Professional Practice Report: Skills and Competencies in Practice

This report, focusing on professional practice within the hospitality industry, analyzes the benefits of ongoing professional development for both employers and employees, specifically within the context of The Landmark London. It identifies key skills and competencies expected of a hospitality manager, including hard skills like technology proficiency and accounting, and soft skills such as communication and creative thinking. The report evaluates the author's own skills and competencies, highlighting areas for improvement, and discusses various learning theories and approaches, such as behaviorist, cognitive, humanist, and social learning theories, and their relevance in professional development. Furthermore, it constructs a professional development plan designed to enhance chosen skills and competencies within the workplace, and concludes with insights into job interviews and transferable skills applicable to the service industry.