Understanding Self and Others

This project focuses on self-reflection and understanding others in professional development. It includes a reflective journal analyzing core skills like time management, teamwork, feedback, and research, identifying strengths and weaknesses. The project concludes with an action plan to improve these skills, outlining specific strategies and timelines for growth.

Understanding Self and others

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
Main Body.......................................................................................................................................1
REFLECTIVE JOURNAL ENTRY PRO-FORMA........................................................................1
Analysis and action plan.............................................................................................................6
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................8

INTRODUCTION
Understanding is a concept where an individual become able to determine the behaviour
of another so that they could deal with each others in better manner (Kang, Gray and Dovidio,
2015). Understanding self and others is important consideration where a person used to
determine the specific needs and wants of their own as well as others so that they could work
properly and align task in effective frame. This project completely based on reflection by
analysing own current needs and wants so that a better and effective outcome could be drawn.
This reflection used to get completed with assessment of reflective journal diaries which define
all major skills and abilities. Along with this action plan and summary will going to define the
things in better and supportive manner.
Main Body
REFLECTIVE JOURNAL ENTRY PRO-FORMA
What is the core skill?
One of a major core and valuable skill for me is time management where I need to understand
the value of time in life. It is really essential to grow and expand this skill into me so that all
goals and objectives suppose to get underpin on time. Time used to get manage in determine
manner so that all things used to went well. As per the aspect of Vohs and Baumeister (2016),
time management support an individual to grow in their life spam better.
Why is this core skill important? Why did I select this skill to reflect on? (use relevant
theories and concepts to support your answer)
This core skill is important for me to get the better and one of a supportive outcome. This
stands as a priority base consideration which used to enable me in deriving the better and
supportive outcome and output. This skill used to selected for reflection point as I used to learn
more about time and its value so that my work required to get completed on time. Pickle Jar
Theory which define and stands for time management by understanding what needs to be done
prior and what next. This consideration will help me out in defining about aspects which are
useful and which are not (Link and et. al., 2015).
Reflect on your current competent regarding this skill. How did you assess your
competence? (use your self-assessment findings, feedback from peers and your tutor, plus
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your own reflections on your thoughts, feelings and behaviours to answer this question)
My current competent regarding this skill is 6 out of 10 which need to improve in earlier time
period. For this I used to take observation from my peers so that they would signify my ability
to improve this aspect. Thus, I used to become more able in order to improve my skill by
utilising various theories. Thus, for assessing competency I used to craft some objectives with
define time duration in which they have to get accomplish. If they got failed then I identify that
I need to work more on my time management skill.
Can you identify any contradictions from your analysis above? For example, is there a
match between how you see yourself and how others see you, or not?
Normally I am stand-out of individual who needs to accomplish such a large number of things
in life by understanding the estimation of time (Mezirow, 2018). In any case, I have to work
more on my aptitudes and working of time administration. It is extremely critical for me to
finish my work on time as I can possibly do it. Be that as it may, more often than not my
associates finished their work opportune yet I am not which additionally make issue and issue
to arrange in a fitting way. My subordinates see and disclosed to me that I can do my work on
time however here and there, it won't wind up conceivable to such an extent. In this way, I have
to comprehend this factor in a fitting and appropriate way so viability and proficiency could be
upgrade.
How will this skill help me in the future? (use references to support your argument)
Time management skill enable an individual to gain better and effective outcome. This skill
help me in future so that all things used to get accomplish in better and define time frame. With
effective and appropriate time management chances of gaining better and supportive outcome
used to get assess in a suitable and better manner. Henceforth, my working used to become
better and supportive so that my future certainties become possible. As per Serrat (2017), a
successful and better individual is one who used to define and manage things on time so that
their future certainties could become possible in frame.
What is the core skill?
Team work enable and support a group to get success and become differ from others. Without a
team, group task would not get accomplish as well as negative influences could become
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possible in nature as well. Although, a better and effective contribution of each and every
associate will used to maximise working. I need to understand about importance of team
working and coordination so that all things used to went well (Rochat, 2014). Although, my
work also become successful in nature which enable me to learn the importance of team
working and cooperation. Team working enable in define things proper as well as better
judgement used to get underpin for gaining appropriate outcome. Thus, team working is
important for me to get the better things in my project.
Why is this core skill important? Why did I select this skill to reflect on? (use relevant
theories and concepts to support your answer)
It is much fundamental for me; therefore, I will easily guide numerous people so they will
complete their work effectually. If individuals do their task in group then, they will accomplish
targets within limited period of time. As persons are completing their work in team; thus, they
will resolve issues or difficulties significantly. To enhance my efficiency related to team
working, I will implement Tuckman theory at the time of develop the team. This aids to
improve appropriateness and effectiveness of team (Mischel, 2014).
Reflect on your current competent regarding this skill. How did you assess your
competence? (use your self-assessment findings, feedback from peers and your tutor, plus
your own reflections on your thoughts, feelings and behaviours to answer this question)
This ability needs to be analyse in a proper manner, as this helps in success and development of
company effectively. I am not much competent to work in team in a significant way. Whenever
While managing the group, I confront many troubles as well as issues. It is fundamental for me
to analyse them and resolve them as quick as possible. By doing this, me and my team will be
able to improve their working abilities. This enables to gain maximum profits, which is
advantageous for firm (Valkenburg, 2017).
Can you identify any contradictions from your analysis above? For example, is there a
match between how you see yourself and how others see you, or not?
My seniors want from me that I organise everything of company in an effective and efficient
manner; this shows that they are expecting from me too much. But when I analysed their
expectations from my skills, this has been shown that there is huge difference amongst them.
Therefore, it is required for me to improve it so that entire things will be managed by me
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effectually (Cooley, 2017). Along with, by enhancing this I will easily meet their desired
objectives and targets within limited period of time. This aids firm to gain positive results
proficiently. Along with this, to improve my skills, I will also take part into some seminars or
conferences as well.
How will this skill help me in the future? (use references to support your argument)
Team skills help me to manage overall work in group appropriately. Along with this, it aids me
to comprehend behaviour of each individual; in this manner, I will easily assign them work
without facing any difficulties. This will help me and my team members to enhance their
growth and success. In addition to this, it shows my leadership abilities as well. Furthermore,
this will help me to acquire opportunities which is beneficial for my group and organisation. As
a result, desired criteria will easily get achieved within certain time span (Matza and Sykes,
2017).
What is the core skill?
Before beginning of business or any activity which is associated with premises, it is must to
take or provide feedback properly (Ehrlinger, Mitchum and Dweck, 2016). This is fundamental
for me to obtain feedback from many individuals as this helps me to know about area of
improvement. At that time, it is essential for me to be patience; therefore, circumstances related
to inappropriate working will get diminished. Henceforth, it is require for me to enhance this so
I will easily improve other area of working in a proper manner. Thus, it has been understood
that getting or providing response from other is must because this helps to apply things at
workplace effectively; in this manner, significant outcomes will be gain by me.
Can you identify any contradictions from your analysis above? For example, is there a
match between how you see yourself and how others see you, or not?
As per above investigation, I determined many contradictions which are presented in me. For
example, by questionnaire I will easily collect numerous response from other, like seniors,
colleagues and many others. There are some things which need to be improved by me, such as, I
have to reduce my anger because it is restraining into my success and enhancement. Along
with, some people think that, I am short tempered but I am not that kind of person. My seniors
are expecting from me that I need to increase my level of attention and concentration towards
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work. For this, I will implement some theories or structure as well. In this manner, entire things
will get done within limited period of time in an effective and efficient manner (Farnsworth and
et. al., 2017).
How will this skill help me in the future? (use references to support your argument)
To enhance my working performance, I will obtain feedback from other persons. It is required
for me to find out those areas which require improvement so I will take suitable steps for this.
In this manner, I will easily get positive results effectually. This assists me to accomplish task
with maximum appropriateness and along with, I will gain positive results properly. In addition
to this, it enables me to attain coveted targets and goals without any delay.
Why is this core skill important? Why did I select this skill to reflect on? (use relevant
theories and concepts to support your answer)
It is required for me to possess abilities which are associated with research and development.
This is must for me to examine model or study significantly before beginning of any new
business. Many times, it is essential for me to apply this into my life. By done analysis in an
appropriate manner, I will easily complete desired objectives as well as goals in an effective and
efficient manner. This helps me to promote effective working at workplace. By improve this
sort of skills, I will easily manage overall things and in addition obtain positive results.
Reflect on your current competent regarding this skill. How did you assess your
competence? (use your self-assessment findings, feedback from peers and your tutor, plus
your own reflections on your thoughts, feelings and behaviours to answer this question)
My communication skills are much appropriate which help me to interact with others without
any kind of hesitation. According to Kang, Gray and Dovidio (2015), research has to be much
effective and in addition based on specific things. With help of this, proper and effective
working will be promoted. At the time of working, basically I focus on only two or three things.
This is considered as my major weakness; hence, it is required for me to improve this properly.
I will obtain feedback from others as this enables me to determine area of improvement.
Can you identify any contradictions from your analysis above? For example, is there a
match between how you see yourself and how others see you, or not?
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There are many type of contradictions are identified by while examining this capability (Vohs
and Baumeister, 2016). This has been analysed that, there is many distinction amongst working
of others or mine as well. When others are working they always use many figures and addition
facts which help them to get effective results. But when I am working, I only use two or three
factors because of lack of attention and focus. Henceforth, it is essential for me to increase this
ability into me as it assists to comprehend things properly. In this manner, I will attain targets
and objectives within limited time span effectually.
How will this skill help me in the future? (use references to support your argument)
It is must for me to understand this skills significantly as this helps me in forthcoming period of
time. It is not based on only a single component. This will assist me to accomplish objectives
effectively and in addition obtain positive results. As a result, I will easily complete things in a
systematic manner.
Analysis and action plan
Abilities or skills which are described above need to need to be enhanced properly.
Therefore, coveted targets will be attained in a proficient manner (Link and et. al., 2015). Rather
than this, it is essential for me to develop some other areas also because this assists into mu
success and development. This will comprise public speaking, focus and attention and
negotiation. At the time of working on them some strengths as well as weaknesses get analysed.
This is required for me to increase these so positive outcomes will gained. These all are
mentioned as beneath:
Strength Weakness Time
Public Speaking I possess my own
thoughts as well as
views regarding
specific topic which I
cannot present at
public but I will show
this in front of some
This is my foremost
shortcoming and I am
working on this from
last some years.
Hence, it is required
for me to enhance it
so I will easily gain
From past some years
I am woking on this,
but some more time is
required for its
improvement.
Therefore, to work at
corporate level
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individuals. feedback from others
effectively.
without any issues, it
is must for me to
enhance this.
Focus and attention I am much focused
towards my work so
that I am able to
accomplish targets
within certain time
span. This helps me
to done my work with
maximum
effectiveness as well
as appropriateness.
Sometimes, I lose my
concentration level on
specific thing and go
to the another goal
without
accomplishment of
first one. This will
develop problems in
my work and this will
cater impact to
forthcoming targets.
This will get
enhanced within 2
months. By
improving this, I will
be able to gain
positive results
effectively.
Negotiation I will easily convince
others to do work in a
proper manner. In this
manner, I will easily
face any sort of
situations properly.
Sometimes I will get
hamper, if I see too
much burden. I am
not having sufficient
knowledge which will
develop hesitation
into me.
For its improvisation,
I need almost 7
months.
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