Name: Rubinder Kaur Takhar

UB Number: 12003746
Covering from the Period from: 1/1/16-7/1/17
Planned outcome
Where do I want to be by the end of this period? What do I want to be doing? (This may be
evolutionary or more of the same.)
This record sheet is for your guidance only you may present your CPD plan in any other format

What do I want/need to learn

and why?

What will I do to achieve

this?

What resources or
support will I need?

I initially did not think that I needed

to learn this skill however, after
receiving feedback from group
members during the course of the
development log I learned I need to
learn how to delegate. As I tend to
take on too much responsibility
which I do not deem to be an issue
however, with the increased work
load I have and will have in the
future this will have a severe impact
on my mental and physical
wellbeing.

I honestly do not know how to

become a delegator. Thus my
initial thought is just to ask
friends and family who have a
high expectation in team
environments which when not
met how they handle such
circumstance. This may help
learning ways to delegate
efficiently. I have learned from
online research during the
development record that one
simple method to help achieve
this is within a team environment
Setting the project's timelines/
deadlines/ expectations in detail
of what has to be included in the
delegated piece of work. Setting
a to-do list together for each
delegated task to ensure the
standard is met in professional
way.

Practice is obviously
imperative to support this skill.
However, I am aware of a
possible group work within an
elective at university pending.
Thus, beforehand will need
support from friends and family
on tips in such circumstances
and this will help in increasing
such skill. Moreover, I can
practice within my work
environment and observe how
my manager delegates tasks
that he has been given for the
team to achieve.

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What will my success criteria

be? how have I implemented my learning
and what impact has this had (at work/outside
of work)?

Its hard to measure if I learn how to

successfully delegate. However, one
criteria could be having an in depth
project timeline devised as a team in
my next group work and doing a
reflective and review form during this
project to see if having this in place
allowed successful delegation.

Target dates for

review and
completion
Continuous
1/1/16- 13/5/16
Although this is a
continuous learning
point. The date
above reflects group
work in which I will
be doing in Semester
2 at university thus,
will be able to review
and reflect if I have
been able to develop
this skill.

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During the course of my

development log, in regards to time
management I have found that
organising my notes in a folder
format at the beginning of the
semester, having a printed and
virtual timetable and getting the
core textbooks before semester has
started has helped with my time
management. Thus I aim to
replicate such methodology in
semester two.

To achieve this I will have to

purchase folders and dividers.
Moreover, will have to print the
timetable and input the
information into my one note
which will transfer the
information to my phone
calendar and send me
reminders via email. Also will
need to find the module
handbooks to reserve the core
text books and prepare for the
first week.

To support this I will need

money to purchase folders and
dividers which I will get from
Staples. I will also need to
arrange time to do this. I can
do this on a break at work.
Also will need to find the
timetable which can be found
on the university intranet. In
terms of finding out the core
textbooks I will have to find the
module handbooks on the
intranet and read through them

My success criteria will be

purchasing and labelling the folders.
Then having the weekly timetable
inputted into Microsoft one note and
having a physical copy on my
dashboard. Moreover, renting the
core text books from the library
before semester two starts. This will
help time management of what is
required in the semester.

From my development records due

to mitigating circumstances, my
timetable to complete my
assignment and examination
deadlines. Had been an issue thus,
I got an extension to help me
ensure that I could manage my time
more efficiently and ensure
completion of such work. Thus, I
want to devise a revision timetable
for my examinations in semester
two earlier so that if such issues
arise again I have time to
accommodate my revision and do
not hinder my ability in completing
the revision required.

To achieve this I will have to

await the examination timetable.
In hope no one has an issue
with it. Then dependant on my
circumstance will have to devise
a clear, in depth and SMART
revision timetable. That will
accommodate any problems I
may face at the time.

The initial resource needed

would be the examination
timetable. Also I will need
access to my folders
containing the revision material
needed so I can specify what I
will revise and on which date
and allocate the appropriate
time. Moreover, I will need to
see if I have any plans that will
interfere with the retrospective
revision period and have
contingency dependent on the
situation if required.

I suppose my examination results will

determine my success. However,
sticking to the revision timetable will
be my success criteria and actually
composing the timetable.

I need to learn of the requirements

required for the dissertation before
semester two ends to ensure that If
I do go on holiday for a summer
break I will have all the information
required to start the dissertation on
my return. Also, I will need my
supervisors contact details and
arrange a meeting with them of the
best possible communication tool to
use during semester three which
works for them too.

To achieve this I will have to

arrange a meeting with firstly my
personal tutor and then my
allocate supervisor.

The information needed is

what a dissertation needs to
encompass, the structure, the
marking criteria. Then I will
require contact information of
my supervisors including best
available times to contact,
possibly a Skype name if I am
abroad for a long duration over
the summer. Having this
information should aid in
communication in distance.

The success criteria will be to know

what the dissertation requirements
are. Moreover, even having an
example of a previous dissertation
and arranging the two meetings.
Another criterion will be to have my
supervisors contact information
stored on a mobile device.

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1/1/16-17/1/16
This time period
reflects the time I
have before
semester two starts
to prepare for the
semester.

15/4/16-17/4/16
This weekend will
allow time to develop
an examination
revision timetable
giving adequate time
to revise.

Before 13/4/16
I am likely to travel
straight after my final
examinations thus,
need to know this
information before
the examination
period starts.

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I want to find a job after graduation.

Thus will need, to continuously
allocate time to able to apply for
positions. Although, working at
Dixons Carphone is my
contingency plan as hierarchical
progression into the HR department
in Acton head office requires
possessing a CIPD level 5 and
above certificate. Which I hope to
attain during graduation. Thus, this
is my back up plan if required.
However, to CPD I need to ensure
that Im applying for as many
positions as available otherwise will
finish my masters degree and have
limited prospects. Thus, wasting a
year gaining a Masters degree.

To achieve this realistically, I am

able to apply for one job a week.
Thus, every Monday because I
know I dont work Mondays
during term time before lectures
commence I will come into
university an hour or two earlier
to apply for a job. As my
concentration level increases
within a library setting this will
minimise distractions and
ensure that I can complete this
objective.

One initial support mechanism

could be the career
development services at
university as they are
specialist in aiding students in
finding jobs. Moreover, I will
have to sign up for job alerts at
various websites such as:
Indeed.com
Graduate-jobs.co.uk
Reed.co.uk
Monster.co.uk
This will help applying for jobs.

My success criteria will be having

applied for a job every week.
Moreover, receiving feedback if I
progressed to next application stage
or not.

I need to become accustomed to

doing a dissertation within summer
even though this is classifies as
semester three. This may deem
strange however, doing my
undergraduate it has become
habitual to enjoy summer and travel
with no concern in regards to
university. However, I need to
change this mind-set as I have
summer to complete my
dissertation. Thus, need to ensure I
actually do so I can make a
dissertation to do list for the
summer because I need to learn to
focus during the summer period.

To achieve this I am going to

have to motivate myself to do a
to-do list of what exactly is to be
done and even do a CPD plan
for the semester because this
has proven effective in
managing the future so to
speak. Moreover, I could clarify
this with my supervisor to see if
the time scales are realistic.

The resources needed would

be either devising a Gantt
chart or a CPD plan.
Moreover, I would have to
structure my dissertation to
enable me to systematically
structure what is required.
Also, my supervisor will need a
copy of this as they can act as
a motivator.

I get intrinsic satisfaction for ticking

an action completed on a to-do list
thus; this could be my success
criteria. Moreover, I could reward
myself with a planned social event
when completed a section of the
dissertation. Moreover, the ultimate
success criterion is completing the
dissertation in a continuous way and
by sticking to the plan and not just
allocating a large proportion of time
near the deadline to complete it.
Such my stress levels during the
dissertation could also be a
measured criteria.

I need to be ready to submit my

dissertation before the deadline as
this accumulates for a large
proportion of my final grade.

To achieve submitting my
dissertation in on time I will
ensure that it is ready to print
and submit by doing a final
proofreading.

Proof check, turnitin

submission and a printer, fully
loaded and a binder to be able
to hand in my dissertation.

Printing out my dissertation and

handing it in before the deadline.

cpd-plan

1/1/16-30/12/17
This time period
represents the time I
will be at university
and wherein I hope
to have a job by.

Semester 3
11/6/16-6/1/16
This is the realistic
start date for
semester 3 and I
would like to have
the dissertation done
th
for the 6 or even
before.

7/1/16
This is the
submission date for
the dissertation

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Although Dixons Carphone have provided me with a personalised 3month CPD plan which myself and my coach at training devised there is some skills
that I need to develop alongside these. However, as the job criteria/ targets continuously changes I cannot set developments for future target dates.
What will my success criteria
be? how have I implemented my learning

What do I want/need to learn

and why?

What will I do to achieve

this?

What resources or
support will I need?

I want to know if it would be

plausible if I could do my research
for my dissertation on Dixons
Carphone because research on a
company is required. I need to
know the rules and regulations in
terms of observing, questioning and
interviewing Dixon Carphone
employees in order to use my
observations as research for my
dissertation. This is a requirement
because permission is required to
comply with privacy policies.

To achieve this I will need to

firstly decipher my dissertation
topic with the help of my
personal tutor and George
Madine who I intend on being
my supervisor as his speciality is
psychology of work and training
and development which is my
interest. Then will have to ask
Barry my coach at academy and
my manager Time and Russell
the regional manager is this
would be plausible a phone call
will be how I will attain this.

To support this I firstly will

need to finalise a dissertation
title in which will have liaise
with George and my personal
tutor to see if this is possible.
Then if agreed will have to ring
all the retrospective managers
at Dixons Carphone to ask if I
will be able to conduct my
research in the company and
the regulations, stages in
being able to do so.

My initial success criteria will be

finalising a dissertation title.
Henceforth, will be gaining
knowledge of if I am allowed to
conduct my research at Dixons
Carphone. If this is agreed I then
need to finalise a time period to
conduct my research and complete
the formalities. If this is not agreed I
will then have to find another
company wherein I can conduct my
research.

In order to achieve this I have to

set time aside and learn the
product look up codes to
enhance my progression. Having
an extrovert personality type a
great method is just asking coworkers and recording these on
a hard copy so I always have a
guide as a contingency.

The resource needed would

be a list of the entire product
look up codes however, I have
already asked my manager
and there is not such list.
Thus, I will have either come
into work early for an hour or
so or during my break ask my
co-workers what the product
look up codes are for each
devise and compose my own
list.

The initial success criteria would be

composing a list of the PLU codes
either a word document or hand
written. The second will be actually
being able to so an inventory, colour
and price look up on PIE without
asking my colleagues what the PLU
code is. As I already know how to
find this information this is not a
current problem yet, knowing the
PLU code is hence, successfully
completing this search will my
success criteria.

I need to learn the Product lookup

codes for the majority of the
devices. This is because currently I
know the basics and in order to do
a price and stock look up the unique
code is required to be entered into
the PIE system. Moreover, in order
to complete a contract on this
system sometimes they as you for
this code. Which, is personally
frustrating as I am not aware of
them all, especially in busy time
periods because I have to ask a coworker what it is and thus,
becoming reliant on their knowledge
instead of learning them myself
hindering my progression.

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and what impact has this had (at work/outside

of work)?

Target dates for

review &
completion
1/1/16-1/2/16
I need to find out the
following information
during this time as it
is before the hand in
date for the
dissertation proposal.

24/1/16- 7/2/16
The following dates
will ensure I learn the
PLU codes before
peak season of
Valentines day and I
have time to learn
after my university
examinations.

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