Evaluation and Reflection Task 2: SOAR Analysis and Goal Setting

This assignment, titled "Evaluation and Reflection Task 2," comprises a comprehensive self-assessment and career development plan. The student undertakes a SOAR (Strengths, Opportunities, Aspirations, Results) analysis to evaluate their strengths, identify opportunities, define aspirations, and establish measurable results. The assignment includes setting specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-bound (SMART) goals for short, medium, and long-term professional development. The student outlines objectives, resources needed, and methods for measuring success, focusing on skills like negotiation, handling grievances, and intercultural management. The project incorporates references to academic sources to support the analysis and goal-setting process. The assignment aims to provide a structured approach to career planning and personal growth, reflecting on learning experiences and setting objectives for future professional development. The student's reflection includes plans for improving communication skills, expanding professional networks, and gaining knowledge through various resources. The assignment is a project for a Professional Development course.

Evaluation and Reflection
TASK 2
NAME OF STUDENT
NAME OF COLLEGE
AUTHORS NOTE

EVALUATION AND REFLECTION TASK 2
Task 2
A. Entry 2a: Personal Analysis
SOAR (self, opportunity, aspirations, results)
S = Strengths – your greatest assets
O = Opportunity – what are the opportunities that will enable you to use
your strengths
A = Aspiration – what are your short / medium / long term aspirations.
What is your preferred future?
R = Results – how will you measure what you have achieved?
STRENGTHS OPPORTUNITIES
 According to me one of my
greatest strength is my
educational background and
professional experience which I
gained as a result of my subject
of study and also while working
as a casual staff in an
organization.
 As stated by Kuehn (2016)
another strength of mine is my
family background which helped
me in gaining moral values and
also the economic status of my
family as a result of which I was
able to pursue higher educational
qualifications.
 The other strength of mine is my
leadership skills which enables
me to take responsibility and
accountability in every task I do
and also enables me to lead my
team to our ultimate goal.
 As stated by Lange (2016) one of
the best opportunities for me is to
sharpen my networking skills and
widen my professional circle which
will help me tin providing numerous
growth opportunities in my
professional career.
 Another opportunity for me is to
increase my organizational skills
and capabilities by undertaking
various professional qualifications
related to my field of study which
will provide me a better platform of
growth.
 As stated by Coleman (2016)
another opportunity for me is to
take part in various coaching and
mentoring programs which will be
organized by my future
organization in order to enhance
my organizational and
communicational skills.
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ASPIRATIONS RESULTS
 I aspire to expand my strength by
challenging myself to try new
things and to be open to new
ideas and I want to improve my
current strength my doing what I
enjoy the most.
 I also aspire to have a full time
carreer in marketing, in which I
am passionate about in the
coming 2-3years in a reputed
organization which offers carreer
growth opportunities.
 As stated by Glovis (2014) I want
others to perceive me as a kind,
helping, hard-working, team
player, creative driven individual
who remains dedicated towards
his commitment.
 I want to be creative and
innovative in nature all the time
which will enable me to think out
of the box every time and
accordingly provide me with a
competitive advantage.
 As stated by Devries (2016) the
measure of success of mine will be
personal and professional level of
happiness and the positive impact
which I generate on my family,
friends and colleagues.
 I will measure my success based
on my personal level of satisfaction
and not by comparing with other
individuals.
 As stated by Cox (2014) I will also
measure my success based on the
inspiration which I create among
the individuals with whom I interact
and the legacy which I leave
behind.
 I will also measure my success
based on the experience which I
have gained and its implications on
me.
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B. Entry 2b: Setting Goals
What do I want
to learn?
What do I have
to do?
What
support and
resources
will I need?
How will I
measure
my
success?
Target date
for review of
results.
Communicating
thoughts and
ideas through my
body language
Studying and
observing the
body language
of eminent
personalities.
Internet
connection
for watching
tutorials and
videos
Feedback
from my
subordinates
1/07/2019
Being a
motivational
speaker so that I
can motivate
individuals in a
more effective
manner.
Studying the
basics of the
communication
process and
watching videos
of various
eminent
personalities
Printed and
online articles
and journals
and internet
connection
for watching
tutorial
videos.
My personal
confidence
level
regarding
motivating
others and
feedback
from others
15/05/2019
The skills and
capabilities
required for
effective
networking
capability so that
I will be able to
interact with more
professionals and
expand my
professional
Attending
various
meetings,
seminars and
discussion in
order to observe
the networking
capabilities of
other
professionals
and seeking
Permission
from my
organization
to attend
workshops,
seminars and
discussion
and
mentoring
from seniors.
Increase in
professional
contact and
widening of
professional
circle.
10/05/2019
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network advice from
seniors.
Knowledge
regarding
enhancing inter-
personal skills
and capabilities.
Studying
relevant
literature and
seeking advice
from seniors
Printed and
online journal
and articles
and
mentoring
Feedback
from my
colleagues.
15/06/2019
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C. Entry 2c: Personal Objectives
Goal/Objective
What is it that you
want to develop or
achieve?
(e.g. skills
development/ career
development/ future
plans)
Specific
What exactly do you
need to do to achieve
your goal?
(e.g. coaching /
mentoring /
shadowing /reading /
training /
research /conferences
/supervisor support)
Measurable
How will you know you
have achieved your
goal?
(e.g. achieved goal / speak
knowledgeably about
subject / mastered new
technology/feel more
confident/received good
feedback)
Achievable & Realistic
What resources, time,
opportunity and support do
you need to succeed?
Goals can be challenging
but must be achievable
and relevant to your role
Time bound
When, or within what
time period will you
achieve this?
Use realistic deadlines,
to allow time for progress
to have been made
Short term (0-1 year)
Developing my
negotiation skills for
effectively negotiating
with my team
members regarding a
task.
In order to achieve this
goal I require supervisor
support and also reading
of relevant literature
regarding the topic.
Feeling confident while
negotiating with my team
members regarding task
responsibilities.
Gaining knowledge from my
supervisors and supervisors
regarding the topic and
watching online tutorial
values
3 months
Medium term (1-3
years)
Developing skills to
handle various types
of grievances and
skills which arise
during the course of a
team work.
In order to achieve this
goal I require supervisor
support and also need to
research regarding the
various potential causes of
grievances.
Lack of grievances and
disputes in the team.
Watching tutorial videos and
taking part in role play
session
6 months
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Long-term (3 years
+)
Developing inter-
cultural management
skills in order to
manage different types
of cultures which are
being observed in the
team
In order to achieve this
goal I require coaching and
mentoring and also require
regarding the particular
topic.
Receiving positive
feedback from supervisors
and co-workers.
Gaining ideas from various
printed and online academic
journals and articles.
12 months
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