BSc Business Management: Skills Development Portfolio - BMP4001

This BSc (Hons) Business Management portfolio (BMP4001) presents a comprehensive self-reflection on personal learning and development, highlighting transferable skills acquired through the module. It includes an identification and reflection on the student's approach to personal learning, the transferable skills developed, and the skills they aim to develop in academic, personal, and professional contexts. The portfolio features a personal development learning log documenting key events and learning outcomes, an action plan outlining future development goals, and a CV showcasing the student's skills and experience. The document emphasizes the importance of communication, problem-solving, and teamwork, and includes references to relevant academic literature.

BSc (Hons) Business Management
BMP4001
Professional and Academic Skills Development
Personal Development
Portfolio
Submitted by:
Name:
ID:
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Contents
1.0 Self-reflection on personal learning and development,
and the transferable skills 3
1.1 Identification and reflection on my approach to personal
learning and development 3
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
Personal learning may be defined as an educational approach that assist an
individual in customized there learning, strengths, needs, skills and many more
things(Ryan, Soenens and Vansteenkiste, 2019). This provide opportunities to them
to effectively reflects upon their learning and shape their future towards successful
position. The main concern of the personal learning is that this make sure the
enhancement of new skills within an individual which result in their development. On
the other hand, transferable skills may be defined as those skills which can be used
by the individual in variety of role as well as occupation(Bucknell, Kangas and Crane,
2022). It is very important for a person to possess the transferable skills within
themselves because this not only contributes to their success but also contributes to
the success of team, customers and organization.
1.1 Identification and reflection on my approach to personal
learning and development
Personal learning and development is being considered as most crucial process for
an individual. This process comprises the development of new skills as well as
knowledge within an individual throughout their life(Olsen, Sverdrup and Kalleberg,
2019). This helps me out in looking for new opportunities on regular basis along with
inner capabilities that are essential in personal and professional development. It help
me to identify the my strengths and weaknesses. Through this I recognized that
what I need to work on and improve. it helps an individual to work smarter. An
important source of learning is the process and results of monitoring and evaluation
(Akben, 2020). The idea of personal development is not only limited to self
development but it also involve formal and informal activities . for example
counseling, teaching, guidance, mentoring, and managing.
1.2 Identification of the transferable skills I have already developed
by attending this module
 Transferable skills : transferable skills are the proficiencies that are useful in
jobs and industries. These skills are used to know about the past experience
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fr a new job. Employers often look for the candidate with good communication
skills, it is treated as transferable skill which is required to apply for a new job.
Following are the transferable skills which I develop while attending this
module
 communication : it is an ability to impart information to another person by
speaking in a fluent way. A good communication skills help you in several
ways like sharing your ideas and thoughts in clear and concise manner
fluently asking questions, talking to people in many contexts. By attending this
module it helps in improving the communication skills by way of
communicating with the team while working the this project. Though teams
members are professionals, by interacting with them regarding the work
related to the project(Neumeyer and Santos, 2020). I found some weak
points which I get to know after interacting with them. This helps me to
improve the communication skills while attending this module
 problem solving : it is another valuable transferable skill which is mainly
required by the employers regarding the job position. Problem solving skills
not only identify that there is a problem but also help to find out the cause
behind the problem. While attending this model there are number of problem
arise. Regularly solving and finding out the cause behind the problems
helped me in developing the problem solving skill while attending this module
 teamwork : teamwork is working together with people as a group for a
common goal. It is an opportunity for an individual to work with groups and
communicate with people from the different department. It helps in
communicating with new people and improves the communication skills and
gives the knowledge about the teamwork. While attending this module teams
were created for the accomplishment of particular task . To be a part of this
team provides a new experience of working with teams member enhance the
skills of teamwork
1.3 Skills I would like to develop during my academic studies,
personal life and the workplace
Academic skills are crucial for personality development during the academic
period. It is due to the fact that it can help to increase the my productivity and
capability(Amini and Samani, 2021). In this working in teams, information exchange
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and doing multiple assignment will be beneficial for my career. There are several
skills which I would like to develop during my academics and workforce as following:-
 Time management- Time management will help to me organise and
schedule the work efficiently. It can further help me to complete the task
before deadlines.
 Research skills- During the academic period assignments and projects
require to conduct research to make report. I will develop this skill to enhance
my working capabilities.
 Self discipline- Self discipline is a key to motivate yourself. Hence, effective
self discipline will help me to focus and to prioritize the task accordingly.
 Developing strategy- This will help me to develop my plan for efficient
working. This skill will help to focus and analyse the goals for personal life,
workplace and academics.
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?
Date of the event What was the
development
activity?
What have I
expecting to
learned?
What I have
learned?
How will I
apply this
learning?
14/01/22 I had a task to
make a
presentation
on the key
business
topics
I expected to
learn about
the
presentation
skills with the
structure and
design.
I have learned
to present my
ideas in
professional
way and to
make a good
presentation.
I will make
the tasks
and projects
in the
professional
way by
keeping the
relevant
communicati
on with
team.
18/02/22 I was involved
in creating
thinking with
self
development.
I was
expecting
come up with
creative
ideas by
reading the
various case
studies.
I have
learned to
present the
solutions
which are
powerful of
problem by
learning new
techniques
with the team.
I will use
this learning
to create
and develop
new ideas
for future
purpose.
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12/03/22 I was into the
writing reports.
I was
expecting to
work on my
technique
and skills by
better
phrases and
grammar.
I have learned
the research
presentation
and also the
writing skills.
I will apply
this learning
to improve
the grades
within the
university
via I will be
completing
my project
all by
myself.
24/03/22 I was engaged
in the personal
development
plan by this
my
experiences
will be
reflected.
I was
expecting to
enhance my
cognitive
skills and
overcome
my weak
factors.
I have learnt
to improve my
problem by
solving skills
and also to
face
challenges.
I will be
applying
these
learning
skills in my
place of
work and
practice it. I
have also
learn to
resolve the
critical
problem and
analyse it
with team
members.
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?
What do I want
to learn?
What resources
and support will I
need?
What do I have to
do?
How I will
measure
success?
Target date
for review?
I will learn the
skills of
leadership.
I will be requiring
the better asses
of education
about leadership
behaviour and
traits and
leadership models
through university.
I will be indulging
in more and more
group
presentation and
also take the
leads by the
leaders role.
I will initiate
taking the
feedback from
my fellow mates
in the class.
14/10/22
I will focus on
the time
management
skills.
Sheets, laptop,
time table and
paper.
I will focus on
preparing my
time table by
setting for every
I will look out for
the deadlines
that I have
missed and will
26/11/22
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tasks and every
activities required
for me to
complete at the
priority. I will also
avoid the need
procrastination to
complete my task
on precise time.
be completing
my project on
precise time by
have a balance
in academic,
personal and
professional life
I will be willing
to learn
problem-solving
abilities and
thinking
creative.
I will be needing
the laptops,
critical case study
and also very
important
teachers
guidance.
I need to observe
the problem by
its roots and how
it caused and
also to
understand the
complete
situation and
review it.
I will be
measuring my
success through
outcome and
checking my
results.
28/12/22
4.0 CV
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Name- ABC
Address- XYZ, London Street
United Kingdom
DOB- XX-XX-XXXX
Nationality- British
Summary
A true believer of inspiration and motivation. I have very good and creative
skills to inspire others by workplace inspiration and my positive attitude. I could
adjust in supportive company and complex working environment with learning
attitude and my challenging.
Skills
· Problem solving Skills
·Team Work and collaboration Skills
·Leadership Skills
Accomplishments
I have achieved management awards in the conference and event held at New York
City.
Experience
25/2018- Current Management consultant at Tesco
07/2015- 25/2018 HR manager at Hilton hotel
Education
2012 Diploma in international business from London University
2008 Bachelors and masters degree in management and consultancy from
Oxford University
Hobbies and Interest- Reading business books, writing articles and sports.
Declaration
The mentioned information above is well presented and truly agreed with
utmost honesty.
References
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Akben, N., 2020. Effects of the problem-posing approach on students’ problem
solving skills and metacognitive awareness in science education. Research
in Science Education, 50(3), pp.1143-1165.
Amini, S. and Samani, S., 2021. Causal modeling of student social support,
academic skills and academic self-efficacy. Biannual Journal of Applied
Counseling, 11(1), pp.1-20.
Bucknell, K.J., Kangas, M. and Crane, M.F., 2022. Adaptive self-reflection and
resilience: The moderating effects of rumination on insight as a
mediator. Personality and Individual Differences, 185, p.111234.
Neumeyer, X. and Santos, S.C., 2020. The effect of team conflict on teamwork
performance: An engineering education perspective. International Journal of
Engineering Education, 36(1 B), pp.502-509.
Olsen, K.M., Sverdrup, T.E. and Kalleberg, A.L., 2019. Turnover and transferable
skills in a professional service firm. Journal of Professions and
Organization, 6(1), pp.2-16.
Ryan, R.M., Soenens, B. and Vansteenkiste, M., 2019. Reflections on self‐
determination theory as an organizing framework for personality psychology:
Interfaces, integrations, issues, and unfinished business. Journal of
personality, 87(1), pp.115-145.
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