A template for writing chapter 7 "Reflection on personal development" of an MBA dissertation report

A template for writing chapter 7 "Reflection on personal development" of an MBA dissertation report (produced by poe.com)

The original module info: 

"Chapter 7 Reflections on developing your personal competence. This chapter provides the opportunity for you to reflect on your programme experience and the learning which has impacted on the development of your professional identity. Drawing on evidence you have collated throughout the module you are to write a reflective commentary which addresses the following: what were your initial motivations for undertaking aMBA and what were the central components of your professional identity during semester 1? What did you learn about yourself as a developing business professional and how that learning will shape your future professional self? (Approximately 2000 words)".

My question: "could you make an organized structure of this chapter in the form of a template? Tks a lot."

The reply: "Here's a structured template for Chapter 7 "Reflection on Personal Development" of your dissertation project:

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Chapter 7: Reflection on Personal Development

7.1 Introduction

• Brief overview of the purpose of this chapter
• Importance of personal reflection in professional development
• Outline of the key themes to be explored in the chapter

7.2 Initial Motivations for Undertaking an MBA

7.2.1 Personal and Professional Goals

• Discuss initial motivations for pursuing an MBA
• Relation to career aspirations and long-term goals

7.2.2 Anticipated Skills and Knowledge

• Identify skills and knowledge expected to gain from the program
• Connection to existing professional competencies

7.3 Central Components of Professional Identity (from Semester 1 to the end of the program)

7.3.1 Self-Assessment

• Reflect on self-perception and professional identity from the beginning of the program to the end of the program
• Strengths and weaknesses identified (from the beginning to the end of the program)

7.3.2 Key Learning Experiences

• Description of significant learning experiences from Semester 1 to the end of the program
• Impact of coursework, group projects, and networking opportunities on professional identity

7.4 Personal Development as a Business Professional

7.4.1 Insights and Discoveries

• Key learnings about self as a developing business professional
• Reflect on feedback received from peers and instructors

7.4.2 Changes in Professional Perspective

• Discuss shifts in understanding of business practices and professional roles
• Influence of new knowledge and experiences on personal values and beliefs

7.5 Future Professional Self

7.5.1 Goals for Continued Development

• Outline specific goals for personal and professional growth beyond the MBA
• Planning for skills development and lifelong learning

7.5.2 Application of Learning

• Discuss how learnings from the MBA will be applied in future career opportunities
• Strategies for integrating new knowledge into professional practice

7.6 Conclusion

• Summarize key reflections and insights gained from the MBA program
• Reinforce the significance of ongoing personal competence development
• Closing thoughts on journey towards becoming a successful business professional"

*** A few minor modifications of the template was made by me (to make it more relevant for the dissertation report writing).