Developing Business Practice – 302LON Developing a Personal Development Plan Unit: 10 Knowledgecast: 2

In this Knowledgecast, we will: Analyse a range of learning styles and the factors that influence successful study Discuss the value of reflection and self-evaluation as a learner Prepare a Personal Development Plan to address areas in need of development throughout your programme of study 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

Based on: Cameron (2009) 5 Key Strategies for Career Success Know your skills and strengths Contact potential employers Present yourself professionally Present yourself successfully Positive Thinking

xxx Career Skills: Positive Mindset Fixed Mindset Chooses the safe options in their studies and career Worries about the possibility of failure Concerned that they are seen as less intelligent Finds it difficult to ask for help or feedback Growth Mindset Actively seeks out new challenges Welcomes opportunities to develop themselves Responds positively to feedback Feels comfortable asking for help or feedback Source: Dweck (2007)

The beliefs your hold The rights you give yourself and others Your behaviour in a range of situations The results from situations and how you interpret them Career Skills: Building Your Self-Belief affects

Career Skills: Open to Feedback

Based on: Cameron (2009) A 6 th Strategy for Career Success Know your skills and strengths Contact potential employers Present yourself professionally Present yourself successfully Demonstrating your skills, knowledge and qualities in the workplace Positive Thinking

Work Experience Preparation “Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?” “That depends a good deal on where you want to get to,” said the Cat. “I don't much care where,” said Alice. “Then it doesn't matter which way you go,” said the Cat. Lewis Carroll – Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

Your Core Skills Cognitive skills: critical thinking, analysis and synthesis Problem solving and decision making: using quantitative and qualitative data Research and investigative skills: as part of individual and team assignments Information and communications technology skills: using a range of business applications Numeracy and quantitative skills: data analysis, interpretation and extrapolation Communication skills: oral and written English, using a range of media Interpersonal skills: talking, listening and negotiation Team-working skills: leadership, team-building, influencing others Personal management skills: time management and planning, motivating yourself, using initiative Learning skills: reflective, adaptive and collaborative Self-awareness: sensitivity and openness to others who are different to you, emotional intelligence Source:

Work Experience Preparation SWOT STRENGTHS What are you most confident about? What are you looking forward to most? WEAKNESS What don’t you feel confident about? What skills or knowledge do you need to develop before you begin? OPPORTUNITIES What’s coming up where you can try new things out? How will your work experience help you develop your CV and profile? THREATS What may prevent you from achieving your goals? What may affect your confidence and motivation?

Keep a record of all your activities and achievements during your work experience. You should be recording: Recording Your Work Experience Your Experiences Your Evidence Your Learning Points

In this Knowledgecast, we have looked at: Analyse a range of learning styles and the factors that influence successful study –The impact of positive thinking and your Growth Mindset on your ability to learn from experience Discuss the value of reflection and self-evaluation as a learner –Using feedback from experience as a key source of data for your reflective thinking and development planning Prepare a Personal Development Plan to address areas in need of development throughout your programme of study –Using tools such as SWOT to analyse a range of sources of data and create/revise your development plans Knowledgecast Summary

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

Student ‘Teach-Ins’ increase motivation to learn, promote deep learning and enhance self-esteem (Wagner and Gansemer-Topf, 2005) Choose a topic from this module Prepare a 5 minute ‘teach-in’ Everyone actively participates Recognise how your strengths have been used to produce your Teach-In Be ready to run your session in our last Group Activity Seminar: Group Teach-In

Student ‘Teach-Ins’ increase motivation to learn, promote deep learning and enhance self-esteem (Wagner and Gansemer-Topf, 2005) Choose a topic from this module Prepare a 5 minute ‘teach-in’ Everyone actively participates Recognise how your strengths have been used to produce your Teach-In Be ready to run your session in our last Group Activity Group Activity: Group Teach-In