Unit 525 - Reflective Practice
Reflective practice is an essential management tool which supports the development of knowledge, skills and behaviours in the work place. By consciously analysing own performance, decision making, leadership and management skills; opportunities for on-going development can be identified. The aim of the unit is to equip learners with the understanding of the value of reflective practice, and how reflection can be used as the basis of a meaningful personal and professional development.
Description
This self-guided module is a practical introduction to reflective practice, designed to help you slow down, think things through, and learn from everyday experiences at work. Working through CMI’s 525 Reflective Practice unit, you’ll build simple, useful habits for reflecting on what’s happening around you, and what it means for how you lead, decide, and respond.
The focus is on real situations, not theory for theory’s sake. You’ll explore how reflection can support better decision-making, clearer problem-solving, and more confidence in your professional development, with tools you can use straight away in your day-to-day work.
Assessment
CMI Level 5 Award is designed as the shortest and most concise qualification and usually takes between one and three months.
To achieve the CMI Level 5 Award learners will be required to complete one 3,500 – 4,000 word written assignments that require taught theory to be applied to the organisational context:
- 525: Reflective Practice for Professional Development
Certification
After the successful completion of the written assignment, you will gain a CMI Level 5 Management and Leadership Award qualification.
Course Benefits
Self-Awareness: Engaging in reflective practice helps you to become more self-aware by encouraging introspection and evaluation of your thoughts, actions, and decisions.
Enhance Learning: Through reflection on experiences, you gain deeper insights and learning, leading to improved skills and competencies.
Improved Decision Making: Reflecting on past decisions and their outcomes helps you make more informed and effective choices in the future.
Goal Alignment: Reflective practice enables you to align personal and professional goals, ensuring your actions are in harmony with your aspirations.
Adaptability: Regular reflection fosters adaptability as you become more open to change and new perspective, enhancing your ability to navigate challenges.
Empathy: Reflecting on interactions and experiences can enhance your empathy and understanding of others’ viewpoints and feelings.
Continuous Improvement: By identifying areas for growth, you can continuously develop and refine your skills, ensuring ongoing improvement.
Confidence: As you recognise your strengths and accomplishments through reflections, your self-confidence and self-esteem can increase.
Leadership Skills: Reflective practice supports the development of leadership skills, helping you become a more effective and thoughtful leader.
Course Programme
1.1 Analyse the importance of continuous personal and professional development in achieving organisational objectives
1.2 Evaluate the use of reflective practice in personal and professional development
1.3 Evaluate approaches to reflective practice
2.1 Evaluate own performance in the workplace using principles of reflection
2.2 Reflect on own working style and its impact on others in the workplace
2.3 Analyse development needs for current and future roles
2.4 Examine development opportunities to meet short, medium and long-term objectives
2.5 Create a personal development plan with measurable objectives