Reflection is a powerful tool in the development of business leaders

Reflection is a powerful tool in the development of business leaders. The process of self-assessment or critical reflection allows for the construction of new knowledge and meaning. To get the most out of this course, it is important that you have the opportunity to reflect. To facilitate that, you will use a well-designed tool produced by the University of Portsmouth, which describes reflection as:

1. Looking back at something (often an event, i.e. something that happened, but it could also be an idea or object).

2. Analyzing the event or idea (thinking in-depth and from different perspectives, and trying to explain, often with reference to a model or theory from your subject).

3. Thinking carefully about what the event or idea means for you and your ongoing progress as a learner and/or practicing professional.

 

Upon successful completion of this assignment, you will be able to:

· Interpret communication strategies in relation to personal experience.

· Evaluate changes in one's own learning over time to envision a future self.

 

 

Resources

· Article: Reflective Writing: A Basic Introduction (University of Portsmouth)

· Optional Webpage: Reflecting on your experiences (The University of Edinburgh)

· Optional Video: Own Your Behaviours, Master Your Communication, Determine Your Success

 

 

Instructions

1. Review the rubric to make sure you understand the criteria for earning your grade. Pay close attention to the rubric details for each of the following grading criteria as these will serve as your guidelines when preparing reflective paper:

a. Quality of Reflection

b. Organization

c. Written Communication

2. Review the pre-reflection paper you wrote in Workshop One.

3. Use the process outlined in the Reflective Writing: A Basic Introduction article to write a 2-page reflective paper (approximately 500 words).

4. Review your paper to be sure it is written clearly and is easy to read. Use Grammarly (free for IWU students) or another tool to correct basic writing errors. Unless you are using in-text citations, APA is not required for this paper.

5. Submit your final reflection paper by the end of the workshop.