Developing Key Academic and Professional Skills for Business Success

This report examines the challenges of studying business management and thriving in professional practice, emphasizing the importance of developing both academic and professional skills. Academic skills such as public speaking, numeracy, academic strategies, and reading comprehension are highlighted, alongside professional skills like problem-solving, leadership, communication, and teamwork. The report includes a personal SWOT analysis focusing on communication skills as a strength and numeracy as a weakness. An action plan is presented to improve numeracy skills through classes and practice, with the goal of achieving higher grades. Additionally, the report discusses leadership skills, aiming to enhance them through leading small projects and eventually larger teams. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of continuous skill development for personal and professional growth, advocating for the use of effective action plans to enhance individual skills. References to relevant academic literature are also provided.