Reflective Journal: Personal Skills Development and Organizational Principles

This reflective journal discusses personal skills development and organizational principles for growth and success. It includes a career and progression plan, skills audit, action planning, and principles of organizational theory. The report highlights the importance of personal skills in an individual's growth and development, and the actions that can be taken to enhance them. It also discusses the principles of organizational structure and culture, and their impact on the overall performance of the organization.

Reflective Journal

Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................1
Main body........................................................................................................................................1
Conclusion.......................................................................................................................................1
References........................................................................................................................................2

Introduction
The personal skills plays an essential role in the growth and development of an individual, it
is the ability of an individual which allows him to perform well in any activity considered to be
his strength. The strong personal skills of an individual helps him to be successful in any job and
leads him towards future career development, there are number of personal skills which can be
enhanced by an individual. It is also analysed that effective development of the personal skills
will help individual in the organisational growth, he also able to manage his professional work
more smoothly and effectively. This report is mainly based on the self reflection of an individual
various action plan taken into consideration such as career and progression plan, detailed skill
audit also self appraisal and action planning is also highlighted in this report. in addition to this
principles of organisational theories against organisational practices is also highlighted in this
report.
Main body
While working as a carpenter at FDL company for the last seven year I have analysed for the
better growth and success in the organisation there are number of skills that I needed to improve
and develop effectively. I consider myself to be hardworking and a flexible individual, i have
also analysed that I can easily work in a team and can effectively coordinate with the team
members which is very essential for achieving desired goals and objectives and offering better
results a team. Being working as an carpenter from the last seven years I have great business
skills which enables me to understand the business activities and timely carry out my business
effectively and smoothly along with this I also have great practical skills which helps to easily
carry out my task and also analyse and evaluate the situation. In addition to this I also have
effective time management skills which is one of the most essential skill required to effectively
carry out the work on time and also divide the task as per the priority basis. The effective time
management skills allows me to be organised person completing task or activities on time, for a
carpenter doing work on time is very essential for the future growth and be successful in the
profession. I also have skills of NVQ level 2 which I have developed in order to effectively work
in the retail sector, this is one of the essential skills required for the purpose of employment and
essential career progression in any retail as a position of sales profession. I have gained this skill
in order to effectively work in the retail sector and be successful in the future career progression.
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But while working as an carpenter I have analysed that I have certain skills but for the more
success and growth and to enhance my performance in the organisation there are various other
skills that I needed to develop effectively. While working I have analysed that my problem
solving skills in not so good also I lack in taking correct decision in some situations. Due to lack
of skills I will not be able to perform well in the organisation, so in order to develop my skills
and also to analyse my skill gap various action and plan will be taken into consideration such as
career progression plan, skills audit, self appraisal and action planning which are as highlighted
below:
Career & progression plan
Current Position Destination Gap analysis SMART plan Measure
progress
Currently I am
working as a
carpenter at FDI
and I have work
experience of
more than seven
years also I have
skills of NVQ
level two which
is essential to
effectively work
in the retail
sector. I also
have graduated
with excellent
grades.
I want to work
on a senior
position in one of
the top retail
company in the
next 5 years.
I have analysed
that there is gap
between my
current actual
position and my
future destination
which is due to
my lack of skills
in certain areas.
Specific: I have
an aim of getting
a senior position
in one of the top
retail company.
Measurable: for
this position will
continue to apply
for the open
position in the
top retail
companies.
Achievable: in
order to achieve
my goals I will
regularly update
my resume as per
the requirement
effectively.
Relevant: The
In order to
successful
achieve my goals
and become
successful I will
continuously
keep track of my
performance and
progress also I
determined that I
will be able to
achieve my
desired goals and
objectives.
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most relevant
and essential
information will
be included in
the resume to get
the higher
position in the
top retail
companies.
Time-based:
The time frame
within which this
gaol will be
achieved in
around 5 years.
Skill Audit
The skill audit which is also known as the personal audit is one of the essential tool taken
into consideration by the individual in order to analyse their own skills and giving the rating
according to their own capabilities. It helps in analysing the skills which are needed to be
improved further by the individual to be successful in the future career development. The skill
audit of my skills is highlighted below:
Skills Personal audit questionnaire 1 2 3 4 5
Communication
skill
I have good communication
skills which allows me to
effectively communicate and
transfer the ideas with others
easily.
*
Decision making
skill
I am able to take decisions but
sometimes I am not able to take
to take correct decision which I
*
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needed to improve.
Detail oriented I have the ability to focus on the
details which are very essential
for overall building process.
*
Time management
skill
I have the ability to complete my
task on the assigned time and
divide my time accordingly.
*
Problem solving
skill
I can analyse the situation and
find effective solve the situation
also handling the problem
effectively.
*
Self-appraisal & action planning
Through the skill audit developed above I have analysed that my communication skill,
time management skills and detail oriented skills are very goods, my great communication skills
will allow me to effectively communicate with others and make them understand my ideas and
information, it will also help me to gain more confidence which is essential for the future
development also the effective time management skill will allow me to complete my task on
time, in addition to this having great detail oriented skills will help me to focus on the details
which is very important for a carpenter. But from the above skill audit I have also analysed I
have poor decision making and problem solving skills, which will create barriers for me in my
future career development. I have analysed that for a higher position in top retail sector requires
to take many important decision and deal with the customers so it becomes essential for me to
develop my decision making skills. Similarly while working for the top company I will have to
face many challenges and problems which needs to be dealt effectively which requires essential
problem solving skills. I have analysed that for my future growth and development I have to
develop my decision making and problem solving skills, and for doing so the action planning is
highlighted below:
Action planning
Skills or objective to
be achieved
Action require to
achieve my objective
Resources I need Time frame
Decision making skill The strong decision The resources I need 5 month
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making skills is very
essential for an
individual to take
correct decision, the
actions required to
enhance this skills is
that I will regularly
take part in the
decision making
process, and also will
start analysing the
situation before
reaching to any
conclusion also I
regularly learn from
my superiors.
in order to develop
my decision making
skills will be to read
various books on
effective decision
making and also
regularly interacting
with the seniors and
experts to learn
effective decision
making skills
Problem solving skill The effective problem
solving decision
allows individual to
analyse the situation
and effective solve it,
in order enhance my
skill the action
required will be take
on challenging
situation and taking
opportunities which
involves risk also
regularly practicing to
analyse the situation
in order to solve it.
The resources
required in order to
develop the problem
solving skills will be
to attending various
seminars by the
experts on how to
effective solve the
problem and also
developing mind
mapping before
solving the problem.
in addition to this also
reading various books
on effective problem
4 months
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solving.
From the above I have analysed that the with the help of skill audit I have analysed the
skills I needed to improve, my problem solving and decision making skills were not so good and
needed to be improved, and through action plan I can easily develop my skills as it helps in
analysing the resources required and action needed to be taken into consideration also within
what time framework it will be developed. Effective development of these skills will help me to
solve the problem and take better decision.
Skills development records & work-based feedback
Through working as a carpenter I will develop my skills effectively, this will help me to
further develop my detail oriented skills as it is very essential for a carpenter to focus on the
details for the better results, it will also help me to further enhance my communication skills as I
have to regularly communicate and interact with the target customers and communicate with
them about my work and make them understand my ideas and activities effectively. in addition
to this while I will be working with the top retail sector I will enhance my time management
skills as it is very essential to complete the task on time and get the positive feedback. Form the
last seven years working a carpenter I have learned a lot of things, it helped me to learn the
business skills and also with great experience I have gained a lot of confidence, and with this
confidence I will be able to work able grow and become successful in my future career
progression.
Principles of organisation.
The number of principles will allow organisation to effective achieve desired goals and
objectives. The various principles of the organisation are directly linked with the culture and
strategy of the organisation as mentioned below:
Work with and within current culture situation: The term organisational culture is defined as
the norms, values prevailing in the organisation which showcase the overall image of the
organisation (Abusalim, 2020). I have analysed that culture of the organisation is very essential
for the overall growth and development of the organisation, an maintaining an effective culture
will lead to developing positive and healthy environment in the organisation. I have also
analysed that the organisational culture plays an very important role in enhancing the brand
image of the company, the values and culture maintained by the leaders of my company I will try
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my best to support them and maintain organisational culture so as to enhance the overall
performance of the organisation (Browning and Cruz, 2018).
Principle of organisation structure: The principle of organisational structure plays an essential
role in the organisation, generally the basic principle of the organisational structure is how
authority is passed on in the organisation. It helps in having clarity about the roles and
responsibility of each and everyone in the organisation, which leads to developing the
accountability for an person or team members. In case of my company the hierarchal structure is
followed which allows the higher authority to take all the important decisions (Hendriwanto,
2021). I will actively participate in the essential activity and carry out my roles and responsibility
which helps in achieving desired goals and objectives.
Conclusion
From the above report it can be concluded that the personal skills are the most essential
force for an individual which leads them towards continuous growth and success, effective
development of the personal skills will enable an individual to be successful in his future
profession effectively. In order to develop essential personal skills various actions can be taken
into consideration. This report highlights the career and progression plan which allows individual
to determine the skill gap for an individual also the skills audit is also highlighted in order to
understand the strength and weakness. In addition to this the action plan the principles of
organisational theory against the organisational practices is also explained in this report.
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