Question

SUBJECT : Developing yourself and others

Q1.Identify own learning style(s) and the learning style(s) of another member of the team

Q2.Use a simple technique for identifying own development needs and the development needs of another member of the team

Q3.Identify potential barriers to learning

Q4.Explain how barriers to learning can be overcome

Q5.Briefly analyse learning/development options to meet need(s) of self and another member of the team

Q6.Identify support mechanisms for the development of self and another member of the team

Q7.Prepare a development plan to achieve a learning objective for self or another team member

Q8.Describe a method that could be used to monitor the development of self and another member of the team

Answer 1

1. In my team, while I tend to learn through my mentor and the mentorship programs that are run by the company. The other member prefers classroom learning programs and techniques which provides them access to a huge amount of knowledge but they miss the key factor of experience. I learn on the job while doing my work, learning from my mistakes and their style includes researching their processes so that they create leaser mistakes.

2. Techniques to identify the development needs include:-

1. Reviewing the job description before applying for it.

2. Analyzing the good and the bad and the potential of any approach.

3. Communication between the team members.

4. Gathering and analyzing the said data to create necessary remedial actions.

3. Potential barriers to learning can be:-

1. Age and the physical and mental ability of a person.

2. Religion and culture play a role in the ability of a person to learn.

3. Physical disability.

4. Mental disability.

5. Emotional stress and mental

4. Barriers to learning can be overcome by allowing the problem to be identified, analyzed and dealt with. This means that the person should be tested for the problem or the factor for the problem and essentially allow them to be able to treat that problem. It is also necessary to stay mentally and physically fit to be able to gain a new skill and learn. The factor or age can be overcome by allowing the person time and customizing the process according to the level and needs of the person. While mental and emotional stress breakup be dealt with care in order for the person to develop healthy learning habits.