Reviewing the Personal Development Plan, culminating in the identification of revised personal development objectives (400 words) (20%). (Learning Outcome 1)

A work based assignment of 1,600 words (80%) (Learning Outcomes 2 - 4 )
The student will be expected to demonstrate understanding (and / or application) of the learning through the production of a report. This will involve the evaluation, interpretation and contextualisation of module content to a given work-based situation. Where appropriate, recommendations for immediate and future action should be identified.

The aim of this module is to expand on the Personal Skills module and introduce students to the range of issues and skills necessary for understanding the impact of their actions on others, both within and outside the organisation.

- Personal styles (eg. Jungian Analysis)
- Time management (inc. effective delegation)
- Learning styles
- Stakeholders in organisations
- Management styles
- Stress management
- Organisational structures
- Organisational cultures
- Emotional intelligence

Staffordshire University electronic resources and off-campus library facilities.
Module website
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development - www.cipd.co.uk
Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform - www.berr.gov.uk
ACAS - www.acas.org.uk (incorporates useful links to business and regulatory sites covering module content)

Dransfileld R. et.al (2004), Business for Foundation Degrees and Higher Awards, Oxford: Heinemann
Peder M. et.al., (2006), A Manager's Guide to Self Development 5th Edition, Maidenhead: McGraw-Hill

The learning strategy for this module is based around students committing a total of 150 hours of activities towards achieving the learning outcomes. These will be split between 39 hours of direct contact with a tutor and 111 hours of directed, guided and self-study, together with preparation for and completion of the assessment tasks. Learning support material will be provided for the module.
The module will draw upon a mixture of activities including lectures, web-based activities, case study analysis, relevant videos and in-class discussions, individual and group problem solving and self-directed learning.