LSST BM562 Consultancy in Practice: Skills Development & Career

This report examines a consultancy project undertaken for LSST college, focusing on the use of digital technology to encourage business activities. It reflects on the skills developed and enhanced during the project, including Information Communication Technology skills, team management skills, and communication skills. The report discusses the growth in understanding of consultancy concepts and the improvement in confidence levels. It also identifies three skills—leadership, IT, and teamwork—that require further development for a successful business career, outlining action plans for improvement. A Human Resource Manager job description and CV are included to demonstrate employability and readiness for graduate-level jobs. The report concludes that consultancy is important for organizational change and emphasizes the value of continuous skill development.

Consultancy in practice

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................................................3
TASK ..............................................................................................................................................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? ...............................3
To what extent has your level of confidence improved? ...........................................................4
TASK 2 ...........................................................................................................................................1
Identify three skills which is required to be developed more and will be successful for the
business career............................................................................................................................1
TASK 3 ...........................................................................................................................................2
CV...............................................................................................................................................3
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................4
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................5

INTRODUCTION
Business consultant is defines as the professional advisor who helps in assisting the business
organisation and make them more resourceful . The organisation hires consultant who helps the
organisation in important decision making in order to achieve the common goal . It is an
individual who is capable to ascertain the business environment and analyse the changes to bring
transparency in the working system (Baik, Larcombe and Brooker, 2019). The role of business
consultant is important to set long term and short term goals of the business. This report will
examine the project was assigned related to for LSST collage in which digital technology is used
in order to encourage the business activities. Further, it includes the various skills that are
essential to develop learning outcomes , confidence level in order to improve future learning and
describe such roles in CV.
TASK
Which skills have you developed and/or enhanced as a result of the project?
The combined skills are important to develop different skill in an individual to make them
effective person for the organisation. There are lot of skill which I develop while indulging into
many projects related to consultant service in the project of LSST collage which are mentioned
thereunder:
 Information Communication Technology skills: it deals with important skill that I
was develop in the field of Information communication technology. It helps me to learn
new things and explore new resources in concise form. This is the skill that helps to
improve my professional growth and knowledge in relation to technology.
 Team management skills: These skills are necessary to direct and manage the team
while completing the project within the organisation and capable to manage the task
accurately. I was able to instruct and command the instruction for accomplish the task.
 Communication skills: It is considered as most important skills that are required at
every level of profession . I was able to communicate with the following team mates and
effectively connect to the people my thoughts and views. These skills helps me to present
my thoughts and contributes in effective decision making process.

What do you know now that you didn’t know at the start of the process?
In the beginning , it was quite challenging for me to understand the concept of consultancy . I
was not able to understand the project (Rose, Afshar and Jensen, 2018). But, with constant
learning and practice, I was able to develop proper understanding to make the work effective and
manager it in a specified period of time. I was not able to learn the things within a given time
and consumes lot of important time in learning. With the help of such project, it makes me
capable to analyse crucial information associated with the consultancy services , and team
managerial skills helps me to achieve the goal and objective of the organisation. I was able to
understand the manner and ways through which I can help others to improve the performance to
achieve the ultimate goal. The constant growth and learning can be enhanced with effective
knowledge of particular field on which I always tried to focus for the desired results.
To what extent has your level of confidence improved?
In order to build confidence , it plays significant role in every individual's life. It is important
to develop to bring positivity in thoughts and views. It helps in conveying the information more
appropriately. The confidence is required in personal as well as professional life to perform each
and every task and project in most effective manner. As this project, boost my morale and
enhanced by confidence level in an organisation. I used to use m,y confidence while performing
any task and project so the objective can be met. Also, I was able to boost the confidence of
others through effective communication and guide them throughout the project. It helps me to
direct them with my thoughts and knowledge (Brock and Von Wangenheim, 2019). With the
help of this project, I am develop to my interpersonal and interpersonal skills . Before that, I
found difficulty in expressing my views in front of outsiders which makes ineffective
communication with my team mates. But now, this project allows me to expressly put views and
thoughts in front of all related to this project. Therefore, the confidence skills plays major role in
my life to improve my level of performance and task and allows to achieve the common target of
the organisation. I was able to draw new ideas and views related to consultancy in relation to
LSST collage in order to bring positive change in the learners and make them productive person
for the organisation.

TASK 2
Identification of three skills which is needed to be developed more and purpose be
successful for the business career
The skill gap is determine by preparing career action plan which helps in improving and
developing the skills. The action plan defines document that helps in deliberating skills of people
with intention to reflect on skills in order to improve the learning (Mattingly, and et.al., 2020).
The skills gaps are identified in determining action plan and for improving them involved in
planned actions. In order to enhance my skills it is required by me to develop action plan foe
performing effectively the planned activities.
Skills, knowledge or
abilities
Importance of key
area
Action to develop or
improve key areas
Time-scales
Leadership Skills I am week in this skill
as it is very helpful in
motivating the
employees in order to
perform task with
more efficiency. This
skill is required to
guide and lead the
team members.
To improve and
develop this skill I will
work in team group so
that I can guide
members effectively.
Empowering team
mates, developing
situational awarness.
Three to four
months
IT skills I am lacking in this
skill by developing
this skill allows me to
feel more confident as
I can take use of
technology in most
effective way which
helps in completing
task faster in HR.
I will continue my
education in the
subject of IT to
develop or improve
this skill. I will take
training & help of
mentor to guide me. I
will work on several
software to make
record and payroll
Two to three years
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work easy (Mayombe,
2021).
Team work Skills The development of
this skill is very
important which helps
in building strong
relationship that makes
me capable to work
more closely and
knowing each other
(Sheoran and et. al.,
2018).
To develop this skill I
need to have positive
mind set, clarifying
roles, managing time
efficiently, exercising
together, establishing
team rules & purposes.
Five to six months
TASK 3
Job Description
Job Title- Human Resource Manager
Purpose and Scope- The prime aim of recruiting HR managers is to provide the charge of all
activities in relation to hiring of employees. The HR manager is also responsible for managing
all workers documents.
Location of Job- 10 Downing Street, London, UK.
To whom reporting- Regional Manger of HR.
Duties and Responsibilities-
 The manager is responsible for receiving and scanning applications of candidates.
 Responsible for taking and short-listing candidates by taking interviews.
 It is also responsible for managing and payroll of employees.
Person Specification
Key Competencies
Experience needed
Essentials
The experience of minimum 2 years is required in same filed.
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Skills and abilities needed  Effective communication skill
 Interpersonal skills
 Effective adoption skill
 Problem solving skill to handle situation.
Qualification  Bachelor degree in Human Resource management from
well recognised university.
 To have diploma degree in HR.
Personal Traits  Flexible
 Effective listener
 Critical thinking.
CV
It is defined as professional document which is known as Curriculum Vitae that assists in
concise the teaching, skills, qualification & experience on individual person.
Curriculum Vitae
(Human Resource Manager)
Contact details:
xxx,UK 1546
(780)567-882933
[e-mail]
Career aim-
To work in multinational company is my career goal as Human resource manager by
comprising of skills and knowledge in order to communicate with effectively with others.
Work Experience:
I completed a professional internship in Human resource.
I've attended numerous Human resource webinars and seminars to expand my technical
expertise.
Qualifications:
 Got a bachelor's degree in Human resource management.
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 Attained master course in the field of Human resource.
 PHD degree in domain of Human resource.
Skills:
 Communication skills and knowledgeable Human resource best practices.
 Presentation and technical skills with proficient in Adobe creative suite.
CONCLUSION
It is being concluded from the above that to take support of consultancy is very important
for the organisation for bringing changes within organisation. There are several aspects being
individual to bring modification with assorted mentality and opinions. There are several skills
which I was capable to evolve during this undertaking and there are definite aspect in which I
want to change in state to be effective and efficient in my career.
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