Consulting in Practice: Skills Development, Confidence & Application

This report details the skills developed and enhanced during a consulting project, focusing on business expansion for LSST. It covers team management, critical thinking, and digital marketing knowledge gained. The report reflects on improved confidence levels through overcoming project challenges and resource limitations. It outlines how these learnings can be applied in future career scenarios, emphasizing teamwork and problem-solving. A personal development plan targeting communication, programming, and leadership skills is included, alongside a sample job description and CV for a Human Resource Manager. The conclusion highlights the importance of timely decision-making and the role of skills in achieving business growth, emphasizing the value of continuous learning for future success.

Consulting in Practice

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................................................3
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................3
Which skills have you developed and/or enhanced as a result of the project: -..........................3
What do you know now that you didn’t know at the start of the process?................................4
To what extent has your level of confidence improved?............................................................4
How could you use your learning in your future career?............................................................5
TASK 2 ...........................................................................................................................................5
Personal development plan: -......................................................................................................5
TASK 3............................................................................................................................................6
Job Description............................................................................................................................6
Curriculum Vitae.........................................................................................................................7
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................8
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................9

INTRODUCTION
It is very important for the management of the organisation to consult someone to expand
their business in a very effective manner. The practice of consulting within the the business is the
essential activity which assist the company management in taking the right decision (Ijntema and
et. al., 2019)1. So it is very crucial for the LSST to consult to the professional in order to expand
the business. The business consulting is basically a form which evolve from the expectations of
the customers and new technologies which are entering into the sectors. As the environment of
the business is very dynamic in nature so it is very important for them to consult, in order to
understand the best approach for the growth of the business. The following report is going to
cover the different types of skill which are developed during the project and what new things is
learned. This report also covers that to what extent the level of confidence is improved and how
this learning assist in future career. In addition to this, this report also paid focus on the three
skill gaps where the development is needed and a job description with CV.
TASK 1
Which skills have you developed and/or enhanced as a result of the project: -
During this project different types of skills as well as knowledge has been developed as
well as enhanced by me. The project comprises of a plan which need to be developed in order to
attain the goals and objectives. It is very important for the LSST university to expand its
organisation for which the expansion of the firm in the market is required. Following are the
skill which is developed has been mentioned below: -
 Team management skills: - during this project, the time management skill has been
developed by me because the task which is assigned need to be completed within the give
period of time. So it is very crucial for me to effective manage the time and complete the
assignment within the set time limit (Jewellm, Jewell and Kaufman, 2022). Limited
period of time has been given by the client for the expansion of the university so that
huge base of students attract towards the university for various courses.
 Critical thinking: - This is being considered as the another important skill which is
developed by me during this project. The development of this skill assist me to think

different types of effective solutions. In order to expand the business I was able to think
out of the box by which attractive strategies has been developed by me. From the my
point of view this is the most important skill which I have developed because of this
project.
What do you know now that you didn’t know at the start of the process?
At the initial stage of this project, I don't known about the different forms of digital
marketing technologies by which effective marketing campaign is developed. But while
conducted this project for the client various types of digital marketing technologies such as
search engine marketing, social media marketing, display advertising and many more has been
learned by me which helps me in understanding that how to attract the customers (Lowman and
Cooper, 2018). I also learned that these digital platform has high power to attract large base of
customers and with the help of these expansion can be done effectively. Along with this, I also
learn about the different types of programme which assist the students in making their future
better and developed the career. During this project I also get to know about, how to use the
social media as a tool of digital marketing which improves the productiveness of the firm.
To what extent has your level of confidence improved?
For the project I was appointed as a consultant. I have to give advice to LSST for the
expansion of the project. This not only assist me in developing different types of skills with me
but also boost up my confidence. At the starting of the project my confidence level is very low
because of the deadline of the project. The time period for completing the project is too less and
this made me disappointed. But somehow I took the responsibility on my shoulders and manage
the work in a very effective manner. This result in that I was able to complete the project before
the deadline. The management structure of the university is analysed by me and I determined that
many mistakes has made by the university and it is very important to resolve all these mistakes
in order to expand the university (Mroz and et. al., 2021). The resources like fund, labour and
many more are very limited and these act as a obstacle for me which came in my way for
completing the project. It is very difficult for me to face all these complexities. But I was
confident that somehow I will manage the work and complete the project with the limited
resources. This thinking helps me in boosting up my confidence and all the staff management
appreciate me for this. It is being realised by me that this thinking fills confidence in me and I
was very happy to recognized this. As the project is completed by me before the deadline, this

develop confidence in me that I can effectively deal with the complex problem and take the right
decision.
How could you use your learning in your future career?
As different types of skills is acquired by me during this project and I will effectively
implement all these learning in future. With the help of this skill I can effectively work with my
team members by which team spirit can build. I understood the importance of the team members
along with their contribution in achieving the defined goals and I realize that the team members
contribution is irreplaceable. When I will working in a multinational company and I have to
manage multiple team, at that time these skill assist me attaining the goals of project. I
understand that it is very important to bind a team together because this is the only way to attain
the goal, without collaboration the goals can't be attain (Nissen, Nissen and Rauscher, 2019). If
in future I face any problem in relation to my work then critical thinking skill used by me. First I
will analyse the cause of problem and after this, evaluate the different alternative and then opt
the effective solution to handle the problem.
TASK 2
Personal development 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
Skills
The resources
which is needed
by me in order to
attain this skill is
the books of well
recognized author.
To gain this I
have to
communicate
with the my team
members in a
very effective
manner and read
the books on
The development of
this skill is measure
by my mentors and
my team members
that how effectively
I communicate with
them.
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regular basis.
Programming skill
The resource
which I needed to
develop this skill
is computer and
internet.
To develop this
skill I have to do
the diploma
course related to
the computer
programme.
The effective result
of the projects is
used to measure the
development of this
skill.
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Leadership skill
I have to
understand the
concept of all the
leadership style.
To develop this I
have to manage
the team.
The result of the
assigned project
which is given by
me to the team
members is used to
measure the
development of this
skill (Shaw, 2021).
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TASK 3
Job Description
Job Title – Human Resource Manager
Purpose and Scope
The motive of recruiting the HR manager is to give him in charge of all the activities related to
hiring the employees till they leave the employees. Along with this, they also responsible for
managing all the documents of workers.
Location of Job – 10 Downing Street, London
Post: - Human Resource Manager

To whom to report: – Regional Manager of HR
Duties and responsibilities: -
 Responsible for receiving and scanning the application of candidates.
 Take the interview and shortlist the candidates.
 Responsible for managing and payroll of the employees.
Key Competencies Essentials
Experience needed  Minimum experience required 2 year in the same
sector.
Skills and Abilities needed  Effective communication skill to effectively interact
with workers.
 Effective interpersonal skill.
 Problem solving skill to handle the situation.
 Flexible in nature.
 Effective adoption skill.
Qualifications  Bachelor degree in Human resource management
form well recognized university.
 Must have diploma degree in HR
Personal Traits  Effective listener.
 Flexible.
 Critical thinking skill.
Curriculum Vitae
Curriculum Vitae
Xyz
Address – ABC, United Kingdom
Contact Details – 1234555654
Email – [e-mail]

Objective -
To effectively manage the employees of the company and recruit the potential candidates to
attain the organizational goals.
Qualification
 Degree of Master in management.
 Diploma course in the Recruitment and Selectio
Experience
 2 Years of experience in HR Department.
Skills
 Disciplined skill
 Time management and Punctual
 Effective customer retention
 Critical Thinking skill
CONCLUSION
From the above report it has been concluded that it is very important to take the right
decision at the right time and the right place because this help in making the effective business.
Expansion is being considered as the main aspect that is related to the growth of the business. As
a small mistake affect the whole functioning of the business so different types of skills are
needed to take the critical decision. The skills an individual develops can be use by them in
future to get the success.

REFERENCES
Books and Journals
IJntema, R.C and et. al., 2019. Consulting Psychology Journal: Practice and Research.
Jewell, D.O., Jewell, S.F. and Kaufman, B.E., 2022. Designing and implementing high-
performance work systems: Insights from consulting practice for academic
researchers. Human Resource Management Review, 32(1), p.100749.
Lowman, R.L. and Cooper, S.E., 2018. The ethical practice of consulting psychology. American
Psychological Association.
Mroz, G and et. al., 2021. Changing media depictions of remote consulting in COVID-19:
analysis of UK newspapers. British Journal of General Practice, 71(702), pp.e1-e9.
Nissen, V., Nissen, V. and Rauscher, 2019. Advances in consulting research. Springer
International Publishing.
Shaw, D., 2021. An Ancient Greek Philosophy of Management Consulting: Thinking Differently
About Its Assumptions, Principles and Practice. Springer Nature.