Table of Contents

TASK

1:

THE

SELF-MANAGED

LEARNING

CAN

ENHANCE

LIFELONG

DEVELOPMENT..........................................................................................................................2
TASK 2: PERSONAL AND PROFFESIONAL DEVELOPMENT..........................................3
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN....................................................................................3
EVALUATION AND FEEDBACK..........................................................................................6
PERSONAL BLOGS...............................................................................................................11
TASK 3: REVIEW PERSONAL AND PROFFESIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN...........17
UPDATE THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN BASED ON EVALUATION AND FEEDBACK
...................................................................................................................................................24
TASK 4: INTERPERSONAL AND TRANSFERABLE SKILLS...........................................26
SOLUTIONS TO WORK-BASED PROBLEMS.................................................................26
Six Thinking Hats Creating SUD12s uniform for CIE DUE DECATHLON 2014....27
TIME MANAGEMENT FOR DECATHLON 2014.............................................................28
CONCLUSION............................................................................................................................31
REFERENCES:...........................................................................................................................31

TASK 1: THE SELF-MANAGED LEARNING CAN ENHANCE LIFELONG

DEVELOPMENT
Presentation in class by Microsoft PowerPoint.

TASK 2: PERSONAL AND PROFFESIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Strength
Good communication in English

Weakness
Poor time management.

Good technical skills, learning skills

Lack of confidence

My writing skills, analytical skills are also Response feedback slowly.

good.

Negative attitude

Having the ability to work under pressure. I

am honest and hard-working.

Opportunities
Threats
I can engage with experience person to get Change in jobs demand such as salary and
feedback and evaluation.

motivation
Under time pressure
Lack of money

Table 1 PERSONAL SWOT

As summarized above, I create personal SWOT analysis before me making the personal
development plan. It will help me identify my strength and weakness need to improve.
Therefore, I can make a development plan that suitable for myself. There is the plan for my
short-term objectives and long-term objectives. First, I need to set the objectives include 3 shortterm and 3 long-term to improve myself in the future.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN

Objectives

Methods

Timescale

Monitoring and review

Get 7.0 IELTS in

At university: communicate in By the end of third Classmates and lecturers

June 2015

English with classmates as much year of university

as possible. Ask lecturers to call (8/2015)
Friend and myself.

for presentation in front of class

all in English.
Every day from
At home: practice speaking in
December 2014
front of the mirror. Watching and
listening movie, music to see the
way they pronounce the word.
Chat voice with foreign friends
through Skype. Reading book for
more vocabulary.
Outdoor: Take part in IELTS
course in ELI Centre
Participate English

club

in

Danang University

January 2015

To improve

Prepare carefully as a presenter In December 2014

Review

with

other

communication

for a report of PPD class.

classmate

after

finish

skills (speak

presentation

Reading more academic book

confidently,

By end December

Review with sister

establish eye

Come to Library

contact, enhance

Watching English movies and

listening, writing,

Discovery Channel for 1 hours

and reading skills)

every day.

Post essays on blog for

Write at least two blog every By end February

comments.

weeks

Checked

Review with my younger

By end February

sister

By end November

by

club

members

Attend an English competition in

university
To finish this

Meet

semester with a

assignment are PPD and BDM

good result by end

January 2015

the

Consult

deadlines

with

of

two By

end

January.

when By

lecturers

the

the

Office
end

January

necessary

of Confirmed by Centres

of Make appointments with

lecturers
(Monthly check)

To get a BTEC Pass

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assignments

in

16 4 semesters : by Confirmed

Higher Diploma in subjects

January 2010

Business
Management:
attempt

university of Sunderland.

check the process.

to Carefully

assign

tasks

to March 2015

improve leadership teammates for Small Business

skill and be more Enterprise

class

for

March 2015

Listen to members ideas and

decide which most suitable ideas

Review and discuss with

groups member

business

influential by end projects

2015

the

Lecturers of CIE will

by

end August 2015

To

by

Review

with

group

mates and get feedback

is.

Traveling to Taipei Graduated Top-up Program in UK

By the end May The

with my friend in

2016

June 2016

Set the travel plan

Taipei

Assembly

will manage and monitor

in order to make sure the

Prepare money

safety of trip.

Apply Germanys Visa

EVALUATION AND FEEDBACK

Objectives 1: Get 7.0 IELTS in April 2015
Identified strengths which will facilitate my attaining the objective
I have a good basic English skills with IELTS 6.0
Learning by oneself
Identified limitations which may hinder my attaining the objective
It will take me a lot of time and effort
A lot of money to pay
Rewards/payoffs for achieving the objective.
1. Improve my English skills: listening, writing, reading and speaking
2. Have a higher certificate
3. Have chance to study abroad easily.
Blockages/barriers/risks/downsides
to Strategies for overcoming blockages/barriers/
achieving the objective

risks/downsides

Money

Not enough time to study

Bad listening

Steps for achieving the objective (starting now)

Borrow from my parent

Using time management
Practice by listening TED
Timescales

Register IELTS class

Take part in English club
Go to class regularly
Practice English skills inside and outside the class
Do IELTS test by myself

January 2015
January 2015
January 2015
January 2015
January 2015

Objectives 2: To improve my communication skills

Identified strengths which will facilitate my attaining the objective
Learning Personal and Professional Development (PPD) will improve it better
Good environment to practice
I can learn very quickly
Identified limitations which may hinder my attaining the objective
It will take me a lot of time and effort
People do not corporation
Lack of experiences
Rewards/payoffs for achieving the objective.
1. 1. Be more confident in public
2. 2. Have a higher position
3. 3. Can work in the international environment
Blockages/barriers/risks/downsides
to Strategies for overcoming blockages/barriers/
achieving the objective

risks/downsides

Not enough time to study

Lack of confident

Steps for achieving the objective (starting now)

Using time management

Practice in front of mirror or friend
Timescales

Read more academic book

Come to library regularly
Go to more workshops
Write at least two blog every weeks
Attending a English competition

February 2015
February 2015
February 2015
February 2015
February 2015

Objectives 3: To finish this semester with a good result by end January 2015
Identified strengths which will facilitate my attaining the objective
I can do my assignment effectively to get higher result
My lecturer can help me improve my assignment
I can learn very quickly
Identified limitations which may hinder my attaining the objective
It will take me a lot of time and effort
I must research a lot
Rewards/payoffs for achieving the objective.
4. 1. Get more Merit
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5. 2. Could be in top ten of class

6. 3. Parents give award
Blockages/barriers/risks/downsides
achieving the objective

to Strategies for overcoming blockages/barriers/

risks/downsides

Not enough time to study

Lack of confident

Steps for achieving the objective (starting now)

Using time management

Practice in front of mirror or friend
Timescales

Read more academic book

Come to library regularly
Go to more workshops
Write at least two blog every weeks
Attending a English competition

February 2015
February 2015
February 2015
February 2015
February 2015

Objectives 4: To get a BTEC Higher Diploma in Business Management: by end August 2015
Identified strengths which will facilitate my attaining the objective
I study very hard
I have abilities to pass all subjects
I am good at English so I can study in BTEC courses
I spend a lot of time to achieve this objectives
Identified limitations which may hinder my attaining the objective
The tuition fees is quite high
Sometimes, I absent some class for bad heath
Many factors make me do not focus on study: Facebook, Game online and relationship
Rewards/payoffs for achieving the objective (rank in terms of value)
1. Have good Bachelors degree
2. Have opportunity to study Top-up class in UK or Australia
3. Study in the best international program in Center of Vietnam
4. Have ability and skill to work for foreign company
Blockages/barriers/risks/downsides
to Strategies for overcoming blockages/barriers/
achieving the objective

risks/downsides

Spend a lot time for watching movie

Bad health

Steps for achieving the objective (starting now)

Set goal for studying

Play sport to improve the health
Time deadline

Research by oneself
Listen to the lecturer say in class
Meet lecturer to ask about assignment
Finish all the assignments on time
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Everyday
Everyday
Every weeks
Final weeks of semester

 Take part in all activities

Indicators that you have achieved the objective

Every weeks
How/when evaluated

Have BTEC certificate

Have more opportunities to study Top-up class in UK

End August, 2015

September, 2015

Objectives 5: To attempt to improve leadership skill and be more influential by end 2015
Identified strengths which will facilitate my attaining the objective
I am a good team player
Having responsibility
Identified limitations which may hinder my attaining the objective
It may gain painful when work with other people
Team member do not follow the ideas
Rewards/payoffs for achieving the objective (rank in terms of value)
1. Improve leadership skills
2. Ability to work under pressure
3. Developing team working with other
4. Gain more experiences
Blockages/barriers/risks/downsides

to Strategies for overcoming blockages/barriers/

achieving the objective

risks/downsides

Spend a lot time for watching movie

Bad health

Steps for achieving the objective (starting now)

Set goal for studying

Play sport to improve the health
Time deadline

Creating group for small business projects

Assign task to team member
Learning about leadership
Listen to other member
Lead member to achieve highest result
Indicators that you have achieved the objective

Everyday
Everyday
Every weeks
Final weeks of semester
Every weeks
How/when evaluated

Have BTEC certificate

Have more opportunities to study Top-up class in UK

Objectives 6: Traveling to Taipei with my friend in June 2016

End August, 2015

September, 2015

Identified strengths which will facilitate my attaining the objective

I have enough money to travel
Summer vacation
I have passport already
Having friend in Taipei
Identified limitations which may hinder my attaining the objective
It is the first time I come to Taipei
Need a lot of money
It depend on my result of study
Rewards/payoffs for achieving the objective (rank in terms of value)
4. Have chance to visit many beautiful scenario
5. Can buy many music album from Jay Chou, Wang LeeHom
6. Eating a delicious food
7. Visiting my old friend live in Taipei
Blockages/barriers/risks/downsides to
Strategies for overcoming blockages/barriers/
achieving the objective

risks/downsides

Visa application

Afraid of being alone

Cannot speak Chinese

Steps for achieving the objective (starting now)

Go to Taipei Assembly
Invite friends or relatives to go with
Learn some Chinese phrases.
Time deadline

Get a good result from the Top-up class

Persuade my friend come with m
Spend a little of time to learn Chinese

End of May, 2016

End of May, 2016
February 2016

Indicators that you have achieved the objective

How/when evaluated

Relax my mind
Improve my knowledge.

After 3 years studying

2 weeks

PERSONAL BLOGS
This is the method to help me improve my interpersonal skills and become better. In two months,
I always write two blogs each week to express my feeling and open yourself. It will help me
review my personality and then I can develop it. The link of blog: http://jay1406.blogspot.com/

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Blog 1: Jays Story in the past

For me, the saddest moment in my life when I failed the university entrance exam two years ago. My
parents hope I can pass to study in a good university. However, I did not have any future plan and
lazy to study. Thus, I choose a university with high score but I done my exam with bad grade. At that
moment I saw my father's face showed the disappointed about my result. That moment I'm so bad
because it also hurt my parents. Although, I broke the promise with my father but he give me another
change. After that, I know about Sunderland program in Danang from friend of my father. Then, my
father advise me to study in this program that help me change my life. From the beginning, it
is difficult for me because I very bad at English and afraid that I will failure again. However, my
father support to me and I made promise to myself that no matter what happens I will study very hard
for my life. As the result, I am third student in Sunderland program and next year I will study in UK.
Now, look back upon the difficult time, I learn a lot of things about life. My father always trust me
although I hurt him so bad. He teach me that I need to make own decision about my life and never
give up. For me, he is the biggest idol that inspire me.

Blog 2: Kendrick Lamar My Super Hero

People have a lot of important things in their life. For me, music like oxygen to me then I cannot
live without it. Because it help me to deal the stress and pressure from study and life. My favorite
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artist all the time is Kendrick Lamar - one of the greatest rapper in the world. He is a serious
talented young artist who inspired me a lot. His music is special and raps about more interesting
things that people can take with their life. Kendrick grew up in Compton California as known as
one of the darkest place of violence in States with high crime rates and gangster. However, this
environment teach him a lot thing about life then he can tell amazing story just using words. He
just want the world know he is a positive and talented person who can contribute to society.
Therefore, I can listen to his music all day especially the track with title "I" because the meaning
of lyrics is so awesome. I learned a useful lesson from this track. He is not a rapper, he is author
and writer. You will know how to love other when you love yourself first.
Dreams of realitys peace. Blow steam in the face of the beast. The sky could fall down, the
wind could cry now. The strong in me, I still smile
Blog 3: The Benefit of Video Games in The Life
With the rapid development of technology, many people enjoy playing computer games as an
important part of life. Some people worry about video games bring the negative effect on
people's life especially violent behavior. However, I will share some my opinion about this topic.
According to the research of American Psychologist, the video game has the educational benefit
that help improve people's learning and social skills. Playing video games can help people
develop the problem-solving skills. Children's creativity was also enhanced by playing any kind
of video game, including violent games. The simple games can be played quickly and easily,
such as "Angry Birds," Flappy Bird can improve the players' moods, promote relaxation and
ward off anxiety. When playing video games simply, it will makes people happier and relax after
work and study. The video games are also an effective tools for learning resilience in the face of
failure. By learning to cope with ongoing failures in games, it suggest that children build
emotional resilience they can rely upon in their everyday lives.
In conclusion, it seems to me that the possible benefits of video games are more significant than
potential dangers.
Blog 4: My Best Friend Forever
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In the modern life, there are many valuable things for people but the friendship is one of the most
important one. People have the trend to look for different characteristics in friends or the
common interest, it is the best way to build a friendship. Good friend is a great present that many
people wish. They are always be there to support and help you no matter what. For me, I am a
lucky guys when I have a best friend forever. We have known each other most and always share
the daily life. Although we cannot meet together because I live in Danang and she lives in Ho
Chi Minh City but we still keep in touch in three years. I still remember the first time we met in
secondary school. She make me impress because she so pretty and kind. I just want to make
friend with her then I try to say my name. Unfortunately, I did not have any change to approach
her. After that, I ask my friend her Yahoo account then we start talking in social network. I was
very happy when I find out she also have common interest about music. Our conversation start
flowing easier and interested. We hang out together next time and have a lot of beautiful
memories. Seven years pass, we still the best friend although sometimes we have conflict but we
know how to deal with it. As you know when people grown up, it become harder to make a new
friend. Therefore, I think I can never meet a friend better than her. Looking back it is hard to
think how much important of my best friend and I love her so much from my heart.
Blog 5: Study in Abroad Country
Now, I am a student of Center for International Education so I have plan to study in abroad. It is
a really difficult challenge for me. However, I really excited to follow my dream that one day I
can come to UK and do whatever I want. I can meet many new friends around the world and
learn their culture and language. In addition, I can set the plan to travel in Europe and discovery
a lot of things that I never heard before. Moreover, I will study in the modern environment where
I can approach the newest knowledge. It is valuable experience to help me improve my skills
then I can get the better career. Besides the advantages of studying in foreign country, I will also
face a lot of problems. Firstly, my family will spend a lot of money to support me begin study in
UK. Therefore, I must study hard to repay my parents for what they have done for me. It is the
most motivation to help me make my dream come true. In addition, I must learn how to take care
of oneself and deal with the stress and pressure. It is a great opportunity for me to become better
men. It is the greatest challenge I ever do.

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Blog 6: Good Movie to Watch in Weekend

The Mummy Return is and always my favorite movie all the time because it is the important
part of my childhood. It is a classic adventure film directed by famous director Stephen
Sommers. The movie is set in America and the main character is Rick OConner who act an
archaeologist in Egypt. The story begins when Rick and his wife are discovering an old artifacts
along with their son Alex. After that, they find out a special bracelet. However, an ancient
Egyptian priest named Imhotep has been brought back from the hell and want to get the bracelet
to control the Scorpion Kings army to run the world. This is not the only problem because
Imhotep also kidnap Alex with the bracelet attached to him. In order to save the world and his
son, Rick set the plan to kills Imhotep. In spite of the fact that the movie is now more than ten
years old, it is still the best movie for all. The special effect are very good and detail that make
me enjoy very well. The actors were goods and show the different characters to help viewer
understand their roles in movies. If you did not watch the movie before, I strongly recommend
that you should watch it immediately.
Blog 7: Student Should Study or Work
When student graduated school, they will face the dilemma of whether to get a job or continue
education. While there are some benefits to getting a job straight after school, I think it is better
to go to college or university.
The option to start work straight after school is attractive for several reasons. Many young people
want to start earning money as soon as possible. In this way, they can become independent, and
they will be able to afford their own house or start a family. In terms of their career, young
people who decide to find work, rather than continue their studies, may progress more quickly.
They will have the chance to gain real experience and learn practical skills related to their chosen
profession. This may lead to promotions and a successful career.
On the other hand, I believe that it is more beneficial for students to continue their studies.
Firstly, academic qualifications are required in many professions. For example, it is impossible to
become a doctor, teacher or lawyer without having the relevant degree. As a result, university
graduates have access to more and better job opportunities, and they tend to earn higher salaries
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than those with fewer qualifications. Secondly, the job market is becoming increasingly
competitive, and sometimes there are hundreds of applicants for one position in a company.
Young people who do not have qualifications from a university or college will not be able to
compete. For the reasons mentioned above, it seems to me that students are more likely to be
successful in their careers if they continue their studies beyond school level.
Blog 8: BDM Assignment
Yesterday, I felt very tired because I had had 2 days doing and editing BDM assignment 1
while practice for DECATHLON 2014. At that time, I think it was so bad because I had not
concentrated much on the BDM lectures before. It really wasted my time and effort to go to class
and did nothing but dreaming. How would my parents feel if they knew that I was not active
during classes? Moreover, I would not have enough knowledge to do the assignment if I kept
studying like this. Therefore, I felt sad and disappointed with myself. At first, I thought I could
not finish that BDM assignment in time because I had not had a really good knowledge about
this subject. Therefore, I thought I had better review all the information from the course book
and from other references. Moreover, I thought I had better be active in BDM lectures and would
not waste more time in dreaming during the class.
As what I had thought, I tried a lot to ask the lecturer about the good books which I could use as
the references for the assignment. I asked my friends about BDM information that I did not
understand. Fortunately, all of them were enthusiastic to help me with this subject. Finally, I
expressed my ideas so that the teacher could know what I was thinking. Although my tendencies
for this subject were very clear, I still met some problems. For example, because I was trying a
lot to review all of the information given in the course book, and my classmate helped me a lot to
understand all of which I had not understood, I still found it difficult to understand all. Therefore,
I sometimes felt exhausted. However, I was bravely talking to my lecturer about my ideas, and
he gave me some useful advices which helped me a lot to do the second assignment.
After this situation, I thought I had better have a good time table so that I can put everything on
the right track. Secondly, I need to be active. I also need thinking before raise my ideas. It helps
my class not waste time and makes my speech more interesting. It is the first day of the week; I
hope everything will be okay.
Blog 9: DECATHLON 2014
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Today is the last day of 2014, it is a good time for me to throwback what happened in the past.
Last month is one of the best time when I take part in the Decathlon Competition which
organized by Centre for International Education. It is a great competition that make a lot of
beautiful memories and best moment. In order to get the highest result in competition, my class
prepare and practice very hard. For me, I take part in cheerleading team that the first game. This
sport is very dangerous that required a lot of skills and safety. All member got hurt and tired
during practice. Our team is also got the conflict between some member and under high pressure.
However, these factors did not discourage my team and we try so hard to achieve the main target
is get to the top in the competition. Our leader is Calvin manage team is very well and he always
encourage team member. It is a valuable experience to help me improve myself become better. In
the past, I am very lazy to do exercise but this competition give me a great opportunity to change
my health. Finally, I am glad to see that our team effort have been reward by first position. I do
not have word to describe my feeling at this time but this moment I never forget. I just want to
say WE ARE CHAMPION.

TASK 3: REVIEW PERSONAL AND PROFFESIONAL DEVELOPMENT

PLAN
The self-assessment will identify the major skills which need for my development plan.
Area of skills
1
Peoples management skills
Work supervision skills
Team building skills
Grievance handling skills
Counseling skills
Time management skills
Communication skills
IT skills
Administrative skills
Effective negotiations skills
Problem solving skills

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Scale
5 6

10

For personal development, it has many general skills that people can apply to develop ourselves.
These skills could be gained from previous jobs, projects, voluntary work, sport, home life,
hobbies and interests. There are nine management skills such as: Time management, negotiation,
prioritization, delegation, leadership, communication, motivation, problem-solving and team
building. The following is my self-appraisal that would be rate from 1 to 4 as table below:
Grade
Rating

1
I cant do it

2
I think I can

3
I can do it

Area for

Level

development

of skill

skill

before

now

Time

management

Methods

4
I do it well

Level of

Designing weekly and monthly

own schedule.
Handing

all

Comment on the process

Setting the timetable is the

best method to improve the

assignments

time

of

management

skills

However, sometime it would

subjects on time.

be have suddenly situation

Create a to do list to remind

and they somehow affected

yourself.

my arrangement for those

Always check the prioritization of

activities I had set before

the activities and task.

Hence, I should be more wellprepare carefully.

Prioritization

Create 6 steps in prioritize the

activities and follow these steps
Over several days write down all
the activities I have to do on each
day. At the end of the day, add a
separate column of items that I
Needed to do, but did not get the
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Having steps to prioritize the

activities is my advantage.

However, sometime I find it

inflexible to follow all those

steps. For example, there

were two situations which

were both important occurring

time to accomplish.

in the same time, so it was

difficult for me to calculate

Take every activity I completed or

the exactly time spending for

spent time on and classify it by

it. Hence, sometimes I got

level of urgency
Calculate

how

mad to priority the activities

much

time

but I tried to deal with it.

spending on the list of tasks under

the category. Compare with the
time management skills
Be honest with myself as I look at
the items on the Not Urgent and
Not Important List
If I am in business, often items on
the Need To Do list often are
prospecting activities like cold
calling; calling or visiting clients
for referrals
Create a priority to do list for the
day after, next week, or even next
month
3

Delegation

Represent

university

class

to

3.5

communicate with the Faculty

as a group leader so I had

chances to improve this skill.

Represent group as a group leader

However, I just see the little

to communicate to teacher, and

bit difference between the

guide the group members.

Communicatio

Because I was always chosen

past level and current level of

Assigned tasks to classmates in

skill, so I think I should do

turn so that they were able to

something

finish them.

difference.

Talking with foreign friends in

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to

clarify

the

I did quite well this skill

social media such as Facebook.

because I had time to practice

it through the role plays from

Be member of English forum to

many class in BTEC courses;

discuss
Developing

especially
presentation

skill:

through

PPD

presenting for assignment 1. I

assessing my presentation style,

received

overcoming stage fright, assessing

comments from lecturer about

with my audience, getting my

my attitude and skills, so I

audiences

was able to evaluate my

attention

while

presenting.
Teaching

some

good

communication
younger

and

well

currently.

older

students.

I also make a job interview

with Mr. Nguyen Hiep and

received good feedback from

him. It would be presented as

a evidence.
5

Negotiation

2.5

Joining Negotiation role play in

3.5

In the past, I was not good at

PPD workshop, and some role

negotiating, so I tried to

plays in other class like BDM,

improve this skill through

QMB. I try to make team member

many activities, mostly by

follow my ideas.

joining some classes in the

university. However, I found

it a bit hard to convince

people to follow my ideas

Some people totally disagree

with me and they were also

tough people, so they hardly

listen to my ideas.
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Leadership

Try to be a leader in groups

activities of all subjects. Joining
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One
people

difficulty
is

to

in

leading

listen

and

the Leadership styles role play

understand group members

in MPD class

carefully.
leader

Assign tasks for group member

also

really

more confident to work in a

classes.

Motivation

is

be

interesting. It helps me be

while doing some case in and out

However,

team in the future.

Join SPS study field trip and listen 4

While

to their way of motivating people

motivation skills, I tried to

apply

Motivate SPO group member by

sending

them

some

parties

for

the

best

the

way

to

motivate my team or group

reference

member by giving them the

useful for doing the assignment 1.

Organize

improving

direction to do their tasks or

class

their work. At first, I did not

members.

know how to motivate them

as good as possible; hence, I

asked my lecturer and some

managers that I knew about

their way to motivate their

students and staff. Finally, I

thought I manage this skill

quite ok until now.
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Team building

Participating in team work of

every subjects.
Contributing
other

ideas
members
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I evaluate myself is worked

quite well as a team member

when

discussing in group and listening

to

to

work

and I am try to improve this

skills. Because sometime I

lost

communication

while

arguing to protect my idea

effectively.

with other member. However

Arrange team work at home to

deal with some assignments.

while working with them in a

group, I can understood my

position and try to do my best

Sharing information and helping

to contribute to the groups

other members in their work if

work in general.

possible,

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UPDATE THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN BASED ON EVALUATION AND FEEDBACK

According to the evaluation and feedback, I will update some new objectives for my personal
development plan.
Objectives
Gain 5 kg in six
months

Methods

Timescale

Monitoring and review

Go to gym center with friend

February 2015

Coach of center will

Eat more healthy foods

Play badmintons with friend

Everyday
Weekend

monitor my process.
I will remind myself
My friend can help me

Go to sleep early
Relax to avoid the stress

January 2015
January 2015

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improve a lot
Myself
Myself

Become English

Contact with English centre to In March 2015

English

tutor for children

find the students who want to be

monitor my work

Centre

to

taught at home
Show my English certificate to
In March 2015

prove my ability

In March 2015

Design English lesson and test

Take responsibilities for teaching

Feedback from students

parent

In March 2015

students to ensure the result

To finish this

Meet

semester with a

assignment are PPD and BDM

good result by end

January 2015

the

Consult

deadlines

with

of

two By

end

January.

when By

lecturers

the

the

Office
end

January

necessary

of Confirmed by Centres

of Make appointments with

lecturers
(Monthly check)

To get a BTEC Pass

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assignments

in

16 4 semesters : by Confirmed

Higher Diploma in subjects

January 2010

Business
Management:
attempt

improve leadership teammates

assign
for

tasks
MPD

to In mid- January
class

Traveling

Listen to members ideas and

Review and discuss with

groups member

skill and be more presentation and be sympathetic.

January

university of Sunderland.

check the process.

to Carefully

influential: by end

the

Lecturers of CIE will

by

end August 2015

To

by

In mid-January

Review

with

group

mates and get feedback

decide which is most suitable

to Graduated Top-up Program in UK

Germany with my
friend in June 2016

By the end May The Germany Assembly

2016

Set the travel plan

will manage and monitor

in order to make sure the

Prepare money

safety of trip.
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Apply Germanys Visa

TASK 4: INTERPERSONAL AND TRANSFERABLE SKILLS

DECATHLON is an extra co-curricular activity designed the Center for International Education
(CIE) for all student in December 2014. It is a sports competition where 4 class will be
competing to win the DECATHLON CUP. It is like the mini- Olympic games of the center
was held by two years.
SOLUTIONS TO WORK-BASED PROBLEMS
During time to prepare Decathlon 2014, our class divided many group to practice for ten sports.
All member must join at least one team for DECALTLON. Therefore, our class will faced a lot
of problems before the event begin. The problem could be internal and external.
Internal Problem: Conflict with other team member, money problem, lack of responsibilities
The first problem is member of cheerleading team always lack of responsibility to practice.
Some people always go to practice late and it effect on the overall performance of team. This is
the reason why our leader Calvin need to provide some strict rules to increase the responsibility
and performance for each member. He told us if someone go to place of practice late, he or she
will have to pay a fines. If they continue do not follow the rules, they will be punished. The
punishment was more severe depend on their effect on performance of team. After applying the
strict rules, members are more cognizant of their responsibility and practice harder to achieve the
highest result of DECALTLON.
The second problem is about our fund. In order to prepare for DECATHLON, the cost is high so
we need to raise a fund for it. However, some classmates do not want to spend too much money
for this activity. Therefore, it is difficult for our class have enough money to pay a lot of cost
such as cost of special uniform, practice fees, salary for cheerleadings coach and so on. Our
monitor is William organize a groups discuss to encourage classmate try to take part in the

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DECATHLON. Because this event is very important for us and member need to contribute to a
classs fund.
External Problems: There are some problem outside organization that our class meet to prepare
for DUE DECATHLON 2014.
One of our problem when we design a special uniform for DECATHLON 2014. In order to solve
this problem, I will analyze the solution of this problem by using six thinking hats method.
Action
Firstly, discuss with all classmate to collect ideas about color, design
Blue Hat

and size of uniform. Then, brainstorming some best ideas to talk with
clothes supplier.
Collect data about size of each classmates and lecturers. After that,

White Hat

ask clothes supplier about price and cost of design for uniform.
Designing some special items for uniform such as logo, hats to make

Green Hat

special.
Suggest a cute image to make people feel comfortable and fun
Contact with other supplier quickly when the first supplier cannot

Yellow Hat

meet requirement. Ensure the quality of uniform is good and

comfortable
Worry about the design and color of uniform and happy when receive

Red Hat

the uniform from supplier.

The cost of uniform may is high. Because of the delay of supplier so

Black Hat

my class cannot receive uniform on time.

Other our external problem is we do not have place to practice for DECATHLON. We often
practice cheerleading in the university yard but sometime they dont let us practice because it so
noise and effect on other local course. DECATHLON organized in December when local student
have a final test so it is difficult for us to practice. This is the reason why our class as Dr. Doan
Ngoc Phi Anh for using and practicing in the university sport hall. Moreover, someday the

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weather is so bad that affect us and it make some member get sick and tired. It will decrease the
overall performance and the time of practice is too short.
Communication Styles of SUD 12
We have a lot of communication styles during the DECATHLON event. There are some method
we always use to work together include memorandum, business letter, Facebook and so on.
MEMORANDUM
To: Tom member of cheerleading team
From: Calvin leader of cheerleading team
Date: 12/12/2014
Subjects: Your absence in cheerleading practice
This memo confirms our recent conversation concerning your absence from your practice day.
As I told you, I have found you always absence or go to practice room late without reason.
Therefore, I remind you must follow the rule of team to achieve our goals is First Prize.
Therefore, m your absence will effect on the overall performance of cheerleading. Next time, you
should have responsibility and practice harder. If an emergency necessitates your absence, please
let me know promptly.
If you wish to comment regarding this memorandum, please do so in writing before you leave
this afternoon.

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Letter for Director of Center for International Education

December 1st, 2014

Dr. Doan Ngoc Phi Anh

Director of CIE
71A Ngu Hanh Son St, Ngu Hanh Son District,
Da Nang City

Dear Dr. Phi Anh,

We are students of SUD12 from Centre for International Education at Da Nang University of
Economics who is studying BTEC HND Diploma course.
As part of annual modules activities for 2014, Centre for International Education (CIE)
organized a sport competition is DECATHLON. All student of centre must attend for this activity
so we need a space to practice and prepare as soon as possible. Therefore, we have planning to
borrow Sport Centre of Danang University of Economic to practice cheerleading from December
1st, 2014 to December 14th, 2014
I am looking forward to receiving your acceptation to support our activity. The DECATHLON
event would be conducted on December 15th 2014. Please let us your answer by contact to our
email is runaway,[email protected]

Yours faithfully,

Tran Anh Dung

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Communication on Facebook

Facebook is the easy way for our class communicate and discuss about the DECATHLON. This
is the result when San discuss with designer of clothes supplier. After that she post on our
facebook to receive the idea of member. Because our class want to make a special uniform with
highest quality so the process take a lot of time and efforts. This uniform meet our requirements
and very comfortable to wear. Therefore, we can perform the highest performance.
Emails:
This is the email send to monitor William about the schedule of DECATHLON. Therefore, he
can inform our classmate about the schedule and set the time management effectively.

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TIME MANAGEMENT FOR DECATHLON 2014

There are many effective time management strategies that could be summarized as goal setting,
planning, prioritizing, and decision-making, delegating, and scheduling. Firstly, goal setting
strategy will support people manage personal plan effectively. In fact, the goal setting and
planning has close relationship when planning will manage the time. The next characteristic is
prioritizing, I can identify what work and task is urgent and important need to do. Then the
priority should be given to top of list. In addition, past and correct decision making is one of the
characteristics of effective time management. It will bring down the unnecessary cost involved
with operation. Further, delegating is important. Not all work can be done by myself. They have
to delegate certain work to others. By doing that managers can save time. Finally, scheduling is a
good time management strategy. In scheduling, all work has to be prior scheduled and specific
times should be given. Using and developing time management strategies is a long process such
as a journey that may begin with some guide from anywhere, but needs to do practice and other
guidance in each time of period. A clear goal is very important and necessary that help to become
aware of using time as one resource of organization, prioritizing and succeeding in studies, life,
etc...in the context of competing activities of friends, work, family, etc... In using time
management strategies I will follow some factors to make suitable and effective strategies that
includes. This time management table shows how I assign my tasks to prepare DECATLON
2014.
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There are many assignments and works that I have to do at this month, so that I use this time
management to control all my tasks and save my time effectively. I arranged my time to assign
the task into many parts that can help me achieve the overall mission .Besides prepare for
DECATLON, I also make my assignment and take part in all outsides of subjects such as
Business Dinning Etiquette at Premier Village Danang Resort. This activities will effect on the
practice time for cheerleading team. Therefore, our team must arrange the suitable time for all
member.

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Blocks of study time and breaks: Write down the best time block you can study such as place
blocks of time when you are most productive as morning person or night owl. How long using
this time of most productive? What makes for a good break for you? Can you control the activity
and return to your studies? For example: Shorten study blocks if necessary-but don't forget to
ensure the quality of task
Dedicated study spaces: What is the best study place you can think of? What is another? It mean
that I need to determine a place helping for maximize concentration and be free of the disturbing
Weekly reviews: What is the best time in a week you can review? Weekly reviews and updates
are also an important strategy that helps to following the goals and making suitable process
evaluating the result and quality of strategies.
Prioritize your assignments What subject has always caused you problems? Determine them and
focus on clear as well as possible
Identify resources what I have and using outside resources effectively. Time management
strategies is very valuable because it will help me do my task more efficiently and creating a
simple "To Do" list. The long-term and short-term plan should also be guaranteed accurate. For
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example: I always have personal timetable, the list to do will helps me not forget my work such
as practice cheerleading, do presentation. Using good management, arrangement of work, save
and control the process workflow. Following what have notices that help me to control the
process and evaluate the result effectively.

CONCLUSION
The first step of professional development is to understand a clear career path. For individual the
personal development plan is essential to set future career development. It will identify the
internal strengths and weaknesses to develop myself.

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