E-Portfolio: CPD Plan & SWOT Analysis in Higher Education Learning

This E-Portfolio report presents a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) plan and SWOT analysis, reflecting on learning experiences and identifying areas for improvement in higher education. The report covers cultural implementation, communication skills, and the importance of peer-to-peer learning for enhanced teamwork and knowledge sharing. It discusses the benefits of peer learning techniques, such as improved coordination and decision-making skills, and addresses personal strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats related to learning and skill attainment. The analysis emphasizes the importance of effective communication, cultural understanding, and continuous self-improvement for achieving career goals and fostering a positive work environment. References to various books and journals are included to support the analysis and recommendations.

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for Success in Higher Education

E- PORTFOLIO- CPD PLAN/SWOT ANALYSIS
Area of learning Reflection of learning Future Implications Implementation
Topics identified Learning as an
individual
How learning will
assist in future studies
and career
Practice and
application of the
learning
Cultural and
behavioural
expectations of
studying for
degree in business
management
From this module I have
learnt that by receiving
my degree in business
management will helped
me improving my
interaction among
various people which
helps me in
understanding the
importance of
communicating with
people(Cooke, and
Rousseau, 1988) . I
realised that every
person comes from
different background and
culture so it helped me to
know about their
different different
culture they follow as it
has helped me gain more
knowledge which will
help me in the future
working in the company
With the help of
learning from this
module I have gained
knowledge and skills
in both in my career as
well as in my real life.
I will help me in
taking decisions
effective leading to
positive results in the
future(Meglino, et.al,
1989). It helps me to
improve my
communication and
problem solving skills
which has resulted in
increase in confidence
in me which will hep
me effectively
communicate with my
team members and
better understanding in
the company. With the
help of the given
With the help of the
module , I have
learned about
communicating with
the people having
different culture and
background and in
order to make it more
effective I will read
and attend various
lectures and courses
on improving the
communication and
benefits of applying
them at the workplace
that will help me
getting involved with
my colleagues in the
future(Black, and
Mendenhall, 1990). I
also learnt about the
various cultural
differences and in
order to be successful

where I can easily able
to understand my team
members as by receiving
the degree in business
management has helped
me a lot in
understanding the views
of other people on the
basis of their culture
they follow. It has
helped me listen to the
opinions and suggestions
and increased my
involvement in taking
decisions in future. I
have learned that people
the communication can
be done in various forms
and with the changes in
the behavioural pattern
of na individual I should
adopt myself and also
interacting with various
people it will help to
know the behaviour of
different people. It also
helped me to become a
good listener and also
learnt that in order to
succeed in the future I
should follow the
assignment during the
session , it helped me
to analyse my time
management skills
which can be helpful
in evaluating the time
invested in the
completion of the task.
With the help of
learning from this
module I gained
knowledge about how
to interact with the
people as they come
from backgrounds and
culture. The
knowledge gained will
help me in getting
involved and
encourage
participation in the
workplace.
I should make
improvements through
interacting with the
people that have
different cultures and
know about them so
that it will help me in
the future to better
understand my co-
workers. With the help
of this experience I
will help me in
implementation of my
knowledge gained
which will help me
better coordinate with
my team members and
maintain healthy
relation with my team
members and superior
so that I can
effectively
communicate in case
of any issue that arise
regarding the task .

direction that is provided
by my superior and
complete the task
accordingly as it will
help in improving my
performance. I have also
learnt that I should ask
questions if I have any
queries as it will develop
my thinking ability and
better understanding of
the topic. With the help
of this module I gained a
lot of knowledge and
experience which will
help me in better
understanding of the
topic and also helps me
in gaining knowledge
about various cultures
and behavioural patterns
through which I can
interact with other and in
future able to achieve the
goals successfully.
Importance of
peer-to-peer
support and team
working to enhance
learning experience
Peer learning is the
techniques that enhances
collaboration and
teamwork which helps in
gaining
knowledge(Stigmar,
With the help of
knowledge gained
form this module that
is important for me
improve my
communication and
In order to achieve my
goals in the future it is
important for me
continuously work on
developing my skills
and area of knowledge

2016). With the help of
this the students can
easily coordinate and
resolve the issues that
arise at the work place.
With the help of this
module with the help of
peer-to-peer learning
helped me sharing
knowledge and
techniques among the
employees which can be
helpful for me in my job
role (Wilson, et.al,
2015). If the employees
share their knowledge
will help to prepare
future leaders. It helped
me learn about
maintaining positive
company culture where
all the employees work
in team and share their
opinions which can be
helpful in maintaining
favourable working
environment in the
company. With the help
of peer to peer learning
program I was able to
learn that due to this it
active listening skills
which will help in in
effectively interacting
with my colleagues
and work effectively. I
have learnt that in
order to grow in my
career it is important
to maintain healthy
relation with the co-
workers and often
discuss about the
issues that rise at the
workplace which will
result into better
coordination that will
be helpful enhancing
my career growth and
also helps in
improving my area of
knowledge(Harney,
et.al, 2017). Through
this session I have
learnt that any course
I will pursue in the
future and by having
communication with
my team members will
help me resolving the
issue and sharing of
knowledge. It will also
on how to effectively
coordinate with my
team members. I
should talk to my
college colleagues
and participate in the
projects so and involve
myself in making
decisions which will
help in developing my
decision making skills
as well(Meijer, et.al,
2012). I should work
on regularly practising
and and listen to the
experiences of their
people on how they
develop their
knowledge which can
be helpful for me
gaining knowledge
which I can apply in
my future goals. I
should make a
development plan and
mention the goals
want to accomplish
and decide the
timeline for the
completion of the
specified task. Afer

will encourage me in
working in collaboration
resulting in positive
environment at the
workplace. I also
realised that it will
encourage employees
mid-management in the
company which will also
help in their personal
development. I also
learnt that if the team
members support the
other team members will
encourage them and
results into increase in
the productivity. I have
also learned that
employees feel more
comfortable with their
peers and ask questions
and concerns which that
hesitate to discuss with
their superiors. I have
gained knowledge about
the various benefits of
team work that is it helps
on better understanding
and coordination with
the team members . Due
to the effective
enhance my teamwork
skills which can be
fruitful for me in
attaining my career
goals. With the help of
this I will be able to
effectively work with
my team members and
submit the work in
presentable manner.
monitoring these areas
I can apply while
performing the task in
the future which will
help in evaluating the
progress I have made
through development
plan .

communication I can ask
for the feedback from
my colleagues about my
performance and
behaviour with them in
the company. The
effectiveness of the team
is realised when the
work done is according
to the specified
time .This shoes that the
distribution and decision
making is effective in
the respective team
which will motivate in
improving their work .
S
Students personal
strengths in
relation to learning
W
Student personal
weaknesses in relation
to learning
O
Identified
opportunities on
gaining skill and
degree
T
Threats envisaged in
relation to Students
attainment of
opportunities
SWOT analysis
Strength
With the help of
learning , the
students gain a lot of
knowledge and
experience and gives
them the clear path
regarding their
Weaknesses
Weakness are the
negative factors which
can be a barrier in my
personal as well as
professional
development. From my
past experiences in
Opportunities
By analysing my
weakness on time I
cane make
improvements in the
areas through which I
can achieve the
positive results and
Threats
Lack of
communication is the
major threat that I can
face and can be barrier
in the achievement of
the goals and
objectives.

goals(Herman,
2017). I realised that
I have effective
communication
skills and listening
skills which helped
in better interaction
with my colleagues
and with the help of
feedback I can make
improvements in
certain areas which
will help me in
taking effective
decisions. With the
help of learning
visual memory is
improved which can
be helpful for me in
attainment my goals
.
learning I realised that I
cannot take effective
decisions that was
reflected in one of my
project work with my
colleagues. Apart form
this I also came across
that I lack problem
solving skills and had
negative outcomes.
After evaluating these
factors I realised that
these elements can be a
barrier in achieving my
goals and career
development.
also by regularly
working on them will
be able to achieve and
explore more
opportunities by
attending various
sessions which can be
helpful for me in the
future and I can easily
attain my goals in the
future(Al-Shawabkeh,
and Lim, 2014). I can
exploit the
opportunities and learn
more in my college
days so that It can be
helpful for me to
interact effectively
with the team
members in the
company.
Sometimes lack of
funds can also be a
threat which can be a
challenges for me to
attain my goals and
make improvements or
lack of resources that
is required to
accomplish the task
and barrier in my
personal as well as
professional
development. These
factors can be a huge
problem which can
affect my career
growth.

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