BSc Business Management: BMP4001 Personal Development Portfolio

This portfolio, submitted for the BSc (Hons) Business Management module BMP4001 (Professional and Academic Skills Development), showcases a student's self-reflection on personal learning and development, highlighting transferable skills gained during the module. The portfolio includes an analysis of the student's approach to learning, identification of developed skills like problem-solving, communication, and writing, and skills they aim to develop, such as presentation, leadership, and critical thinking. A personal development learning log documents activities like presentations, debates, and group discussions, detailing what was learned and how it will be applied. The portfolio also features a detailed action plan outlining skill development goals, support resources needed, and methods for measuring success. Furthermore, a CV is included, summarizing the student's experience and skills. The assignment references various academic sources to support the student's reflections and plans.

BSc (Hons) Business Management
BMP4001
Professional and Academic Skills Development
Personal Development
Portfolio
Submitted by:
Name:
ID:
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
For an individual, it is very important to develop their personality for the
purpose to achieve a desired position in the professional as well as personal life.
When it comes to personality development, it is basically a life long process which
supports the individuals in effective identification of the knowledge and skills as per
the desired objectives. With the help of identification of skills, it helps in boosting up
the confidence and boosting up the productivity. With the help of identification of
skills in helps in achievement of the end objectives in a effective manner and also
development of effective strategies. In context to personality development, it
basically comprises of various activities which helps in improving the capabilities of
the individuals for the purpose to facilitate employ ability. For an individual, it is
very important to focus on developing their personalities(Sotiriadou, Logan, Daly
and Guest, 2020).
1.2 Identification of the transferable skills I have already developed
by attending this module
While working on the module, I was able to develop various skills as it played a very
important role. As there is constant changes in the technology, I realized that it was very
important for me to adapt the right technology as per the time. During the module, the skills
I have developed which helped me in facing the problems that arises in the future. Below
are few of the skills which I have developed:
Problem solving skills: During my academic journey, I do not have the problem solving skills
that lead to various complexities and issues. But during my module, I developed problem
solving skills. With the help of problem solving skills, it really helped in solving the problem
in a effective manner with the support of creative ideas and innovative approaches
(Tsalikova and Pakhotina, 2019).
Effective Communication skills: While working on the module, the communication skills
played a really important role. With the help of taking participation in the module and
sharing important ideas and opinions it really helped in development of skills.
Learning skills: When it comes to learning skills, it not only comprises of studying of different
courses or reading books but also involves new experiences and innovative thoughts. While
working on this module, different types of experiences were faced by me which resulted in
increasing my knowledge(Naamati Schneider, Meirovich and Dolev, 2020).
Writing skills: In context to learning, the good writing skills are as important as the
communication skills. For the purpose to communicate through emails and other written
communication methods, it is very important to have writing skills which plays a very
important role.
1.3 Skills I would like to develop during my academic studies,
personal life and the workplace
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Below are some of the skills I would like to develop during the workplace, my
academic studies and personal life:
Presentation skills: With the effective development of presentation skills, I am able to
share my thoughts and ideas with my team members in a efficient and effective
manner(Alisherovna and Tokhirjonkyzy, 2020).
Leadership skills: In context to the leadership skills, it plays a very major role in the
life of individual. I would like to develop effective leadership skills as it will help me in
becoming an effective leader and also helps in contributing towards the personal and
professional life.
Critical Thinking Skills: While comes to development of skills, thinking out of the box
plays a very important role. In context to personal and professional life, there are
various issues and problems faced by me which really helped in improving my critical
thinking skills as I was able to overcome and resolve my issues in a effective
manner. With the support of effective critical thinking skill, I could easily analyse the
data and different information.
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?
15/7/2022 Presentation in
Class
I was
expecting to
learn how to
build
confidence
and
developing
attractive and
effective
power point
presentations
in a timely
manner
(Umer and
Gul, 2019).
During the
module and
working on this
activity, I have
learned how to
make effective
and attractive
presentations
and
overcoming
my fear on
stage.
I will apply
my learning
through
working on
creating
effective
and
attractive
presentation
s.
16/07/2022 Debate During this
activity, I was
able to build
confidence
and
improving my
communicatio
Due to this
activity, I was
able to present
my thoughts
and ideas in
front of the
various
While taking
part in the
competition
related to
debate, I
will apply
my learning.
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n skills. individuals.
20/07/2022 Group
Discussion
I was
expecting to
overcome my
problems with
effective
sharing of
ideas.
With the
support of this
activity, I
learned how to
present myself
and feeling
confident.
I will apply
this learning
in both my
professional
and
personal life
through
taking part
in
discussions
and
interviews.
15/07/2022 Competition I was
expecting to
establish a
good
relationship
among the
team
members
which will
support me in
improving my
overall
personality
(Grigoryan,
2020).
With the help
and support of
this activity, I
become much
more
confident.
I will apply
this learning
when I will
be working
in a
particular
organization
.
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?
Presentation
Skills
Software and
Books
For me, it is very
important to
work on my
presentation
skills which will
really help in
making(Diec,
Patel, Samuel,
and Hernandez-
Munoz, 2021).
The development
of the skills can
be measured on
the basis of
reaction of
audience.
01/08/2022
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presentation.
Critical Thinking
skills
Journal
Firstly, I have to
collect and
research the
information and
having sufficient
knowledge.
Skills
development
could be
measured on the
basis of collected
information and
data (Brezeanu,
and Lazarou,
2020).
15/08/2022
Leadership Skills Books and
Internet
In order to
develop
effective
leadership skills,
it is very
important to
have a team
which is highly
efficient and
effective.
The result which
came after
leading a team is
the criteria of
measuring the
skills.
20/08/2022
Interpersonal
skills My team and
mentors
I have to
establish better
relations with
my mentor and
team
members(Seym
our-Walsh,
Weber, Bell,
and Smith,
2020).
Through
analyzing the
weakness and
strength.
24/08/2022
4.0 CV
Mathew wade
Project Manager
Brief Description
My name is Mathew Wade, and I am working in a company as a project manger for
past 2 years. I would like to work with your team where I can improve my skill and
enhanced my career opportunities.
Experience
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 2- year as a project manager
Education
 Graduation in B. com pass course.
 MBA in marketing and finance.
Interpersonal Skills
 Effective negotiation skill
 perfect in making accounts and good knowledge of excel and finance.
 Logistics
Language Known
English
Hobbies
 Learning, reading books and exploring the new things.
 Traveling and playing basketball and football.
References
Alisherovna, M.N. and Tokhirjonkyzy, G.G., 2020. The professional development of teachers
of primary education, improvement of the professional qualifications and skills. Asian
Journal of Multidimensional Research (AJMR), 9(3), pp.87-91.
Brezeanu, T.M. and Lazarou, E., 2020. ALIGNMENT BETWEEN ENGINEERING CURRICULUM
AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT FOR INDUSTRY 4.0. eLearning & Software for Education, 2.
Diec, S., Patel, P.H., Samuel, N.G. and Hernandez-Munoz, J.J., 2021. Student perceptions of
non-technical skills development during advanced pharmacy practice experiences. Currents
in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning, 13(11), pp.1510-1516.
Grigoryan, A., 2020. Major stages of reading skills development. Armenian Journal of Special
Education, 1(1), pp.42-51.
Naamati Schneider, L., Meirovich, A. and Dolev, N., 2020. Soft Skills On-Line Development in
Times of Crisis. Romanian Journal for Multidimensional Education/Revista Romaneasca
Pentru Educatie Multidimensionala, 12.
Seymour-Walsh, A.E., Weber, A., Bell, A. and Smith, T., 2020. Teaching psychomotor skills
online: exploring the implications of novel coronavirus on health professions
education. Rural and remote health, 20(4).
Sotiriadou, P., Logan, D., Daly, A. and Guest, R., 2020. The role of authentic assessment to
preserve academic integrity and promote skill development and employability. Studies in
Higher Education, 45(11), pp.2132-2148.
Tsalikova, I.K. and Pakhotina, S.V., 2019. Scientific research on the issue of soft skills
development (review of the data in international databases of scopus, web of science). The
Education and science journal, 21(8), pp.187-207.
Umer, M. and Gul, R., 2019. The Relevance of Sociocultural Theory for Linguistic Skills
Development: Classroom Observations. Dialogue (Pakistan), 14(4).
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