Reflective Journal and Action Plan: Enterprise Creation Module

This document presents a reflective journal and action plan created by a student for an enterprise creation module. The journal meticulously details the student's learning experiences throughout the module, covering various aspects such as innovation, business plan development, marketing, and legal requirements. Each week's activities are analyzed, highlighting key learnings and personal reflections on challenges and successes. The journal also explores the development of skills like teamwork, communication, and presentation skills. The student identifies areas for improvement, particularly in time and stress management, and outlines a personal action plan with specific goals, required actions, resources, and timelines to enhance their skills in preparation, presentation, and overall efficiency. The conclusion summarizes the benefits gained from the module, emphasizing the development of skills crucial for future professional and personal success.

Enterprise Creation:
Reflective Journal and
Action Plan

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
WEEK 2 (First Teaching Week)......................................................................................................2
WEEK 3...........................................................................................................................................2
WEEK 4...........................................................................................................................................4
WEEK 5...........................................................................................................................................4
WEEK 6...........................................................................................................................................6
WEEK 7...........................................................................................................................................6
WEEK 8...........................................................................................................................................8
WEEK 9...........................................................................................................................................8
WEEK 10.........................................................................................................................................9
WEEK 11.........................................................................................................................................9
WEEK 12.......................................................................................................................................10
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................12
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................14

INTRODUCTION
Reflection is a very critical part of learning and reflective learning provides opportunities to
discover the problems in learning and strengths that can be used to tackle these problems
(Topping, 2018). The following report has been describing the reflection of learning from the
weekly activities performed in the learning session. With the help of various questions and
answers it will be describing the learning that I have obtained during attending the module. In the
end it will provide a personal action plan to grow in certain areas where I feel improvement can
be made.
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WEEK 2 (First Teaching Week)
What happened?
During this week I met my fellow group members who will take part in this module along with
me and will coexist in all the activities of the module. I was not well adapted to the new
situation that created nervousness in me, but with lectures that help to predefine and choose the
team members help me to find my place in the group.
How did I feel about it?
This module session was really very exciting because it was helpful in exchanging ideas and
thoughts with the students from different backgrounds and this helped to enhance my decision
making and active participation in learning. This was helpful in looking for the ideas that can
be helpful for establishing an organization.
What did I learn from it?
I had learnt from this session that there are various approaches to entrepreneurship with the
help of reflective games that linked my content with activity. I understood from the session
that every idea has some good or positive points as well as negative points that must be kept in
mind while developing new ideas in developing organizations.
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WEEK 3
What happened?
In this session I learnt the various concepts of innovation and creativity. It mainly consisted of
three basic lessons that were shared during the lectures which included lecture on innovation,
problem solving and creativity that can help to create organisational values. This exercise was
also important because it helps to establish connection and understanding of the business.
How did I feel about it?
In this session I felt that the groups have provided chances to improve my imagination,
creativity and thinking to the greater levels that allowed us to work better. During this section
we developed our abilities of thinking differently, creatively and logically.
What did I learn from it?
I learnt that there are various concepts that can be used in my everyday life to create better
ideas and thoughts that can provide better opportunities for business plan assessment.
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WEEK 4
What happened?
During this week the whole session was mainly focusing on creating and developing business
plans that can provide success for organisational growth. With the purpose of making better
entrepreneurs for the future, this session was very important because it allowed me to
understand different factors for business development that can lead to its success. I understood
that the key to business success and organizational plans that can help to create business is to
achieve success. I understood that with a proper business plan the overall financing,
organizing, management and success of the organization can be achieved.
How did I feel about it?
I felt that a business plan is very interesting because it can provide opportunities to become
entrepreneurs in the future and establish our own businesses. I learnt that business plans can be
helpful to make automated processes in making unique business ideas to establish successful
business organizations in future. During this session I had also watched videos that explained
the importance of business plan to achieve successful startup of business. The business plan
fulfils the entire requirement for establishing a business and provides growth opportunities for
it in the future.
What did I learn from it?
I learnt about various aspects of business plan that can help to create successful enterprises and
obtain finances and resources to establish and operate the business effectively and efficiently.
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WEEK 5
What happened?
This session was regarding a group activity where all members participated in identifying a
project that could be performed. In this session I have demonstrated good analytical and
critical thinking of ideas and thoughts due to which the group members agreed upon me. We
agreed upon creating a new business startup plan that could help to achieve success in the
future career and this project was very serious. As I worked in a team I was very excited to
prepare the project and this business plan.
How did I feel about it?
It was a very positive feeling to work with team members and collaborate with each other so
that higher performance can be achieved. When I had to assign the roles and responsibilities to
the team members I felt little hesitation because all responsibility was put on me but I handled
this situation by identifying capabilities of each other and assigning roles according to their
capability.
What did I learn from it?
I learnt from this session about teamwork, coordination, communication and group discussion
that could help me in future.
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WEEK 6
What happened?
During this session various speakers from the high level prosperous businesses advised us on
different forms of business models and financial forecasts. During this week I understood
about the perspective of many businessmen on various types of businesses and what are the
requirements that are needed for a business. This was helpful to research and development
optimum business plans that can provide better opportunities to become an entrepreneur.
How did I feel about it?
I felt very overwhelmed during this session because we needed to understand various aspects
of different businesses along with their financial aspects which were very difficult to compile
in such a short time.
What did I learn from it?
I learnt that there are various business models that have different financial requirements which
must be understood while preparing a business plan.
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WEEK 7
What happened?
During this session there was a discussion of the concept of marketing mix which was very
necessary to improve the marketing activities for goods and products produced within an
organization. I had understood various concepts of marketing and its principles that could be
helpful in developing reliable marketing and advertising activities for a business.
How did I feel about it?
I felt that I was very progressive in learning the marketing activities and various aspects of
marketing that could provide long term success to the business.
What did I learn from it?
During this week I learnt about various aspects of marketing and the use of marketing mix and
tools to create effective marketing plans for the business.
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WEEK 8
What happened?
In this session I understood and learnt about marketing concepts as well as the need for
training and evaluation which we have to prepare before deadlines. This part was very difficult
and stressful because deadlines vary near and it was not easy at all to prepare everything in the
given deadline.
How did I feel about it?
I felt very uncomfortable during this week because we were off the time course that was
determined previously.
What did I learn from it?
I learnt that I have to manage stress and time to achieve the objectives effectively and
efficiently.
WEEK 9
What happened?
I learnt about various legal issues and regulatory requirements that an organization needs to
fulfill during their existence in the market.
How did I feel about it?
I felt very nervous and insecure because we have to work on the legal issues of the
organization.
What did I learn from it?
I have learnt about various legal requirements that an organization must comply to achieve
greater efficiency.
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WEEK 10
What happened?
During the session I learnt about creating PowerPoint presentations and as team members we
have worked together on preparing our parts of presentation to be demonstrated in front of
others.
How did I feel about it?
I felt quite nervous and excited both because it was interesting to present our creativity and
knowledge together.
What did I learn from it?
I learnt various aspects of preparing a presentation and how it can be presented in front of
others.
WEEK 11
What happened?
During this week I have obtained training in the presence of our tutor which provided
opportunities of growth. I rehearsed our presentation along with my team members and we
have to improve our performance till the final presentation.
How did I feel about it?
My feelings during this week were quite mixed because me and my team members were
preparing the presentation wholeheartedly but our abilities needed to be enhanced.
What did I learn from it?
I learnt various aspects of making a presentation more catchy and effective presentation skills
to present in front of the audience.
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WEEK 12
What happened?
During the last session that was about speaking and discussion we identified that we were
successful in learning through this module and had identified certain issues that can be
removed through further action plans.
How did I feel about it?
It was a very soothing experience to learn new things and some of the problems were not
necessarily comfortable.
What did I learn from it?
Comment on the process of reflecting on your experience within the Module
How useful was it?
Reflection is a critical part of learning and identifying the experiences that were achieved by a
certain activity which could enhance the learning and help to identify the gaps that must be
fulfilled. This module was focused towards starting a new business and with the reflection on
this module I understood about my learnings that I have obtained and what abilities that I have
developed and where improvements are required. The major aspects of learning through
reflection are to summarize the learning activities and identify the places of improvement
(Yousef and Khatiry, 2021).
What did I learn from it?
From the reflection I understood that team working is very essential that helps to develop other
skills and improves the overall enhancement for future growth.
Reflections on what skills, knowledge and attributes you demonstrated during this Module.
What were the barriers and also the successes of the challenge? Provide examples to support
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