Reflection On Reflective Learning

Reflection

1.1 Key Learning and Reflection

Introduction

I had always wanted to lead a strategic project – to be the “go-to” person and receive the accompanying accolades. However, I soon realised that responsibility comes with risk. I aim to expand on this experience using the Atkins and Murphy Model of Reflective Learning (1994, cited in PD1-SG-7A Study Guide, 2016: 37).

Description

My first project, as a manager, was to implement the company’s Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment program. I was eager to fulfil my mandate and repay the trust the company placed in me. With six months to complete this project, I brushed aside the time constraint and was ready for the challenge.

With an approved budget, a project team, a detailed project plan and a

Maintaining a good work-life-study balance requires a conversion of my intention into a strong commitment. Managing my time through a coherent well-balanced plan will convert my prescriptive intention into descriptive actions.

The basis of my plan is the stage 1 modules, each of which will be managed as a project with mini-deadlines covering, studying and researching the content, analysing the data and writing the assignment. This will be further partitioned into weekly goals.

Adjacent to this, weekly work commitments, priorities and deadlines will be charted out. Managing work expectations, through one-to-one meetings with my manager, and prioritising the most important activities on a weekly basis will allow for greater effectiveness and productivity.

I have mapped this holistic plan with my spouse and have shared this with family and friends. During this exercise, I have learnt that as far as personal relationships go, focussed, undivided attention to individuals is more effective and actively trying not to subordinate people to schedules will be my guide in managing