For me, unit 2 has been quite the experience. I found the process of creating a formal report, something that seems to be fairly simple in premise, to be anything but that. The initial aspect, that of finding a problem to address was fairly simple, as I have already been exploring ways to improve the training model within Telus, but the process of outlining a report and the accompanying study was daunting for me. I have learned the importance of identifying the target audience, the proper ways to assess the current situation and critically approach the various avenues towards a potential solution. This particular process has even shaped my approach to how I am dealing with the training within my own store, and the avenues that I will use to help improve it. I also found Lauren Slattery’s peer review very helpful, as she also has relevant experience in the telecommunications industry, and her input to my report invaluable.
The second major component, the editing of my LinkedIn profile was even more profound. I chose to study tips on improving the appearance of both small business as well as personal profiles, and found many tools that I have already employed. What struck me most was the focus on adding personal, non-work related, elements to the profile in order to increase the appeal of the individual. At first I found this counter intuitive, but on further reflection adding personal touches to my profile gave me a viable avenue to set my profile apart from the thousands of other profiles on LinkedIn.
I will take the skills that I have learned in this unit and begin to apply them immediately to my current role, and to implement them into my future career progression.
Please find attached the hyperlink to Lauren’s review, and the revised edition of my formal report proposal.
Assignment 2-1 Formal Report P Rev 1
http://engl301.arts.ubc.ca/2016/06/13/peer-review-of-sean-sturms-research-proposal/?login