Business Management BMP4001: Personal Development Portfolio Submission

This portfolio presents a student's comprehensive self-assessment and development plan within the context of a Business Management module (BMP4001). It begins with a self-reflection on personal learning, emphasizing the importance of personal development in achieving career goals and self-improvement. The portfolio identifies transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, and leadership. It further outlines skills the student aims to develop, including time management and problem-solving. A personal development learning log documents specific activities and insights gained, while an action plan details steps for achieving desired skills. The portfolio concludes with a CV, showcasing qualifications, experience, and skills relevant to the student's career aspirations, demonstrating a proactive approach to personal and professional growth.

Business Management
BMP4001
Professional and Academic Skills Development
Personal Development
Portfolio
Submitted by:
Name:
ID:
Contents
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1.0 Self-reflection on personal learning and development,
and the transferable skills 1-4
1.1 Identification and reflection on my approach to personal
learning and development 2
1.2 Identification of the transferable skills I have already developed
by attending this module 3
1.3 Skills I would like to develop during my academic studies,
personal life and the workplace 4
2.0 Personal development learning log 5
3.0 Action plan 6
4.0 CV 7
References 8
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1.0 Self-reflection on personal learning and development,
and the transferable skills
1.1 Identification and reflection on my approach to personal
learning and development
Personal development refers to the kind of acts that are intended to
improve and modify individual or collective talents, potential, employ-
ability and even wealth(Ashraf and et.al 2022. Anything that is attempted
in search of improvement of your own self is termed as personal
development. The importance of development on a personal level is
something that can not be ignored or taken lightly as it is a phenomena
that assists individuals to become the best version of themselves. It
provides you the skills, confidence and knowledge required to upscale
their personality and shine on in their lives. Personal development as an
opportunity helps individuals to embrace their own self, learn from their
mistakes, measure self growth and improve the quality of their lives. It
provides us with the skill and mindset needed to thrive in any difficult or
unwanted situations and make our dreams and aspirations come true
with our own self growth and development. Personal development
specifically for me has helped me understand the importance and power
of confidence, self growth and potential that an individual attains and
that we can work upon in our lives to live up to our expectations and
much more. It has helped me grow myself out of many difficult and
unwanted scenarios which without personal growth, knowledge and self
work wouldn't have been possible. The one sphere in personal
development that guided and motivated me the most was the personal
vision process which required me to imagine all my career goals and
aspirations that I would like to achieve in coming future as it motivated
me and gave me the opportunity to look at all the areas of growth that I
can aim fr and all the works that I have done till now that guide me to
lead the path that I imagine for my future. Personal development has
provided me with the mindset to work upon myself, upscale my
learning's and evaluate my abilities in some time to check the self growth
that I have attained in the times I have worked hard.
1.2 Identification of the transferable skills I have already developed
by attending this module
Transferable skills also termed as portable skills refer to those qualities
and abilities which can be transferred from one job position to
another(Fang, Wei, and Mei, 2022) . It is very important to highlight the
transferable skills such as decision making, communication and
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leadership skills that I attain in myself when switching the job positions to
present myself as the best candidate for the organization and to
showcase my personality as the best suited for the job role I apply for.
These skills can be from any sphere of or lives including economic,
social or behavioural. For me the most important transferable skills that I
attain and want to master are : communication, teamwork, leadership
and relationship building. These skills are the one which do not depend
upon the job profile and hence are constant for each and every job role
that I can perform in my life. The decision making skill is the one I want
have developed but want to master to a higher advance level in my
personal life as it will help me make better informed decisions in any
sphere of my life and will give me the chance to analyze each and every
situation that occurs in front of me. The second skill that I think I have
developed by working in this module is of teamwork. As while working on
this module I connected with many of my teammates for the process,
working and completion of this project and I realized what importance
does teamwork holds in the position when you work and research on any
team project or files. Another transferable skill is of communication.
Communication skill refers to the most necessary transferable skills that
have helped me acquire the process of imparting the data to another
medium for making them comprehensible through various sources. All
these transferable skills have helped me enhance my profile and present
myself as the bests suited candidate for the various job opportunities I
apply for by presenting all of my portable skills that I can provide to the
organisation I work for.
1.3 Skills I would like to develop during my academic studies,
personal life and the workplace
Skills are the acquired ability to perform a task. As I grow there are
various skills if acquired, would make difference in my life. Learning
punctuality, discipline, unity, communication and time management in
my academics period will prepare me for successful career ahead .
Decision making power and ability to analyze risk before its occurrence
can save me from problems in the life. From my personal life
interpersonal skills, empathy and self awareness(Makkonen,
Harmoinen, and Teshome 2021). As these skills are really important to
maintain healthy relationship with my relatives and loved ones. And from
my professional life creativity, problem solving, innovation and
leadership. Communication skills are really necessary while you are at
workplace working in a team. Having analytical skills will help me find
creative solution to the problem and save time and resources. Time
management will be helpful everywhere I go in my career. Maintaining
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work life balance is only possible if both the work are prioritized. Coping
with emotions will help me overcome everyday challenges. Above all
positive thinking, seeing the best in people through out my life will help
me in keeping the best company. Willingness to learn from someone
who is better will improvise me as individual. Learning from mistake and
accepting failures would stepping stone towards success for
me(Minguez and Sese, 2022). These skills will help me grow into a
better human being. Acquiring these all would be gradual process as
habits takes time to develop. But once inhabited will help me achieve
each one of my goal(Rushing and et.al 2019).
2.0 Personal development learning log
Date of event What was the
development
activity?
What was I
expecting to
learn?
What have I
learned?
How will I
apply this
learning?
06/03/19 Communication I was trying to
open up to
people and
share my
thoughts in
the group I
was in.
If you are
speaking up
and feelings in
front of others,
It will help you
get new
insights about
the thing.
In my
workplace
whenever I
feel there is
need for
changes or
if I have
idea about
something. I
will keep my
thoughts.
17/09/20 Coping
emotions
I was trying to
control my
emotions so
that it does
not bring
brassiness in
my decisions.
I learned that
handling
difficult
situation
sensibly rather
then taking
decision
emotionally.
I will apply
this in my
personal as
well as
professional
life.
18/10/21 Leadership I was trying to
learn how to
lead a team
and motive
and control
under me.
I learned that
leadership is
really
important skill
if you want
achieve higher
position in life.
I will apply
this in my
professional
life .
11/06/22 Empathy I was trying to
understand
other people
views and
From this
incident, I got
to understand
that you need
I would like
to apply this
in my
everyday
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feeling. to be soft
towards
people feeling.
life,
because in
the world of
harshness
and
competition,
I need to be
someone
who should
be praised
and loved.
14/10/23 Problem
solving
From this I
would like to
solve
problem
efficiently and
effectively
From this I will
learn to handle
situations
properly.
I would like
to apply this
in every
difficult
situation I m
in.
3.0 Action plan
What do I want
to learn?
What support
and resources
will I need?
What do I have
to do?
How will I
measure
success?
Target date for
review?
Communication I need people
and experts.
Participation in
events where
my hesitation
can be
removed.
Effectiveness of
what I delivered 21/09/22
Coping with
emotions
Supporting
myself and faith
in my own
abilities
Being calm in
vulnerable
situations.
The results which
I'll get in form of
appreciation.
14/01/23
Leadership
Different
projects and
events.
Motivate, control
and lead the
one who is in
my team.
The success of
event or project. 22/06/23
Empathy Taking to
people.
Understanding
the person.
The relationship I
build with the
person.
16/01/24
Problem solving Experts and
classes.
Critical thinking
and proper
analyses.
The effectiveness
of the solution
which I provided
15/12/24
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4.0 CV
CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name- XYZ
Address- B-115, Liverpool,UK
Contact details- 89632154607,8875256410
Email- [e-mail]
OBJECTIVE
To be a Investment banker in a reputed organisation. By being consistent and hard
working.
QUALIFICATIONS
 Bachelor's degree on Business administration and management from London
University
 Master's degree on Business administration and management from London
University
EXPERIENCE
 1.5 years of experience at b&m FMCG company as a merchandiser
 2 months internship at virgin money bank UK.
SKILLS
 Communication skills fluent in English, French and German
 Analytical skills
 Critical and problem solving skills
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References
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Fang, Y., Wei, W. and Mei, S., 2022. How dynamic renewable portfolio standards impact the
diffusion of renewable energy in China? A networked evolutionary game
analysis. Renewable Energy, 193.pp.778-788.
Makkonen, P., Harmoinen, A. and Teshome, M., 2021, November. Implementing e-learning
and services portfolio for Ethiopian Vocational Teacher Education: The case of ETU
and 15 Satellite Campuses. In Innovate Learning Summit (pp. 28-36). Association
for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).
Minguez, A. and Sese, F.J., 2022. Periodic Versus Aggregate Donations: Leveraging Donation
Frequencies to Cultivate the Regular Donor Portfolio. Journal of Service Research,
p.10946705221103270.
Rushing, H., and et.al 2019. VF Corporation: The journey of becoming a purpose-led
portfolio. In Perspectives on Purpose (pp. 131-143). Routledge.
(Ashraf and et.al 2022) (Fang, Wei, and Mei, 2022) (Makkonen, Harmoinen, and Teshome
2021) (Minguez and Sese, 2022) (Rushing and et.al 2019)
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