Course Catalogue

Liverpool Business School

This module aims to help the students begin their studies by identifying their own personal and professional development needs by self review and an assessment of their business/organisation context. The module will enable apprentices to view continuing professional development as key to maximising their performance in the role and workplace, and will provide them with a sound understanding of related skills and theory.

Outline Syllabus:Personal and business/organisational self-assessment Tools and techniques for self-development and assessment What is management and a managers role Learning Styles Values, professional codes of practice Independent Learning and personal learning plan Self Reflection: Self Analysis and awareness Report and academic writing Emotional Intelligence and Empathy – understand impact of self on others Social Intelligence – Awareness & Development Managing time and priorities Manage stress and personal well being Business analysis, SWOT and related assessment tools Prioritisation and strategic alignment of activities

Module Overview:
This module aims to help the students begin their studies by identifying their own personal and professional development needs by self-review and an assessment of their business/organisation context. The module will enable apprentices to view continuing professional development as key to maximising their performance in the role and workplace and will provide them with a sound understanding of related skills and theory.

Additional Information:Module to introduce apprentices to learning and begin development of both personal and management skills. DA standards (knowledge) J1 Knows how to be self–aware and recognise different learning styles J2 How to use emotional and social intelligence, and active listening and open questioning to work effectively with others K1 Knows how to manage time, set goals, prioritise activities and undertake forward planning in a business environment with a focus on outcomes DA standards (skills) J3 Reflects on own performance, identifying and acting on learning and development needs J4 Understands impact on others J5 Manages stress and personal well-being, and confident in knowing core values and drivers K2 Create personal development plan, and use widely recognised tools and techniques to ensure the management of time and pressure effectively, and prioritisation and strategic alignment of activities. DA standards (Behaviours) M3 Flexible to the needs of the organisation; Is creative, innovative and enterprising when seeking solutions to business needs; Positive and adaptable, responding well to feedback and need for change theories.