions to such issues (Berry, 2019).
 Creativity and innovation: It is one of the chief skills that should be found in
a successful business manager. As the business environment is full of
challenges and dynamics, there is a necessity to have creative and innovative
solutions so that targets can be accomplished and customers attention can
also be attained for the business.
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?
23rd April 2022 Webinar I was
expecting to
learn several
tools and
techniques
that can be
used in
managing
business in a
successful
way
(Koulocheri
and Xenos,
2019).
I came to know
about several
strategies,
tactics and
tools that are
used in a
business.
These are
KPIs,
marketing mix,
SWOT
analysis and
much more.
These tools
and
I will
apply this
learning
and
knowledg
e in my
business
organizati
on in
order to
see its
strengths
and
weakness
es while
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techniques are
used in
formulating
plans for the
businesses.
grabbing
more
opportunit
ies and
overcome
threats
that
affects
the
business.
15th April 2022 Conference This event
was
supposed to
conduct with
an aim to
define the
leadership
and its
importance in
the business
organization.
I have learned
the value of
leadership in
the business. I
came to learn
about various
kinds of
leadership
styles that are
exploited in the
business
company.
Different
theories and
approaches
are also the
part of this
event.
I will
analyze
the
situation
and
circumsta
nces and
then use
leadershi
p styles to
lead,
direct and
motivate
subordina
tes to
achieve
common
goals for
the
business.
20th April 2022 Seminar This seminar
was based
on the
learning that
defines
creativity and
innovation in
the business
(Park,
McLean and
Yang, 2020).
I have learned
that creativity
and innovation
plays a very
essential role
in the
business. This
learning will
help me to
create new
and innovative
solutions to
problems.
I will
apply this
learning
in
creating
new
measures
or
remedies
to
problems
that
raised in
the
business.
Also, it
help me
to create
new
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goods
and
services
that
attract
clients
and
customer
s.
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?
Leadership
Skills
Tutors, guides
and online
resources
I will observe
the leadership
styles of
different leaders
and scholars
that how they
treat their
followers to
achieve the
desired aims.
The overall
achievements will
reflect the
success of my
leadership skills
(Temdee, 2021).
1 to 1.5 years
Creativity and
innovation
skills
Online tools and
techniques such
as I will try to
Google on
something to
know and learn
about a range of
ideas and
perceptions to
deal with things
and situation
(Xie and et.al.,
2019).
I will focus on
critical thinking
to get new and
intense ideas to
the business
which leads to
success. I will
make a clear
vision on goals
that I need to
achieve and find
ways to
overcome the
problem.
I will measure the
success in terms
of getting new
ideas and
solutions. If the
problems are
resolved and
does not
regenerate in the
business will
reflect the
success of my
developed area.
2 years
Problem-
solving skills A group of four
to five members
who has
different kinds of
issues or
problems
I will try to
create solutions
to the problems
that raised in
teams. I will
make them to
If the team works
mutually and
collaboratively
while
understanding the
opinions of each
8 months
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do collaborative
working as the
goals are
common and
need to attain
as a team.
other will show
the success rate
of this improved
skills
(Theodoulides,
2020).
4.0 CV
Olivia Cadbury
Business Manager
[e-mail]
Profile:
Presently, I am at the position of business manager at Costa Coffee and looking at the new
opportunities where I can build and grow my future. I have gained a good four years
experience as a business manager in the corporate line.
Experience:
 4 years experience as a business manager (Costa Coffee, UK)
 2 years experience as a business leader (Costa Coffee, UK)
Education:
 MBA (finance and marketing) from London University (2015-2017).
 BBA (finance) from London University (2013-2017).
Interpersonal skills:
 Time-management skills
 Creativity and innovation skills
 Trenchant communication skills (oral and written).
Reference:
Languages:
 French, English, Spanish
Hobbies:
 I love to travel chilly and cold areas.
 I like to acquire new knowledge and skills.
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References
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AZARENKOVA, M.I., 2020. SOME GUIDE THEORIES OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE
LEARNING FOR MOTIVATING PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT IN
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86.
Berry, S.M., 2019. Personal development preferences across generations and
implications for organisations.
Koulocheri, E. and Xenos, M., 2019. Correlating formal assessment with social
network activity within a personal learning environment. International Journal
of Web-Based Learning and Teaching Technologies (IJWLTT), 14(1), pp.17-
31.
Park, S., McLean, G.N. and Yang, B., 2020. Impact of managerial coaching skills on
employee commitment: the role of personal learning. European Journal of
Training and Development.
Temdee, P., 2021. Smart learning environment for enhancing digital literacy of Thai
youth: A case study of ethnic minority group. Wireless Personal
Communications, 118(3), pp.1841-1852.
Theodoulides, A., 2020. Planning for pupils’ learning in broader dimensions of the
curriculum: Spiritual, moral, cultural, social and personal and citizenship
development. In A Practical Guide to Teaching Physical Education in the
Secondary School (pp. 82-92). Routledge.
Xie, H. and et.al., 2019. Trends and development in technology-enhanced
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