BMP4001: Presentation on Academic and Professional Skills Development

This presentation, developed for the BMP4001 module, focuses on the development of academic and professional skills within the context of business management. It begins by outlining the challenges faced when studying business management and succeeding in a professional setting. The presentation then emphasizes the importance of cultivating both academic and professional skills, providing a detailed analysis of skill development. A key component of the presentation is the identification and in-depth examination of a crucial skill through a personal SWOT analysis, including concrete actions to improve weaknesses. The presentation includes the importance of team working skills, communication skills, time management, problem solving, critical thinking, and leadership skills. The presentation concludes with references. This assignment is contributed by a student to be published on the website Desklib.

Assessment 1 - Individual Presentation

Developing Academic And
Professional Skills

Table of Content
• Introduction
• Challenges of studying business management and thriving in professional practice
• The importance of effective academic skills development
• The importance of effective professional skills development
• Identification of one skill that is particularly important – personal SWOT analysis
• Detailed example of the actions that would be taken to develop skills identified as
weakness in SWOT analysis
• Conclusion
• References

Introduction
Professional skills refers to how ideas, ability, knowledge and
skills which worker get from their particular job. This skills is
essential for the employer to view the improvement in their
employees in order to develop the new thoughts in the
workplace. It emphasis on the development of career
opportunities in their future. On the other hand academic
skills is used for presenting something, writing as well as
problem solving and critical thinking.

Challenges of studying business management and thriving
in professional practice
Business management signifies that managing, controlling
and coordinating the business plans and strategy which
includes the marketing as well as innovating in business
activities. It need sufficient resources to utilize in
organization in an efficient manner. It consists of
planning, organizing, directing and staffing in order to
achieve the business objectives and goals. Studying of
business management provide individuals to develop the
skills and knowledge of business organization

The importance of effective academic skills
development
Development of effective academic skills is essential as to encourage students as well
as professionals to learn new things, communicate with others, making notes and
critical thinking for the progress and success in the career. This is useful to increase
the profitability and productivity in business. The academic skills is useful in note
making, online learning, acquiring information and time management. In this type of
skills, written and oral is important for professional success for the opportunities. It
allow peoples to learn plans and strategies which keep inspiring in order to attain
business goals effectively and efficiently. It helps to develop the academic knowledge
which lead to increase performance in workplace.

The importance of effective professional skills
development
Academic as well as professional skills is a key element for
developing and improving the knowledge such as in
technology which is emerging in sectors. Professional skills
development helps employees to perform their tasks
effectively in defined manner as to build confidence and
credibility and improves efficiency. Company use this skill
development program to learn new things which help them to
stay their employees in the company for long time.

Effective team working skills
Team working skills is defined as the knowledge and ability which
gives individuals to work effectively with the other people during
communication, assignments, cooperation and in presentations.
This help them to work in group to set the standard in order to
achieve business goals and objectives. Professional skills is
considered in this report which is effective for team working skills.

Skills
 Communication
 Time management
 Problem solving
 Critical thinking
 Leadership

Learning skills
 Being open to learning new things
 Working in a team
 Adjusting to a new environment

Identification of one skill that is particularly
important – personal SWOT analysis
STRENGTHS
Communication and leadership skills.
WEAKNESSES
Written communication and listening
skills.
OPPORTUNITY
Internship and feedback from others.
THREATS
Maximization of job market
competition.

References
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Howlett, M. A and et.al., (2020). An Academic Coaching Training Program for University
Professionals: A Mixed Methods Examination. Journal of Student Affairs Research and
Practice, pp.1-15.
Lee, S.Y and et.al., (2020). Developing delirium best practice: a systematic review of education
interventions for healthcare professionals working in inpatient settings. European geriatric
medicine. 11(1). pp.1-32.