Task 4: Improving Communication and Time Management Skills Report

This report delves into the significance of personal and professional development, emphasizing the continuous learning process individuals undertake to acquire knowledge and skills for achieving desired goals. It highlights the importance of effective communication at different organizational levels (strategic, tactical, and operational) using varied learning styles, particularly audio and visual methods, to solve organizational problems. Furthermore, the report evaluates and advocates for effective time management strategies, focusing on activity management rather than strict time control. It emphasizes the utilization of time through prioritization, organization, and elimination of multitasking, while also recognizing the role of individual personality, discipline, and motivation. The report concludes by referencing key works in the field of professional development and action research.

TASK 4
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

CONTENT
 Introduction
 Communicating in different ways in appropriate
manner at different level
 Evaluation and use of effective time management
strategies
 References

INTRODUCTION
Personal and professional development significant process of
learning which is undertaken by individuals to gain knowledge
and skills to achieve desired goals. It is an continuous process
which supports individuals in developing their qualities which
assist in enhancing performance in personal and professional
life.

4.2 Communicating in different ways in appropriate
manner at different level
 The problems within the organisation can be solved by the
used of different learning styles.
 The audio and visual style of learning are best and
appropriate for solving problems faced by the business with
the helps learning.
 By the use of these employees within the organisation can
communicate with each other easily at all levels.

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Different levels of organisation:
 Strategic level
 Tactical level
 Operational level

4.3 Evaluation and use of effective time
management strategies
 The managers of the organisation cannot manage
the time effectively but management of activities as
per the time frame is possible.
 The time must be utilised effectively by managing it
in order to achieve desired goals and objectives
within time frame effectively.

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 The managers can use different time management strategies in
order to complete work within time frame and helps in
improving customer care service.
 This completely depends upon the personality, discipline and
motivation of individual.

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Time management
strategies:
 Determine how to
utilize time.
 Setting priorities.
 Getting organised.
 Elimination of multi
tasking.

REFERENCES
McNiff, J., 2010. Action research for professional development:
Concise advice for new action researchers. Dorset: September
books.
Elliott, J. ed., 2011. Reconstructing teacher education. (Vol.
221). Routledge.
Moon, J. A., 2013. Reflection in learning and professional
development: Theory and practice. Routledge.
Zepeda, S. J., 2012. Professional development: What works. Eye
on education.