Developing Business Practice –302LON Working Independently and Successfully Unit: 2 Knowledgecast: 1

In this Knowledgecast, we will: Analyse a range of learning styles and the factors that influence successful study. Evaluate current academic, self-marketing and personal skills and present a plan for developing skills Demonstrate a critical understanding of the importance of independence in learning and the need for a ‘growth’ mindset Module Learning Outcomes

Module Overview Unit 1Developing as a learner 2Working independently and with others 3Academic writing 4Critical thinking, reading and taking notes 5Using data in your studies 6Business and management research 7Career development strategies 8Effective self marketing tools 9Successful work experience 10Personal Development Planning

Managing Your Studies Controlling & Monitoring Coordinating Commanding & Implementing Organising Forecasting & Planning Based on Fayol’s 5 Elements of Management (1916) ‘…still recognised as relevant for the managers of today and tomorrow.’ Moorcroft (2000:8-10)

Identify your study goals for the course Identify what is required to succeed in the course Plan your time and resources carefully and flexibly Use action plans to break down work into smaller steps Step 1 – Forecasting & Planning

Find your own successful study system Discover how you spend your time Learn how to prioritise effectively Step 2 – Organising

The Important/Urgent Grid Taken from LON302BUS U2 Time Management

Identify your best time and place to study Make the most of learning technologies Explore the learning technologies available Step 3 – Commanding & Implementing

Manage your expectations of yourself Learn to work successfully with colleagues Get a balance with demands from your friends and family Step 4 – Coordinating

Deal with distractions and procrastinations Identify where you are falling behind Actively reduce your stress Step 5 – Controlling & Monitoring

Motivation - Is It Worth The Effort? Effort I believe that effort will lead to my performance Performance I believe my performance will produce rewards Reward Rewards are available I value the rewards from my performance Based on Expectancy Theory (Vroom, 1964) ‘It provides further information in helping to explain the nature of behaviour and motivation in the work situation, and helps to identify problems in performance’. Mullins (2010:274)

Clearly DefinedChallengingCommitted toReceive Regular FeedbackRecognise Complexity Motivation – Achieving Your Goals Based on Goal Theory (Locke, 1968) ‘At present, goal-setting is one of the most influential theories of work motivation applicable to all cultures’. Hannagan (2005:363)

Using SMART Objectives Specific S Measurable M Achievable A Relevant R Time Defined T

Choose Your Own Mindset Fixed MindsetGrowth Mindset Intelligence is innate, unchangeable and fixed at birth Intelligence can be developed through effort and persistence Choose courses and assignments that are safe options Actively seek out new challenges Worry about the possibility of failure Welcome opportunities for developing themselves Concerned they are seen as less intelligent Respond positively to feedback Find it difficult to ask for help or feedback Feel comfortable asking for help Based on Mindsets – The New Psychology of Success (Dweck, 2007)

Reframe fear Use positive language You have a choice Choose your positive friends Start Positive Thinking Now!

Become Emotionally Intelligent Intrapersonal IntelligenceInterpersonal Intelligence Understand your own feelingActively seek out new challenges Use your self awarenessTake opportunities to develop yourself Control your impulsesRespond positively to feedback How Do I Improve My Social and Emotional Skills? Recognise and manage your emotions Understand other people’s emotions Motivate yourselfManage your relationships ‘Managing personal emotions and adapting them to circumstances, and understanding others’ emotions, is an important aspect of leadership and teamwork’ (Research from CIPD, 2009)

In our next Knowledgecast, we will: Analyse a range of learning styles and the factors that influence successful study. Evaluate current academic, self-marketing and personal skills and present a plan for developing skills Demonstrate a critical understanding of the importance of independence in learning and the need for a ‘growth’ mindset What are we going to cover next?

In this Knowledgecast, we have: Analyse a range of learning styles and the factors that influence successful study. –Defined the 5 elements required to successfully manage your studies Evaluate current academic, self-marketing and personal skills and present a plan for developing skills –Explained SMART objectives and identify the benefits of regular reviews to check progress Demonstrate a critical understanding of the importance of independence in learning and the need for a ‘growth’ mindset –Described two theories of motivation and identify how you can relate these to managing your own motivation in your studies and at work Knowledgecast Summary

Exploring theories of motivation Applying our understanding of motivation to study and the workplace Using SMART objectives to focus and maintain your motivation Seminar

Your best learning experience Complete an academic skills audit Revisit your learning journal Group Activity

Your Best Learning Experience Person A – Person BPerson B – Person A 1.Where did it take place, when was it? 2.What did you learn? 3.How did you learn? 4.How have you used what you learned? 1.Where did it take place, when was it? 2.What did you learn? 3.How did you learn? 4.How have you used what you learned? Person B can only listen to the answers Person B cannot ask questions or make notes. Person A listens to Person B and can: Take notes Take an active role in the conversation Ask questions to clarify details Person B presents back to Person A what they heard. How accurate was this? How much detail was remembered, Was it accurate? Person A presents back to Person B what they heard. How accurate was this? How much detail was remembered, Was it accurate?