Understanding Self and Others

This document discusses the importance of understanding oneself and others in personal and professional growth. It explores various skills such as time management, written communication, attention and focus, and team working. The document also includes reflective journal entries and highlights the need for continuous learning and improvement.

UNDERSTANDING SELF
AND OTHERS

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Executive summary...................................................................................................................................3
Introduction...............................................................................................................................................4
TASK 1.......................................................................................................................................................4
Reflective journal...................................................................................................................................4
APPENDIX A: REFLECTIVE JOURNAL ENTRY PER-FORMA.................................................4
APPENDIX B: REFLECTIVE JOURNAL ENTRY PER-FORMA.................................................5
APPENDIX C: REFLECTIVE JOURNAL ENTRY PER-FORMA.................................................6
APPENDIX D: REFLECTIVE JOURNAL ENTRY PER-FORMA.................................................7
TASK 2.......................................................................................................................................................8
REFERENCES........................................................................................................................................10

Executive summary
Understanding self and other help individual to work in effective way, even though if people
know about their skills and knowledge then he/she is able to manage the working in right direction and
thus it help organization to earn higher profit as well. Although various skills like time management,
written communication and attention with focus is going to be discussed in this report. Learning new
skills also help individual to inculcate the various things which help individual to work in proper way
with in right direction. This is that which help in growing in future as well with learning new skills and
knowledge.

Introduction
In this competitive world, developing skills, knowledge and abilities should be there
which help to understand the potential of working in individuals. Identifying the inner strength
convert people to work effectively and this allow different thing to be learnt from the various
sources in proper manner. Although terms like skills, knowledge and abilities are those which
can be learned from the continuous learning. Several methods are there which help in increasing
the abilities and skills like having training and development program, self-managed learning,
taking classes online etc. Report is being based on understanding the self can make the person to
grow in future which help to attain their goals and objectives too. Assignment is that which is
going to discuss about the various skills a people hold and how he/she can bring improvement in
better manner. Different skills are there which like time management, attention and focus,
written communication and it will also include the team working will all such be discussed in
this report.
TASK 1
Reflective journal
It has seen that normally people have a habit of writing their ability and skills with knowledge so
that they can improve their personality and working styles in near future as well. Moreover, thought and
views are such that self makes me to understand in effective way. Books and notes writing is such which
is considered which help to inculcate new thing in me which did allowed me attain goals and objectives.
It is required to introduce the self-agreement which do make people to gain something better in any
how manner too.
APPENDIX A: REFLECTIVE JOURNAL ENTRY PER-FORMA
Core skill:- Written communication
Written communication is such which is an innovative activity which is related with mind and
allows the writer to write their thoughts and views in correct format. Therefore, skill is such
which include the proper word which can be communicated in formal and informal way but
this can be done in effective way. Although writing is such which is quite more valid and
acceptable rather having speech and oral communication in better manner. This is something
which people make him/her effective in skill because this is something which does help in
communicating with other in proper way and such thing can also be used for the future
purposes as well.
Importance of skill:
Written communication is such which is required in small and large companies in better
manner although this help in communicating the very small things as well in organization and
leaders which can make them exactly what their senior managers want. Although, writing and
learning is such which is used to legal purpose and can be stored for the future needs as well.
Therefore, written communication is very effective then oral scenario as well:
Stored:
Advantages and importance is such which can be used for the future purpose as well. I can use
it to write and this is being considered as strength and can be used for various purpose in
organization and for the future purpose as well in near future. Written communication is that
which help in improving the skills of communication in better manner with others.

Help in thought:
Even written communication is such which help in improving the thought and views and this
can be used by me to notice that what kind of changes in being noticed in my personality.
Although improvement should be there in knowledge and abilities as well. Written
communication is such which help in improving personality in effective manner of individual.
Current competent regarding the skills:
Written communication is such skill which bought many new things in me and this is
something which has helped me in writing effectively with this I have also learned many
communication criteria as well in very precise form and thus it is required to have a good
knowledge of using words and sentences. Written communication is such with other and it
save record in further use as well.
Identification of contradiction:
I take written communication as best because this help in communicating which lot manner
and concise form and this method is such which take quite a lot and thus requires to have an
knowledge of words and also make sentences in complex manner because it is be like
interacting I summarize form and lengthy matter as well. Although this method is very time
consuming process as well.
In this skill is useful in future prospect:
Written communication is very much useful and thus can be useful for the future as well which
record and communicating in precise manner in very effective manner and this is something
which make people to perform in better way. Written communication is such which is used by
many companies as because quite effective and communicative as well.
APPENDIX B: REFLECTIVE JOURNAL ENTRY PER-FORMA
Core skill: Attention and focus
It is required that every individual in organization which should focus on key areas which is
very much useful and quite it is important as well to complete the set target or goals. Skill is
such which is indispensable that create concentration power in every staff member. It is
something which include listening, communication speaking skills of every one that is present
in system. If these efficiencies which is proper maintain and inculcated in with work process
which does completed in proper order too.
Importance:
There are various importance things which type of skill and individual that develop in them. It
aids in accelerating the power which help in performing the work with the more efforts and
concentration. This is something which enables company system to carry out the style. Certain
mission and vision is there of company perform their transaction or action. Proper attention
and focus skills in such which is generated in employees in their working system too.
Current competencies related to skill:
Attention and focus with abilities which accumulate in proper manner through its training and
development procedure. These programs and focused in enhancing that need skills and
concept. Hence, it is directly linked with attaining plans.
Identifying contradiction:
This skill is such which help in increasing the confidence level in me and thus it is such which
hence enable to finish the work in proper manner and in suitable manner. But there are
contradiction to this skill, although when the attention and direction is abstracted which does

lead to have creation of result. I try to improve my focus and attention skill and even attended
related to it.
Usefulness of skill in future:
The usefulness is such skill is being like having totally performed without the chances of
getting default which may arise in process. The future of attention and focus skills is
concerned which execute in work of every employee in well-organized way and even in
systematic order too.
APPENDIX C: REFLECTIVE JOURNAL ENTRY PER-FORMA
Core skill: Time management
Managing time is an important technique that has to be adopted by every individual in order to
completer their work task in effective and efficient manner. There is certain time period that
has to be followed by so that final aim could be accomplished. There are certain activities that
have to be scheduled in such a manner so that it could get completed effectively. Thus, it is
essential to manage overall time structure in adequate mode. Each and every people perform
time management process.
Importance of skill:
Managing time is a good job that is directly linked in enhancing overall performance and
productivity level of individual.it helps in accomplishing the work task in appropriate time
period. This skill involve scheduling overall work structure in such a way so that all activities
could be arrange in correct sequence so that it can be attained correctly. Importance of time
management skill is as follows:
Completing work in proper time: the basic aim of this skill to accomplish assigned work at
proper and specific time period. This result in reaching ultimate objectives and purpose in
appropriate way. It involve carrying out the planning action that draft all the activities that has
to be performed for carrying out that particular tasks. I will focus on time management skills
so that final aims can be attained.
Efficient working: Business organization system have implemented training and development
system that concentrates on developing the time management skills within every staff
members so that they could complete their task in proper time period. This helps them to
achieve their set targets.
Current competent of this skill:
I have attended many classes that focuses on creating time management skill in an individual.
Organizations conduct training process for their staff members, in this they are taught about
handling whole work structure in small portion and then, concentrating on this individual part
so that set vision and mission can be achieved. There are number of journals that are available
containing motivational matter about benefits of time management, I have follow that content
too so that I can able to manage my time in productive way.
Identification of contradiction:
If the task in not achieved in proper time, it lead to generation of many problems and
difficulties in front of individual hence, in order to remove this, it is important to plan the
entire working schedule in correct way so that time could be managed in effective manner.
Is this Skill useful in future purpose:
Yes, this skill is very much useful for completing future purpose in right time period. It is

directly linked with achieving the final mission of the organization as employees are given
training regarding managing their whole time into such areas that will result them positive
outcomes. For this effective planning must be carried out by the management system, who
make proper strategy involving division of work in small portions and then plan of actions to
attain it.
APPENDIX D: REFLECTIVE JOURNAL ENTRY PER-FORMA
Core Skill: Team Working
Team play a important role in every business organization as it consist of team members that
are assigned particular job which have to be accomplished in set time period. Teams are
guided by leader who guide their members towards right direction and path. They align their
personal objectives with their vision and mission so that, ultimate goals can be attained in
appropriate way.
Importance of skill:
Team working is an essential skill that has to be inculcated in every organization system.
Management has the responsibility to construct team in their system and are allotted specific
task which is complex in nature. The importance of this skill is described below:
Effectual working process: the task which is concluded ensures that it must be completed in
effective mode. Each and every team member have to align their aims with the set goals so
that ultimate purpose must be reached.
Synergy: Every team works on the concept of synergy that defines proper coordinated efforts
and coordination. I have also worked in team that is formed in business organization in which
we have to work on specific topic so that overall work must be performed in correct and
effective way. There are several advantages of working in team as every member work with
maximum of their efforts and with synergy effect.
Current Competent Regarding the skills:
It is the responsibility of team leader or manager to manage their team so that proper working
could be done. There is lot of difference between individual working and team working as it
have several benefits associated with it. Leaders continuously have to evaluate the need and
want of team and make efforts to complete it so that they remain satisfy with the working and
able to contribute with maximum of their efforts and outcomes.
Identification of Contradiction:
There are several companies that are working on the concept of individual working style as
they believe on the concept that forming team leads to the time wastage. Whereas, other
companies totally work on the concept of teams that is framed to succeed final set targets and
aims.
Is this skill is useful in future purposes:
Team working is important concept inculcated in whole organizational system, in which staff
members become part of team which has been formed for attainment of set objectives in
effective outcomes.
TASK 2
It has been observed that every individual learn from personal experiences. There are
number of sources that help in improving skills and knowledge, that include journals, books and

online sources. All these contribute in increasing their productivity, skills and knowledge of each
and every individual so that work can be accomplished in particular time period. In completion
of Task A, I observed that there are certain skills that I lack and some are strength. The skills
which can be classified into strengths and weakness is described as below:
Strengths Weakness
 Time Management
 Written Communication
 Focus Attention
 Team working
It is very much essential to remove weakness and convert it into strengths so that barriers
can be removed. It is my duty to evaluate all weaknesses and work upon so that it can be
converted into my strengths.
Maslow’s theory: This theory consist of several needs and wants that are present in every
individual. It is divided in several steps that concentrates on full filling their desires that gets
raised due to needs and wants. Hence, proper sequence is applied to get the task achieved. This is
applied to enhance the focus and attention skill.
Training and development programs: In order to improve the efficiency and effectiveness
of the individual it is necessary to impart training and development process. Teams have to be
framed in proper structure so that proper work is assigned and they perform to accomplish it.
Table showing improvement area:
Skills that require
development
Reasons Materials that
render support
Time taken to
achieve it
Success
Criteria
Focus and
attention skill
There are
number of
conditions in
which individual
can lose their
focus and
attention from
key areas.
Meditation
activities and
attending classes.
2 to 2.5 months While
applying these
tools in
effective
manner, focus
will increase
at significant
level.
Team working There are
reasons that
results in
improper
formation of
team. It can be
possible that
team structure
may be poorly
defined.
Imparting
training and
development
process.
3 months It results into
increasing
team working
skills so that
objectives can
be attained.

CONCLUSION
From the above report, it can be stated that understanding self and others can be done by
learning various new skills, knowledge and abilities to work in effective manner and with this
personal goals can be achieved. There are some methods which help in learning skills which can
help in future prospect as well. Although understanding self and other is required so that proper
learning can be done.

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