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Introduction
Introduction
Continuous improvement can apply to both you as an individual as well as organisational change. Whether that is through regular incremental improvements or by focusing on achieving larger improvements.
Professional and personal development is the ongoing process of expanding, shaping and improving skills, knowledge and interests to improve your abilities and effectiveness.
Developing skills and knowledge that will enable you to move ahead to the next stage in your career, but also to expand your breadth of skills, so that you become more expert in your current role.
The cycle of learning will continue throughout your career through courses; your apprenticeship; professional qualification study; training from your employer and self-directed learning.
As you work through this learning content you are taking responsibility for your professional development by seeking out opportunities that enhance your knowledge, skills and experience.
Watch
Watch
Watch the below videos on how to improve your self awareness, self management and social awareness.
Self Awareness
Self Awareness
This video provides tips on improving your emotional self-awareness, undertaking accurate self-assessments and increasing your self-confidence.
Self Management
Self Management
This video will provide you with tips on improving your Emotional Self-Control, Trustworthiness, Conscientiousness, Adaptability, Optimism & Initiative.
Continuous Improvement
Continuous Improvement
What is continuous improvement explained in 4 points.
7 Psychological Tricks To Make a Good First Impression
7 Psychological Tricks To Make a Good First Impression
Studies show that first impression is made within first 7 seconds of meeting someone. Can a bad first impression ruin a potential date or fail an interview? What are your thoughts? Do you find these tips helpful?
Own Your Behaviours, Master Your Communication, Determine Your Success
Own Your Behaviours, Master Your Communication, Determine Your Success
This speech is a call to action. We spend about eighty percent of our day at work, the rest is at home. If we have a bad day at work we are likely to take that negativity home with us and vice versa. It is of paramount importance that we create healthy environments in the spaces that most affect our lives by giving of our best and receiving the like in return.
Developing Emotional Intelligence
Developing Emotional Intelligence
Emotional Intelligence refers to the ability to recognize, interpret and process emotions in yourself and others. While genetics, upbringing and environment all play a role, there are steps you can take to develop your emotional intelligence over time.
Peak Learning State Part 1
Peak Learning State Part 1
Peak Learning State Part 2
Peak Learning State Part 2
Peak Learning State Part 3
Peak Learning State Part 3
Peak Learning State Part 4
Peak Learning State Part 4
Feedback is a Gift
Feedback is a Gift
Asking for help is a strength, not a weakness
Asking for help is a strength, not a weakness
Read
Read
If you prefer to read here you will find articles below, on what Professional Development is, what it means to be professional and how you can develop these characteristics.
Putting in a bit of extra legwork when asking for help can make a big difference in your productivity, not to mention your reputation. To make the best impression possible, first confirm that your question is worth asking
Do
Do
The best way to understand and embed your learning is to follow some activities which allow you to use and understand new skills and learning.
Developing Confidence, Resilience and Personal Impact
Sign up for a live online Skills Session. Our 2-hour online sessions, encourage active participation allowing you to exchange ideas with tutors and fellow apprentices.
By participating, you will:
Gain a deeper understanding of your emotions and learn effective techniques for managing them in a healthy way.
Identify and cultivate positive self-management traits.
Enhance your social awareness by practising empathy and recognising non-verbal cues.
Acquire strategies for enhancing your personal brand and building meaningful relationships through effective networking.
Click on the link below to find out when the next session is running.
Stretch and Challenge Yourself
Stretch and Challenge Yourself
Learning to stretch our thinking skills is integral to accelerating our development. This is a really important part of the learning process, and gives you the opportunity to demonstrate your skills and show progression in your Apprenticeship.
Here are two challenges for you to pick from- should you choose to accept, this will help you to develop critical thinking, evaluation skills and encourage creativity.
Challenge 1
Identify an area where you need to develop professionally. Analyse your current strengths and weaknesses in this area and write a SMART objective to help you develop further in this area. Identify a range of resources to support this development. These could be from this site, your employer or professional body sites or courses.
Discuss your reflection with your Talent Coach and agree on an action plan to take the next development steps. Don't forget to add this to your development plan so you can measure when this has been achieved.
Challenge 2
Evaluate the professional development policy and programme within your business. Analyse the strengths and any areas for improvement. What recommendations would you make to improve the policy and support? Discuss your reflection with your Talent Coach, justifying your recommendations.
Update your Learning Journal in OneFile with your evaluation and your reflections ready to discuss with your Talent Coach at your next review.
Reflect
Reflect
Reflective practice is, in its simplest form, thinking about or reflecting on what you do. It’s a really important part of learning from experience.
Within your apprenticeship you will be encouraged to reflect throughout your programme, the reason for this is two-fold.
Regular reflection will accelerate your development and help you to identify areas to develop helping you to constantly move forward.
A summary or log of your reflections on your development will be required as part of your endpoint assessment activities. These reflections should demonstrate your ability to 'critically evaluate' your performance and development.
Reflection is a skill and practice will make it easier, it should also be an enjoyable experience and a chance to concentrate on what you need.
To support you to develop this skill we have gathered a range of resources and articles to help you find a reflective model that works for you.
Click on the button below to access the Reflective Practice page for additional resources.
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