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Why this core skill?

Teamwork success depends on your ability to convince and negotiate at work.

How did I do this?

I learned about using assertiveness while practicing active listening through our body communication behavior.

Reflection:

Written communication makes me feel at ease. To improve:

Seek feedback from peers.

Engage in group activities.

Apply real activities to help team members become more self-assured.

How do I feel about it?

My education has made me realize why good negotiation is important, but I need to build my confidence during team talk.

Example:

Through practice at group activities, I picked up active listening skills and added better value to our team discussions.

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Week 4: External Factors Affecting Businesses

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Week 4: External Factors Affecting Businesses

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Why this core skill?

The current political economy and technology evolution influence companies, so business leaders need this knowledge to make good choices.

How did I do this?

I performed my research using Harvard referencing with Gibb’s Reflective Cycle.

Reflection:

Writing reflection tasks assisted my progress, but I still experience problems with speaking abilities. To improve, I’ll:

Engage in more discussions.

Seek feedback.

You can find help for communication through Studiosity resources.

How do I feel about it?

The analysis of external business factors improved, but I remain hesitant to present them confidently.

Example:

When I worked on my paper for the political and economic influences part, my ideas had structure, yet I could not articulate them clearly in class.

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Why this core skill?

You must convert text into your own words when composing research documents and documents dealing with intellectual property.

How did I do this?

I finished digital tasks assigned to me and learned from Career Builder resources while sharing my feedback in Padlet.

Reflection:

Verbal skills and group communication pose problems even though my written abilities have strengthened. I plan to:

Participate in more group discussions.

Practice speaking in smaller groups.

Use CareerBuilder features to monitor your personal improvement.

How do I feel about it?

I feel challenged but optimistic. Despite better writing skills, I discover that my speaking abilities require improvement.

Example:

While sharing my work about Padlet with others on Padlet proved more comfortable for me than actual spoken conversations. My experience proved I must improve my ability to speak about my thoughts.

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Week 2: Importance of Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar (SPaG)

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Week 2: Importance of Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar (SPaG)

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Why this core skill?

A high level of SPaG skills leads to a better writing style both at school and at work.

How did I do this?

I reviewed materials from BREO by summarizing an imposter syndrome essay and taking a spelling exam that I scored 4 out of 5 on.

Reflection:

Even though summarizing was hard at first, I made progress with proper guidance. My writing abilities have improved this week, which makes me more certain about presenting my thoughts well.

Collaborative Challenge – Airline Challenge Task:

Completed my own research while assembling a mood board and studied Emirates Airlines customer base details.

Developed self-discipline and problem-solving skills.

How do I feel about it?

I am now better at writing because of my improved skills. When I started, I found it hard to simplify complicated information, yet my practice made me better at stating my ideas directly.

Example:

As I worked on the imposter syndrome essay, I included too many useless details before making my text easier to understand through revision.

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Week 1: Introduction to the Unit—Why Are Skills Important?

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Week 1: Introduction to the Unit—Why Are Skills Important?

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Why this core skill?

Understanding yourself is needed both for professional and educational progress. This skill reveals our best skills and shows us which parts of our performance require adjustment.

How did I do this?

I worked with BREO resources while evaluating my abilities with Career Builder and learning from the Catch-Up video. Since I was absent from class, I maintained my connection through educational technology and my academic support counselor.

Reflection:

Discussions with colleagues taught me to improve my student awareness practices while I committed to taking active leadership in small group work. My main objective is to improve how people connect and speak with one another now.

How do I feel about it?

Self-reflection shows me better how well I perform and what I should improve. My self-reflection shows me which aspects require improvement yet leads me to want to get better at these things.

Example:

In group discussions I need to improve my response speed, so I am planning to practice better listening and speaking techniques.