Understanding Self and Others

This report presents a reflective personal development plan focusing on improving team working, conflict resolution, public speaking, and time management skills. It analyzes strengths and weaknesses, identifies areas for improvement, and outlines specific action plans to enhance these core skills for professional growth. The report includes a reflective journal entry for each skill, summarizing current competence, identifying contradictions, and outlining future benefits of developing the skill.

Understanding self and
others

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
Reflective Personal Development Plan Journal...............................................................................2
Summary and Action Plan...............................................................................................................8
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................9
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................10

INTRODUCTION
Personal development covers activities that improves awareness, identity, develops and
potential or build human capital and facilitate employability which enhance the quality of life. It
helps them in improving efficiency towards achieving its objectives and goals (Hillson and
Murray-Webster, 2017). it will help an individual in improving its skills and knowledge in
accordance with a particular task assigned. It also helps people in monitoring aims and objectives
in a proper manner. In this present report, personal development plan is mentioned which help a
person in analysing its strength and weaknesses and also in using future opportunities to gain
competitive advantage in a dynamic business environment. In order to overcome weak areas,
report is going to be enclosed with personal development plan, which will makes a person
effective and efficient in managing business operations within in an organization.
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Reflective Personal Development Plan Journal
REFLECTIVE JOURNAL ENTRY PRO-FORMA-1
1. TEAM WORKING
What is the core skill to develop?
According to the view of point Freeman and Garety, (2014), team working is being
considered as an effective approach where willingness of a group can be seen in order to to
achieve a common goals and objectives. Team work has ability to perform individually or
in a group which is very important of an organization.
Why is this core skill important? Why did I select this skill to reflect on?
As per the view of point Hillson and Murray-Webster, (2017), Team work is very
important factor which plays a vital role in an organization to meet deadlines and good
communication skills. Positive attitude is very important for team work which can
influence employees as well. Team work also affect the employees by shared work
together. This skill is quite important for me as it will help me in working effectively in a
team and timely achieving goals and objectives as well. I have selected team working
skills because it helps me in reducing workload by getting supportive colleagues in an
organization. It also helps in achieving objectives or goals in the competitive environment.
Reflect on your current competence regarding this skill. How did you assess your
competence?
Based on the feedback which was given by my manager and employees on the online
portal i.e. Sheffield portal, I am good in communication skills (8.2 from 10 ratings) which
influences my team members to work with me in a positive manner. By having good
command on communication skills, it helps me to achieve targeted goals and objectives of
an organization in desired time frame. In the case of competences, I received positive
feedback from my team members and manager that I have to encourage my team members
working skills. Therefore, good communication skills affect positively to employees in the
organization as whole (Johnson and Sachmann, 2014). Therefore, It increases my strength
to take decision in a good way. team working skills is very important with a fair and
positive attitude which maximize employees confidence level in a efficient manner.
Can you identify any contradictions from your analysis above?
As per my above feedback from managers, I am quite helpful in nature at the time I work
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with my team. Still it is necessary for me to focus on behaving in an appropriate manner at
the time of attaining short term goals or in emergencies. Therefore, improvement is
necessary for good communication which increase the level of my confidence and
encourage me to work in a faster way (Komives and Wagner, 2016). In the addition of this,
positive feedback influenced me in a great way and maximise work performance in a
effective manner so that I can handle my team with high level of confidence to achieve set
goals and objectives. Due to this many a times I face issues of grammatical errors also.
How might this skill help me in the future?
As per the above mentioned analyses, it is important for me to improve my
communication skills. This is because, it will help my team members work effectively and
positively in a high competitive business environment and if it is talked about my future,
enhancement under this skill could help me in taking decisions for others. Lets take an
example of workstation to understand this, where a meeting has been conducted and my
manager has told me to assign tasks so that sales could be enhanced by 2% of the
company. Here, my effective communication skills will directly tell me in assigning jobs
and making them understood of overall task.
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2. CONFLICT RESOLUTION
What is the core skill to develop?
According to the view of point Holmes, Bavieri and Ganassin, (2015), Conflict resolution is
being considered as a way to find out a good solution based on agreements. Disagreement
can be a form of financial, political, emotional or personal. It helps to controls emotions and
behaviour. Conflict is the part of every organization and that is why conflict resolution
approach is basically required a lot of time by the company. But the people share their
differences and work through them together than it build a new relationships.
Why is this core skill important? Why did I select this skill to reflect on?
As per the view of point Johnson and Sachmann, (2014) Conflict resolution, an approach
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wills helps employees in working together, and develops positive attitude towards each
other. It is necessary because it helps to reduce barriers from employees relationships. Along
with this, it also helps to reduce disruptions from the employees work. In this context, I have
selected conflict resolution because it helps me in reducing problems to achieving
organization goals and objective in a effective manner.
Reflect on your current competence regarding this skill. How did you assess your
competence?
As per the above report feedback was given by my manager and employees on the online
portal i.e. Sheffield portal, I am good in decision making (9.0 out of 10 ratings) resolving
conflict in a proactive manner. Resolution of conflict while preserving working relationships
and solving a problem with in the given period of time. It helps to improve employees
relation (Neff, 2016). I received positive feedback from my colleges and subordinates who
makes me more confident to achieve goals and objectives within an business environment. It
also helps to increase self confidence and build a relationship in a effective manner.
Therefore, it is very important for every business entity.
Can you identify any contradictions from your analysis above?
According to the above report I received feedback from my manager where I need to
improve my decision making skills. In regard of this, I also received feedback from my
colleagues that I have to keep patience and focuses on resolving conflicts. This impacted
upon my overall performance level as well. It can help me to take decision at a right time, at
a right place. If I am not able to do this then it can create some conflicts or issues
(Taumoepeau and Reese, 2014). Therefore, it is necessary to focus on that point which helps
to achieve goals and objectives in a positive way.
How might this skill help me in the future?
As per the above analyses my conflict resolving skills will help an organisation in creating a
good and competitive environment. It also helps to employees who are engage in a
disagreements in achieving their goals which results in profitability of an organization. In
this regard, my right decision in organization for issues will help a business entity by some
effective marketing strategies for employees (Serrat, 2017). It determines having less
conflicts and makes organization profitable in a business environment. In near future,
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effective decision making skill could help me out in taking right decisions not only for
company but for my team as well in complex situation.
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3. PUBLIC SPEAKING
What is the core skill to develop?
According to the view of point Komives and Wagner, (2016); Public speaking is the process
or act of a good speech to an audience. Good public speaking can influence people in a
positive way. It refers to the talent of effectively addressing an audience. Public speaking
creates ability to communicate with people in front of the group of members. Therefore, its
creates a very good environment in an organization.
Why is this core skill important? Why did I select this skill to reflect on?
As per the view of point Li, Mai and Liu, (2014), I have selected public speaking skills, this
is because it also helps me to increasing my confidence level in a good way. It is important
because, public speaking would help me in becoming a good speaker at seminars or in
meetings where I might easily communicate with others through making eye contacts with
them.
Reflect on your current competence regarding this skill. How did you assess your
competence?
As per the above, feedback was given by my manager and employees on the online portal
i.e. Sheffield portal and on the basis of self evaluation I have analysed that, I am good in
public speaking (7.8 out of 10 ratings) because I have attended many seminars in which I
have shared my thoughts and ideas in front of my colleges. In this context, I received some
feedback from my managers and colleges where I need to improve my communication skills
and knowledge. It also helps me to enhance my learning experience on useful topic which
affects my team members or colleges in a positive way (Li, Mai and Liu, 2014). Through
this concept, I can also learn so many ideas and different things which is important for
public speaking relationship.
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Can you identify any contradictions from your analysis above?
As per the above analysis, I got some some feedback from my team members where I have
to communicate with my colleges in a positive way. Here, the weak point which has been
carried out is that I am a bit shy and gets nervous at the time when any individual from the
public asks questions. This impacted negatively on overall behaviour with others while
working as a team or while delivering speech as a speaker in seminars. According to this I
have to develop my communication skills on the basis of an organization (Masicampo,
Martin and Anderson, 2014). I also have to understand the strategy behind the analysis of
public speaking. It helps to achieve targeted goals within the business environment.
How might this skill help me in the future?
As per the above analysis public speaking is very necessary part of an organization. It will
help me in improving speaking skills in front of my colleagues or team members which can
affect positively. It also helps me to enhance my working skills and it will build new
relationships with foreign clients (Mischel, 2014). Therefore, public speaking is very
important term which helps to improve my speaking skills and enhance confidence level in
an organization. With the help of this skill, I may become more efficient at workplace and it
will also aid me in reaching to new heights of my own career.
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4. TIME MANAGEMENT
What is the core skill to develop?
According to the view of point Masicampo, Martin and Anderson, (2014); Time
management skill is the essential part of an organization. It refers to managing time
effectively so that right amount of time is allocated to the right activity in the organization. It
also refers to making the best use of time as time is always important in an dynamic business
environment. Time management is an effective tool which allows to assign specific time
allocated for each activity as per their requirement.
Why is this core skill important? Why did I select this skill to reflect on?
As per the view of point Mischel, (2014), Time Management is very important skill as it
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carriers a special resource that cannot be stored for later. It helps to set up employees
priorities in a different ways. This skill is important because, time is very precious at the
moment and no person can afford it wasting while working at workstation. In this context, I
have selected time management skill because it enhance my work speed. It also helps to
meet work deadlines within an organization. Accordingly, I can also give some projects to
my team members with deadlines so that it increases work efficiency of them. It is very
important and every industry are using this approach every day.
Reflect on your current competence regarding this skill. How did you assess your
competence?
As per the above, feedback was given by my manager and employees on the online portal
i.e. Sheffield portal it is being concluded that my time management skills are not developed
enough (4.5 out of 10 rating). According to some recent seminar, I feel that I am unable to
manage my time in a appropriate manner to their specific time. Due to these circumstances I
was not able to spent sufficient time with my family and friends (Freeman and Garety,
2014). Therefore, it is necessary to develop my time management skills, so that I can give
my extra time to my team to guide them in achieving goals and objectives.
Can you identify any contradictions from your analysis above?
As per my own analysis and what others (manager and employees) have mentioned for me is
relevant as my own time management skills are ineffective enough and this has impacted
negatively on overall performance level of my own. Developing this skill in my own, will
aid me to improving work efficiency within a given specific of time. It enhance my
confidence level by this I can complete all the project or assignment before deadlines
(Hillson and Murray-Webster, 2017). On the other hand, I also found out that, lack of this
skill has impacted on the different areas like I fail in offering right task to correct team
member (colleague) based on their capabilities. Therefore, it is very useful factor of an
organization which gives the better idea to finish a work in a efficient manner.
How might this skill help me in the future?
As per the above analysis, Time management is a very essential part of every organization
and if I improve this skill completely within a specific time frame, it will aid me in
managing my time and reduce my stress level (Holmes, Bavieri and Ganassin, 2015). It will
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also helps to create more free time through this I can share my ideas and thoughts with my
friends. It will give me more opportunities to increase my work level so that I can lead my
team in a efficient way.
Summary and Action Plan
Strength & Weakness
Strength: According to the above report It has been analysed that I am good in time
management skills because I am able to do finish my work before deadlines. It also helps me to
increase work speed in a efficient manner.
Importance: Time management has ability to organize plan, the time spent on activities
in everyday.
It is the key aspect of project management which involves in a planning, setting goals and better
performance in an organization.
Weakness: As per the above graph it has been concluded that I was not good in public
speaking, Conflict resolution and Team working skills. Therefore, I need to improve my these
skills for achieve goals and objectives in a efficient manner within an dynamic business
environment.
Importance: According to this I have to improve my public speaking, conflict resolution
and team working skills which will help to achieve targeted goals in a effective manner.
According to this report I have prepared my Personal Development Plan:
Development
Area
Specific Measurable Attainable Relevant Timely
Conflict
Resolution
I want to
improve my
conflict
resolution
skills.
I have to
understand
conflict
resolution by
their concept.
these plans
and action are
attainable by
daily study.
It will increase
my confidence
so that I will
able to solve
situations.
3 months
Public
Speaking
I want
increase my
I can measures
situation
It can help me
to achieve my
It will help me
in boost my
1 month
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presentation
skills.
through
sharing of
ideas and
thoughts with
others.
goals and
objectives
within an
organization.
confidence at
higher level.
Team Work I want to
increase my
team working
skills.
I received
feedback from
my team
members. So
that I can
express my
self in a
positive way.
It is important
when I m
attaining
personalty
development
session.
It will help me
in building
good
relationship
with my team
members and
colleges.
2 months.
CONCLUSION
As per the above report it has been evaluated team work, public speaking and conflict
resolution these are very important term in dynamic business environment. It also helps to build
good relation with team and manager of an organization. It also helps to grab opportunities in a
effective manner. According to these sources, an individual can receive unique thoughts and
ideas which will help in making presentations and projects. Through this report people can
achieve their targeted goals and objectives which will fruitful for future within an competitive
business environment.
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Johnson, C. and Sachmann, M., 2014. Familicide‐Suicide: From Myth To Hypothesis And
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social change model of leadership development. John Wiley & Sons.
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Masicampo, E. J., Martin, S. R. and Anderson, R. A., 2014. Understanding and overcoming self‐
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