TLH255 HRM: Personal Reflection on Training Event at Sunderland

This essay presents a personal reflection on the design, planning, and pitching stages of an HRM training event. It discusses what went well, areas for improvement, and the individual's role as a group member, including contributions to the project and the proportioning of team roles. The reflection also covers skills acquired during the module, such as team working, communication, time management, problem-solving, listening, collaborative working, critical thinking, and leadership skills. The essay concludes by highlighting the importance of these skills for future career development and success in team-based projects. Desklib offers a range of resources, including past papers and solved assignments, to support students in their academic endeavors.

Assessment 2: Personal
Reflection Essay

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
Reflections on the design, planning and pitching stages of your training event.........................3
Discussion of what went well and improvements.......................................................................4
Role as group members and contribution to project...................................................................4
The way team roles were proportioned.......................................................................................5
Skills acquired during this module:............................................................................................6
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................8
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................9

INTRODUCTION
Personal reflection is related with reflecting the overall journey of the team work and the
way project was executed. In the present report there is is a personal reflection essay that is
formed based on the experience of designing, planning and pitching of the training event plan as
done in the assessment 1 (Erdogan, 2019). there is reflection on the planning, design and pitching
aspect of the training event. There is analysis of the aspects that went well and the difficulties
that were faced in the course of report. There is evaluation of the way different team roles were
practitioner and discussion of the skills acquired during learning.
Reflections on the design, planning and pitching stages of your training eventDesigning: In this stage there was understand of the alignment, decisions and terms of the main
objectives of the training event. At the designing stage there was setting up of training goal
where the capabilities and results that were required as part of training plan was set.
The learning objectives were set that was done for exhibiting the required skill in problem
solving & decision making.Planning: In this stage there was planning of the way activities had to be carried on. There were
planning of assigning the different task to each member as per their level of interest and the
competence they possess (Zahid and Khanam, 2019). There were set up of authority and
responsibility relationship among various team members and there was specific channels that is
set up about which team members had to report to whom. It lead to a systematic working
framework that was created in the whole team with proper planning.Pitching stages of training event: Pitching mechanics are described as the specific stage of
events. In this there are different aspects that is related to understanding of the main requirement
of the event. At this stage, I mainly focussed on execution of the work. After this stage there was
evaluation of the quality of evidence that is required to make analysis of the overall learning
objectives that have been achieved or not in the context of report. There is need to address to
major problems that may affect the success of the project for this purpose leader had to delegate
the responsibilities so that there can be completion of the work as per specified time deadlines.

Discussion of what went well and improvements
In the present report, while the team was assigned with various tasks there were some of
the issues that arises initially there was lot of confusion with respect to lack of clarity. So, for this
purpose there was determination of specific team roles that was assigned to each team member.
Went well: There were some of the activities that went well in the report. Such as it
includes the way the project was executed (Beavers, Orange and Kirkwood, 2017). In the
planning stage the elder itself assigned all the task and activities to various group members as per
their competence level. There was a proper timeline that was created in the initial stages of the
project where the technique of work break down structure that was used by leader. In this each
task was broken in small manageable activities so that each activity is properly managed and
completed accordance with the specified time period.
Improvements: while working in the present report I realised that there are several
improvements that could have been done if I would have given opportunity of working on the
report again. Such as I will work on my researching skills so that I am able to identify the
reliable and authentic sources for the purpose understanding in the report. Further I realised
while working on this report that there is need to provide all the team members with more
opportunity so that they are able to present their view points. It is going to lead towards more
creativity and innovation ideas that can help in the process of enhancing the effectiveness and
relevance of task.
Role as group members and contribution to project
In the present task my role as a group member was to work on the assigned task by our team
leader. I was assigned a particular topic where I had to understand the resource constraints and
realisation of the goal related to training and associated time period. There were some of the
outlet needs that had to be managed with respect to learning of employees. For this I had to
research on available sources so that I was able to gather sufficient information for the purpose
of conducting the research work.
In this process I worked on understand the different perspectives of the report that further helped
me in reaching to relevant scenario. There was proper division of tasks as per required tasks in
the course of report. Each of the responsibilities and tasks are interconnected and dependent on
each other. This helped all the team member in understanding of the relevance of activities.
There was feedback that was taken from all the team members at the end of the rime period to

understand the experience in the course of report. I contributed towards working diligently on
my assigned activities. My role was working as a resource investigator that is related to
innovation aspect of the report. I explored various options that were available in order to
formulate effective training options. There was development of contacts and further resources
were negotiated on behalf of the team (Fitria and Hardiyantari, 2021). Also worked with various
external stakeholders in order to accomplish the team objectives.
While working on my assigned activities I simultaneously also worked on my role as specialist
and evaluator. As a evaluator I had to assess and analyse the ideas based on working of the pros
and cons of each option before coming to particular decision. Evaluators are critical thinkers
with having strategic approach. I worked by helping other team members in the course of report
os that there can be maximisation of the laid outcomes of the report.
The way team roles were proportioned
In the present report there were different activities that had to be performed, by each team
embers so that overall outcome could have been maximised. For this purpose there were
different team roles that were determined based on application of belbin's theory where each
team members had to manage their work as per their assigned roles:Action oriented roles: in this the team members where offered with two major roles that is
shapers and implementers. Shaper was the team members who was assigned the task of planning
all the activity since initiation and implementer was the one basically who had to turn all the
concepts and ideas into practical plans and actions (Whitney and Fox, 2017).
Implementer had to work systemically and efficiently in more organised manner. This team
members was not much flexible and somewhat resistant to change.People oriented roles: It include the ones who had to perform the roles after the team working
was already started. Such as coordinator who had to recognize the value of each team member is
bring in the organisation.
Team worker: These are the people who are providing the required support and ensuring that
people in team are able to work together effectively. Team workers were all the members were
offering help to people by providing them with required support.Thought oriented roles: In this there were specialist who are the people who had specified
knowledge that is required to get the job done. In this they are proportioning themselves with

abilities and skills that is needed to maintain their professional status. The main job is to work as
a expert for some of the important activities that required application of special knowledge.
Skills acquired during this module:
While working on this module there were some of the skill sets that were acquired such as:Team working skills: In this skill I learnt the way there can be working with other team member
with different mind sets and skill sets. Each individual belonged to a different background
having differences in opinion (Woldt and Nenad, 2021). In the present report I worked on
understand the way there can be fluency in working with team by sharing of responsibility.Communication skill: In the present report I acquired communication skills that is verbal
communication skills were learnt in the course of Working in the task. I learnt that
communication is the key and foundation of effective team work. It helped in establishment of
open communication lines that can lead towards promoting of trust and a positive team
environment. There were disagreements on some matters but such issues were quickly resolved
by considering the opinion of each of the team members.Time management skills: responsibility, accountability and time management are all the
important skills that are very crucial for academic and professional career for a individuals.
Project managers must poses strong organisational skills so that they are able to manage the
goals and are on track for meeting up the deadlines. In the present report I demonstrated string
time management skills as all the tasks that were assigned by the team leader were timely and
properly completed by me (Apsari, 2018). I acquired the way of balancing the multiple
assignments and deadlines so that there can be smooth working in collaborative working
environment for upcoming future time.Problem solving skills: there is need of effective problem solvers so that if there are any issues
or challenges then that can be dealt to deal with the negative outcomes. This approach helped me
in uncovering of inefficiencies and in going towards the team success.Listening skills: In this project I recognised that listening is also very important along with
speaking and communicating. In this process I anticipated the challenges and needs that are to be
considered ro respond effectively towards the view points of other team members.Collaborative working skills:

In some instances working in a team can be challenging but there is need of better opportunity so
that there can be in uncovering of creative ideas and sharing of different experiences and
perspectives. The present group has helped in having better learning experience throughout the
team working. There was a highly productive team where each individual posses a desire to
learn and explore the new ideas that can lead towards being a better manager, leader and
contributor.Critical thinking skills: critical thinking skills are very helpful for the purpose of making
informed decisions. It is important to understand the best course of action so that new ideas can
be developed to achieve better results. In this there is critical understand of the situation by
examining of all the issues, reflecting the experiences and further listening what other group
members are speaking (Yeadon-Lee, 2018). This technique helped me in arriving at the
breakthrough that helped the team in moving forward in new ways.Leadership skills: a leader is the one who is working across departments for spreading of
resources and knowledge. In the present task I understood various qualities of leaders that can
demonstrate strong team working skills that promoted collaboration and empowered other team
members for growing and learning. It assessed me in development of skills that are very crucial
for future career development prospects (Gheith and Aljaberi, , 2018). There were better hands
on learning experiences, capstone projects and presentations.

CONCLUSION
From the above made discussion it can be said that there are various associated activities
that are to be performed for the purpose of achieving success in a particular task. There are many
difficulties that are faced in the course of team working that are to be dealt with effective
techniques that may lead to achievement of success. There are many different skill sets that are
acquired during the project that helps a individual in their future personal and professional
development.

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