Professional and Academic Skills Development

This article discusses personal development, transferable skills, and skill development in academic studies, personal life, and the workplace. It covers the importance of networking, teamwork, and leadership skills, as well as tips on developing problem-solving and time management skills. The article also includes a personal development learning log, action plan, and CV.

Professional and
Academic Skills
Development

Table of Contents
1 Self reflection on personal learning, development and transferable skills...................................3
1.1 Identification and reflection on my approach to personal learning and development. ........3
1.2 Identification of 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 workplace....4
2 Personal development learning log...............................................................................................4
3 Action Plan....................................................................................................................................8
4 CV.................................................................................................................................................9
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................10

1 Self reflection on personal learning, development and transferable skills
1.1 Identification and reflection on my approach to personal learning and development.
Personal development and learning is considered as lifelong process which improvise the
personal aspect of an individual. It is the combination of activities which develop the
potentiality, capabilities and build human capital which assist in enhancing quality of life.
Personal development and learning helps in inheriting several skills which help in achieving aim
and position in life. With the help of development of personal learning I enable to live quality
life because this skill helps me in enhancing my confidence which facilities employability. Ti
fulfil my different type of needs such as esteem, self actualization and safety needs which are
essential to live in better way (Flores and Elmenofy, 2020). It also assist in taking right decision
which makes me practical. Personal development not only fulfil my need but also improve my
skills such as interpersonal, communication, adaptability, leadership and problem solving skills
which assist in enhancing my performance. It also define my personal vision which helps in
accomplishing determined target in prescribed time period. Personas development motivates an
individuals which enhance their productivity and confidence at workplace or in any other field.
Personal learning process and development of skill enhance the growth of the individual in order
to attain their objectives. It also helps me in solving various problem which effect my
performance. In short personal leaning is lifelong process which developed new values among
individual in order to make life simple.
1.2 Identification of transferable skills I have already developed by attending this module.
Transferable skills are those skills which facilitates an individual to perform their
function in effective manner which assist in growth and development of an individual's. By
attending this module I become able to developed transferable skill which assist me in attaining
aims and objective in effective manner. This module develops my problem solving skills,
critical thinking skills, leadership and teamwork skills. Such skills are transferable and adaptable
in nature which enable me in using various project. It is also recognised as portable skills which
can be adopted by person as per the situation occurs at workplace (Jackson and Bridgstock,
2018). The development of transferable skill assist me in transferring my knowledge and data
efficiently for attainment of goals. By the utilization of this skill all team members are working
in the same direction which facilitates in performing activities efficaciously. A effective

communication skill helps me in establishing coordination with group members which ultimately
improvise my performance. This enhance my confidence and morale which assist in improving
my personality. The transferable skills helps in developing efficacious relations with group
members, by which common goal can be attain in prescribed time period. With the help of this
module I am able to learn new things which uplift my performance and capability in order to
carry out my work effectively in ethical manner. With the assistance of these skills I am able to
accomplish all project and assignments before the deadline.
1.3 Skills I would like to develop during my academic studies, personal life and workplace.
Skills plays an important role in individuals life it increase the productivity and efficiency
among them. These skills assist in me in recognizing my talent and speciality which is needed to
carry out operation in my field. During my academic skills I am able to developed various kind
of skills such as communication and interpersonal skills which assist in completing my projects
efficiently. With the development of such skills I have been given my presentation, seminars and
lecture efficaciously and it also assist me in understanding and performing my task perfectly.
Through interpersonal and communication skills I have been able to build strong professional
network which assist in making my career better (Kilgallon and Wright, 2022). It also develop
my problem solving and time management skills which assist me in managing various activities
in prescribed time period during my academic session. The management skills assist me in
completing my task in timely manner that enhance my work performance and productivity which
reduce the stress & make my mind stable. The time management skill and problem-solving skills
are interconnected with each other which assist in balancing the personal and professional life of
an individual. With the development of such skill I am able to complete my task in prescribed
time limit and the remaining time used in learning new things. The problem-solving skills makes
me efficient in dealing problem by finding appropriate solution of such problems. This skills
assist me in focusing on those activities which are essential to accomplish for attainment of goal.
Along with this I am able to developed my leadership skill at workplace which helps me in
motivating and guiding an employees in effective manner. These skills assist me in defining my
vision toward the goals which I have to achieved in order to get success in life by finding
appropriate solutions of problem which occurs at the workplace.

2 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?
20/09/22 This assist me
in enhancing
knowledge of
different
disciplines and
skill which
provide
assistance in
executing several
operations
efficaciously in
actual life
(Muhammadiyeva
and Ibrohimova,
2020).
It is expected
from me to
learn
respective
assessment
and
coursework in
limited time
period, but it
requires
sufficient time
to develop
specific
knowledge in
peculiar field.
I have learned
from this module
how to tackle
complex
situations
efficiently and
effectively for
achieving goals
and objectives.
This can be
enforced by
me in order to
get desired
job in a
specific
organisation.
03/07/22 Technological
knowledge
It is very
important for
me to gain
knowledge
about manner
of
implementing
key actions
Knowledge of
technical factors
enable me in
understanding
the concept
which leads to
high profitability
of an
During the
operation of
companies I
will develop
innovative
changes
which assist
me in

which relates
to innovations
and
technologies in
my discipline.
organisation. defeating
challenges
and problems
occurs in
company.
12/07/22 Hold out the
quality of work
It is very
essential for
me to acquire
various mode
that assist me
in improving
my work
performance
which increase
the efficiency
and
productivity at
workplace.
I have learned
from this activity
that how to
managed time in
order to perform
assigned task in
efficient manner.
This assist me
in reducing my
stress level by
which I an able
to complete my
task before time
limit. It generate
affirmative
environment at
work place.
Plan several
activities as
per the
deadline. I
will perform
various
functions in a
prescribed
time period,
which
improvise my
fecundity and
knowledge
(Peters and
Romero,
2019). . .
13/08/22 Leadership skills This helps me
in I
understanding
the behaviour
of others. It
was foreseen
It is being
learned by me
from this activity
is that how to
lead or direct
workforce in
For
understandin
g the working
enviroment of
an
organisation.

by me that I
acquire the
ability of
guidance in
order to guide
others for
achieving their
goals. I also
required to
develop
various
characteristics
for uplifting the
confidence.
order to
maintain healthy
relationships
among them.
This guide me in
taking proper
decision
regarding the
task which is
essential for
attaining my
aims and
objectives
(Shields and
Watermeyer,
2020).
It is very
crucial for me
to understand
the problems
arises in the
workplace. In
order to find
appropriate
solutions I
have to
formulated
policies and
strategies for
effective
functioning of
an
organisation.
03/09/22 Improvise
networking skills
The major
object
connected with
this skill is to
enhance
knowledge of
peculiar field.
I have learned
from this skill is
that hoe to
developed and
maintain
relationships
with different
members of
particular field.
In order to
expansion of
network
several sort of
events and
seminars are
supposed to
be arranged.

3 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?
Cogitation
thinking
Quiz based on
questions along
with puzzle
games.
It is essential for
me to emphasis
on various task
which needed
mental workout.
For measuring
this, the
functioning and
profitability of an
organisation
required to
determine.
1 months
Team work skills
Collaboration of
large number of
people who are
having Practical
knowledge on
several
assignments.
In this direction
I required to
manage a team
in order to
developed team
working skill
(Bourn, 2018).
Low rate of
conflict in group
members and
building of
healthy relations
among them is
the is a measures
of teamwork skill.
4 months
Conscious
listening
Videos and
Audio's
For learning and
developing this
skill, it is
necessary for
me to attend the
matters and
The redressal of
particular
situation buzzed
by me helps in
measuring it.
3 months

functional
topics.
Communication
skills
By reading
books and
participating in
various debates
For developing
this skill I
required to take
part in group
discussion.
Maintaining
relations with my
superiors and co-
workers is the key
to analyse this
(Price, 2019).
2 month
4 CV
Name Andrew Doff
Address: B12 Park Street, London
Email: [e-mail]
Education
2019 – MBA in Human Resource
(Imperial University)
2017 – Bachelors in Business Studies
(Imperial University)
Experience
Three years experience as Relationship Manager at SDC Company.
Skills
 Basic knowledge of MS-Word, PPT, Excel
 Excellent communication skill
 Effective interpersonal skill
 Efficacious leadership skill

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Books and Journals
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Skills for 21st Century Professions (pp. 135-162). Palgrave Macmillan, Cham.
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Kilgallon, M. and Wright, M. eds., 2022. Behavioural Skills for Effective Policing: The Service
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Price, A., 2019. Using outdoor learning to augment social and emotional learning (SEL) skills in
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