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INTERNAL VERIFICATION – ASSESSMENT DECISIONS

Programme title BTEC Higher National Diploma in Computing

Mr. Damith Pathirana

Assessor Internal
Verifier
Unit 03: Professional Practice
Unit(s)
Work Related Learning Report: Design and Deliver a Training
Assignment title
Programme

H.P.Dileesha Mandara Prawarshana

Student’s name
List which assessment Pass Merit Distinction
criteria the Assessor
has awarded.
INTERNAL VERIFIER CHECKLIST

Do the assessment criteria awarded

match those shown in the assignment Y/N
brief?

Is the Pass/Merit/Distinction grade

awarded justified by the assessor’s
Y/N
comments on the student work?
Has the work been assessed
Y/N
accurately?
Is the feedback to the student:
Give details:

• Constructive?
Y/N
• Linked to relevant assessment
criteria? Y/N

• Identifying opportunities for

improved performance? Y/N

• Agreeing actions? Y/N

Does the assessment decision need

Y/N
amending?
Assessor signature Date

Internal Verifier signature Date

Programme Leader signature (if
Date
required)

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 Confirm action completed
Remedial action taken

Give details:

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Internal Verifier
Date
signature

Programme Leader signature

Date
(if required)

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Higher Nationals - Summative Assignment Feedback Form
Student Name/ID H.P.Dileesha Mandara Prawarshana / E131272

Unit Title Unit 03: Professional Practice

Assignment Number 3 Assessor

07/06/2022 Date Received 07/06/2022

Submission Date
1st submission
Date Received 2nd
Re-submission Date
submission
Assessor Feedback:
LO1 Demonstrate a range of interpersonal and transferable communication skills to a target
audience
Pass, Merit & P1 P2 M1 D1
Distinction Descripts

LO2 Apply critical reasoning and thinking to a range of problem-solving scenarios

Pass, Merit & P3 P4 M2 M3 D2
Distinction Descripts

LO3 Discuss the importance and dynamics of working within a team and the impact of team
working in different environments
Pass, Merit & P5 P6 M4 D3
Distinction Descripts

LO4 Examine the need for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and its role within the
workplace and for higher level learning
Pass, Merit & P7 P8 M5 D4
Distinction Descripts

Grade: Assessor Signature: Date:

Resubmission Feedback:

Grade: Assessor Signature: Date:

Internal Verifier’s Comments:

Signature & Date:

* Please note that grade decisions are provisional. They are only confirmed once internal and external moderation has taken place and grades
decisions have been agreed at the assessment board.

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Assignment Feedback
Formative Feedback: Assessor to Student

Action Plan

Summative feedback

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mandarasfh@gmail.com 07/06/2022
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 Pearson Higher Nationals in
Computing
Unit 03: Professional Practice
Assignment 01

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General Guidelines

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You will then be asked to complete an alternative assignment.

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 9. If you use other people’s work or ideas in your assignment, reference them properly
using HARVARD referencing system to avoid plagiarism. You have to provide both in-
text citation and a reference list.
10. If you are proven to be guilty of plagiarism or any academic misconduct, your grade
could be reduced to A REFERRAL or at worst you could be expelled from the course

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Student Declaration

I hereby, declare that I know what plagiarism entails, namely to use another’s work and to
present it as my own without attributing the sources in the correct form. I further understand
what it means to copy another’s work.

1. I know that plagiarism is a punishable offence because it constitutes theft.

2. I understand the plagiarism and copying policy of Edexcel UK.
3. I know what the consequences will be if I plagiarise or copy another’s work in any of the
assignments for this program.
4. I declare therefore that all work presented by me for every aspect of my program, will be
my own, and where I have made use of another’s work, I will attribute the source in the
correct way.
5. I acknowledge that the attachment of this document signed or not, constitutes a binding
agreement between myself and Pearson, UK.
6. I understand that my assignment will not be considered as submitted if this document is
not attached to the assignment.

mandarasfh@gmail.com 07/06/2022
Student’s Signature: Date:
(Provide E-mail ID) (Provide Submission Date)

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Higher National Diploma in Business
Assignment Brief
Student Name /ID Number H.P.D.Mandara Prawarshana / E131272

Unit Number and Title Unit 3: Professional Practice

Academic Year 2021/2022

Unit Tutor

Assignment Title Work Related Learning Report: Design and Deliver a

Training Programme

Issue Date

Submission Date 07/06/2022

IV Name & Date

Submission format

The submission should be in the form of an individual report written in a concise, formal business
style using single spacing (refer to the assignment guidelines for more details). You are required to
make use of headings, paragraphs and subsections as appropriate, and all work must be supported
with research and referenced using Harvard referencing system. Please provide in-text citation and
a list of references using Harvard referencing system. Please note that this is an activity-based
assessment and your report should include evidences to the activities carried out individually and/or
in a group.

To carry out the activities given on the brief, you are required to form groups, comprising
maximum of 6 members.

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 Unit Learning Outcomes:

LO1 Demonstrate a range of interpersonal and transferable communication skills to

a target audience.
LO2 Apply critical reasoning and thinking to a range of problem-solving scenarios.
LO3 Discuss the importance and dynamics of working within a team and the
impact of team working in different environments.
LO4 Examine the need for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and its
role within the workplace and for higher-level learning.

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Scenario

Assume yourself as the event coordinator working in an event planning organization specialized in
delivering trainings on IT and soft skills. you have been appointed to design and deliver a training
event on IT /Soft Skills to an identified audience. You are required to complete the project within
2 months and the training plan and resources should be finalized as per the requirement of the
client.

You are required to form a group of not more than 6 members in order to carry out the event. The
event will be headed by an event manager/ leader and each group member will be assigned a set of
tasks. While designing and delivering the event,

 the skills required to make the event successful

 challenges faced during the design/ delivery
 Critical evaluation of the problems, challenges faced and the methods used to overcome
them
 The need for continuously develop in a professional environment

Need to be thoroughly considered.

At the end of the event, produce an individual report by each member covering the following
tasks.

Task 1:

Demonstrate how you are planning to effectively deliver the training event by designing a
professional project plan with following details.

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  Roles appointed to group members and an evaluation of interpersonal skills of each member
that justifies the assigned role in the team.
 Goal and objectives of the project
 Evidences to the meetings conducted with the client and the team members and the
findings/ outcomes of the meetings
 Challenges/ problems identified and the plan to overcome them
 A project schedule with the activities, milestones and contingencies identified.

Task 2

Research different problem-solving techniques that can be used to solve the identified problems in
task 1 and demonstrate how critical reasoning can be applied to identify a solution to the identified
problems.

Critically evaluate the solution methodology used to solve one of the identified problems and
justify how selected methodology helped you to successfully solve the problem and achieve the
project objectives.

Task 3

Work in your team by contributing your skills and knowledge to meet the project goal. Critically
evaluate your own role and contribution to the group for the completion of the training event.

Discuss the importance of having dynamic team members in a group to meet its goals by referring
to the role assigned to the group members and analyse how team dynamics among your group
members effectively helped to achieve the shared project goal.

Task 4

Discuss with examples, the importance of continuous professional development (CPD) in a work
setting by evaluating the range of CPD criteria that can be used to measure the effectiveness of
your employees in your organization.

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Produce a continuous professional development (CPD) plan using the criteria identified above with
relevant to the responsibilities, required skills, performance objectives for the members of your
team. Compare and contrast different motivational theories and discuss how they can be helpful to
improve the performance of the team members and meet the objectives of the developed CPD plan.

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Grading Rubric

Grading Criteria Achieved Feedback

LO1 Demonstrate a range of interpersonal and

transferable communication skills to a target
audience.

P1 Demonstrate, using different communication styles

and formats, that you can effectively design and deliver
a training event for a given target audience.

P2 Demonstrate that you have used effective time

management skills in planning an event.

M1 Design a professional schedule to support the

planning of an event, to include contingencies and
justifications of time allocated.

D1 Evaluate the effectiveness and application of

interpersonal skills during the design and delivery of a
training event.

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 LO2 Apply critical reasoning and thinking to a range
of problem-solving scenarios.

P3 Demonstrate the use of different problem-solving

techniques in the design and delivery of an event.

P4 Demonstrate that critical reasoning has been applied

to a given solution.

M2 Research the use of different problem-solving

techniques used in the design and delivery of an event.

M3 Justify the use and application of a range of solution

methodologies.

D2 Critique the process of applying critical reasoning to

a given task/activity or event.

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 LO3 Discuss the importance and dynamics of
working within a team and the impact of team
working in different environments.

P5 Discuss the importance of team dynamics in the

success and/or failure of group work.

P6 Work within a team to achieve a defined goal.

M4 Analyse team dynamics, in terms of the roles group

members play in a team and the effectiveness in terms of
achieving shared goals.

D3 Provide a critical evaluation of your own role and

contribution to a group scenario.

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 LO4 Examine the need for Continuing Professional
Development (CPD) and its role within the workplace
and for higher-level learning.

P7 Discuss the importance of CPD and its contribution

to own learning.

P8 Produce a development plan that outlines

responsibilities, performance objectives and required
skills, knowledge and learning for own future goals.

M5 Compare and contrast different motivational

theories and the impact they can have on performance
within the workplace.

D4 Evaluate a range of evidence criteria that is used as a

measure for effective CPD.

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 Acknowledgement

The timely and effective completion of the book would not have been possible without the
assistance and support of many people. I'd want to use this occasion to express my gratitude
to everyone who assisted me in some way throughout this crucial project, whether directly or

indirectly. First of all, I wish to express my sincere gratitude and due respect to my Mr.
Damith Pathirana lectures in department of Computing Esoft Metro Campus Matara. I give
him a great heartfelt thanks for his invaluable advice, constant encouragement, and positive
support, all of which greatly aided me during my time at work. I'd want to thank him for
always taking an active interest in my questions and making useful advice.

H.P.D.MANDARA PRAWARSHYAN

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Acknowledgement ................................................................................................................... 18
Learning Outcomes:01 .............................................................................................................24
1.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................24
1.2 The Team is ............................................................................................................... 24
1.3 List of Team members and Team roles ..................................................................... 25
1.4 Planning of the event ................................................................................................. 32
1.5 Information communication ...................................................................................... 34
1.6 How information exchange and meetings are conducted between team members ... 36
1.7 The Schedule Of The Training Event ...................................................................... 41
1.8 How the project was implemented ............................................................................44
1.9 Who are the audience? ............................................................................................... 45
1.10 Budget and Fund raiser ........................................................................................... 46
1.11 Project budget ......................................................................................................... 47
1.12 What the author did and Group photo ..................................................................... 48
1.13 Identify challenges / problems .................................................................................49
1.14 Time managed (GANTT CHART) .......................................................................50
1.15 The goal and objective of the project ......................................................................50

Learning Outcomes:02 .............................................................................................................53

2.1 Problem Solving ........................................................................................................ 53
2.2 Problem solving tools and methods ........................................................................... 54
2.2.1 Brainstorming ................................................................................................. 54
2.2.2 SWOT analysis ............................................................................................... 55
2.3 Problem-solving techniques .......................................................................................56
2.4 Solution Methodologies .............................................................................................57

Learning Outcomes:03 .............................................................................................................58

3.1 What is a Team? ........................................................................................................ 58
3.2 The Benefits of Teamwork ........................................................................................ 58
3.3 Team members ...........................................................................................................59
3.4 Team Dynamics ......................................................................................................... 60
3.5 Analysing team dynamics ..........................................................................................61
3.6 Team Development /Team Building ..........................................................................61

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 3.7 Belbin’s theory. (Team roles) .................................................................................... 62
Plant ................................................................................................................................. 64
Monitor evaluator ........................................................................................................... 64

Learning Outcomes:04 .............................................................................................................65

4.1 CPD - Continuing Professional Development ........................................................... 65
4.2 Importance of a CPD ................................................................................................. 65
4.3 Employee Learning and Development ...................................................................... 66
4.4 Produce a continuous professional development (CPD) ........................................... 67
4.5 The continuing professional development cycle ....................................................... 67
4.6 Motivational theories ................................................................................................. 68
4.7 Professional development plan .................................................................................. 70
4.8 Professional development plan (The author) ............................................................. 72

References ................................................................................................................................73

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FIGURE
Figure 1 - Team (holidappy.com/2022) ..........................................................................25
Figure 2 - team roles(linkedin.com/2022) ...................................................................... 25
Figure 3 - Effective communication characteristics.(theinvestorsbook.com/2022) ....... 35
Figure 4 - meeting screen short(the author/2022) ..........................................................37
Figure 5 - meeting screen short(the author/2022) ..........................................................37
Figure 6 - meeting screen short(the author/2022) ..........................................................38
Figure 7 meeting screen short(the author/2022) ...........................................................38
Figure 8 - meeting screen short(the author/2022) ..........................................................39
Figure 9 -meeting screen short(the author/2022) ...........................................................40
Figure 10 - meeting date and time(the author/2022) .................................................... 41
Figure 11 - handout (the author/2022) ............................................................................44
Figure 12 - student attended (the author/2022) ..............................................................45
Figure 13 - feedback(the author/2022) ...........................................................................45
Figure 14 - bookmark(the author/2022) .........................................................................46
Figure 15 - bill(the author/2022) ....................................................................................47
Figure 16 - budget(the author/2022) .............................................................................. 47
Figure 17 - group photo(the author/2022) ..................................................................... 48
Figure 18 - conducting training(the author/2022) ..........................................................48
Figure 19 - MS team (the author/2022) ..........................................................................49
Figure 20 - whtsapp group(the author/2022) ................................................................. 49
Figure 21 - Gantt chart(the author/2022) ...................................................................... 50
Figure 22 - smart(www.heflo.com/2022 ......................................................................... 51
Figure 23 - Brainstorming(practitioners.com) ...............................................................55
Figure 24 - SWOT(corporatefinanceinstitute.com) ........................................................ 55
Figure 25 -complete finisher (.dmitry-salnikov.info/2022) ........................................... 56
Figure 26 -team(dreamstime.com/2022) ......................................................................... 58
Figure 27 -team (the author/2022) ................................................................................. 59
Figure 28 - team(the author/2022) ................................................................................. 59

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 Figure 29 - team dynamics(business.tutsplus.com/2022) ................................................60
Figure 30 -team building (blog.com) ..............................................................................61
Figure 31 - CDP (axelox.com/2022) .............................................................................. 65
Figure 32 -CPD circle (cpd.osteopathy.org.uk) ............................................................. 67
Figure 33 - Maslow’s hierarchy(TSW traing/2022) ....................................................... 69
Figure 34 -Hertzberg’s two factor theory (TSw train .com) ...........................................69

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TABLE

Table 1 - team plant(the author/2022) ............................................................................27

Table 2 - team coordinator(the author/2022) .................................................................27
Table 3 - team worker(the author/2022) ..........................................................................28
Table 4 - team complete(the author/2022) ..................................................................... 29
Table 5 -Team specialist(the author/2022) .....................................................................30
Table 6 - Table 6 - Team shaper (the author/2022) ....................................................... 30
Table 7 - Team Resource Investigator(the author/2022) ................................................31
Table 8 - Team monitor/evaluator(the author/2022) ......................................................32
Table 9 -Team implementor(the author/2022) ...............................................................32
Table 10 - time shedula(the author/2022) ...................................................................... 44
Table 11 - SMOT(the author/2022) ................................................................................ 56
Table 12 -team role(the author/2022) ............................................................................ 64
Table 13 -PDP (the author/2022) ...................................................................................70
Table 14 - Self-plan(the author/2022) ........................................................................... 71
Table 15 professional development plan(the author/2022) ............................................72

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Learning Outcomes:01

1.1 Introduction
The selected topic is Evolution of computer. The reason for choosing that title is to introduce
people who are unfamiliar with the technology that has been around since the beginning of the
computer. That is there are a number of sub-topic that make up the title. The following is an
introduction to the selected topic.

Computerization began at the mechanical level, adding an information level , a human level and
finally a community level. Here you can see how advanced the computer is from the boot
machine to the existing technology machine. The computer was invented in the 193s and is still
in its infancy today.

Computer in the form of personal desktop computers, laptops and tablets have become such an
important part of everyday living that it can be difficult to remember a time when they did not
exist. In reality computer as they are know and used today are still relatively new. Although
computer have technically been in use since the abacus approximately 5000 years ago it I
modern computers that have had the greatest and most profound effect on society. Here’s how
we worked as a team.

1.2 The Team is

A team is a collection of people who collaborate to accomplish a common objective. That is A

team is defined as a collection of individuals who execute interdependent activities in order to
achieve a shared goal or mission.

Here our team was able to solve a specific problem properly and was able to work as a problem
solving team by doing the task assigned to them properly. Problem can be easily solved when
working as a team. That is, problem can be easily solved by discussing different ideas of
different people with each other. The following is a definition given for a team

“A group of people with different skills and different tasks, who work together on a common
project, service, or goal, with a meshing of functions and mutual support.”(University of
Washington, 2021)

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 FIGURE 1 - TEAM (HOLIDAPPY.COM/2022)

1.3 List of Team members and Team roles

Following a discussion with the team, our team leader assigned duties to each member. We
addressed distinct interpersonal skills of each member during the process of assigning positions
to the members. There were twenty members in the group and they were assigned different
duties. Here Roles will be assigned by the team leader

The most effective teams have a broad set of behaviors. It has been shown by study. Dr.
Meredith Belbin and his colleagues uncovered nine distinct behavioral groups. The theory is
known as “Belbin” Team Theory.Below are the shared roles. As the roles here plant , resource
investigator , co- ordinator , shaper , monitor evaluator , team worker , implementer , completer
finisher and specialist.

FIGURE 2 - TEAM ROLES(LINKEDIN.COM/2022)

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The team leader distributed all the team members equally to the respective roles. Here the team
members are assigned different roles. Assigning roles can easily solve team problems and issues.
Below are photos of the team members and the roles they were given

Roles Name photos of the team member

Team plant Chalani Kaushalya

Ishani Tharaka

Surangi Nayomi

Sandaru Madhawa

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 Himakara Manage

TABLE 1 - TEAM PLANT(THE AUTHOR/2022)

Roles Name photos of the team member

Team coordinator Akesha Samarasinhe

Pasindu Nimnajith

Himsara Vihan

TABLE 2 - TEAM COORDINATOR(THE AUTHOR/2022)

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 Roles Name photos of the team member

Team worker Sheran Kawshalya

Paridya Sathsarani

Thishani Sewwandi

TABLE 3- TEAM WORKER(THE AUTHOR/2022)

Roles Name photos of the team member

Team completer / finisher Mandara

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 Sachin Aziel

Pasindu Sasmitha

TABLE 4 - TEAM COMPLETE(THE AUTHOR/2022)

Roles Name photos of the team member

Team specialist Mahinsa Jayawickrama

Isuru Dhananjaya

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 Eranga Hashan Gamage

TABLE 5 -TEAM SPECIALIST(THE AUTHOR/2022)

Roles Name photos of the team member

Team shaper Pasindu Sharinda

Pasindu Gamage

TABLE 6 - TABLE 6 - TEAM SHAPER (THE AUTHOR/2022)

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 Roles Name photos of the team member

Team Resource Investigator Hashan Gamage

Kumudu Dhanushka

TABLE 7 - TEAM RESOURCE INVESTIGATOR(THE AUTHOR/2022)

Roles Name photos of the team member

Team monitor/evaluator Akesha Samarasinghe

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 Eranga Hashan Gamage

TABLE 8 - TEAM MONITOR/EVALUATOR(THE AUTHOR/2022)

Roles Name photos of the team member

Team implementor Akesha Samarasinghe

Sheran Kawshalya

TABLE 9 -TEAM IMPLEMENTOR(THE AUTHOR/2022)

1.4 Planning of the event

Our team has twenty members. They are all assigned a role. Above are the roles of the team
members and their photos. Here We teamed up and do a test for an effective goal. We had a lot
of problems during the investigation. The team members also provided various answers. The
main problem of the team was choosing a title for the program.The target audience of our team

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project was DITEC (Information at Esoft Matara Branch Diploma in Technology). In addition,
we are members of that group in that age group The student was contacted by.

here was presented by the members of the open topic group and the choice of one was very tough.
Then everyone in the group got together and decided to choose one topic. The main topic here
was the evolution of computer. That was the main topic we chose. Here the main topic had to be
subdivided according to the group members.

Topics proposed by team members.

The first problem that arose for the team was choosing a main topic. Of all team members made
a title suggestion. Here the team members presented a variety of topics and the team members
had to choose on topic. Below are the topics that have been suggested by the team members.

 HTML

 Graphic Design

 Office Package

 Internet

 Evolution of Computing

 Network Topology

 Cloud Computing

 Flow Chart and pseudo codes

 Side Effects of Computer

 Word Press

 Power of Social Media

Team members had to choose only one of these topics. For that, all members of the team
discussed and selected only one topic for the team. The topic chosen by the group was Evolution
of Computing. Why did all the team members ge together and choose this topic?

Reason for choosing the title,

Computers, whether in the form of personal desktop computers, laptops, or tablets, have become
such an integral part of daily life that it is difficult to recall a period when they were not available.

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In actuality, computers as we know and utilize them today are still in their infancy. Although
computers have been around since the abacus some 5000 years ago, it is contemporary
computers that have had the most significant and lasting impact on civilization. This was the
reason for choosing the tile. In addition, all the team members had knowledge of this topic,
which was another reason for choosing this topic. Once the main topic is selected, several sub-
topics related to that topic should be prepared. For that, all the members of the group came
together and prepared several sub-topics. The following are some subheadings that have been
adapted for the main topic.

A few sub-headings set to the main topic.

The main topic selected by the team were evolution of computing. The team members prepared
10 sub-topics to suit the main topic. Once the subtitles were identified, the subtitle were
distributed among the team leader asked them to find information that matched the subtitles. The
following are 10 sub-topics.

Computer (Definition)
1936: Early Computers and Computing Technology
1953: Invention of High-Level Programming Languages

1958: Integrated Circuits

1974: Personal Computers

1975: The Involvement of Microsoft Company in Computer Evolution

1977: The Evolution of the Apple Company

1981: The Evolution of The IBM PC Industry

Cloud Computing and the Smart Phone

Emerging Trends in the 21st Century

1.5 Information communication

Sending and receiving information between two or more persons is known as communication.
Simply said, communication is the act of passing information from one location to another. Here
communication greatly influences the exchange of information between team members. Here the
team member use whatsapp group to exchange information between team members. This

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requires good interpersonal skills among team members.as follows are the interpersonal skills of
our team.

Interpersonal Communication skills

Interpersonal skills are used when engaging and communicating with others.. They span a wide
range of settings in which collaboration and communication are critical. The following are the
interpersonal skill.
 Responsibility - Performs the tasks assigned to the team members responsibly.
 Teamwork - Here, when there is a problem in the team, all the members of the team come
together and take steps to solve it
 Sharing feedback - problems can be easily minimized by exchanging ideas with each other.
 Leadership - The team leader was tasked with solving team problem by assigning tasks to
other members. That is ,a team can be run on leadership.
 Confidence
 Friendliness
 Respect

Effective communication
Understanding the emotion and intentions underlying the material is key to effective
communication. It entails more than simply exchanging data.

Effective communication characteristics.

A good communication should be clear—the important points should be easily identified and
comprehended. The following are the key features.

Figure 3 - Effective communication characteristics.(theinvestorsbook.com/2022)

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Formal communication

Formal communication is usually sent from senior management to various departments and
personnel. While performing their tasks, the leader and team members always followed formal
communication. The power of verbal communication is undeniable.

Types of verbal communication:

1.Vertical
2.Horizontal or lateral
3.Crosswise or diagonal
Informal communication
Informal communication is a multi-dimensional method of communication. It moves about more
freely. It isn't constrained in any way. Informal communication moves at a breakneck speed.
People freely connect with one another, making it a highly natural type of communication. We
used informal communication in our team to express our thoughts and make choices because it is
Incredibly rapid and frequently instantaneous.

 Informal communication features.

 Unplanned structure
 Fulfillment of social needs
 No formal structure
 Informal leaders
 Informal communication system
 No rules and regulation

1.6 How information exchange and meetings are conducted between team
members
The topic and related sub-topics were put together by the team members and the team leader
suggested that Microsoft team technology be used to exchange information about it. All the
members of the group expressed their willingness to hold this meeting and all of them
participated with dedication and discussed the topic. We set aside three days for this and decided
to hold meetings so that everyone in the group could participate. To this end, we have decided to
hold meeting on Saturday(8.30 pm /9.30 pm) and,Wednesday(8.30pm /9.30pm). The following is
a screen shot of the members who attended the meeting.

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 FIGURE 4 - MEETING SCREEN SHORT(THE AUTHOR/2022)

FIGURE 5 - MEETING SCREEN SHORT(THE AUTHOR/2022)

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 FIGURE 6 - MEETING SCREEN SHORT(THE AUTHOR/2022)

FIGURE 7 MEETING SCREEN SHORT(THE AUTHOR/2022)

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 FIGURE 8 - MEETING SCREEN SHORT(THE AUTHOR/2022)

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 FIGURE 9 -MEETING SCREEN SHORT(THE AUTHOR/2022)

Holding the meeting made it easier to minimize problem. In addition, a time management
schedule has been created. The following is a message created to inform you of the meeting dates.

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 FIGURE 10 - MEETING DATE AND TIME(THE AUTHOR/2022)

During the allotted time, the team solves problems and solve problems. That is the members
topics and related gatherings are done and training is done. This allows team members to do their
work on time and manage time accordingly.

1.7 The Schedule Of The Training Event

A presentation schedule was prepared by all the members of the group and it was decided to
hold the program according to that schedule. This schedule shows the time allotted by the
members who shared the titles. During that time the members performs his action. Backup
members are also included in this schedule.

TIME SUBJECT AREA PRESENTED BY BACK-UP

9:30 - 9:40 Giving brief introduction about us Chalani Kaushalya Ishani Tharakaa
and this group presentation
Himakara Manage Sandaru Madhawa

9:40 - 9:50 Introduction about computer Chalani Kaushalya Surangi Nayomi

9:50 - 10:00 Early computers and computing Ishani Tharakaa Chalani Kaushalya
technology

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10:00 - 10:10 Early computers and computing Surangi Nayomi Ishani Tharakaa
technology

10:10 - 10:20 Early computers and computing Sandaru Madhawa Himakara Manage
technology

10:20 - 10:30 Computer generations Himakara Manage Sandaru Madhawa

10:30 - 10:40 Invention of high-level Himsara Vihan Pasindu Nimnagith

programming languages

10:40 – 10:50 Integrated circuits Pasindu Nimnagith Himsara Vihan

11:00 - 11:15 ✔ Interval

11:15 - 11:25 Personal Computers Sheran Kawshalya Thishani

Sewwandhi

11:25 - 11:35 Personal Computers Paridya Sathsarani Sheran Kawshalya

11:35 - 11:45 Personal computers Thishani Paridya Sathsarani

Sewwandhi

11:50 - 12:00 The involvement of Microsoft Pasindu Gamage Pasindu Sharinda

Company in Computer Evolution

12:00 - 12:10 The involvement of Microsoft Pasindu Sharinda Pasindu Gamage

Company in Computer Evolution

12:10 - 12:20 The Evolution of Apple Company Sukith Sasanga Kumudu

Dhanushka

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12:20 - 12:30 The Evolution of Apple Company Kumudu Dhanushka Sukith Sasanga

12:30 - 12:40 The Evolution of the IBM PC Eranga Hashan Akesha

industry Samarasinghe

12:40 – 12:50 The Evolution of the IBM PC Akesha Eranga Hashan

industry Samarasinghe

12:50 – 13:10 ✔ Interval

13:10 - 13:20 Cloud computing and the smart Dileesha Mandara Pasindu Sasmitha
phone

13:20 - 13:30 Cloud computing and the smart Sachin Aziel Dileesha Mandara
phone

13:30 - 13:40 Cloud computing and the smart Pasindu Sasmitha Sachin Aziel
phone

13:40 - 13:50 Emerging Trends in the 21st Mahinsa Isuru Dhananjaya

Century (Quantum computers) Jayawickrama

13:50 - 14:00 Emerging Trends in the 21st Isuru Dhananjaya Mahinsa

Century (Digital Health Jayawickrama
Transformation)

End of the presentation

Getting feed back

Work sheet discussion

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 Vote of thanks

14:30 End of the event

TABLE 10 - TIME SHEDULA(THE AUTHOR/2022)

1.8 How the project was implemented

The program was scheduled to run on zoom technology. First we got time from zoom technology
and got a link for it. The time was arranged according to the relevant schedule and a pamphlet
was prepared using that link. The target audience of our team project was DITEC (Information
at Esoft Matara Branch Diploma in Technology). The team members had decided to distribute
the pamphlet to the students Online. Accordingly, the DITEC students were information to
distribute the leaflets and register for team. The team members obtained information from other
students who registered. Below is the handout given to DITEC students.

FIGURE 11 - HANDOUT (THE AUTHOR/2022)

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1.9 Who are the audience?
After the leaflet was distributed, a group of students agreed. They also obtained information from
the students and information the students about the program. Accordingly, a group of students
participated in the program and their attendance was recorded by the team members. DITEC
students participated in the program and gave us their feedback. The following is the list of
students who attended.

FIGURE 12 - STUDENT ATTENDED (THE AUTHOR/2022)

The feedback given by the participating students can be seen in the screen short below.
feedback

FIGURE 13 - FEEDBACK(THE AUTHOR/2022)

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1.10 Budget and Fund raiser
A bookmark was created by the team members to cover the expenses of the group and was sold
by the team members. Here , bookmark After-sale to other students, lecturers, parents and others

Our team has earned 11500 rupees. The corona virus is caused by the MS group It was decided
to conduct a roadside training program. Below to educate the students there A kind of notice was
set up. The ad created by the team is listed above.

The bookmark sale was expected to fetch Rs. 15,000. Bookmark the perma link .It was decided
to print 1000 and sell one for 15 rupees. Here the program had to be conducted online. So It was
decided to hold training events at Rs. 11,500. 11500 for bookmark printing 4500 was spent and
the rest of the money was distributed among the team members. The following is a bookmark
created by the team members.

FIGURE 14 - BOOKMARK(THE AUTHOR/2022)

It was also decided to prepare a lunch for the students participating in the program and allocate
money for it and to given a souvenir to the students who get the highest marks in the program.
But as the worksheets had to be done online, the cash budget changed. That is, there was a saving
of money. So the rest of the money was distributed to the team members.

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It cost the team 4500 to print the bookmark. The team decided to bookmark 1000 print. Below is
the bill issued stating the cost of printing the bookmark.

FIGURE 15 - BILL(THE AUTHOR/2022)

1.11 Project budget

The following is a summary of the budget prepared by the team members. The students who
participated could not be given lunch and gifts as the program had to be done online. So there
was a saving of money. It was decided to distribute the money among the members of the group.

FIGURE 16 - BUDGET(THE AUTHOR/2022)

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1.12 What the author did and Group photo
The position held by the author of this program was completer finisher.Completer-finishers are
those who make sure that things are completed entirely. They double-check for errors and
omissions, paying special attention to the smallest details.. They care deeply about deadlines and
will exert pressure on the team to ensure that the task is finished on time. (www.mindtools.com)

There were three members for this post. Our task is to check whether the teams program is on
schedule. In addition, the author received a subtitle on cloud computing. The author was able to
describe the information relevant to the topic within the available time frame.

Group photo

Photos taken by including all the members of the group.

FIGURE 17 - GROUP PHOTO(THE AUTHOR/2022)

How team members work together to train.

FIGURE 18 - CONDUCTING TRAINING(THE AUTHOR/2022)

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1.13 Identify challenges / problems
Problems arise when working as a team, but they can be easily solved. Communication with
these members was done through online technology. Some members were unable to participate
in the exchange of messages. This is due to signal loss. Team members came together to work
out a solution to this problem. Team information exchange took place in writing and verbally.
This is, the information was exchange by the MS TEAM and WHATSAPP group.

Members who are unable to attend Ms team can find out group information through the whatsapp
group. Below are pictures of them.

FIGURE 19 - MS TEAM (THE AUTHOR/2022)

FIGURE 20 - WHTSAPP GROUP(THE AUTHOR/2022)

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Through these methods the information of the group was exchanged. It addition, a time frame
was created by the team members to manage the team time.

1.14 Time managed (GANTT CHART)

The practice of planning and executing time spent on certain activities in order to maximize
efficiency, effectiveness, and production is known as time management. The following is the
time frame set.

FIGURE 21 - GANTT CHART(THE AUTHOR/2022)

1.15 The goal and objective of the project

In SMART goals, SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-
Bound. Defining these parameters in relation to your goal ensures that your goals are met within
a reasonable time period. Time management is a skill that may help you be more efficient,
productive, and stress-free. You may utilize the term SMART to aid your goal-setting. The idea
of Management by Objectives, popularized by Peter Drucker, is credited with its criteria. The
word was originally used by George T. Doran in the November 1981 edition of Management
Review. Since then, a lot has happened.

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In an essay for The Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Professor
RobertS.Rubin (Saint Louis University) discussed SMART. According to him, the term
"SMART" has grown to imply different things to different individuals, as seen
below.(www.heflo.com)

FIGURE 22 - SMART(WWW.HEFLO.COM/2022

1. SPECIFIC

Make our aim crystal clear and precise We started researching what information we need and
who is accountable for it, as well as what sort of information we need to include in our project
and where we may acquire project-related information. These are the types of things we do
plainly first before embarking on a cooperative endear.

2. MEASURABLE

We started doing practical in zoom teams meetings in quantifiable. When we're rehearsing, we
learn a lot about the project.

3. ATTAINABLE

We are able to obtain knowledge about networking by using Google YouTube and books on
networking.

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4. RELEVANT

Sun-topics were distributed to the members.

5. TIME BASED

We need to meet our group project goal by the deadline. We have two months to accomplish this
collaborative project. During these two months, the group members have been really helpful in
completing this assignment on time.

Objective of the project

 In this group project we can learn Evolution of Computing
 Attain a participant engagement rate of at least 75% during the program.
 At the conclusion of the training session, achieve a participant satisfaction rate of greater
than 80%.
 We can improve our problem-solving abilities.
 We can learn how to deal with disagreements.
 It enhances our leadership abilities.
 Working on a group project enhances teamwork.
 We may learn how to face and overcome problems by participating in this group exercise.

Outcomes of the meetings

 We meet the deadline for the project.

 In this project we got time management skill

 We learned the distinction between task and interpersonal challenges in a group through this
group assignment.

 On this group project, we learnt how to collaborate.

 This initiative provides an opportunity to master skills that are critical to our employment.

 Members of the group contributed a variety of suggestions.

 On this assignment, we learn how to arrange and run meetings.

 We learnt how to handle high-risk situations.

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Learning Outcomes:02
2.1 Problem Solving

What is a Problem?
▪ The Concise Oxford Dictionary (1995) defines a problem as:
“A doubtful or difficult matter requiring a solution”
and
“Something hard to understand or accomplish or deal with.”
(Lecture presentation)

"The act of defining a problem; establishing the source of the problem; finding, prioritizing, and
selecting alternatives for a solution; and executing a solution" is how problem solving is defined.”

We will constantly experience difficulties in our lives; it is part of being human. How successful
you may be at business and in your personal life is determined by your ability to handle
difficulties efficiently and swiftly. Problem-solving skills can assist you in doing exactly that.

Problem solving process

1.Define the problem

2.Generate alternative solutions

3.Evaluate and select an alternative

4.Implement and follow up solutions

Problems faced before and during the event

Choosing a topic

1. Define the issue.

Choosing a training event subject

2. Recognizing the issue

We needed to choose a topic that was appropriate for our target audience. Because we might
select a topic connected to IT or soft skills, we provided a variety of topics to discuss.

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3. Choose the solution
Finally, we decide on the event's theme. It had something to do with technology. We were talked
about the Evolution of Computing.

4. Solution to be implemented
We were ready for the event and gathered a lot of details about the Evolution of Computing

2.2 Problem solving tools and methods

2.2.1 Brainstorming
Brainstorming is a team-based creative technique that aims to compile a list of ideas from which
members have contributed spontaneously in order to find a solution to a specific problem. The
following are its features

 Allows people to freely think

 Assist team members in getting their thoughts out into the public.

 Open and continuing cooperation are encouraged.

 Aids in the rapid generation of new ideas

 Allow for team consensus to reach judgement.

 Encourages open and ongoing collaborations

Brainstorming is a creative technique that is used to generate potential solutions to an issue as a

first step. Brainstorming is a problem-solving technique that combines lateral thinking with a
relaxed, informal attitude. It encourages people to come up with new ideas and thoughts, even if
they seem unusual at first. Some of these concepts may be developed into unique, innovative
solutions to problems, while others can generate even more concepts.

How to do Brainstorming
Step 1: Prepare the Group
Step 2: Present the Problem
Step 3: Guide the Discussion

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 FIGURE 23 - BRAINSTORMING(PRACTITIONERS.COM)

2.2.2 SWOT analysis

A SWOT analysis is a method for identifying and defining your strengths, weaknesses,
opportunities, and threats (SWOT).

SWOT assessments may be used to evaluate a whole firm or organization, as well as specific
initiatives within a department. SWOT assessments are most typically used at the organizational
level to examine how effectively a company's development trajectories and success benchmarks
are aligned, but they may also be utilized at the individual level. also be used to determine how
well a specific project, such as an online advertising campaign, is performing according to initial
projections.

FIGURE 24 - SWOT(CORPORATEFINANCEINSTITUTE.COM)

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SWOT analysis designed by the author
Strength Weeknesses

 had a good team leader  Some members have poor time

management skills.
 had supportive team members
 Meeting attendance is low.
Opportunities Threats

 obtaining permits with ease  spreading of covid -19

 I received all printouts on time.  choosing suitable students

TABLE 11 - SMOT(THE AUTHOR/2022)

2.3 Problem-solving techniques

Evaluation of own role
The author also assumes a position and is a complete finisher.Completer-finishers are those who
make sure that things are completed entirely. They double-check for errors and omissions,
paying special attention to the smallest details. They are very concerned about deadlines and will
put pressure on the team to complete the assignment on time.. The most effective time to utilize
it is towards the end of a task to polish and inspect the work for faults, submitting it to the
strictest quality control requirements.

FIGURE 25 -COMPLETE FINISHER (.DMITRY-SALNIKOV.INFO/2022)

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2.4 Solution Methodologies
Modern solution methodology is a collection of macro- and micro-practices that may assist a
practitioner increase the chances of a successful analytic s project outcome in a methodical way.
Below are our problem and how to find solutions to them.

 Define the problem

What is the topic we will offer throughout this group work? Also, what types of topics are
covered. similar to that become in order to solve this issue We form a WhatsApp group, invite
the participants, and decide on a theme.

 Obtaining information

We had a lot of problems locating the information we required for our group project. This
material was acquired from the internet, books, and other sources.

 Task for the author to perform

The author took over the post and 2 other members took over the post along with he author. The
key players in this position were to make sure that the right things were done on time.

 Lack of Information
We utilized the internet and YouTube to acquire more information, and we also used social
media to get more information.

 Problems with time management

Created a timetable and allotted time for each item on it. Made each task more significant by
prioritizing it.Assigned workloads to each group member in order to complete the task on time.

 Group members' lack of collaboration

To resolve this issue. We work together on a single route with our group members, discussing
the project and assigning responsibilities to each member.

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Learning Outcomes:03

3.1 What is a Team?

“A group of people working towards a common purpose”

A group may be described as two or more persons working together to achieve a common
purpose or aim. A team is a collection of people who collaborate to accomplish a common
objective. Accordingly, there were twenty members in our group.

FIGURE 26-TEAM(DREAMSTIME.COM/2022)

3.2 The Benefits of Teamwork

 Better problem solving

Problem can be easily solved when working as a team. That,s because everyone answers as a
team when searching for answers to problems.

 Create possibilities for personal development.

Working as a team can solve problems even when as individual is alone.

 Enhances performance

 Drives company growth

 Improve communication

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3.3 Team members
Our team was able to correctly address a specific problem and function as a problem-solving
team by completing the assignment set to them. When working as a group, the challenge is
simply solved. That is, problems may be readily solved by discussing other people's opinions
with one another. The photo below was presented to a team.

FIGURE 27 -TEAM (THE AUTHOR/2022)

FIGURE 28 - TEAM(THE AUTHOR/2022)

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3.4 Team Dynamics
Team dynamics as “positive and negative forces within groups of people.” - Kurt Le win, an
influential social psychologist,1939”

“team dynamic is a system of behaviour and psychological processes occurring within a

team” (business.tutsplus.com)

A behaviour and psychological phenomenon that occurs inside or within a social group is known
as group dynamics.

Figure 29- team dynamics(business.tutsplus.com/2022)

Working as a team allows everyone to contribute their own thoughts and suggestions, paving the
door for fresh approaches to getting the job done correctly. Everyone was able to contribute to
the mission's success. Because it was such a huAs a result, team dynamics are unconscious
psychological elements that influence nd performance. A may learn how a team's behaviors
influence other team members and the team as a whole by studying team dynamics. Team
members who trust each other make up a team with positive team members' individual
responsibilities and dynamics. They can work together to achieve a common goal. The effects of
team dynamics on creativity, productivity, and performance are significant.

Team Characteristics for Effective Teamwork

 They have well-defined objectives and plans.

 Strong leadership

 Members complete their own responsibilities while assisting one another.

 Members feel they directly contribute to the success

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 Members work together to settle conflicts in a positive way.

Teamwork improves teamwork and allows for brainstorming, which leads to more ideas. As a
result, it aided me in solving complicated problems and completing various jobs. My
communication abilities improved as a result of working in a group. I had the opportunity to
engage effectively with others in the team while working on the team. On my team, there were
people with a variety of talents and abilities. As a result, I was able to develop my abilities.

To assure quality production, everyone in a team employed their best abilities. As a result, I was
able to give it my all. Our overall capacity grows as additional members are recruited to the team.
In addition, each new person's experience is taken into account. I would not have had the backing
of the group if I had worked alone.

ge group, there were some unique suggestions. This aided in the effective completion of the
event.

3.5 Analysing team dynamics

On the first day of our group, we got to know each other. For the project, my colleagues and I
created a WhatsApp group. If there is any uncertainty, we shall debate it. We addressed our
project's time schedule, when we'll perform the online meeting, and what our personal "what is
the purpose obligations" are on the first day as a group. had an open line of communication
Throughout the project, team members were open to discussing challenges and problems.

3.6 Team Development /Team Building

Team building is a word that refers to a number of activities that are meant to strengthen social
bonds and define responsibilities within groups, and it frequently includes collaborative work.

FIGURE 30 -TEAM BUILDING (BLOG.COM)

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The five stages of team development
 Forming
The team is forming, tasks are being assigned, and data is being gathered.
 Storming
Members of the team learn more about one another, including bothersome habits and
performance. Relationships develop.

 Norming
Team members are gaining confidence and recognizing each other's skills, and cooperative work
is continuing.

 Performing
Everyone is on the same page and headed in the same direction.
 Adjourning
The team's time together has come to an end..

Here ,Everyone put forth their best effort. As a result, the group had a competitive attitude. We
had the chance to get to know everyone involved in the group effort. We discovered their
advantages and disadvantages. Each has their own ideas, goals, and interests. As a result, we had
to work together as a team. Because each team member was so invested in the project, they were
eager to offer their suggestions for how to enhance it. We supported and strengthened each other
on the final day.

3.7 Belbin’s theory. (Team roles)

Project Role allocates Belbin team roles have helped to sharing goals in this group. The nine
roles in Belbin's hypothesis are as follows. The following are the nine roles

1. plant -Minoj is the planter in this job, and he is a problem-solver. When an issue arises, he
knows how to deal with it and offers better solutions. He comes up with new ideas and solves
complex challenges. These are the ways in which he has contributed to the collective project's
success.

2. monitor evaluator - In a collective project, keep track of evaluator roles. He always makes
the best choices. He is an excellent judge of character. This is how he has contributed to the
collective project's success.

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3. specialist -Specialists are those who have the specific expertise required to do a task. They
take pride in their abilities and talents, and they work hard to maintain their professional status.
Their function on the team is to be a subject matter expert, and they devote themselves entirely to
that task.

4. shaper - Shapers are those who push the team to be better. They're dynamic, extroverted
people who enjoy surprising others, defying conventions, and seeking out the best solutions to
problems.

5. implementer - The implementers are the ones who make things happen. They turn the ideas
and thoughts of the team into concrete plans and strategies. They are often conservative,
disciplined, and well-organized individuals who work in a methodical and efficient manner..
These are the folks you can rely on to do the task.

6. complete finisher -People who ensure that tasks are finished completely are known as
completer-finishers. They double-check for errors and omissions, paying special attention to the
smallest details. They are very concerned about deadlines and will put pressure on the team to
complete the assignment on time..

7. coordinator - Coordinators, sometimes known as "chairpersons," are the people who take on
the conventional team-leader function. They guide the team toward the objectives that they feel
are vital. They have a natural ability to see the value that each team member brings to the table,
and they are frequently outstanding listeners.

8. team worker- Team workers are responsible for providing assistance and ensuring that
members of their team operate well together. These individuals serve as team negotiators and are
adaptable, diplomatic, and insightful.

9. resource investigator - Our project's aim was met. He looked into the many forms of
transportation medium and their qualities.

Below is how our team roles were shared

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 Team role Members

Plant Chalani kawshalya ,

Ishani Tharaka ,
Surangi Nayomi ,

Sandaru Madhawa ,

Himakara Manage

Monitor evaluator Akesha Samarasinghe

Eranga Hashan Gamage
Specialist Mahinsa Jayawickrama
Isuru Dhananjaya
Eranga Hashan Gamage
Shaper Pasindu Sharinda
Pasindu Gamage
Implementer Akesha Samarasinghe
Sheran Kawshalya
Complete finisher Mandara
Sachin Aziel
Pasindu Sasmitha
Coordinator Akesha Samarasinhe
Pasindu Nimnajith
Himsara Vihan
Team worker Sheran Kawshalya
Paridya Sathsarani
Thishani Sewwandi
Resource investigator Hashan Gamage
Kumudu Dhanushka
TABLE 12 -TEAM ROLE(THE AUTHOR/2022)

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Learning Outcomes:04
4.1 CPD - Continuing Professional Development
“The systematic maintenance and broadening of knowledge and skills, and the
development of personal qualities necessary for the execution of professional and technical
duties throughout the practitioner’s working life” – (clyne,1993)

CPD refers to a dedication to lifelong learning, professionalism, or self-direction. Employees are

encouraged to participate in CPD events and gain new skills. It is critical for employees to keep
their skills and knowledge up to date. In order to match the company plan, personnel must
refresh their abilities and continue to learn and develop in a changing environment.

This implies that learning and growth are ingrained in the culture of high-performing companies.
Employers engage in learning and development programs and actively encourage their workers
to take advantage of CPD opportunities. The following are some of the advantages of CPD for
employers.

FIGURE 31 - CDP (AXELOX.COM/2022)

4.2 Importance of a CPD

CPD is the process of gaining a better grasp of activities in order to maintain and acquire new
and interesting abilities in our field. The CPD approach assists us in managing our present
growth. Its purpose is to allow us to keep track of what we've learned, review it, and reflect on it.

Continuous professional development (CPD) entails the growth of professional knowledge, skills,
values, ethics, attitudes, and the ability to expand knowledge essential for career advancement.
CPD ensures that our knowledge, abilities, and practices are up to date, complete, and
appropriate for the tasks we are performing. The following are the characteristics of CPD .

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 Maintains excellent standards throughout the company.

 Contributes to the growth and prosperity of an organization in a favourable way.

 Allows employers to accept change and respond to changes in their sector.

 Employee retention is improved because employees feel appreciated and loyal to the
organization.

 Increases employee productivity and aids in the development of a more productive and
motivated workforce.

4.3 Employee Learning and Development

Employees who do not participate in CPD may find it difficult to stay up with the ever-changing
world of work. This is especially true if your company deals with compliance, as legislation and
official guidance are continuously being added to or changed. It's also a fantastic method to keep
staff interested in and enthusiastic about their jobs.

The benefits of CPD for employees include

 Keeps people focused on the road to career advancement, resulting in job stability and
professional achievement.

 Employees can show desire, aptitude, and a willingness to learn new skills by participating
in this program.

 Maintains credentials, assisting trainees in gaining essential skills on the job.

 Fills up any knowledge gaps and allows staff to adapt to the fast-paced environment.

 Improves workplace efficiency and the ability to learn and develop.

How can the success of CPD in an organization be measured?

 Questionnaire about education
 Employees and line managers have a talk about what they've learned.
 Reflective learning log
 employee observation and follow-up conversation
 Examining an employee's job
 Measurement of attitudes using an interview

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4.4 Produce a continuous professional development (CPD)
Achievement of the goal

It is always a significant benefit in professional growth. The right person finds the appropriate
job at the right moment. There are unclear portions, designs, and personal attempts that the main
character might perform in generating periods of growth and improvement. Rather of responding
to circumstances, we should aim to shape our careers.

The object requirement for the development of skill and competencies, as well as the objective
that a member should reach to enable continuous growth and professional development, are
documented in the professional development plan.

Responsibilities

In order for the group to achieve the common goal, the stated roles had to be clearly defined. The
group captain gave obligations to each individual member of the group, and it was monitored
during the event to ensure that the responsibilities were being carried out.

4.5 The continuing professional development cycle

The CPD cycle is a useful tool for improving your Continuing Professional Development on a regular and
quantifiable basis. It takes a methodical and logical approach that is flexible and adaptive to your needs
and the corporate environment in which you work.

 determine and plan

 activities for learning
 Reflect on what you've learned
 Use what you've learned
 Share what you've learned

FIGURE 32 -CPD CIRCLE (CPD.OSTEOPATHY.ORG.UK)

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4.6 Motivational theories
Motivation is a mental, energetic, and enthusiastic state of being. That drives a person to perform
in a specific manner in order to attain their objectives. It also encourages people to behave with a
high level of dedication.

The purpose of motivational theory is to figure out what motivates people to strive toward a
common goal or end. Businesses are interested in motivational theory because motivated people
are more productive, resulting in better resource utilization.

1. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs – main content theories

2. Hertzberg’s two factor theory - main content theories

3. McClelland’s theory of needs - main content theories

4. Vroom’s theory of expectancy – main process theories

5. Locke’s goal-setting theory – main process theories

Maslow’s hierarchy of needs

Abraham Maslow introduced Maslow's hierarchy of needs as a psychological theory in his 1943
publication "A theory of human motivation." This idea is still relevant today in terms of human
motivation, managerial development, and personal development.

Maslow's hierarchy of needs is a psychological motivational theory that incorporates a five-tier

model of human wants, which is commonly shown as tiers within a pyramid. When a person's
needs are met, according to Abraham Maslow, they will be driven. The needs begin at the most
basic level and go upward when each lower-level requirement is met.

Physiological needs- physical survival necessities such as food, water, shelter, and sleep

Safety and security - law and order, job security, personal security, health security

Belongingness and love - Relationships with our family and friends, coworkers, team members,
and employers

Self-esteem - status, esteem, esteem, esteem, esteem, esteem, esteem, esteem, esteem, esteem,
esteem,

Self-actualization needs - Developing and exploiting talents and abilities, the urge for progress,
self-satisfaction, and creativity

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 FIGURE 33 - MASLOW’S HIERARCHY(TSW TRAING/2022)

Hertzberg’s two factor theory

In 1959, Fredrick Hertzberg, a professor of psychology in the United States, suggested. This
theory is supported by empirical evidence. The material for the Two Factor Theory came from
interviews with 200 accountants and engineers. According to the Two Factor Theory, some job
factors at work promote job happiness, while another set of factors causes job discontent; all of
these elements function independently of one another.

FIGURE 34 -HERTZBERG’S TWO FACTOR THEORY (TSW TRAIN .COM)

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4.7 Professional development plan
A professional development plan is a dynamic document that evaluates your present skill set,
assists you in setting career objectives, developing strategies, and identifying resources to help
you achieve them. Continue reading to see examples of professional development objectives and
strategies, as well as methods to measure your progress.

Development of Types of Duration Responsible comment

learning is required. Development person

Project plan Investigating Completed in Himsara Vihan Daily

2
Coordinator Monitoring
months

Communication Project work Completed in Chalani kawshalya Daily

skills
2 months Plant Monitoring

Skills in time Manage times Finished in 2 Pasindu Sharinda Daily

management months
Monitoring
Shaper

Problem solving Meeting with Finished in 3 Akeshi Daily

skills group months samarashingha
Monitoring
members Implementer

TABLE 13 -PDP (THE AUTHOR/2022)

A Professional Development Plan's Components

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1. Self-assessment - Self-assessment is the practice of looking at oneself in order to evaluate
characteristics that are relevant to one's identity in social psychology. It is one of the driving
forces behind self-evaluation, self-verification, and self-improvement.

Skill Explanation of skill Evidence of skills How's it going?

Ability to Managing the timetable and Discuss with the rest Need to improve
manage time conferring with the other of the group. more
members of the group

Ability to solve Meeting with the team to Had a meeting with Want to improve more
problems discuss how to complete the group members
project successfully.

Ability to Communicate with each Had a meeting with Improvement needed

communicate participant during the group members
training program.

TABLE 14 - SELF-PLAN(THE AUTHOR/2022)

2. Goals - A goal is a vision of the future or a desired result that an individual or organization
hopes to achieve, plans for, and is dedicated to accomplishing. People strive to achieve their
objectives within a specific time range.

3. Strategies - Managers use strategy to achieve one or more of the organization's objectives.
According to another definition, "a broad direction provided to the business and its
numerous components to achieve a desirable future situation."

4. Resources - Resources relate to all resources in our environment that help us meet our needs
and goals. They are technologically accessible, commercially feasible, and culturally
sustainable. Resources are divided into two categories depending on their availability:
renewable and non-renewable resources.

5. Timelines - The depiction of a list of events in chronological sequence is known as a time

line. It is generally a graphic design that features a long bar labelled with parallel dates and
depicts current occurrences.

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4.8 Professional development plan (The author)

NAME H.P.D.Mandara prawarshana

CURRENT POSITION HND learner

DATE 06/06/2022

CAREER MISSION STATEMENT Starting an own software developing company

MAJOR CAREER GOALS

GOAL DATE(year)

To successfully complete pearson BTEC HND /2023

in computing

To successfully computing B.Eng (Hons) in December 2024

software engineering

Works a good software company overseas 2025

Signature mandara@gmail.com

TABLE 15 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN(THE AUTHOR/2022)

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