Examples of an industry networking opportunity

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Assignment:

Question 1. Describe two models or processes that can be followed when you are undertaking self-reflection.

Question 2. Why is it important to understand the effect of values, beliefs and behaviour on your professional practice?

Question 3. Provide an example of a potential professional development support network within an organisation, and an example of an industry networking opportunity.

Question 4. Describe at least two ways of accessing specialist advice or training available to employees in a community services role.

Question 5. Why it is important to practice self-care in community services roles, and how can you recognise when additional support is required?

Question 6. Give two examples of principles and techniques for creating a personal development plan.

Question 7. Cite at least two advantages of using SMART tool when setting goals and timeframes for a professional development plan.

Question 8. Cite two work methods or processes that you think can improve your work performance. Explain how these methods or process can increase your productivity and performance at work.

Question 9. The Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA) codes of practice identifies privacy and confidentiality as legal requirements when providing services. How can you use this information to review and improve your own work practice?

Question 10. Mandatory Reporting form part of the legal and ethical requirements of duty of care in the community sector. How can you use information available to review and improve your own work practice?

Question 11. What is meant by 'formal' and 'informal' learning? Provide an example of each kind in relation to professional development.

Question 12. When undertaking or facilitating training, why is it important that preferred learning styles of participants are taken into consideration?

Question 13. Outline two key techniques and principles for measuring performance and how they can improve an employee's work practices?

Question 14. How can maintaining alliances and memberships with professional associations provide professional development opportunities?