Reflective Journal on HR Manager Skills Development: Coursework

This report is a reflective journal analyzing the development of skills essential for a Human Resources Manager, focusing on experiences within a university setting. The author utilizes Gibbs' reflective cycle to examine the acquisition of crucial skills such as communication (verbal and written), research capabilities, ICT proficiency, teamwork and networking, time management, and problem-solving abilities. The report includes a detailed description of each stage of the reflective cycle, incorporating personal experiences and observations to illustrate skill development. Furthermore, it provides an evaluation of the experiences, an analysis of the acquired skills, and a conclusion summarizing the learning outcomes. Finally, the report concludes with a comprehensive action plan outlining specific objectives and strategies for honing these skills further, providing practical steps for continuous professional development. The report is supported by academic references in Harvard style.

Human Resources
personal development

Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
MAIN BODY...................................................................................................................................3
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................7
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................8
Books and Journals.................................................................................................................8

INTRODUCTION
It is important for the individual to know about the career that he wants to possess.
Continuous professional development is a process that helps to manage the growth as well as
learning (Knott, 2021). In this report there is discussion related to employability and study skills
that will help an individual to become an effective and successful human resource manager.
MAIN BODY
Gibbs reflective cycle is a six stages cycle that helps to explore the experience of a person. It
came into existence in 1988 and was developed by Graham gibbs. The six stages of the reflective
cycle are discussed below:
Description: It is the first stage in the model. When I start studying in the university I was
committed towards learning new things (Waltz, 2019). I was eager to interact with new people
and at that time I was able to enhance my communication skills. Along with that I was able to
walk on my time management skills at the same time as I am made schedule of reaching the
university on time and taking all the letters in completing the assignment in time. As I want to
become a Human Resource manager I always focused on communication skills as I believe that
they are required to perform the job of Human resource effectively.
Feelings: It is the next stage that occurs after experience. The feelings are based on the
experience. While studying I faced various challenges and there were various conflicts that took
place that disappointed me in the starting but after that I was able to develop problem solving
skills and that help me to resolve the conflicts and work effectively. When I joined the
University I was fearful and was not able to understand the situation. But as I started interacting
with people and seniors I became sure that I am good at interacting and these skills will me to
become good HR manager. At the same time we were given group projects and we have to work
on projects in you that help me to enhance my teamwork skills. While working with others there
is need of good communication skills as well as that help to build network and relations with the
colleagues that are helpful to complete the project in effective manner. I felt good when I was
able to solve the problems that are faced by others. As that is required to get a good job and work
over it effectively (Opiniano, Daquipil and Romarate, 2021). As at the time of employment the
employees face certain challenges that need to be solved by the HR of the company.

When we were assigned group projects and I was given the opportunity to lead the team.
I used to feel confident and that help me to enhance my leadership skills as well. It is important
to note that the study pattern and the projects are very helpful in enhancing the team work as well
as the confidence level.
Evaluation: If I have given the chance to evaluate the situation I will say that it was a good
experience that helped me to develop various skills. I would also like to mention about my
experience of learning computer skills. As it is important for HR manager to know the skills of
computer and operate the system effectively (Armstrong, 2020). It is important to say that by
talking with my colleges and seniors I have developed communication skills. Along with that the
projects helped in generating team working ability. It is important to have good team
management skills as it will help in future while managing the employees.
Analysis: It is the next stage of the analysis. It is analysed that to become HR manager there is
requirement of various skills. That I developed while studying in University. They taught various

skills that required getting a job (Biewendt, 2018). I have analysed that in the starting of the
study first of all I was able to enhance by communication skills. As we have to interact with
teachers and seniors. Along with that there is need to write papers and do projects that have to
meet to enhance my written skills as when. It is important to have good writing skills as the HR
manager of the company has to float various notices and emails to the employees. While doing
these projects there is requirement of research skills and I was able to enhance my research skills
while doing a project of research. Research skills are always required to work at a job and to
know about the requirement of the employees and research the future. Along with that I have
understood that there is need of good knowledge of technology and ability to use computer. Is
the world is turning digital and the HR manager also needs to work on the computer to record all
the details of the employees. I have also analysed that without teamwork skills an employee
cannot become successful so it is important to have good teamwork skills. My experiences says
that teamwork skills develop while we perform various activities in team. There is need of good
networking to get a good job. The most important skill that is required by a HR manager is time
management skills. A person should be pu0nctual so as he or she can train other individuals and
asked them to be punctual. Time management skills help to work with deadlines and complete
the goals that are assigned. This helps at the time of job when you are assigned a project and then
you complete it within deadlines helps in success of the organisation. There are various problems
that arise while doing team activities and also while studying. But with patience these problems
can be solved I have developed problem solving skills now. Along with that I have analysed that
there is need of good problem solving skills to become effective HR as there are various chances
when there are issues that are faced by the employees and that need to be solved by the HR of the
company.
Conclusion: It has been concluded that I have learned a lot of skills from the university which
are related with HR such as communication or problem solving and these can be very useful to
develop my career and to get success in my work where I can be able to recognize with such
skills and also get appreciations (Luu, 2019).
Action Plan:
Skills Importance Action plan to develop the
skill
Communication Skills
(verbal and non-verbal)
I believe that it is important
to communicate and interact
with my other staff members.
Hence, this is the essential
In order to develop my
communication skills I would
like to read books as well as
communicate with my

skills that needs development
(Rees and Smith, 2021). And
it is also necessary to
maintaining files, reports and
writing emails to the clients. I
need to improvement writing
skills as well.
mentors to improve such
skills. In order to improve my
writing skills as well I would
like to practice regularly and
will make it a habit on a daily
basis.
Research Skills I need to improve my
research skills as well
because it is very important
to identify the problems that
are delaying the performance
of any task and need some
solution.
I can take reviews and
feedback from my other team
members in order to improve
my research skills.
Team and Networking It is important to work in a
time and to get the objective
on a specific time period I
need to improve these skills
and understand the concept of
different background culture.
I would to make up with my
team members and create a
network that helps to achieve
the overall goal.
Time and Self-management As I understand the
importance of time that it is
essential to manage work on
a specific time. In order to
become an effective HR
manager I would like to
prioritise my work and
complete accordingly in a
specific time period.
To improve my time
management skills I will
focus on them (Rockenbauch
and Sakdapolrak, 2017). I
will follow my timetable and
work as per it. I will also look
my priorities and complete
my job within a deadline that
will help to improve my time
management skills
Use of ICTs I also need to develop ICT
skills which helps to
understand the all aspects of
life.
I would like to practices on
software applications, web
based learning which is very
useful in distance learning
and many more.
Problem Solving Skills It is important for me to
improve my problem solving
skills because a person who is
able to solve the problems
can be a valuable asset for the
company.
It is better to recognising the
problems and I would like to
create several options and
choose a best solution among
them.
From the above action plan I am able to identify my skills which need some improvement
and I have also framed plans and objectives regarding my career that would support a lot to me.

CONCLUSION
From the above observation it has been concluded that for a person it is very important to
identify and develop those areas which need some improvement in order to better create
opportunities that will help to get success in the career. The reflection comprises with an action
plan which helps an individual to know the importance and develop an action plan accordingly.

REFERENCES
Books and Journals
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Biewendt, M., 2018. The Human Development Index (HDI) as a Reflection of Resource
Abundance.
Knott, H., 2021. Debriefing Among Hospice Professionals During a Pandemic.
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Opiniano, J., Daquipil, R.A. and Romarate, P.I., 2021. Reflective practice in the newswork of
Filipino journalists: A grounded theory study. Journal of Applied Journalism & Media
Studies.
Rees, G. and Smith, P. eds., 2021. Strategic human resource management: An international
perspective. Sage.
Rockenbauch, T. and Sakdapolrak, P., 2017. Social networks and the resilience of rural
communities in the Global South: a critical review and conceptual reflections. Ecology
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Waltz, C., 2019. Impact of Reflective Practice within a Residency Program on New Graduate
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