BMP4001 - Personal Development Portfolio: Skills for Career Growth

This document is a personal development portfolio submitted for the BSc (Hons) Business Management module BMP4001 Professional and Academic Skills Development. It includes a self-reflection on personal learning, identification of transferable skills developed and skills to be developed, a personal development learning log, an action plan for the next 12 months, and a CV. The portfolio emphasizes the importance of academic and professional skills for a career in business and management, reflecting on personal learning and development approaches, transferable skills, and future skill development goals. It also incorporates a learning log detailing development activities and an action plan outlining steps for skill enhancement. The portfolio concludes with a CV summarizing education, experience, and skills.

Professional and Academic Skills Development
Personal Development
Portfolio
Contents
1.0 Self-reflection on personal learning and development,
and the transferable skills p-p
1.1 Identification and reflection on my approach to personal learning
and development p
1.2 Identification of the transferable skills I have already developed by
attending this module p

1.3 Skills I would like to develop during my academic studies,
personal life and the workplace p
2.0 Personal development learning log p
3.0 Action plan p
4.0 CV p
References p
1.0 Self-reflection on personal learning and development,
and the transferable skills
1.1 Identification and reflection on my approach to personal learning
and development
Personal development and learning refer to the process of improvement of an
individual throughout their life so that they can inherit various skills and talent which help
in achievement of goals (Lejeune, Beausaert and Raemdonck, 2021). Personal learning helps
in enhancing the confidence and increment of employability so that I can lead a higher

quality life. Development helps in fulfilling various needs such as safety needs, self
actualization and esteem needs which is important for sustaining the life in better
manner. I can make better decisions for my practical life with the help of learning and
development sessions. Along with the satisfaction of various needs it also enhances
various skills like communication skills, interpersonal skills, problem solving skills,
adaptability skills and leadership skills which are important for each and every individual
for the effective performance. It clarifies the personal vision so that I can establish my
targets to be achieved within a prescribed time period. Personal learning and
development help in motivating an individual so that they can improve their
performances by enhancing their confidence and knowledge about their respective field.
It added values in the life which helps in identification of potentials which are required
for the fulfilment of objectives. Personal learning and development also help me in
overcoming the problems and challenges which can affect the performance.
1.2 Identification of the transferable skills I have already developed by
attending this module
Transferable skills refer to the expertise which can be used by an individual in
various fields to perform activities which help them in growth and development (Bachikand
Kitzman, 2020). Transferable skills which I have developed with the help of this module
helps me in achievement of goals and objectives in effective manner. There are various
skills such as problem solving, leadership, team work, critical thinking and
communication. I can use these skills in various different projects because they are
easily transferable and adaptable. These can also be identified as portable skills which I
can use in different fields. It helped me in sharing knowledge and information from one
person to another so that we can effectively achieve goals and objectives. It is easy to
perform activities when all the group members contribute their efforts in particular
direction. Transferable skills such as communication helps in maintaining better
coordination among different people which results in improved performance. It helped
me in enhancing my confidence and morale which develops my personality.
Transferring skills helps in maintaining better relationship with the people who are
working together to achieve common goals (Frenchand Eskridge, 2021). I have learnt various
new things which will help me in performing operations in practical life. It enhanced the
ability to work in ethical manner by following all the code of conducts which are
necessary for the growth and development. These skills will help me in completing my
projects and assignments prior to their deadlines.
1.3 Skills I would like to develop during my academic studies,
personal life and the workplace
Skills plays very important role in enhancement of the productivity of an
individual. It helps in nurturing and identification of the required talents so that I can
perform operations in my respective field (Osgerby, Marriott and Gee, 2018). There are

various skills which I can develop throughout my academic studies which are
interpersonal skills and communication skills. I have developed these skills during my
assignments and seminars which includes various activities like presentations and
lectures. These skills assist in better understanding and performing tasks with
perfection. I can create a stronger professional network with the help of communication
and interpersonal skills. I my day to day and personal life, I have learned how to
manage time and also enhanced by problem solving skills. I have to manage various
tasks and activities within short period of time which can be only possible with the help
of time management skills. It results in enhancement of productivity during operations
and reduce burden and stress which results in stability of mind. Problem solving and
time management are interrelated with each other which can create balance in personal
life and professional life. Managing activities and work before deadline results in
utilization of free time for learning new things. Elimination of problems helped me in
focusing on the operations which are necessary for the achievement of goals
(Djamaluddin, Priyadi and Darwiyanto, 2022). Skills which I have developed on the workplace
includes leadership skills which helps in influencing the behavior of other employees in
best possible manner. It clarifies the vision that what objectives have to be achieved in
order to achieve success in life. It also helped me in managing the conflicts and
problems which takes place at work place during operations.
2.0 Personal development learning log
Date of event What was the
development
activity?
What was I
expecting to
learn?
What have I
learned?
How will I
apply this
learning?
25 December It helped me in
gaining knowledge
about different
fields and
expertise which
will help me in
performing
operations in
practical life.
I have expected
that I will learn
different course
works and
assessments in
short period of
time but it is
very time taking
to get expertise
in each and
every field.
I have learned
how to handle
complicated
situations in
effective and
efficient manner
so that I can
achieve goals and
targets.
It can be
applied when
I get a job in
particular
company.
15 May Technical
knowledge
I have to learn
how to perform
critical
operations
related to
technology and
innovation in
I have improved
my abilities of
learning
technological
factors which can
help me in
creating ideas
I can develop
innovative
changers in
operations
which need
alteration so
that I can

my expertise
field.
and thoughts
which can results
in higher revenue
generation.
overcome the
challenges
and issues.
30 May Maintain the
quality of work
I wanted to
learn various
methods which
assist me in
improving my
performance
and productivity
at my work
place.
I have learned
how to manage
time so that I can
perform activities
in best possible
manner (Vasciuc,
2020). It lower
down the burden
of excessive work
and help in
completion of
activities before
deadlines. Time
management will
help in creating
the positive work
environment.
I will make
schedules
from different
activities
according to
their
deadlines. It
help me
performing
number of
operations
within limited
period of time
which will
increase my
productivity
and
knowledge.
5 June Leadership skills It can improve
my
understanding
towards the
behavior of
other people so
that I can
influence them.
It was expected
that I can learn
how to guide
others for the
achievement of
goals and
objectives
(Rose, 2018). I
have to inherit
various traits
which can
increase the
level of
confidence.
I have learned
how to lead
employees and
colleagues so
that they can
maintain
coordination and
healthy relations
with each others.
It helped me in
creating effective
decisions for the
operations which
are very
important in
terms of
achievement of
targets and goals.
I have to solve
various
problems at
the work
place which
help me in
understanding
the work
environment
in better
manner
(Sherbakova
and et.al.,
2019). I will
make plans
and strategies
which
provides a
guideline for
the operations
which should
be carried out
in appropriate
manner.

30 June Improve
networking skills
Main objective
in context to
this skill is to
develop
knowledge
about the
particular
industry.
I have learned to
maintain the
relationship with
different
members of
related industry.
Different
seminars and
events can be
arranged in
order to
expand the
network.
3.0 Action plan
What do I want
to learn?
What support
and resources
will I need?
What do I have
to do?
How will I
measure
success?
Target date for
review?
Critical thinking Puzzle games and
quiz questions
I have to work on
various projects
which need mental
exercise
It can be measured
by evaluating the
performance and
profitability of an
organization.
1 month
Team working skills
Practical
knowledge of
working with large
number of peoples
on different
projects
It is important to
manage a team to
learn the skill of
team work (Faris,
2018).
Less conflicts and
better relationship
with team members
can show the
effectiveness of the
team work skills
2 months
Active listening Audios and videos
I have to listen
various practical
life based topics
and matters so that
I can develop this
skill
It can be measured if
I can solve the critical
situations effectively.
1 month
Creativity Books and articles
I have to
implement new
methods and ideas
so that it can be
altered in best
possible manner.
Enhances revenue
generation can show
the level of improved
creativity.
15 days
Communication
skills
Attending debates
and reading books
Involving in group
discussions can
help me in
enhancement of
Creation of strong
relation can measure
this skill
1 month

this skill
4.0 CV
Name
Address: Green land street, UK
Email: [e-mail]
Education
2020 – Masters of Business Administration in marketing
(UK university)
2018 – Bachelors in Business Administration
(UK university)
Experience
2020 – till date Sales executive at abc company
Skills
Microsoft office
Leadership skills
Team building
Sales team supervisory
References
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French, P.E. and Eskridge, R.D., 2021. Empowering the Female City Manager to Succeed: What Role
Does Mentoring Play in the Personal Development and Preparation of Women for this
Leadership Position?. Public Administration Review, 81(4), pp.704-714.
Osgerby, J., Marriott, P. and Gee, M., 2018. Accounting students perceptions of using visual metaphor as
part of personal development planning: an exploratory case study. Accounting Education, 27(6),
pp.570-589.
Djamaluddin, R., Priyadi, Y. and Darwiyanto, E., 2022, January. User-Centered Design to Improve
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