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Professional Skills Portfolio Spring 17 Spring 19 Professional Skills Portfolio (PRSK4048) Student Name:David Ogbuagu Student Number: 53848 Tutor Name: Ajani Robert Deadline for Submission: 25th April 2019, by 2pm Presentation Group Members (GM): GM1 GM2 GM3 GM4 GM5 GM6 Please save a copy on your computer and back it up regularly (e.g. by saving it on your computer / in the cloud (e.g. Google Drive) / emailing it to yourself). Assessed Learning Outcomes: 1. Understand and have knowledge of professional skills and continual awareness in a business environment. 2. Use appropriate technologies to facilitate the completion of self-analysis/reflection. 3. To reflect, analyse and discuss strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities personally and academically. 4. Understand, improve and reflect upon their own personal strengths in relation to the professional environment. Table of Contents Page Learning outcomes Task 1: Teamwork (300 words) 3 LO2, LO3 Task 2: Professional Ethics (300 words) 7 LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4 Task 3: Project Management (300 words) 9 LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4 Task 4: Professional Skills In Action (1,200 words) 12 LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4 Total Word Count: 2,100 words (+/- 10%) All tasks must be completed individually, except for the ‘Code of Conduct’ (Part 1 of the Professional Ethics), the ‘Gantt Chart’ (Part 1 of the Project Management) and the ‘Evidence of Presentation’ (Part 3 of the Project Management) which should be completed in collaboration with your group members. There is one in-class task in this module. ‘Ethics in Industry: In-Class Writing’ (Part 2 of Professional Ethics) must be completed in your Week 4 tutorial. Professional Skills Portfolio must be submitted electronically. Please download an e-copy of the portfolio from GSM Learn. Please refer to the guidance given in lectures and tutorials and the additional information and videos on GSM Learn when completing each task. Task 1: Teamwork [weeks 1 and 2] This task consists of three parts: 1. Belbin Questionnaire 2. Scoring Key for Self-Perception Inventory 3. Written Discussion (300 words) Part 1: Belbin Questionnaire Belbin (1996) outlines the different type of roles people may have within a team. Complete the following questionnaire to identify your main role(s). To complete the questionnaire: 1. In the far left hand columns in each section A-G tick the one, two or max. three sentences most applicable to yourself. You may not choose more sentences than three. 2. Then in each section A-G in the column on the right, share 10 points between those sentences (i.e. QN - question numbers) that apply to you. For example, you could give your first choice seven points and three points to your second choice if one of sentences you feel sums you up well while the other only applies some of the time. In some instances you might decide that there are two sentences which apply to you equally – if this is the case, award five points to each. You may distribute 10 points in any way you see fit. SECTION A Tick QN When involved in a project with other people: Points 1. I can be relied upon to see that work that needs to be done is organised. 2. I pick up slips and omissions that others fail to notice. 3. I react strongly when meetings look like losing track of the main objective. 4. I produce original suggestions. 5. I analyse other people’s ideas objectively, for both merits and failings. 6. I am keen to find out the latest ideas and developments. 7. I have an aptitude for organising people. 8. I am always ready to support good suggestions that help to resolve a problem. 10 SECTION B Tick QN In seeking satisfaction through my work: Points 1. I like to have a strong influence on decisions. 2. I feel in my element where work requires a high degree of attention and concentration. 3. I am concerned to help colleagues with their problems. 4. I like to make critical discrimination between alternatives. 5 5. I tend to have a creative approach to problem solving. 6. I enjoy reconciling different points of view. 7. I am more interested in practicalities than new ideas. 8. I particularly enjoy exploring different views and techniques. 5 SECTION C Tick QN When the team is trying to solve a particularly complex problem: Points 1. I keep a watching eye on areas where difficulty may arise. 2. I explore ideas that may have a wider application than in the immediate task. 3. I like to weigh up and evaluate a range of suggestions thoroughly before choosing. 4. I can co-ordinate and use productively other people’s abilities and talents. 5 5. I maintain a steady systematic approach, whatever the pressures. 6. I often produce a new approach to a long continuing problem. 7. I am ready to make my personal views known in a forceful way if necessary. 8. I am ready to help whenever I can. 5 SECTION D Tick QN In carrying out my day-to-day work: Points 1. I am keen to see there is nothing vague about my task and objectives. 5 2. I am not reluctant to emphasise my own point of view in meetings. 3. I can work with all sorts of people provided that they have got something worthwhile to contribute. 5 4. I make a point of following up interesting ideas and/or people. 5. I can usually find the argument to refute unsound propositions. 6. I tend to see patterns where others would see items as unconnected. 7. Being busy gives me real satisfaction. 8. I have a quiet interest in getting to know people better. SECTION E Tick QN If I am suddenly given a difficult task with limited time and unfamiliar people: Points 1. I often find my imagination frustrated by working in a group. 2. I find my personal skill particularly appropriate in achieving agreement. 5 3. My feelings seldom interfere with my judgment. 4. I strive to build up an effective structure. 5. I can work with people who vary widely in their personal qualities and outlook. 5 6. I feel it is sometimes worth incurring some temporary unpopularity if one is to succeed in getting one’s views across in a group. 7. I usually know someone whose specialist knowledge is particularly apt. 8. I seem to develop a natural sense of urgency. SECTION F Tick QN When suddenly asked to consider a new project: Points 1. I start to look around for possible ideas and openings. 2. I am concerned to finish and perfect current work before I start. 3. I approach the problem in a carefully analytical way. 4 4. I am able to assert myself to get other people involved if necessary. 5. I am able to take an independent and innovative look at most situations. 6. I am happy to take the lead when action is required. 7. I can respond positively to my colleagues and their initiatives. 6 8. I find it hard to give in a job where the goals are not clearly defined. SECTION G Tick QN In contributing to group projects in general: Points 1. I think I have a talent for sorting out the concrete steps that need to be taken given a broad brief. 2. My considered judgement may take time but is usually near the mark. 3. A broad range of personal contacts is important to my style of working. 4. I have an eye for getting the details right. 5. I try to make my mark in group meetings. 6. I can see how ideas and techniques can be used in new relationships. 5 7. I see both sides of a problem and take a decision acceptable to all. 5 8. I get on well with other and work hard for the team. Part 2: Scoring Key for Self-Perception Inventory 1. Transfer your points’ allocation from the seven sections of the Self-Perception Inventory to the appropriate boxes below. The pre-printed numbers in the grid refer to the question numbers (QN) of each section. For example, if for Section A you allocated seven points for question 6 and three points for question 1, you would place them in the columns RI and IMP, respectively. SH CO PL RI ME IMP TW CF QN Points QN Points QN Points QN Points QN Points QN Points QN Points QN Points A 3. 7. 4. 6. 5. 1. 8. 10 2. B 1. 6. 5. 8. 5 4. 7. 3. 5 2. C 7. 4. 5 6. 2. 3. 5. 8. 5 1. D 2. 3. 5 6. 4. 5. 1. 5 8. 7. E 6. 5. 5 1. 7. 3. 4. 2. 5 8. F 6. 4. 5. 1. 3. 4 8. 7. 6 2. G 5. 7. 5 6. 5 3. 2. 1. 8. 4. Total 0 20 5 5 4 5 31 0 2. Once you have allocated all your points, total each column. The highest two totals represent your primary and secondary preferred team roles. Highlight them. Part 3: Written Discussion In Week 2 tutorial your task will be to choose group members for the group project, i.e. group presentation. In this evaluation: · Discuss the application of Belbin theory in the selection of your team members, taking into account various strengths and roles that