Demonstrate a knowledge of the core principles, theories and differing methods of communication and collaboration within a range of organisational contexts.

Module Title: Communication and Collaborative Working 

Module Code: 114MANSC/114MANEL

Assessment Type: Coursework

Assessment Number:

1

Study Mode:

Full-time

Weighting: 40%

Submission Date:

Submission Time: 18:00

1,500 Words Reflective Blog

Introduction:

Highly developed communication and collaborative skills are essential in today’s fast paced world. Managers and leaders need to develop these skills to ensure effective performance is maintained and clear and consistent messages are given internally and externally.  This assignment will allow you to explore your communication and collaborative working skills and then put in place actions that will help you reflect and develop them further.

Completion of this assignment will address the following learning outcomes:

1

Demonstrate a knowledge of the core principles, theories and differing methods of communication and collaboration within a range of organisational contexts.  

2

Reflect upon their own interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills and identify areas for improvement.

Task:

Title: Understanding my communication and collaboration skills.  

For this assignment you are required to write a reflective blog of 1,500 words with three entries over the course of the first three weeks of this module. Using a reflective model the entries should consider your own communication and collaborative skills against the core principles and theories studied in the module.  Your audience are the readers of Reddit. In this blog you should cover learning outcomes 1 and 2.  Your choice of reflective model should be agreed with your tutor during tutorial.