Due date:Monday, 18 August 2023, 11:55PM (AEST)

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Due date:Monday, 18 August 2023, 11:55PM (AEST)

Submission type:IndividualReflective Essay

Length:up to 1500 wordsmaximum (word count does not include reference list or appendices)

Estimated student workload:20 hours

Task Overview:

You will developup to a 1500 word self reflection report that reflects on your managerial development, based onyour self-assessment post-activity rating of graduate capabilities, and links these insights to key areas of learning from the Advanced Professional Practice Unit.

You should consider the following questions:

What skills can you currently demonstrate well, and where are there gaps for further development?

What has been your experience of working, and of working with others in a team?

What have you learned about yourself?

How might your values, self-beliefs and self-evaluations influence your future career choices in management?

How can this self-awareness help you make better future career choices in management?

You should also consider the following further questions to help:

What exactly was the lesson?

How exactly did you realise the value of the lesson?

What were your main thoughts, emotions and experiences during the lesson?

Why do you consider it worth applying?

How does it challenge your existing beliefs?

What specific plans do you have to be able to effectively apply it?

Graduate Capabilities (Part 2):

When submitting Assessment 1, you should review thethree (3)target graduate capabilities that you identified in MGMT8013 Foundations of Professional Practice (Column 2) and complete the post-activity self-rating for each one (Column 3).

Rating scale:A(Excellent),B(Highly Effective),C(Effective),D(Needs improvement or Inconsistent),E(Unsatisfactory or untested).

You shouldsubmit the Graduate Capabilities self-assessment as an appendix to Assessment 1.

Please note:YourGraduate Capabilities self-assessment willnotbe graded,norwill it be shared with others in the class.

Marking Criteria:

Criterion Fail<50% Pass50%-64% Credit65%-74% Distinction75%-84% High Distinction85%-100%

InsightsThe quality of the paper in terms of presenting an analysis of the management skills for further development and how well the paper links these insights to key areas of learning from the Advanced Professional Practice Unit.[12 marks] Analysis of skills acquired/developed during the Advanced Professional Practice Unit has been somewhat attempted. Lacks clear understanding and insight. Analysis of skills acquired/developed during the Advanced Professional Practice Unit has been somewhat discussed, more description than analysis. Basic level of understanding and few insights. Analysis of skills acquired/developed during the Advanced Professional Practice Unit has been discussed moderately. Moderate level of understanding and insights. Analysis of skills acquired/developed during the Advanced Professional Practice Unit has been discussed properly. Good level of understanding and insights. Analysis of skills acquired/developed during the Advanced Professional Practice Unit has been discussed comprehensively and insightfully understood.

CareerHow well the paper discusses and uses specific insights into personal and professional development. The degree to which the paper shows how these insights will assist with future career choices in management.[11 marks] Implications for career development are omitted with no insights on how these skills may be needed or featured in the course. No reference to development of a relevant career skills noted, no insight and analysis of change over the duration of the course. Implications for career development are accompanied by minimal insights on how these can be applied effectively. Development of a relevant career skills are noted with little insight and analysis of change over the duration of the course. Implications for career development are identified and accompanied by some insights on how these can be applied effectively. Development of a relevant career skills are noted with some insight and analysis of change over the duration of the course. Implications for career development are clearly identified as are how these can be applied effectively. Development of a relevant career skills are identified including insight and analysis of change over the duration of the course. Implications for career development are clearly identified as are how these can be applied effectively. Development of a relevant career skills clearly identified good insight and analysis of change over the duration of the course.

CommunicationThe quality of written expression (including spelling, grammar, punctuation, writing style, flow and readability appropriate for a scholarly work) will reflect a logical and coherent structure in the use of examples, theory and analysis. Accurate use of in-text citations and references that appropriately support the arguments of the paper.[7 marks] Written expression is confused and laboured. Extensive spelling and grammar errors. Writing style is informal. Analysis is merely descriptive with little or no critical analysis. Makes little or no use of supporting evidence/theories. Arguments are not logically structured and/or not relevant to the insights. Major errors in referencing. Written expression is satisfactory. Spelling and grammar are satisfactory, but with a number of errors which detract from overall meaning. Satisfactory academic writing standard. Demonstrates some critical analysis, but overly descriptive. Makes use of some, but minimal, supporting evidence/theories. Arguments can generally be followed and make some link to the insights. Satisfactory attempt at referencing. Demonstrates sound written expression. Correct spelling and grammar, but with some errors. Sound academic writing standard. Demonstrates sound critical analysis. Makes sound use of supporting evidence/theories. Arguments are generally well structured, logically presented and links to the insights are discernible. Sound attempt at referencing. Demonstrates very competent written expression. Correct spelling and grammar throughout, with only a few minor errors. Very competent academic writing standard. Demonstrates highly competent critical analysis. Makes very effective use of a range of supporting evidence/theories. Arguments are very well structured, logical and clearly link to the insights.Very competent execution of referencing. Demonstrates outstanding clarity of written expression. Correct spelling and grammar throughout, virtually errorfree. Sophisticated scholarly writing standard. Demonstrates excellent critical analysis. Excellently uses a range of evidence/theories (with evaluation) to support arguments. Evidence of superior argumentative structure - clear, logical and explicitly linked to the insights. Excellent execution of referencing.

What does good APA 7th style writing look like?

It is correctly formatted

It considers the effect of layout on readability

All in-text citations match up with reference list (names, year, all information is correct)

The reference list is complete and correctly formatted

-Size 12 font (usually Times New Roman or Arial)

-2.54 cm (1 in.) margins on all sides

-Double spaced

-Text aligned left

-Indent for each new paragraph

-Headings if useful

-Heading levels clear

-Uses bullet points, numbered lists etc. if useful

Overall, the emphasis is on clarity and accuracy

Graduate Capabilities (Jane)Rating scale:A(Excellent),B(Highly Effective),C(Effective),D(Needs improvement or Inconsistent),E(Unsatisfactory or untested).

Graduate Capabilities Description Step 1 Step 2

Pre-activityself -rating Target Capability Post-activityself-rating

Effective communication

Convey views to different audiences Chooses the most appropriate medium to convey information, views and arguments to different audiences (e.g., colleagues, managers, general public). Takes into account the background and sensitivities of the audience (e.g., religious). C A B

Use of visual communication and ICT Is proficient in using a range of communication technologies (e.g., PowerPoint, podcasts, video, graphics, social media). B B B

Effective writing Communicates effectively in writing, including proofing, editing, using appropriate language, and avoiding jargon (unless the context requires it). B A B

Effective oral communication Demonstrates effective oral communication skills, including asking appropriate questions, maintaining eye contact, using appropriate language. Presents ideas clearly and persuasively. C A B

Effective presentation skills Demonstrates effective presentation skills including adequate preparation, clear structure and organisation of content, confident delivery, the use of appropriate visual aids, and engagement with the audience. B A B

Effective listening Demonstrates active listening skills. Listens to the views of others and responds appropriately. C A B

Socially and environmentally active and responsible

Empathy and sensitivity Demonstrates empathy and sensitivity to the views, values and culture of others. C B B

Leadership Demonstrates leadership characteristics and effectively manages groups to maximise the attainment of goals in professional, community or other contexts. Capable of persuading others and initiating change. D A B

Teamwork Works collaboratively with different groups e.g., recognises the strengths of other team members. Negotiates solutions and resolves conflict when opinions differ. C A B

Sustainability Appreciates the importance of sustainability. Addresses sustainability issues in own field of study. D B C

Commitment to continuous learning

Reflection Uses reflective practice to support professional practice and enrich personal development. B B B

Personal, professional and social development Recognises own need for continuous learning and development. Identifies knowledge gaps and/or skills in need of improvement. Develops strategies to facilitate these needs. B B B