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Assessment\u00a05\u00a0\u2013 Self-development Plan<\/strong><\/p>\n

Important Note:<\/strong><\/p>\n

*To meet the requirements of this assessment\u00a0you will need\u00a0to access your workplace, or have access to a workplace\u00a0that will assist you. Preferably your workplace will be in the community services sector.\u00a0In\u00a0all tasks requiring a workplace, or contact with a colleague,\u00a0your response\u00a0must include the role of your contact person,\u00a0the name of the\u00a0organisation, time and place\u00a0of meeting\/contact,\u00a0and\u00a0any other relevant information.<\/p>\n

*If you are completing this section in simulation follow the\u00a0\u2018AboutSimulation\u2019 instructions.<\/p>\n

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You have now had\u00a0some\u00a0time to reflect on your self-evaluation, learning and development styles,\u00a0and\u00a0the\u00a0feedback\u00a0received\u00a0from individuals in your workplace. In this assessment you will be examining ways to continue developing your professional practice and work performance.<\/p>\n

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Part A<\/strong><\/p>\n

To assist you in determining how to improve your workplace effectiveness you will\u00a0now identify areas for self-improvement.<\/p>\n

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  1. From the Module 6 Templates file find a Word version of the table below. Complete\u00a0the table\u00a0according to the instructions\u00a0below:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Workplace Effectiveness Assessment<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    <\/td>\nCategory<\/strong><\/td>\nScore \/10<\/strong><\/td>\nPriority Rating<\/strong><\/td>\nSuggestions for improvement\/professional development<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    1<\/td>\nSelf-management<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    2<\/td>\nCapabilities\/skill<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    3<\/td>\nApplication of knowledge<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    4<\/td>\nAttitude\/behaviours<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    5<\/td>\nJob\u00a0commitment<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    6<\/td>\nProfessional approach<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    7<\/td>\nIndustry intelligence, professional learning<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    8<\/td>\nSocial awareness<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    9<\/td>\nWorking relationships<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    10<\/td>\nLegal and ethical practice- duty of care<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    Instructions<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Refer\u00a0to your self-evaluation and feedback\u00a0and\u00a0give yourself a score out of 10 for each category\u00a0–\u00a0with 10 being highest.<\/li>\n
    • Based on the rating you gave each category, sort your table from lowest to highest\u00a0score.<\/li>\n
    • Liaise with a workplace colleague and discuss your rankings.<\/li>\n
    • Ask for their suggestions on how to improve your workplace effectiveness with a focus on the\u00a0categories with a\u00a0lower score.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      • Now fill in the\u00a0\u2018suggestions for improvement\u2026\u2019\u00a0column with your ideas for improving your workplace effectiveness. For example, you could simply\u00a0stop<\/u>or\u00a0start<\/u>\u00a0doing something,\u00a0or<\/u>\u00a0you may include further study or professional development activities with\u00a0relevance to\u00a0your industry area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        1. Professional networks\u00a0can\u00a0provide considerable support to individuals throughout their careers.\u00a0Focus on your career in the community services area, and list\u00a0two<\/u>people or organisations for each networking\u00a0item\u00a0below. (With people just use their first name and their role.)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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          1. For each person or organisation, explain how they can assist you in your professional development.\u00a0Such networks\u00a0can\u00a0include:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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            • Colleagues\u00a0\u2013 past<\/li>\n
            • Colleagues\u00a0\u2013present<\/li>\n
            • Mentors<\/li>\n
            • Other professionals<\/li>\n
            • Professional Associations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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              1. Identify\u00a0professional\u00a0development\u00a0courses, or further training\/education that you could\u00a0complete\u00a0to develop your professional effectiveness.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                Specify\u00a0the:<\/p>\n

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                • name of the program<\/li>\n
                • institution<\/li>\n
                • benefits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  for\u00a0three<\/u>\u00a0items.<\/p>\n

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                  1. For each of the following items indicate if it is formal\u00a0or<\/u>informal learning:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                    • Skills picked up in your last job<\/li>\n
                    • Your Higher School Certificate<\/li>\n
                    • Your cooking skills from years of trying new recipes every week<\/li>\n
                    • Certificate IV in Community Services<\/li>\n
                    • An English language course at the CAE<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                      1. Outline which type of learning you prefer and provide\u00a0two<\/u>reasons for your preference.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                        1. Dr Stephen Covey wrote a bestselling book called \u2018The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People\u2019 which is used universally to improve workplace performance. Open the\u00a0\u2018Covey 7 Habits\u2019\u00a0file and read the summary that is provided.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                          Identify the\u00a0two<\/u>\u00a0habits that seem the\u00a0most relevant<\/u>\u00a0for your professional development. Explain why.<\/p>\n

                          (Up to 80 words)<\/p>\n

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                          1. Specialist\u00a0advice\u00a0can\u00a0help us\u00a0to improve\u00a0our\u00a0career development prospects and workplace performance? Identify two specialists who would be able to\u00a0provide you with additional support.\u00a0Outline\u00a0the benefits you would gain from each specialist. (Up to 50 words)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                            1. Most of us know when things are not going so well at work.\u00a0Sometimes we need additional self-care.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                              1. Based on your previous experience at work or at school, identify\u00a0three<\/u>ways\u00a0(or triggers)\u00a0you\u00a0are able to\u00a0recognise\u00a0in yourself\u00a0when\u00a0it\u2019s time for you to take additional self-care.<\/li>\n
                              2. List\u00a0three<\/u>ways you could provide yourself with self-care.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                iii.\u00a0Describe\u00a0two<\/u>\u00a0potential consequences of ignoring your own needs for self-care.<\/p>\n

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                                1. Many workplaces provide additional support for their employees, particularly personal support\u00a0during difficult times.\u00a0Conduct research and find out more about the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Summarise the key points and benefits of the EAP program. (Up to 80 words)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                  1. The\u00a0SMART\u00a0<\/strong>acronym can be used to help us remember\u00a0the important aspects of goal setting.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                    S<\/strong>pecific\u00a0– the goal should identify a specific action or event that will take place<\/p>\n

                                    M<\/strong>easurable\u00a0– the goal and its benefits should be quantifiable<\/p>\n

                                    A<\/strong>chievable\u00a0– the goal should be attainable given available resources<\/p>\n

                                    R<\/strong>ealistic\u00a0–\u00a0the goal should require you to stretch\u00a0a little but still be likely to succeed<\/p>\n

                                    T<\/strong>imely\u00a0– the goal should state the time period in which it will be accomplished<\/p>\n

                                    Instructions<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

                                    Review the Workplace Effectiveness Assessment table you completed earlier and develop\u00a0five<\/u>\u00a0goals\u00a0using the SMART goal setting process. These goals should preferably aim to develop the categories you find more challenging.<\/p>\n

                                    Hints for completing your goals:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n