Consultancy Skills Development: A Reflective Practice Report

This report reflects on the skills developed and enhanced through a consultancy in practice module. It discusses the development of reasoning, adaptability, and teamwork skills through solving real-world business challenges. The report also addresses the challenges faced during the project, such as time management and confidence in critical situations, and how these learnings can be applied in future career endeavors, particularly in roles such as a consultant at Horváth & Partners. The document includes an action plan for skills improvement, a review of job descriptions and required skills, and an updated LinkedIn summary to reflect the acquired expertise. The report concludes that continuous development and training are crucial for career advancement and achieving success in a chosen profession.

Individual Report

Table of Contents
Introduction.................................................................................................................................................3
Task 1..........................................................................................................................................................3
Skills I have developed & enhanced as the outcome of the project.........................................................3
What do I know now that I did not know at the start of the process?.......................................................4
How could I use my learning in my future career?..................................................................................5
TASK 3...................................................................................................................................................8
Job description & about company............................................................................................................8
Skills that I have & company required.....................................................................................................9
TASK 4.......................................................................................................................................................9
Updated summary....................................................................................................................................9
Education skill.......................................................................................................................................10
Groups...................................................................................................................................................10
Companies.............................................................................................................................................10
Conclusion.................................................................................................................................................11
References.................................................................................................................................................12
Appendix...................................................................................................................................................13
Appendix two (LinkedIn profile)...........................................................................................................15
Appendix three......................................................................................................................................16
Job advert..............................................................................................................................................16

Introduction
in this fast running globe, it is determined that people gain greater understanding, practice, &
abilities as a result of education & professional growth, allowing them to achieve personalized,
institutional, & produce a high - quality. People may positively increase their job advancement,
in my opinion, by focused on training & skill enhancement. In additional section will focus on
abilities that I learned & improved while working in a team to solve my customer's real world
problems. I'll also talk about the problems I had after the project & just how I'll apply what I've
learned in future chosen careers. It is analyzed that a solid program will help me discover the
talents that need to be improved in a given time range while implementing appropriate activities.
Furthermore, I will write a CV & edit my LinkedIn account tool that helps upon that business's
specifications & required abilities.
Task 1
Skills I have developed & enhanced as the outcome of the project
Business challenges may arise in a variety of situations, including cooperation, data exploration,
performance evaluation, potential ambiguity, & so on. All corporate challenges must be resolved
with the appropriate abilities & expertise (Abubaka and et. al., . 2019). Recognizing the reasons
of commercial difficulties & recognizing certain facts has me in the development of reasoning
skills, since these capabilities have enabled me in finding the root cause as well as resolving
issues. After identifying the main reasons, I concentrated on thinking outside the box to ensure
that the company would not experience any future problems. This helped me build sideways
mental capacities, which are crucial in today's world to think in a unique approach that aids in
addressing creative problems.

Although each group member in company has a distinct viewpoint & opinions about obstacles,
responding towards each one's questions & reasons requires me to be much more adaptable in
order to grasp it first & then their opinions. It is analyzed that I have believe that we acquire
different things since each environment is unique, thus I've improved my ability to learn more &
obtain new skills.
I gained more experience & comprehension skills as a component of my presentation
skills by holding talks with corporate executives or consumers. During my interactions with each
of them, I have effectively understood how to deal at the appropriate moment & how to respond
to each topic. During in the discussion with both the customer, it is critical to have a beautiful &
content attitude in order to establish a pleasant & friendly atmosphere. As a result, I've learnt
how to maintain a cheerful outlook (Anazifa and Djukri, 2017).
I have analyzed some factors and I have believe that if we operate as collaboration, each
work & responsibility will be utilized efficiently since each people have a different expertise to
hold a scenario & distinct ideas for solving business difficulties. So, in order to receive greater
support, I joined a committee & learnt teamwork skills in the process. I have managerial skills,
which I honed through leading the employees & addressing queries as the project progressed.
What do I know now that I did not know at the start of the process?
It is determined that i did my graduation in commercial administrative functions as well
as a bachelor's degree in arts, where I learned about economics & finance leadership. During my
schooling, I had difficulty learning stuff & developing new talents since we all confront four
challenges from the start.

We had difficulty integrating new information & abilities at first, but after a while, people
became accustomed to learning a skill on something like a routine basis.
Because my experience is in management studies, I am familiar with company methods &
procedures. Currently operates as an adviser for Volvo Trucks in the UK, providing business
plan & advise (See in Appendix one). I improved my confidence, management, & collaboration
abilities by working with this business. Apart from that, I am constantly eager to take on new
challenges & participate in all aspects of company. Unfortunately, I had hard time managing our
project's tasks since I didn't always respond adequately in crucial situations (Caraher, 2016).
I learnt new information & skills through credentials & by completing job tasks, which
assisted me in building new talents & ways to handle situations by utilizing various skills that are
necessary in managing business difficulties, like analytical analysis, innovation, & others.
I boosted my self confidence by leading the employees & resolving business .the company,
which is vital for maintaining a good mindset. Confident aids in boosting one's competence &
aptitude to complete job needs & obligations to the best of one's abilities.
How could I use my learning in my future career?
My education focuses on project management & consulting, therefore if I change jobs to
advance & strengthen my new employment, my previous experience & expertise will aid me in
performing better in the future by boosting my talents & capacities. I'll look for a specific
employment, including a consultant position with a reputable firm like Horváth & Partners..
Because I have consulting experience & have improved my leadership abilities during the
project, obtaining a work position at Horváth & Partners. will not even be problematic even
Though I have the expertise to advise with clients & recommend solutions (García-Martín and
García-Sánchez, 2020).

I want to learn & to get more experiences through a well corporation, which is why I chose
Horváth & Partners. to help me advance in my profession & achieve greater success in business
Skills required & why? Required actions Timescale
Determination is
necessary to develop
internal strengths &
confidence, which will
help me to make rational
& calm judgments.
Developing a personality
working atmosphere will
aid me in successfully
regulating my responses
& behaviors.
I'll concentrate on time
management & setting
appropriate objectives.
To attain my objectives, I
need to find my
motivation.
I'll likewise replace
outdated behaviors &
keep track of progress.
1 MONTH
It is essential to manage
time in accordance with
job & responsibilities in
order to learn new
abilities & achieve
excellent results .
To organise my daily
chores, I shall keep
records & establish a
"To-do list." Setting a
particular time period &
taking breaks between in
jobs or activities will also
ensure that breaks are
taken. Nowadays, smart
networking & monitoring
applications are more
useful for scheduling
daily duties, since the
application would inform
you of each action at a
1.5 MONTH

specified interval.
Capabilities & these
abilities will help me
identify answers to
diverse challenges as
well as develop specific
judgments or strategic
plan to address such
issues (Abubakar et al.,
2019).
To do this, I will
concentrate on
forecasting & data
mining in order to
conduct proper research.
Throughout the
workflow, I will ensure
that everything is
conveyed to group
members & essential
individuals.
1 MONTH
Skills required & why? Required actions Timescale
Team development skills
are vital in my profession
since they allow me to
benefit from others while
also developing new
talents & everyone has
various skills & expertise
Furthermore, by working
in a group, these abilities
will aid me in
accomplishing my
professional obligations.
To build positive
interactions with both the
group members, I will
concentrate on
innovation & resolving
disputes. Other than that,
I'll attempt to become
much more adaptable
because individuals of
the organization have
varied perspectives, & it's
vital to handle each one
accordingly. (Lacerenza,
Marlow, Tannenbaum
and Salas ,2018).
1 MONTH
Choice is a critical talent
for a manager or leader to
To make better
judgments, I will
1 MONTH

generate great outcomes
& achieve the proper
objectives, as it is in
every business.
improve my research
abilities & strive to enlist
the help of each group
member. it is determined
that I will make certain
that I have all necessary
information & proof
before making a final
judgement.
Open mindedness & this
talent are essential for
creating a positive
atmosphere for
teammates so that they
may communicate
effectively about
business responsibilities.
To develop this talent, I
will emphasis information
exchange & team
participation. I shall also
let teammates begin
discussing each topic.
1 MONTH
TASK 3
Job description & about company
Horváth & Partners Company global based consultancy company with the clear focus
on the top line-based growth. They work with more than 1000 employees and consider the
worldwide and over 196 million Euro in sales. (Thompson, 2021). The deliver the measurable
revenue & also profit growth for the client from different regions & industries.
They give a job vacancy for consultants & senior consultants in London, UK on LinkedIn (See in
appendix three). This job is based on full time & company is looking for best & skilled
candidates who have experience of some years & who have strong desire to work in fast paced
commercially agile environment (LinkedIn, 2021).

Skills that I have & company required
Skill & qualities required for the job Skills & qualities in CV
- Ability to solve problems
- Effective communication skills -
Critical thinking skills
- Ability to work in a group
- Flexible
- Effective motivator
- Prototype
- Hardware for computers
- The ability to lead (See in Appendix
one)
- Communication skills, which have
been vital in consulting jobs, and I
gained all of these talents during the
assignment.
TASK 4
Updated summary
I am currently employed as a consultant for Volvo trucks in the United Kingdom, but I have
prior experience in working clients & team members in a variety of settings. I am committed to
acquiring new skills on a regular basis & to seeking out new chances that will help me get more
skill & understanding. it is analyzed that I have good skills such as team skills, I will be able to
guide the staff members in the appropriate direction. I feel that education should be done on a
daily basis even though it is necessary to resolve all business-related challenges. Because
consulting is my context, I'm seeking for a better consultation work opportunity where I would
obtain more expertise.

Education skill
- IT-related abilities
- Knowledge of social media
- Computer literacy
- Emotional awareness
- Collaborative effort
Groups
Professionals from the International Team of Enterprise Asset Management (i-TEAM)
- MBA Managers JOBS 2.0 Management
- Administrators
- Directors Team Leaders
- Collaboration
- Leadership Certification
Companies
Horváth & Partners
McKinsey and Company

Conclusion
According to this report , it can be concluded that development & also training abilities
is a crucial element of advancing your career & achieving greater success in a certain profession.
Different abilities were created & increased in challenges, such as critical analysis, adaptability,
& so on. I've gained confidence as a result of implementing the business, & all of my skills will
help me fulfil my job duties in the new office. Furthermore, the initiative assisted me in
identifying the talents that required attention by taking specified steps within a set time range. it
is determined that the task three involved preparing a CV that met current requirements & also
described the prospective environment, & I discovered a consultant job opening on LinkedIn. In
addition, I recognized some abilities that the company required & that I possess. I changed my
LinkedIn summary to reflect my current abilities & expertise in task five.

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