The
self-managed or self-directed learning and approach can be described as a
method in which individuals use the number of methods to improve the skills and
become able to adjust in a diversified environment. In simple words, self-managed
learning is a continuous process of updating the existing knowledge. Both terms
of self-managed learning and self-directed learning demonstrate the same theme.
Apart from the learning it also considers observation, self-study, researching,
and self-assessment. The ongoing learning, as well as professional development,
is necessary to enable a person to adopt new realities and new changes. With such kind of attributes, one can more
flexible towards part-time working arrangements, it provides new opportunities,
unable to deal with job insecurity. Continuity in the ongoing learning and
professional development is important to ensure that a person is competent to
the profession (Weiss, Nolan, Hunsinger, & Trifonas, 2007).
Importance of ongoing
professional development
The
importance of self-managed learning and ongoing professional development is
mentioned below,
It
helps in becoming efficient and strengthening the skills
It
enables a person to learn more about the field of interest and get more
information about the selected field
It
enables to develop an attitude of learning new Idea new information
It
improves the analytical and interpersonal skills of a person and makes a good
problem solver
Develops
an attitude to learn more about the pathway that leads to success in life
Help
in becoming a master in the skill that is required to be developed
Improve
the level of responsibility, assistant in time management, resource allocation,
organizing efforts, and to improve contacts.
Extensively
used method to improve self-managed learning and ongoing professional
development is to have intensive information through the newspaper, internet,
seminar, and conferences (Ellaway, 2005; Barajas, 2003).
My skills and competencies to meet the
expectation of the employer
I am
focusing to develop an attitude of listening to others with full concentration
and acquire knowledge from their conversation. This attitude will enable me to
learn more about the attitudes of skilled employee and more knowledge about my
field of interest. In free time I prefer to listen to a podcast related to
motivational speeches, personal development, listening to others, taking
knowledge from the seniors, and learning from previous experiences. I am
focusing to improve my communication skills. I have analyzed that most often I
learn the things in a better way if I have quality time to spend on myself or
if I am alone. There are multiple ways and strategies to improve knowledge and
skills, but I prefer to learn from the internet, reading books, having a
valuable discussion with my friends, and by attending conferences and seminars
of professional development and interpersonal skills. I consider conferences as
a good source of knowledge and skills, but it requires a power of concentration
on the facts and attitudes of successful people. I conduct self-assessment on a
regular basis in which I evaluate my skills. I have identified the areas in
which I need to crack myself and to develop more skills. I need to improve time
management and presentation skills so I will be able to present my work and
skills in a more professional attitude. Simply time management is essential to
make myself a responsible person. By having a proper investment of time on my
skills I have improved my interpersonal skills. Now I can convince people by
providing my information efficiently and confidently. I believe that my
improvement in skills and knowledge would ultimately lead to success.
Learning outcome 2 of Personal identity and practice
Role of specific job
of Personal identity and
practice
In
the present section, I have selected Emirates airline as an Organization in
which I want to work to improve my current skills and competencies along with
professional standards. My interest and objectives with the professional life
are aligned with objectives of Emirates airline, therefore, I would prefer to
improve my skills and competencies to the professional standards of the
selected company.
Objectives of Emirates airline
of Personal identity and
practice
Improve
as well as retain the market shares of business class
By
the end of 2019 improve the market share from 40 % to 55%
Improve
the services of the low-cost carrier market and achieve higher investment on
return
Promote
the tourism activities of Dubai with the positioning statement as " the
finest in the sky".
According
to the financial year 2013 and 2014 statistics, Emirates cargo reached 2.25
million tonnes with 44.5 million passengers (Weiss, Nolan, Hunsinger, & Trifonas, 2007).
I
selected Emirates airlines to find my dream career of Human Resource Manager. Nowadays
human resource manager is considered as a skilled job which required exact
competencies and skills. Under these considerations not only skills but it requires
aptitude and knowledge to deal and tackle the issues in the company. The main
skills required for human resource manager are listed below
Counselling
skills
Time
management skills
People
management skills
Work
supervision skills
Analytical
and interpersonal skills to solve the problems
Effective
negotiation and communication skills
Information
Technology skills
Work
supervision skills
Administration
skills
All
the skills mentioned above are highly required for a human resource manager to
manage the issues and people according to yield out the goals of the company. Besides
others, the effective supervisor skills are essentially required to improve the
discipline, staff facilities, training and development, and to align the goals
of the team with the company goals. An HR manager is responsible to maintain
the level of staff and handle the issues related to the management and
counselling skills. I analyzed that strong and effective strategies are
required to tackle the issues. The administration skills include the handling
of documents, managing the HR information system, and upholding of personal
files (Weiss, Nolan, Hunsinger, & Trifonas, 2007).
Learning theories and models
of Personal identity and
practice
Counihan
(2009) researched internet usage for the support of different learning systems
including the virtual learning environment, online resources and distance
learning, and computer-managed learning (Barajas, 2003).
Cottrell (2010) worked on human capital development and concluded that each
individual can amplify their creative skills, enhance their performance, and
improve their potential. Throop and Castellucci (2009) worked on the conditions
and showcasing of economy, in his research he concluded that learning skills
are important for to improve the economy and sales of business (Ellaway, 2005).
The personal and professional
development process of
Personal identity and practice
Besides
these skills, the skill of solving the problems is an important factor that the
HR manager is supposed to demonstrate in day to day work issues. Before
considering my career in Human Resource Management it is important to analyses
my strength and weaknesses. My strengths include the ability to listen to
others, quick learner, experience in HR management, good communication and
interpersonal skills. On the contrary, my weaknesses are a problem in
presenting the solutions, unable to manage the pressure of work, suddenly take
an emotional decision, and unable to move towards the remote areas because of
some family commitments. Before I could start my work as an HR manager in
Emirates Airlines, it is important to manage a plan that will enable me to overcome
my weaknesses (Weiss, Nolan, Hunsinger, & Trifonas, 2007).
Own skills and competencies
My
development requirements for an HR manager in Emirates Airlines I mentioned
below,
Decisive
thinker
Skilled
influencer
Personal
credible
Collaborative
The
role model for the workers and employees
Courage
to challenge the issues
To
work as an HR manager in Emirates Airlines, it is important to become capable
of using robust decisions along with the commitment to bring benefits for the
company. A manager has to demonstrate courage and confidence in taking steps
and a sense of accomplishing the purpose.
I strongly believe if all the skills I mentioned above are developed in
me by continue struggling I will be able to deal with the issues and to solve
the problems faced by Emirates Airlines. The subordinates and group members
will work under me and they will be well aware of their roles. Several tools
will be used to support the learning, for instance, computer-managed learning
and virtual learning environment.
References of Personal identity and practice
Barajas, M. (2003). Virtual Learning Environments
in Higher Education: A European View. Edicions Universitat Barcelona.
Ellaway, R. H. (2005). Evaluating a Virtual
Learning Environment in Medical Education. University of Edinburgh.
Weiss, J., Nolan, J., Hunsinger, J., & Trifonas,
P. (2007). International Handbook of Virtual Learning Environments.
Springer Science & Business Media.