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5DVP Developing Professional Practice

CPD Plan/Record Reflecting Professional Development

Learning outcome 1: Understand what is required to be an effective and efficient HR professional.

Learning outcome 2: Be able to perform efficiently and effectively as an HR professional.

Learning outcome 3: Be able to apply CPD techniques to construct, implement and review a personal development plan.

Assessment brief/activity

Activity 1

Write a report (approximately 2600 words) which illustrates the nature of the work that you are involved in as a HR Professional. Your report should cover the following:

• The role and contribution of an HR Professional within your organisation, and, with reference to CIPD's 2018 Profession Map, at least one example of each of: an area of specialist knowledge, an area of core knowledge and a core behaviour required for the role. Evaluate why you consider these examples to be important.

• Examples of where you have used at least two project management techniques within an HR context.

• Examples of where you have used at least two problem solving techniques within an HR context.

• Elements of group dynamics that can cause conflict within an organisation and how this can impact on the work of the HR department.

• Three examples of conflict resolution methods that can be used to resolve issues created by group dynamics and the effectiveness of their application within your organisation.

• Examples of where you have used a range of methods for influencing, persuading and negotiating with others.

Activity 2

o Using the CIPD Profession Map, undertake a self-assessment against selected areas of CIPD 2018 Professional Map (i.e. at least one area of core knowledge, one area of specialist knowledge and one core behaviour (all at associate or member level).

o From the self-assessment, identify areas you want to develop and devise your own CIPD plan. Identify CIPD activities to best address your development objectives and evaluate these particular activities as to why and how they best meet your needs. (Note: if required, CPD plan and record templates for students are available at https;//www.cipd.co.uk/learn/cpd/about

o During the period of your studies, reflect on your performance against your CPD plan. As you reflect, if there are any further development needs and update your plan accordingly. You will be required to submit your updated CPD plan and CPD record as part of your final assessment.

Attachment:- Developing Professional Practice.rar