level 5 CMI 525 Using Reflective Practice to Inform Personal and Professional Development Assignment Example
INTRODUCING ASSESSMENT
Being equipped with the knowledge, skills and behaviours to manage and lead in a variety of organisational settings is essential if an individual and their organisation are to succeed.
Reflective practice is an essential management tool which supports the development of knowledge, skills and behaviours in the work place. By consciously analysing own performance, decision making, leadership and
management skills (in different situational contexts); opportunities for on-going development can be identified.
Assessment has been designed to enable learners to evidence their ability to understand the value of reflective practice, and how reflection can be used as the basis of a meaningful personal and professional development.
Guideline word count
The written word, however generated and recorded, is still expected to form the majority of assessable work produced by Learners at Level 5. The amount and volume of work for this unit should be broadly comparable to a word count of 2500-3000 words within a margin of +/-10%. The excessive use of word count is not grounds for referral, however the CMI reserve the right to return work to the Centre for editing and resubmission by the Learner.
The following are excluded from inclusion in word count, if used and not required by the assessment brief: an introduction to a job role, organisation or department; index or contents pages; headings and sub headings; diagrams, charts and graphs; reference list or bibliography; reflective statement drawn from undertaking the assignment and how this has impacted on the learner’s work. Please see the CMI Assessment Guidance Policy for further guidance.
THE VALUE OF REFLECTIVE PRACTICE TO INFORM PERSONAL AND
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Reflective practice is an essential management tool that supports the development of a manager’s knowledge, skills and behaviours in the workplace and delivers benefits to both the individual and the organisation. Learning through doing and reflecting on the outcome of any activity is at the heart of continuous self-improvement and development.
Although it can often be difficult to find time to reflect, the process is an invaluable skill which if carried out with an open mind and a willingness to learn can reap benefits throughout an individual’s career.
TASK 1
For an organisation you know well or have researched, you are required to create a briefing paper to be shared with other managers as part of the launch of a talent development programme.
The briefing paper is entitled ‘The use of reflective practice in personal and professional development’ and must use examples to:
i. Analyse the importance of continuous personal and professional development in achieving organisational objectives (AC1.1)
ii. Evaluate the use of reflective practice in personal and professional development (AC1.2)
iii. Evaluate approaches to reflective practice (AC1.3)
Guidance for completion of Task 1
● The briefing paper should include sub headings. You may choose to include tables and diagrams (as appropriate).
● Your discussion should be underpinned with relevant theoretical principles.
● You may include good practice examples from an organisation you know well or have researched.
● Please refer to the indicative content for each assessment criteria (AC) outlined in the unit specification.
APPLYING REFLECTIVE PRACTICE TO INFORM PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Being able to reflect on your own practice is a skill which may not come easily, but can be developed. As you progress reflection becomes an integral part of how you work and develop throughout your career.
TASK 2a
Using the principles of reflection, evaluate your own performance in the workplace (AC2.1).
There are TWO (2) options for answering this task. You only need to select ONE (1) option.
Option 1: If you have already completed a documented activity in the workplace to evaluate your performance against the requirements of your role as a manager (i.e. a skill scan or a preparatory document in readiness for a performance review) you may submit this documentation as work based evidence for Task 2a.
● Include the document(s) in the Work Based Evidence section of the evidence booklet for this unit (separate document). Evidence must not exceed SIX (6) A4 PAGES. or
● Provide your evidence as separate document(s) outside of this assessment booklet. NB: Where separate documents are provided they must not exceed 10MB in size and must be saved as PDF documents and must not exceed SIX (6) A4 pages. Option 2: Complete the skills and competencies assessment form found on pages 7-11.
Guidance for completion of Task 2a
● Select your preferred option for completing the task. If you select Option 1 and plan to include work based evidence please ensure the evidence includes an evaluation of your own performance which is able to meet the requirements of AC2.1.
● If required, the CMI template can be adapted or extended.
● The assessment may be presented in a format of your choice, one used by your own organisation or using the CMI template provided.
● Please refer to the indicative content for each assessment criteria (AC) outlined in the unit specification.
TASK 2b
Basing your response on your own work experience, you are required to write a reflective account entitled ‘The impact my working style has on others in the workplace’ (AC2.2) The reflective account must include reference to a minimum of ONE (1) recognised working style and include examples of how the working style has impacted on others (i.e. individuals or teams).
Guidance for completion of Task 2b
● Your own ‘work experience’ refers to work in paid or unpaid/voluntary employment or working with others at
College or University or within an extra-curricular club or team.
● Your reflective account should be focused on your own development and not on others.
● Your discussion should be underpinned with relevant theoretical principles.
● Please refer to the indicative content for each assessment criteria (AC) outlined in the unit specification.
TASK 2c
Having assessed your current skills and competencies, you are now in a position to consider your development needs and development opportunities available to meet personal and professional objectives.
You are required to write an account on your own development needs and development opportunities. The account must include an:
i. Analysis of your development needs for current and future roles (AC2.3)
ii. Examination of development opportunities to meet personal and professional objectives (AC2.4)
Guidance for completion of Task 2c
● Your written account should be focused on your own development and not on others.
● You may include application to research
● Please refer to the indicative content for each assessment criteria (AC) outlined in the unit specification.
TASK 2d
Create a personal and professional development plan, with a minimum of THREE (3) and a maximum of SIX (6), measurable objectives. (AC2.5)
There are TWO (2) options for answering this task. You only need to select ONE (1) option.
Option 1: If you have already completed a personal and professional development plan in the workplace, you may present a copy of the findings to address this task.
● Include the document(s) in the Work Based Evidence section of the evidence booklet for this unit (separate document) or
● Provide your evidence as separate document(s) outside of this assessment booklet.
NB: Where separate documents are provided they must not exceed 10MB in size and must be saved as PDF documents and must not exceed SIX (6) A4 pages.
Option 2: Create a personal and professional development plan using the CMI template on page 15.
Guidance for completion of Task 2d
● The personal and professional development plan may be presented in a format of your choice, one used by your own organisation or using the CMI template provided.
● If required, the CMI template can be adapted or extended.
● Please refer to the indicative content for each assessment criteria (AC) outlined in the unit specification.