Professional Development And LinkedIn Skills – Assessment Task

The Chosen Organization and Its Core Values

Question 1

The chosen organization is Woolworths Supermarkets, a company with its headquarters in Australia but spread in various locations across the globe due to the fact that it is a multinational. The organization is a leading retailer in various products including groceries, drinks and a wide range of other products.

The mission of the organization is to offer the best in value, convenience as well as quality to customers.

The company’s core values are based on consumer satisfaction, staying collaborative, being responsible and enhancing quality of products and services

Some of the company’s strategic goals include:

• Enhancement of healthy relations with consumers and key stakeholders.
• To a be a leading retailer both locally and internationally
• To be a highly performing organization with a difference.

Question 2

Professional development policies, plans and procedures

At Woolworths, the core focus is on consumer satisfaction through quality services and product delivery. As a professional development policy, the organization is keen on the establishment of healthy and long lasting relationships with the clients. This is achieved through proper after sales, discounts and reward systems, Staff training, empowerment and motivation is another core development policy at the organization.

The company’s plan is to be a leading retailer in its area of service throughout the world through the incorporation of unique and effective strategies. Price control and proper marketing analysis are the major elements of this plan.

The main procedures include:

• Using performance indicators to evaluate departmental progress
• Noting the specific areas within the organization which require adjustment
• Identifying and implementing the right correctional strategies to ensure organizational sustainability and performance.

Question 3

I have selected the position of a sales and marketing manager as a job role.

The objectives of the marketing department include:

• To ensure proper brand presence through adequate exposure of company products
• To enhance proper market grip by improving consumer experiences and satisfaction
• To attract a good return on investment through improved sales as a result of proper marketing.

These objectives are aligned to the company’s goals. The organization’s goals are focused on creating satisfaction and loyalty among the consumers. At the same time, the sales and marketing objectives are entirely consumer oriented as they seek to improve experiences which in turn establishes loyalty and eventual market stability.

Question 4

Role position: Sales and marketing manager

The KPIs will be used to measure performance through periodical evaluation against set targets. For each performance indicator, there is a target. Performance shall therefore be gauged based on the extent to which this target has been addressed. A value way below the target indicates poor performance. A value close to the target shows an average performance while a value above the target is rated a good performance.

1. The performance shall be achieved and maintained through:

• Networking with other professionals in the same area to gain adequate skills
• Consistent reference to the organization’s goals and objectives to ensure individual interests are aligned to these goals.
• Empowerment and exposure through benchmarking, training, research and innovation.
• Personal evaluation of progress using the KPIs and noting the knowledge gaps and hence training need

Question 5

Question 6

Suggestions from trainer based on discussion

The trainer suggested the need for proper training and exposure on key management skills, decision making and strategy placement abilities. These adjustments would be essential for problem solving. The trainer additionally recommended the need for enhancement of communication skills both in individual and corporate set ups. As an initiative to achieve self-empowerment, refresher courses on computer packages and software management was suggested as vital areas of adjustment. Consequently, the trainer noted the need for involvement in more group work related activities in a bid to enhance team management and organizational skills. Group activities would also be a good ground to sharpen one’s decision making and problem solving skills.

Question 7

Suggestions on ways to improve the areas of competence based on discussion

• Through increased interaction with other professionals in the same field for networking and exchange of ideas.
• Through individual empowerment, learning and extensive interaction with educative and informative material
• By embracing a hands on approach to problem solving and group dynamics and occasionally taking part in group related activities

Question 8

In order to develop my competence based on the learning experience revealed above, the following strategies would be helpful:

• Taking breaks during the studies to enhance the levels of concentration
• Incorporating diagrams and practical demonstrations during studies to improve learning.
• Assembling and using charts as well as diagrams to enhance presentation and improve the learning environment.

Professional Development Policies, Plans and Procedures

Question 9

Required skills to maintain a competitive edge:

• Inventory and financial management skills to complement organizational abilities

This skill shall be gained through extensive training on the related field, reading of financial records and exploration of visual illustrations to aid in the understanding of the ideas and skills. Benchmarking with other experts on this field would also be useful in gaining the required knowledge.

• Proficiency in communication and knowledge of at least more than one language to assist in effective communication especially in a multicultural environment.

This shall be achieved through interaction with various cultures and values through exhibitions, cultural events and trade show in addition to other platforms for interaction and exposure.

• Self-management skills which involves proceeding with work without necessarily waiting for supervision or occasional checks from the supervisors and other leaders.

This shall be achieved by asking for new roles at work in addition to the originally stated ones. Furthermore, it shall be realized through the development of a study program and staying committed to it.

Question 10

The networking event attended was Emerging Leaders’ Conference in Brisbane. The event is annual and happened in August.

The entry to the event was free but the participants were required to pay a registration fee in case they wished to enroll for special courses. The skills gained included leadership and management skills necessary for coordination of activities and stakeholders in an organizational set up. The conference also offered much exposure on the aspect of financial management which is a crucial element for successful leadership, management as well as performance of duties as an employee

Question 11

Sign up to LinkedIn Account and provide a screenshot here

Q12

Diary for a period of two weeks (14 days)

Actual diary

Idealized diary

It is crucial to have the right balance between work, family and other commitments. From a personal point of view, laying too much focus on one area may be detrimental to the stability of other aspects. Despite the overwhelming demands of the work place, it is important to create time for other activities which include time together with family, attending community services and taking part in social events. With reference to the personal diary above it is eminent that the working hours and study durations tend to take most of my time. These activities are both physically and emotionally draining. As a strategy to relieve the stress and tensions involved, I take part in sporting events, community services and also attend social gatherings together with the family. Additionally, I have scheduled time for both morning and evening exercise to maintain a healthy balance between work and life. I am also keen on my diet to ensure my feeding patterns goes in line with the stated work and health objectives.

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