FY027: Reflective Portfolio on Self Development and Responsibility

This portfolio assignment reflects on a student's performance in a group presentation and the FY027 module, focusing on self-development and responsibility. It includes a reflective statement detailing lessons learned, areas for improvement in communication and problem-solving, and an action plan for future professional and personal growth. The action plan outlines specific objectives, resources, and timelines for enhancing skills such as active listening, problem-solving, decision-making, stress management, and intellectual capabilities. The report emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, continuous improvement, and taking responsibility for one's development to achieve success. Desklib offers a wealth of similar documents and resources for students seeking academic support.

Preparing for Success
Self Development and
Responsibility

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
MAIN BODY...................................................................................................................................1
Reflective Statement on the things learnt during the Group Project......................................1
Areas of Development............................................................................................................2
Action Plan.............................................................................................................................3
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................8
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................9

INTRODUCTION
Personal Development is basically all about the self improvement. It basically comprises
striking a perfect balance in work life, sharpening the skill of marketable and achieving
heightened self awareness. The present report basically comprises of the reflection on the
performance in the group presentation. In addition to that it comprises of the areas both in the
professional and academic which need to develop further. Moreover, it comprises of the action
plan for the purpose to develop professionally and personally in the future.
MAIN BODY
Reflection on things learnt during the Project
From the presentation, i basically learnt various skills. The one thing which i learnt is
the effective time management skills. I realised that it is very important to give priority to the
most important things. I also learnt that it is very important for me to schedule my tasks in a
timely manner. Scheduling the tasks will help me a lot in achieving my targets on time. I realised
that the study patterns plays a very important role in influencing and creating impact on the
student. I also had a deep understanding that each individual has various tactics to learn
something. From my personal experience, i realised that its very important to take into
consideration the agenda. I believed that it was the most interesting part for me and it helps in
keeping my work in a systematic and proper manner. Through writing everything on a paper, it
made team member distinct what things are being finished and what need to be done for the
purpose to reach the aims(Coeckelbergh, 2022).
In addition to that, self discipline taught me a lot of things which are important for an individual
for successful execution of project. When it comes to group project, it was very important for us
to measure progress in a timely manner so that deficiency could easily be founded and rectified
timely. At each stage of project, i learnt that focus is one of the major key in bringing actual
output. While performing the tasks, i realised that its better to rectify things during on-going
project in order to reduce the chances of the project failure. Constantly i used to line down
important things where i believe i was lacking and where i required improvement. Each project
begins up with setting of objectives that is predate by each and every member of group. From
project, i realised that coordination with my team members is important in order to amend the
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skills of communication at same time. The main element basically included that goal setting
helps in keeping up everything on the track. I followed the goal setting concept for the purpose to
achieve my work and targets in a effective manner (Succi and Canovi, 2020).
During the group project, we all as the team members work on cream strategy basis. In reference
to such cream strategy, it basically support effective and active. Through evaluating each and
everything, it helped us in being organized in each and every task what we were doing. I also
saw that each team member in group was highly active in taking lessons. The factor of
Motivation is considered to be very important as the major element in order to achieve success
in any project. In order to ensure good team work, i learnt that there are various things which are
necessary. The most important thing is team members and the coordination among them. It is
considered to be very important in every work and every project we are doing in the entire
project (Cabanas and Illouz, 2019). Also coordination is considered to be very necessary for
having better results. Another element which was important is the Brainstorming exercise which
is essential element in order to boost coordination and increase the effectiveness among the
individuals. Each and every individual found the exercise of brainstorming as unique technique
to generate the ideas which helps in addressing the issue and problems. Through using this, better
learning has been matured among team members and it its generally done to solve the small
group which is designed in order to generate the different ideas for the problem. Also with the
support of these activities, it has divine my group members to bring new ideas and every
individual has put their efforts for the purpose to carry out best solutions to resolve the issues.
Also it is very important for the group members to bring up innovative and better ideas for
achieving better results(Cottrell, 2020).
Areas of Development
After the completion of the project, i realised that i was not able to communicate in a
proper manner owed to my hesitation to talk in front of various individuals. The skills related to
communication is considered to be very important in any group activity and it was basically my
major anemic which i have seen during my work . I also realised that it is very important for me
to work on my communication skills and also improving my English skills at the same time. In
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order to improve my communications, it started an online course and also i am paying much
more emphasis on bringing improvement in my skills related to communications which will
really support me in delivery best in me. Also, the speaking skills are considered to be very
important in order to achieve better results (Jehanzeb and Mohanty, 2018).
Also i had this realisation that whenever any kind of issue or problems occur, i was not
able to have deep understanding to resolve them in a effective manner. It was important for me to
improve my problem solving skill so that i don't face issues during my working in future
companies. Through entire process, i realised that English improvement, communication &
various problem solving are few of the major aspects i need to work in order to amend my
cognition.
Action Plan
Skills Objectives Resources Required Duration
Active Listening There are various
activities which
needed to be perform
in order to achieve the
objectives which
basically involved
having a group
discussion with my
team members and
colleagues in an
effective way. Also
there are various
activities such as
having a effective and
systematic gathering
with each of
In order to improve
my active listening, i
will try interacting
and having effective
and face to face
communication with
the individuals. Also
there is a requirement
for a becoming space
for peaceable meeting
where each one can
listen to one and
another. Also there is
need to prepare for
questions which will
be obstinate for
In intellectual skills, it
basically involves
supports from the
peers for the purpose
to help in effective
seminar and
discussion (McLaine,
2021).
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individual who are on
the job in group
discussion as well as
the project. Also it is
very important to have
a better discussion
with the members so
that each member
Could share ideas in a
effective and proper
manner.
effective meeting.
Problem Solving
Skills
In context to improve
my problem solving
skills, it is very
important to carry out
various activities such
as ensure dealing
with issues as well as
to ensure effective use
of various learning
playing for the
purpose to solve the
issues. In addition to
that, it comprises of
the data collection and
also putting up all the
facts in order to find
solution for the
problem. Moreover, in
order to solve the
In context to problem
solving skills, there is
a requirement for
support of seniors for
the purpose to solve
the problems,
assistance of the entire
team members and
data collection
(Zhang Oo and Lim,
2019).
In intellectual skills, it
basically involves
supports from the
peers for the purpose
to help in effective
seminar and
discussion.
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problems it is very
important to divide
the issues and
problem in small parts
so its becomes
effortless to have
better understanding
and could be solved
in a easy manner.
Decision making
ability
For the purpose to
improve the decision
making abilities, it is
very important to
work on a assortment
of method aspects and
i will product on my
abilities in order to
return befitting
decisions at a proper
time. Also in order to
improve my decision
making ability, i will
be hanging out with
unknown individuals
who basically have a
different mind set and
are of different age
groups. Also it is very
important for me to
take proper training
and appropriate
In case of decision
making ability, there
is a need of individual
from different
backgrounds for the
purpose to get the
creative ideas and
innovative measures.
In intellectual skills, it
basically involves
supports from the
peers for the purpose
to help in effective
seminar and
discussion.
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actions for the
purpose to ensure that
proper knowledge of
decision making in
context of group
project or further
work in the company
(Anderson and et.al,
2018).
Stress Management
There are various
activities which need
to be carried out in
order to manage
stress. It is very
important to ensure
the different
mindfulness
workshops for the
purpose to reduce the
fear or any kind of
anxiety. It intent to
effectively assist in
reducing stress at
time of working in the
company. Also it is
very important for me
to start taking breaks
in between the project
in order to gain fresh
time for me. Also i
In stress management,
there is requirement
for a competent and
skilled person to take
the responsibility for
the purpose to share
the stress
Right after taking the
exercises and to
ensure achievement of
the objectives.
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realised that it is very
important for me to
share responsibilities
and burden in order to
handle the situation of
stress and also at the
time to reduce the
stress to some extent.
Intellectual skills
In order to improve
my intellectual skills,
it is very important for
me to perform various
activities such as
exercise of brain
storming which will
lead to the innovative
solution and creative
solutions until
members range to
final conclusion. With
the help of attending
different seminars and
sessions, it could lead
to deliberation of the
possible solutions
which will help me in
getting a variety of
viewpoint from the
different individuals.
In intellectual skills, it
basically involves
supports from the
peers for the purpose
to help in effective
seminar and
discussion.
In intellectual skills, it
basically involves
supports from the
peers for the purpose
to help in effective
seminar and
discussion (Byrne,
Fattoum and Diaz
Garcia, 2019).
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CONCLUSION
From the above report, it can be concluded that self development and responsibility plays a
very important role and is considered to be a key aspect when it comes to preparing for
success.
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REFERENCES
Books and Journals
Coeckelbergh, M., 2022. SELF-IMPROVEMENT: Technologies of the Soul in the Age of
Artificial Intelligence. Columbia University Press.
Succi, C. and Canovi, M., 2020. Soft skills to enhance graduate employability: comparing
students and employers’ perceptions. Studies in higher education, 45(9), pp.1834-1847.
Cottrell, S., 2020. Teaching study skills and supporting learning. Bloomsbury Publishing.
Cabanas, E. and Illouz, E., 2019. Manufacturing happy citizens: How the science and industry
of happiness control our lives. John Wiley & Sons.
Jehanzeb, K. and Mohanty, J., 2018. Impact of employee development on job satisfaction and
organizational commitment: person–organization fit as moderator. International Journal
of Training and Development, 22(3), pp.171-191.
McLaine, I., 2021. Ministry of morale: Home front morale and the Ministry of Information in
World War II. Routledge.
Zhang, Q., Oo, B.L. and Lim, B.T.H., 2019. Drivers, motivations, and barriers to the
implementation of corporate social responsibility practices by construction enterprises: A
review. Journal of cleaner production, 210, pp.563-584.
Anderson, K.A., Sosnowy, C., Kuo, A.A. and Shattuck, P.T., 2018. Transition of individuals
with autism to adulthood: A review of qualitative studies. Pediatrics, 141(Supplement_4),
pp.S318-S327.
Byrne, J., Fattoum, S. and Diaz Garcia, M.C., 2019. Role models and women entrepreneurs:
Entrepreneurial superwoman has her say. Journal of Small Business Management, 57(1),
pp.154-184.
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