CPD Portfolio Report: Work-Based Learning, Fairfield University

This CPD portfolio report, submitted by a student, details the aims, objectives, and areas of Continuing Professional Development (CPD). It focuses on key skills such as teamwork, time management, and leadership, crucial for professional success. The report outlines the significance of these skills, providing examples of development and identifying areas for improvement. It includes reflections on university experiences and how they have shaped the student's learning. A detailed CPD plan is presented, outlining career goals and strategies for achieving them. The report covers meeting preparation, recording, and reflection, offering insights into practical application and future improvements. The student analyzes the significance of skills like teamwork, time management, and leadership in a professional context and includes specific examples of development and areas for improvement. The report concludes with a comprehensive overview of the student's professional journey and future aspirations.

CPD Portfolio
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
a. Aims and objectives of your Portfolio. The areas of Continuing Professional development
to be considered and with reasons thereof..............................................................................3
b. During this process, you will identify key learning experiences during your study at
University by explaining their significance to your development. The CPD plan should
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include what you want to achieve in your career (and how are you going to achieve it) as you
have moved into your professional life..................................................................................6
c. You are encouraged to include PPD, Preparation, conducting and recording (minutes
taking) of formal/business meetings with your line manager and others. You are to provide the
relevant/ suitable document to build your portfolio...............................................................9
d. Reflection – Reflect on your own CPD Portfolio and mention any future changes to
improve it further....................................................................................................................9
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................11
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................12
INTRODUCTION
Pre placement assessment is conducted with purpose to evaluate the right individual for right
position. With the help of this organisation can effectively ensure that prospective person can
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effectively conduct their roles and responsibility for which they are applying for. It is the most
important element of on boarding process through which company can engage in the careful
selection of employees with the systematic plan (Silvia, Priyadi and Dwimawanti, 2020). Present
report has been conducted on continuous professional development which is mainly used to
enhance capabilities. With the help of this one can continuously make self competent towards a
profession and develop themselves in a personal and professional manner. Development plan
facilitate an individual to effectively maintain and enhance their skill and knowledge in order to
deliver a professional service with great effectiveness. Along with this it helps them to
understand skills that are required by them in order to accomplish future goals. Present report
include continuous professional development plan in which significant skills are included that
required for professional life. Alone with this reflection is also being conducted in this report.
a. Aims and objectives of your Portfolio. The areas of Continuing Professional development to
be considered and with reasons thereof
Continuing professional development is a continuous process through which an individual
can determine the skills and knowledge required by them in order to accomplish a certain
objective. With the help of this they can effectively assure higher growth and can further
improve professional skills in an effective manner (Pilbery, Young and Hodge, 2020). It
improves personal employability and keeps them up to dated for skills that are required in certain
role an in industry. With the help of this they can significantly keep themselves aware with the
significant changes in industry and undertake skills and competence in order maintain
enthusiasm for their career. Continuing professional development aid an individual to effectively
ensure that they can enhance and maintain the skills and knowledge that are required by them to
deliver a professional service to client, community or customers in a well defined and effective
manner (Pudiastuti and Nugroho, 2020). With the help of this they can make themselves
adaptable towards changing directions and trends in their profession. Mentioned below there are
some certain skills on knowledge that are required to be developed in order to become more
effective in workplace. With the help of the skills I can effectively coach, manage, lead, guide
and influence other individual in a well defined and effective manner this will enhance efficiency
of my personal career. Aims and objectives of portfolio is defined through certain areas of CPD
is considered as it will significantly enhance efficiency of professional success:
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Team work:
Teamwork is one of the most important aspects of employability skill which is constantly
required by organisation in every sector in order to create best workplace for employees. In order
to fulfil organisation mission with competence it is essential for an entity to have collaborative
team members with proficient team working skills through which roles and responsibilities can
be conducted in effective manner with the collaboration and cooperation of individuals. In
addition to this it has been identified that team working effectively enhances capability of
organisation to accomplish their shared objective and goals with higher efficiency. It is essential
for each and every individual in any department to have this skill as it enhances their competence
in a respective industry in a well defined and effective manner. With the help of having team
working skill one can makes significant increase in their personal and professional aspect. With
the assistance the of team working skills I can collaborate with other professionals from different
departments in order to create value for entire company. It has been identified that it is important
for an individual to have efficient team working skill as it is required by all the organisation of
any size and scope, it not only increases probability to conduct roles and responsibility with more
effectiveness but also enhance knowledge and skill as in this team members can learn from each
other. Thus according to the formation analysis it has been identified that team working play
most important area of continuing professional development as it allow individual to perform
their work with collaboration and cooperation with other individuals. It will help them to build
relationship with others in a professional manner through which higher productivity can be
assured.
Time Management:
Time management is vital skills that are required by all the organisations from an
employer of any department or field as efficiency of time management skill facilitate to
accomplish organisational goals and visions with more effectiveness and in a proper time frame.
It has been determined that, any delay will cause heavy losses to firm, thus it is essential for
individual to have proficiency in time management skills in order to fulfil their daily basis
activities in a proper time manner. With the help of time management skills individual can
increase their efficiency to perform task and activities in respected period of time. In addition to
this time management also facilitate an individual to prioritise task and devise a systematic plan
through which all activities can be accomplished with higher efficiency in given time period.
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With the help of this skill I can effectively plan a multi step project and can strategically organise
them according to time. With the help of this each task can be accomplished by me in prioritise
time with higher efficiency. With the assistance of this skill required objectives can be fulfilled
in an effective manner. Time management is having one of the most important advantages as it
facilitates breakdown large number of objectives and goals into smaller and manageable
segments (Spilker, Prinsen and Kalz, 2020). Proficiency in time management enhances personal
as well as professional effectiveness for an individual through whom they can have access
towards more growth and development opportunity. With the assistance of time management
skill wastage of time can be decreased through which productivity can be enhanced in a well
defined and effective manner. In addition to this it has been underlined that time management
benefits in scheduling work according to their priority that facilitate to save unnecessary cost and
time, it automatically increase workplace efficiency which is important for overall growth and
development of an organisation. This skill play most important role in which one can identify
opportunity and can accomplish professional futuristic goals with more effectiveness.
Leadership:
Leadership skill is the most important qualities that are required to be possessed by an
individual. With the help of the skill I can effectively develop a link between employee
workforce and management. In addition to this it has been identified that this skill helps to
resolve difficult situations in a well-defined manner by consulting with higher management on
problem with employees. Leadership skills facilitate an organisation with number of benefits
through which company can enhance skills and knowledge among workforce. Leadership skills
in defined as a process of providing proper guidance and leading individual towards common
goals. With the assistance of this skill I can enhance communication skill within me through
which my professional efficiency can be enhanced with more effectiveness. In addition to this it
has been identified that strong leadership quality will enhance my relationship building skill
which is the most important aspect for HR service career as it has been evaluated that this skill
facilitate HR professional to provide significant support as well as assistance to employees who
are facing personnel as well as professional problems. It also help me to gain decision making
skill, interpersonal skill, organisational skill and speaking skills through which I can develop
myself in an overall manner (Cox and Simpson, 2020). Thus according to the above mentioned
analysis it has been identified that with having strong leadership skills I can accomplish my aim
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to strengthen my portfolio of professional career through which I can have access to more
growth opportunities.
b. During this process, you will identify key learning experiences during your study at University
by explaining their significance to your development. The CPD plan should include what
you want to achieve in your career (and how are you going to achieve it) as you have
moved into your professional life.
According to the evaluation of my University experience it has been identified by me that
the experience that I have gained during my study and University have been amazing, as so
many skills and experience have been learnt by me in a short period of time My University was
very welcoming place in which I meet with new people from different backgrounds. This
allowed respecting individuals from different culture and backgrounds. In addition to this, it also
facilitate be to have insight into their cultural practices. With the help of University learning I
effectively build interest in leading individuals, as during the university certain task or
presentation is required to be presented by a group of individual in which I provide guidance to
every team member. It enhances my interest in this field. Along with this it has been evaluated
by me that University experience introduces me towards a new concept that changes my
perception to view the world. During my university I learnt a new language which is very
challenging and enhances my ability to learn new things. University improve my learning skills
guide me to learn things in an entertaining manner. During my University learning different
types of things has been learnt by me through which my confidence level enhanced. With help of
University learning I believe that learning mainly involves asking question, testing ideas and
finding answers. Thus according to the analysis it has been identified by me that University
learning have a help me to learn new things in effective manner and facilitate me to understand
the importance of time management in both personal and professional manner.
Mentioned below there is continuing professional development plan in which certain skills
are included that are required by me to achieve in future in order to gain significant growth
opportunity in professional life
Professional Skills Current level of
development
Example Ways of improving
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Communication skill Below Average It has been identified by
me that, my
communication skill is
below average that
makes me sometime to
face difficulties to
make a strong
communication with
other that affects to me
to understand their
perceptions and
viewpoints in a well
define and effective
manner.
This can be effectively
developed by me with
the help of personality
development classes,
online communication
sessions and working
with small number of
groups (Price and
Campbell, 2020).
Seminars and
conference is also one
of the most effective
measure through which
I can develop my skill.
Leadership skill Average Leadership skill is quite
average in me as I have
keen interest in this
field. This skill
facilitates me to bring
best out of individuals
and further guide them
towards a common
objective. However,
due to poor time
management skill I
faced difficulty to
deliver result of time. It
is essential for me to
develop this skill in
order to attain high
In order to effectively
develop leadership skill
for more professional
growth I will undertake
advantage of
developing situational
awareness, undertake
more responsibilities,
and enhance my active
listening ability.
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professional growth.
Time management Poor I faced lot of obstacles
and difficulties to
manage my activities
on proper time manner
that also affected my
other activities. In
effective time
management also
affects my work life
balance.
Time management
skills can be effectively
improved with the help
of communication,
technology and
innovation (Anđić,
2020). With the help of
proper time
management all these
skills can be effectively
achieved.
Technology Skills Average This skill in average in
me, but due to dynamic
change in technology it
is essential for me to
develop this skill with
more professional
efficiency in order to
have access to more
growth opportunities.
To develop
technological skill with
more effectiveness I
will enroll in technical
workshops and classes
get technical books,
volunteer for technical
projects and practice
what I learnt on regular
basis.
c. You are encouraged to include PPD, Preparation, conducting and recording (minutes taking)
of formal/business meetings with your line manager and others. You are to provide the
relevant/ suitable document to build your portfolio.
Meeting name and place: Appraisal meeting in Green Planet Productions
Date and time of the meeting: 27th December 2020 at 11am
List of meeting participants: Board of Directors, Directors, Stakeholders, HR manager.
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Purpose of the meeting: To increase job performance and productivity of employees.
Next meeting date and place: 30th January, 2020 at 10am
Documents to be included in the meeting report: Attendance Sheet, Presentation papers, Code
of conduct, code of ethics, agenda and weekly performance report.
d. Reflection – Reflect on your own CPD Portfolio and mention any future changes to improve
it further
It is essential for an individual to enhance their effectiveness and current skills in order to
assure more growth and development opportunities in future. Reflection plays an essential role to
evaluate traits as well as skills it facilitate an individual to undertake effective reflection through
which enhancement in own skills can be made in an effective manner. In this decision making
skills prove to be an effective tool through which one can arrive at the end with the assistance of
effective outcomes. It has been identified that reflection facilitate to reflect on my own CPD
portfolio with the help of this I can effectively evaluate my strength as well as weaknesses and
can further undertaker advantage of significant measures through which improvement can be
made in order to achieve future growth. According to the analysis of CPD it has been identified
by me that I am having below average communication skill which is required to be effectively
improved in order to strengthen my personal as well as professional development. In order to
effectively improve my skills I will undertake use of online communication courses, seminars,
web conferencing. All these measures will allow me to develop strong communication with
others. In addition to this it has been underlined by me that I am having poor time management
skills that affects me in managing my activities and task in a systematic manner. Time
management play most important role in a personal and professional career thus, it is essential
for me to effectively developed and make changes in this skill in order to achieve long-term
growth and success.
Thus, according to the above analysis it has been underlined by me that it is essential for
me to make changes in my technological and communication skill current level of development
in order to undertake advantage of future growth opportunities. In order to effectively develop
these skills I will undertake use of various methods as well as strategies to through which I can
enhance my productivity in a well defined and effective manner. There are number of factors that
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can affect individual in many ways thus, in order to gain more growth opportunity in future in
this modern competitive world it is essential for me to make future changes improvement in
current level of skill. With assistance of having efficient communication and time management
skill I can also strengthen the effectiveness of my other skills as time management facilitate me
to manage my activities in a systematic time frame through which my overall productivity can be
significantly enhanced. While on the other hand communication skill will allow me to
understand viewpoint and perspectives of other individual and provide guidance to them. With
improvement in these skills I can develop myself in a personal and professional manner through
which I can assure future growth opportunities. Thus,. According to the above reflective analysis
of my CPD portfolio it has been underlined by me that it is essential for me to make future
changes in my current level of communication and time management skills and to enhance my
overall professional and personal productivity at great extent.
CONCLUSION
According to the above mentioned report it has been concluded that continuous development
play most important role in an individual personal and professional life as with the help of this
they can identify skills and knowledge that are required by them to develop in future in order to
enhance their personal life well as professional growth. With the help of CPD plan person can
identify the level of their existing skill and can further undertake effective measures through
which they can improve them in future. In addition to this it has been identified that reflection
also play an essential role that allows individual to determine their strength as well as weakness.
With the help of this they enhance their existing level of their skill and can develop them in
future with the help of effective measures it will allow them to assure more growth and
development.
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