This report is a reflective journal for a Foundation Degree in Business and Management. It begins with an introduction to work-related learning and self-reflection, emphasizing the importance of recognizing strengths and weaknesses. The main body covers a career and progression plan, outlining skill needs and improvement strategies for an HR manager, including time management, reporting, and communication skills. A skills audit analyzes job descriptions, reviews skill matrices, and identifies skill gaps. Self-appraisal and action planning are discussed, with a focus on time management, decision-making, and communication skills. The report includes a skills development record and work-based feedback, differentiating between positive and negative feedback. Finally, it analyzes the principles of organizational theory against organizational practice, concluding that self-development is key to achieving organizational objectives.