Workplace Reflection: Learning Teamwork and Time Management Skills

Running head: WORKPLACE REFLECTION
WORKPLACE REFLECTION
Name of the Student
Name of the University
Author Notes

WORKPLACE REFLECTION
Stage 1
Describing the event
I was appointed as a technician designer at Approval Mark International in my internship
program. There are various events that took place during this period. I have learnt a lot of
things while working for this organization. I have learnt scheduling and prioritizing task,
stress management, team work and communication in this entire process.
What did I expect would happen before going in to the event?
Before going to the event, I was very nervous and worried about the new environment
and the people whom I would get as my colleagues and seniors. However, I expected that I
would learn a lot during my entire tenure.
What was the actual outcome from the event?
The actual outcome of the event was very much the same from what I had anticipated
in it. I always worried about the new environment at my workplace but the tension subsided
as soon as I reached the place and was introduced to the colleagues and seniors. I have
learned effective communication and team work. I have also learnt regarding prioritizing and
scheduling the tasks, handling stress and to make prompt decision making
What was your role (what were you doing) during the event?
My role was to assist the engineers in various steps of the designing process. I was helping
them to collect and interpret data, scheduling the tasks, creating cost estimates and help them
in reviewing the reports
My supervisor was a senior engineer of the laboratory who always helped me with all aims
and controls. At first, I found the job to be quite difficult and faced a number of issues
regarding creation of cost estimation, prioritizing tasks and handling stress management.

WORKPLACE REFLECTION
Stage 2:
What were my emotions?
During the event, I was very nervous with my job role, but when my look back on it, I
feel very satisfied at the experience in which I was subjected to. My supervisors in the
organization were very cordial and supportive and made me feel as a part of their team which
instantly sparked a connection between me and them. The seniors were really helpful that
helped me to be a part of their team and organization.
What did I do that affected the outcome?
I was always punctual and have zeal to learn new things. I used to ask many questions to my
supervisors to clear my doubts and worked according to the expectations. Though initially I
faced problems, but, later on, I coped up with the situation. I always believed in team work,
which further helped me in time and stress management.
What did others do that affected the outcome?
My supervisors believed on work ethics. They gave me a series of responsibilities
like project costs scheduling and running complex functions and programs. This further
helped me to learn more and performing as per their expectations.
External factors
Yes, there were external factors like market conditions, stakeholder’s expectations that
affected my work in a positive manner.
How do I think I performed given the circumstances?