BMP4001: Personal Development Portfolio - Academic Skills Module

This personal development portfolio showcases self-reflection on personal learning and development, focusing on transferable skills acquired and desired during academic studies and beyond. The portfolio includes a SWOT analysis-driven approach to identify strengths and weaknesses, enhancing self-awareness and personal growth. It details the development of team working and communication skills, alongside aspirations to improve problem-solving and organizational capabilities. A personal development learning log documents activities aimed at enhancing leadership, presentation, and time management skills, supported by a detailed action plan. The portfolio also includes a CV and relevant references, demonstrating a commitment to continuous personal and professional improvement. This document is available on Desklib, where students can find a variety of solved assignments and past papers.

Business Management
BMP4001
Professional and Academic Skills Development
Personal Development
Portfolio
Submitted by:
Name:
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Contents
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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
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1.1 Identification and reflection on my approach to personal
learning and development
Personal development and reflection is the process of development of
person's owns competencies and skills. The identification and reflection on the self
learning is the effective approach for a person to gain self awareness and thereby
developing the skills and knowledge for the personal sense of identity. Personal
learning is approach for self development by learning or improving the new or
existing skills and develop more knowledge by identifying the weak spots. For my
personal learning, reflection and development I have used the approach of SWOT
analysis by which will be identifying my skills that are strength to my personality
development and the skills that are weak and need huge attention and focus for the
improvement and development. The SWOT analysis is the effective and systematic
approach that will also guide me with some new opportunities for my personal
development. Through application of this self reflection tool I have gained potential to
add new sills and knowledge to my personality for the personal development.
1.2 Identification of the transferable skills I have already developed
by attending this module
Transferable skills are the skill set that individual can pass or utilise in field of
expertise as well. These are most valuable and effective capabilities which a student
or professional must contain to develop other skills and gain experience while
pursuing education, job, training or any other experience. During my module I have
developed some transferable skills that are discussed below:
Team working skills: these are defined as the competencies of a person to become
effectively and collaboratively in a team as a active and supportive team member. At
the time of attending the module I have to learn some academic skills among which
team working is one of the skill which is transferable and most important as
education and professional level. In Today's world it is believed that team work is
better way of working as this involves capabilities and ideas of many potential
people. Therefore I have effectively worked during the module and developed my
team working skills. I am highly capable to work in large or small team and also I am
capable to become team leader as well follower as per the assigned task or
situation. But during this I analysed that team working also include the to have
quality and ability to lead a team that I am still required to work on. As I can work in a
team effectively as per the other instructions but has hesitation in leading others.
Communication skills: the capability of the individual to deliver their ideas and
thoughts in clear manner whether oral or written form of communication. During the
period of attending module I was required to learn effective communication skills as it
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is part of academic skills and are highly useful in professional and personal lives. It is
very essential for a person in terms of representing their bio to introduce themselves
clearly in front of others for which effective communication skills are highly important
to convey with clarity. I have also developed written communication skills to write any
other documents in professional life in accurate manner in proper format. Also now
as I have developed my communication skills I capable enough to put my ideas
forward with suitable body language, essential details and appropriate grammer.
1.3 Skills I would like to develop during my academic studies,
personal life and the workplace
Problem solving skills: there was the time in this module when I was required to learn
problem solving skills to resolve some issues. For the personal and professional life this skills
development is essential as this will help me in omitting the milestones in my success and
move forwards in life to attain the success and goals.
Organizational skills: For the job role at any organization, organizational skills are highly
important as in the professional life. There are a large number of tasks and different services
for which organizational skills are highly important for me. As at workplace and in personal
lives I will be having responsibility of maintaining records of the task I have performed.
Therefore, in order to manage all of them effectively and efficiently organization skills are
highly necessary for me.
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?
10/01/2022 Leadership
skills
To work on
my
leadership
skills I will
read books
and journals
that define
different
leadership
styles. I will
read articles
and journey
of famous
Different
leadership
styles.
Collaborative
skills.
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leaders of the
nation and
identify their
key skills to
become good
leader.
15/01/2022 Presentation
skills
To develop
this skill I
need to enroll
myself in the
online course
and take
coaching
from the
person to
contains
expertise in
this skill. I
also need to
watch some
online videos
and
presentation
tools for the
same.
18/01/2022 Time
Management
To develop
the time
management
ability of mine
I will make
time table or
schedule
using digital
platform in
which I will
record my
daily activities
and set time
limit for each.
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?
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Leadership
skills
To work on my
leadership skills
I will read books
and journals that
define different
leadership
styles. I will read
articles and
journey of
famous leaders
of the nation
and identify their
key skills to
become good
leader.
I have to
mitigate my
hesitation and
take charge of
becoming
leader in order
to learn through
experience. I
will also
implement my
theoretical
knowledge of
leadership style
in practical. Life
to develop the
leadership skills.
To measure my
success I will ask
my team
members and
followers
regarding my
leadership to
them whether
they are satisfied
or not. I will see
my progress as
leader by
evaluating my
earlier action
plans.
For entire review
of my developed
skill my target
period is 4 month
Presentation
skills
To develop this
skill I need to
enroll myself in
the online
course and take
coaching from
the person to
contains
expertise in this
skill. I also need
to watch some
online videos
and
presentation
tools for the
same.
For this I need
to focus on my
technical skills
for which I must
also learn
computer
applications and
software.
To measure my
success and
growth in learning
presentation skills
I will apply for
online test. I will
also ask my peers
for honest
feedback
regarding my
learning in this
skill.
For entire review
of my developed
skill my target
period is 3 month
Time
Management
To develop the
time
management
ability of mine I
will make time
table or
schedule using
digital platform
in which I will
record my daily
activities and set
time limit for
each.
For this I will
stick to my time
table, try to
meet each
deadline and
also I will
complete my
daily plans.
I will review my
daily time table
and measure my
success as per
that. I will monitor
how effectively I
was able to
manage my time.
For entire review
of my developed
skill my target
period is 1 month
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4.0 CV
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