Part 4: Being Professional Topic 10 - Developing Professionals Business and Society Part 4: Being Professional Topic 10 - Developing Professionals © UniSA A sustainable society and a fulfilling life

A sustainable society and a fulfilling life © UniSA A sustainable society and a fulfilling life

A sustainable society and a fulfilling life Assignment 3 3 Reflective pieces Due date: 30 October by 11 pm This assignment requires you to write three pieces of your reflection on the given topics © UniSA A sustainable society and a fulfilling life Images from Google images

A sustainable society and a fulfilling life Assignment 3 The capacity to reflect is an important element of professional life. It enhances the capacity to evaluate current knowledge and to understand and accept personal weaknesses and strengths. This assignment will enable you to develop critical reflection skills and recognise the value of critical reflection in professional life. © UniSA A sustainable society and a fulfilling life

A sustainable society and a fulfilling life Assignment 3 Task Description The assignment requires the writing of three short reflective pieces. Each piece will reflect on a specific content within the course. The three pieces in total should not exceed 2000 words. Each piece requires you to bring together: 1. information from relevant readings 2. concepts from the relevant part of the course 3. personal experience Turn these over in your mind and reflect on the topic, and write in the first person about your considered view. The total word length for this assignment is 2000 words. You may choose to allocate approximately equal words to each of the three pieces. © UniSA A sustainable society and a fulfilling life

Reflective Piece: Entry 1 The first reflective piece requires you to reflect on “whether or not corporations can be a force for social sustainability" © UniSA A sustainable society and a fulfilling life

Reflective Piece: Entry 2 The second reflective piece requires you to reflect on “whether or not ‘business and ethics’ is an oxymoron" © UniSA A sustainable society and a fulfilling life

Reflective Piece: Entry 3 The first reflective piece requires you to reflect on “the relevance of cultural awareness in your future professional life" © UniSA A sustainable society and a fulfilling life

For all Reflective Pieces Information: There are Suggested Readings. You may, however, also choose to anchor your reflection in any of the other readings from the relevant sections of the course. Way of making sense: Useful conceptual background might come from the segments of the course which discuss the relevant topics. Personal experience: There may be experiences you have had or experiences of other people or corporations © UniSA A sustainable society and a fulfilling life

Reflection in Assignment 3 Topic Information: readings and course materials Way of making sense Personal experience © UniSA A sustainable society and a fulfilling life

A sustainable society and a fulfilling life Assignment 3 FAQ 1. Is there a special format? NO, a Word document with a heading for each entry is an easy way 2. Can I write in the first person? YES, it is your own reflection, turning things over in your mind and making sense of them 3. Do I write three reflections? YES. about 2000 words +/- 10 percent in total. You may choose to have about 700 words for each entry. Reference list not included in word count. 4. What are the topics for SP5 2016? Discussed in lectures. Listed in the Course outline. Changed every semester 5. Where can I get help? Help with assignment 3, online under Assessment Help 6. Can I send in a draft to my tutor? YES, first entry only, simple feedback, must send before 20 October 7. Do I have to summarise the additional references? NO, they are a suggested source of background 8. Is there a minimum number of references? Probably 1 for each entry, linked to the resources in the Course outline © UniSA 2016 A sustainable society and a fulfilling life

A sustainable society and a fulfilling life Lecture today Developing as professionals: At individual level At organisational level At industry level At national/societal level Introduction to Career Planning and Management- Michelle Harvey © UniSA A sustainable society and a fulfilling life

A sustainable society and a fulfilling life In the tutorials Discussion Key Reading- E-Reading 13 Activity - Professions and reputations Activity 3- Reflection Exercise © UniSA A sustainable society and a fulfilling life

A sustainable society and a fulfilling life © UniSA A sustainable society and a fulfilling life

Reflection is a key feature in professional life UniSA is quite clear These are the qualities of every UniSA graduate: Operates effectively with and upon a body of knowledge of sufficient depth to begin professional practice  Is prepared for life-long learning in pursuit of personal development and excellence in professional practice  Is an effective problem solver, capable of applying logical, critical, and creative thinking to a range of problems Can work both autonomously and collaboratively as a professional  Is committed to ethical action and social responsibility as a professional and citizen  Communicates effectively in professional practice and as a member of the community  Demonstrates international perspectives as a professional and as a citizen. © UniSA Reflection is a key feature in professional life ©UniSA 2009

Developing as a professional Reproduced and communicated on behalf of the University of South Australia pursuant to Part VB of the Copyright Act 1968 (the Act) in reliance on s135ZME on 31/01/10. Any further reproduction or communication of this material by you may be the subject of copyright protection under the Act. Do not remove this notice. At an individual level: Developing intellectual, practical and moral virtues wisdom or prudence justice courage or fortitude temperance or restraint reflection, turning a subject over in the mind a means of personal growth enhancing the integrity of our life and work temperance wisdom courage justice Reflection is a key feature in professional life © UniSA A sustainable society and a fulfilling life

Developing as a professional At an organisational level: Organisations can provide an environment that encourages professional behaviour organisational culture training and development programs job design job crafting corporate philosophy industry or nation-wide programs: employers of choice, investor in people © UniSA A sustainable society and a fulfilling life

Developing as a professional At an industry or discipline level: Professional organisations ensure that study is relevant, accrediting courses experience can be gained without harming society lessons are learnt from the practice Professional organisations in business Chartered Accountants, Certified Practicing Accountants Australian Human Resources Institute Australian Property Institute Institute of Company Directors Law Society Academy of Management © UniSA A sustainable society and a fulfilling life

Developing as a professional At an industry or discipline level: communities of practice, inside or outside a professional body members bound together by collective understanding build community through mutual engagement shared repertoire of communal resources - language, routines, sensibilities, artifacts, tools, stories, styles Wenger, E 2000, Communities of practice and social learning systems, Organization, 7(2) pp. 225-246. © UniSA A sustainable society and a fulfilling life

Developing as a professional At a national and society level: The relationship between professions and society Legal arrangements members given privileges, barrier to entry, exclusive right to some jobs or functions members have obligations qualification, ongoing professional development, good character sometimes a legal obligation to put client first professional body is usually required and involved discipline procedures Social expectations putting client before self © UniSA A sustainable society and a fulfilling life

Developing as a professional: summary Individual level: reflecting on practice, developing virtues UniSA expects its graduates to be professional Organisational level: corporate culture plays a big part Industry or discipline level: professional bodies have key role professions extol, embody, virtues and graduate qualities communities of practice develop both internal & external goods National level: legal privileges …and responsibilities expectations of society, client before self © UniSA A sustainable society and a fulfilling life

Reflection is a key feature in professional life Career planning Lynne Sowerby © UniSA Reflection is a key feature in professional life