Reflective Journal Entry: Analysis of Core Skills and Competencies

This reflective journal entry delves into the analysis of four core professional skills: negotiation, focus and attention, time management, and team working. The entry follows a pro-forma structure, defining each skill and explaining its importance. For negotiation, the author highlights its role in conflict resolution and achieving desired outcomes, emphasizing preparation, discussion, and agreement implementation. The importance of focus and attention is discussed, linking it to business function performance and the ability to analyze mental stability. Time management is presented as crucial for organizing tasks, increasing effectiveness, and reducing stress, with the author reflecting on their current competence and the importance of planning and prioritization. Team working is emphasized as a source of morale support and a key factor in efficient business function performance. The author assesses their competence in each skill, identifies contradictions between self-perception and external feedback, and explores how these skills will aid them in the future. The author provides their own reflections on their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors for each skill.

REFLECTIVE JOURNAL ENTRY PRO-FORMA
What is the core skill?
The negotiation is the main core skill is mine with the help of this I can easily find out the
difference which people settle. This is the kind of the process in which the compromises and
agreement is reached in relation to avoid the argument and any type of the dispute between
the parties. The negotiation is the effective strategies it is very helpful in relation to achieve the
desire outcome in the following manner are as-
Preparation
Discussion
Clarification of goals
Negotiation towards win and outcome
Agreements Implementation of course of action.
Why is this core skill important? Why did I select this skill to reflect on? (use relevant theories
and concepts to support your answer)
This kind of the core skill is very important in my point of view because with the help of this the
differential measure can be evaluate in the appropriate manner. This kind of the process is very
helpful in order to achieve the desire outcome. This core skill is inclusive of five stage with the
help of this the thing can be perform in effective manner. I have selected this skill in relation to
achieve the desired goals in the effective manner. This is very important skill to learn in order to
competitive with the current competition in the market it is beneficial to give high value to the
negotiation. I have seen that it is very helpful in relation to build strong relations, deliver the
lasting and quick solutions and helpful in relation to avoid future problem. There are the various
kinds of the conflicts in order to sort this kind of issues the negotiation is to be used effectively.
Reflect on your current competent regarding this skill. How did you assess your competence?
(use your self-assessment findings, feedback from peers and your tutor, plus your own
reflections on your thoughts, feelings and behaviours to answer this question)
I have negotiation skill but this is not that much effective in the present time. I have taken the
various practice approach so that I can easily cope up with all the factor. This kind of the thing is
very essential to get the quick result. I have analysed my own strategy in this relation in this I have
worker hard in order to get this solved. I have taken the feedback from various person so that I
can evaluate this all in effective manner. With the help of this kind of the strategy I am able to
perform the business function in the effective manner. I have asked about this thing to mu tutor

so that if there is any need than I am able to evaluate this thing properly.
Can you identify any contradictions from your analysis above? For example, is there a match
between how you see yourself and how others see you, or not?
There is some contradiction in this which can be seen easily. I have not framing all things
effectively it is very essential to do each thing in expert manner. I need to learn this skill effective
so that I can use this in future.
How will this skill help me in the future? (use references to support your argument)
It will help me in relation to build the strong relationship with the employees with the help of this
kind of activities I can easily frame out the whole work effectively. With the help of this the
various kind of the future problem can easily get solved.
What is the core skill?
The core skill is related to the focus and attention. This is need to have without this no function
can able to perform in the effective manner it is very helpful in order ot performs the business
function in smooth manner. I need to develop this skill so that I am able to perform my role in the
best and effective manner. The focus and attention is the main source in relation have desire
profitability in the business enterprise.
Why is this core skill important? Why did I select this skill to reflect on? (use relevant theories
and concepts to support your answer)
This is very important core skill without this the business function cannot be performed effective.
The each employee need to considered this efficiently so that they are able to perform the
business function efficiently. With the help of this there can be effective analysis of the person
mental stability. With the help of improving this both factor the organisation is able to achieve the
desire profitability. I select this skill to have reflection on this because I was lack of this skill, by
learning this skill I have attended the various practical observation so that I can able to focus one

thing at a time. This kind of the skill is very helpful in relation to develop the things effectively.
With the help of the span theory this thing can be done in the proper manner. The attention span
is the amount of time with the help of which person is able to there can be effective analysis on
the thing that attention span is the amount of concentrated time. In this the two factor are need
to be considered such are as-
Transient attention- in this the person used to get distracted for the short period. It is happened in
the manner of short response.
Selective sustained attention- This kind of the factor also known as the focused attention. This is
generally for the long time. This ca affect the process of work in the large manner.
Reflect on your current competent regarding this skill. How did you assess your competence?
(use your self-assessment findings, feedback from peers and your tutor, plus your own
reflections on your thoughts, feelings and behaviours to answer this question)
I have some issues with the ficus and attention skill. I used to get distracted easuily in the things.
Due to these issues I am unable to cope with the task on the right time. This kind of the factor is
reducing the core strategies.
I have taken the feedback from other about this ability of mine in this I have seen that the very
less positive response I have given on this kind of the skill. Due to this I need to work towards this
so that I also able to develop the focus and attention can able to deliver the result in timely
manner.
Can you identify any contradictions from your analysis above? For example, is there a match
between how you see yourself and how others see you, or not?
No there is not match between the mine observation and other about this, I have got many
negative response due to this I need to improve this.
How will this skill help me in the future? (use references to support your argument)
This is very helpful in relation to perform the various kind of the task in the given framework with
the help of this I am able to give concentration on one task at a time.

What is the core skill?
Time management is the important skill which is need to have in each person. Without this firm is
not able to achieve its results in the timely manner. This kind of the factor assuring the better and
effective results with the high amount of profitability. Time is the factor which is very helpful in
relation to achieve the quick result in the firm.
Why is this core skill important? Why did I select this skill to reflect on? (use relevant theories
and concepts to support your answer)
This is very important core skill with the help of this I am able to organise the each thing in the
effective manner. I can easily evaluate that how much time is to be give on the particular task.
With the help of good time management skill I am able to increased the effectiveness and
productivity. This kind of the factor is the key aspects which is involved with the following things
such are as panning, setting and prioritize the thing for the better performance.
I select this skill because I am also practising this so that I can able to perform the firm in the
timely manner. This kind of the skill is very helpful in relation to achieve the desire profitability.
Due to this the stress of work can be reduced.
With the help of the past academic report I am able to find out the variation between this kind of
the factor is very helpful in relation to get the things effectively. With the help of this the
difference can be find and corrective action can be taken in thus relation.
Reflect on your current competent regarding this skill. How did you assess your competence?
(use your self-assessment findings, feedback from peers and your tutor, plus your own
reflections on your thoughts, feelings and behaviours to answer this question)
In my point of view I am not that much good in this but I have taken the opinion of others in this
I have found out that are quire satisfied with mu time management skill. From the other point
of view I able to perform my function in the given time manner.

Can you identify any contradictions from your analysis above? For example, is there a match
between how you see yourself and how others see you, or not?
There is not that much match perspective of mine and other but in this I have got the various
positive view from the person this is very helpful process in manner to motivating myself to do my
best.
How will this skill help me in the future? (use references to support your argument)
This is very effective skill this will help me in order to have increment in the productivity and
efficiency in the person. The person can able to perform his role in the timely manner without any
stress of the work. This kind of function is very helpful in relation to achieve the task on the time
so that better productivity can be achieved. With the help of various kind of the technique this can
be improved, hence it can be said that time management is the one of the main core skill.

What is the core skill?
Team working is the another core skill which is also kept the same importance as other function
does. From the mine point of view team is the morale support with the help of which each person
can perform the function in the effective manner. This kind of the factor is very helpful in relation
to perform the business function effective and efficiently. With the help of this the things can be
sorted by corpora ting each other. This kind of the factor are very helpful in relation to get the
desire profitability. With the help of the team working the person is bale to perform the function
in more significant manner.
Why is this core skill important? Why did I select this skill to reflect on? (use relevant theories
and concepts to support your answer)
This is one of the important core skill in this the various kind of the issues can be get sorted in the
initially manner. In this each person motivates other to perform the function expertly. Being in the
group I have noticed that various kind of the conflict situation can be reduced. The person can
able to perform his function in the more effective and efficiently manner.
I select this skill to reflect on because this is one of the mine favourite skill with the help of this I
am able to perform the function effectively. This kind of the factor is very helpful in relation to
achieve the desire profitability.
Reflect on your current competent regarding this skill. How did you assess your competence?
(use your self-assessment findings, feedback from peers and your tutor, plus your own
reflections on your thoughts, feelings and behaviours to answer this question)
I am very much effective in relation to work with the team. From the mine pint of view I am able
to perform the function easily by being in the group this kind of activities is very helpful in order to
enhance emu inner strength.
I have taken the views of other in this relation just to know that I am good in this or not. I have got
many positive views from the person.
Can you identify any contradictions from your analysis above? For example, is there a match
between how you see yourself and how others see you, or not?

There is match between the what I was thought of myself and what other were thing this was very
helpful in relation to enhance my inner strength so that I will able to perform best in the ahead
future. This kind of the activity is very helpful in relation to taking the timely feedback from other
so that I am able to improve this.
How will this skill help me in the future? (use references to support your argument)
It will help me in order to build the strong relation between the employees
This skill will be very helpful for me in the future in relation to perform the business task in the
timely manner. With the help of this kind of process I am able to perform the business function
more effectively and efficiently. My conflicts can be solved easily so that I am bel to focus on my
work and delivering the best result.

Analysis
The analysis is to be taken in the effective manner. The strength and weakness is to be evaluated in
the following manner-
With the help of the above analysis it has been defined that my team working and time
management skill is very excellent. In need to focus on the negotiation and focus and attention I was
not good in this both core skills. This also that important in order to perform the business function in
the effective and efficient manner. This kind of the process is very helpful in relation to do the things
in effective manner. The various kind of the strength and weakness has been identified with the help
of which I have to develop my skills in the effective manner. In order to develop this I need to
framed out the strategies so that I will able to perform the business function effectively. The focus
and attention or negotiation is the important in order to perform the thing with the more
concentrative manner. The focus and attention is the main element which is need to get the
improved so that the various function can be performed effectively.
Action Plan
With the help of this kind of the activities the function can able to perform the effective manner. The
action plan is the most suitable framework to perform the thing in most expert manner. These are
defined in the following manner are as-
Skills Activities Duration Self assessment
Time skills Check list
schedule
resources
1 week
2 week
1.5 week
1. With the help of the
check list the things can
be evaluated in the
most effective and
efficient manner. The
all thing is need to be
mention in this manner
so that effective
strategies can be
formulate so with the
help of this the function
can be performed
effective.
2. The all things is need
to be scheduled so that
it can be performed in
the timely manner.
3. The resources are
need to have with the

help of which function
can be performed
effective such are as-
senior management
staff so that they can
provide good training
to others.
Focus and attention Check list
schedule
resources
1 weak
2 week
1.5 week
1. With the help of the
check list he all
activities can be
performed effectively.
The things can be
mention and effective
measures to it is need
to be given.
2. The all things is need
to scheduled properly
with the time so that
each action can be
performed with the
effective manner. Any
point is not to be
missed otherwise it can
hamper the action plan.
3. The various kind of
the resources is
required like the
person who will
provide the effective
training facility with the
help of which they re
able to perform the
things effectively.
Negotiation Check list
schedule
resources
1 weak
2 week
1.5 week
1. With the help of the
check list the things can
be evaluated in the
most effective and
efficient manner. The
all thing is need to be
mention in this manner
so that effective

strategies can be
formulate so with the
help of this the function
can be performed
effective.
2. The all things is need
to be scheduled so that
it can be performed in
the timely manner.
3. The resources are
need to have with the
help of which function
can be performed
effective such are as-
senior management
staff so that they can
provide good training
to others.
1. With the help of the
check list he all
activities can be
performed effectively.
The things can be
mention and effective
measures to it is need
to be given.
2. The all things is need
to scheduled properly
with the time so that
each action can be
performed with the
effective manner. Any
point is not to be
missed otherwise it can
hamper the action plan.
3. The various kind of
the resources is
required like the
person who will
provide the effective
training facility with the

help of which they re
able to perform the
things effectively.