Professional Learning Outcomes

Team Charter

What Was Done

As a team, we created a team charter to establish ground rules and outline how our project would be managed. Since we shared similar ideas and had no conflicts, the process was smooth and collaborative.

How It Meets the Outcome

This activity demonstrates the Project Organisation outcome. By creating a team charter, we defined clear agreements on roles, responsibilities, and work processes. This proactive planning ensured effective collaboration and minimized misunderstandings throughout the project.

Challenges Overcome

A potential challenge was ensuring everyone agreed on the ground rules. However, since our ideas were aligned, we avoided conflicts and quickly reached consensus. This smooth process highlighted the value of open communication from the start.

Lessons Learned

I learned that setting clear ground rules early makes teamwork more efficient. The shared understanding of roles prevented future confusion. In the future, I’ll ensure every team member has a voice in creating the charter to strengthen commitment and accountability.

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Project Plan

What Was Done

My team and I created a project plan where we defined the problem we aimed to solve and outlined how our solution would work. We also identified key features to be implemented, providing a clear direction for our project.

How It Meets the Outcome

This activity demonstrates the Project Organisation outcome. By creating a project plan, we established a shared understanding of the project scope, goals, and required features. This structured approach ensured better task division and a clear path for development.

Challenges Overcome

A challenge was aligning everyone’s ideas on the problem and solution. We addressed this through group discussions, which clarified our goals and ensured everyone was on the same page regarding the features to be implemented.

Lessons Learned

I learned that having a detailed project plan prevents miscommunication and scope creep. It clarified our objectives and kept the team focused. In the future, I’ll ensure we revisit the plan regularly to adapt to new insights or changes in project needs.

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MoSCoW Prioritization

What Was Done

I made a MoSCoW prioritization framework for my group project to identify and focus on the most important tasks effectively.

How It Meets the Outcome

Using the MoSCoW method aligns with project organization skills by breaking tasks into clear priorities. This ensured we had a structured approach and agreements on task importance.

Challenges Overcome

It was challenging to align differing opinions within the group about what was critical versus optional, but we resolved it through open discussions.

Lessons Learned

I learned the importance of clear frameworks for task prioritization and the value of team input. Next time, I’ll ensure earlier alignment on criteria for prioritization.

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Risk Assessment

What Was Done

I made a risk assessment for my group project, where we evaluated the severity of each identified risk.

How It Meets the Outcome

This activity demonstrates project organization skills by systematically identifying, categorizing, and addressing potential risks, ensuring the project progressed efficiently and without unexpected disruptions.

Challenges Overcome

It was difficult to agree on the severity and likelihood of certain risks, but we resolved this by establishing clear criteria and using examples for clarity.

Lessons Learned

I learned the importance of structured risk evaluation and group collaboration. In the future, I’ll incorporate stakeholder input earlier to refine our assessments.

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Gestalten Presentation

What Was Done

My group and I created a presentation on our Gestalt posters. I was responsible for clearly explaining which Gestalt principles I used and how they were reflected in the design, ensuring the audience understood the design choices.

How It Meets the Outcome

This activity demonstrates the Communication and Reporting outcome. By clearly articulating design principles and their application, I showed the ability to tailor my message to the audience. The presentation required thoughtful explanation to ensure clarity and relevance for stakeholders.

Challenges Overcome

A challenge was simplifying the explanation of complex design principles. I overcame this by using visual examples from the poster to make my points more tangible and relatable, ensuring the audience could easily follow along.

Lessons Learned

I learned that clear communication requires both verbal explanation and visual support. Showing examples of Gestalt principles in action made my message more effective. In the future, I’ll focus on using more visual aids and anticipate questions from the audience to strengthen my delivery.

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Feedpulse

What Was Done

I wrote Feedpulse checkpoints to report on our group's project progress and documented how we incorporated feedback.

How It Meets the Outcome

This activity demonstrates the Communication and Reporting outcome. By reporting on project progress and reflecting on feedback, I ensured transparency with stakeholders.

Challenges Overcome

A challenge was effectively summarizing progress and feedback into concise, clear updates. I addressed this by focusing on key milestones and highlighting specific changes made in response to feedback, ensuring the report was easy to understand.

Lessons Learned

I learned that regular progress updates help maintain accountability and track development more effectively. Documenting feedback also made it easier to justify design changes. In the future, I’ll aim for more frequent updates to keep the process even more transparent and organized.

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Target Audience Flip Presentation

What Was Done

My group and I created a presentation and pitch for a rebranded product, flipping the target audience of Camel cigarettes. We renamed it "Zebra" and marketed it as a healthy supplement. I was responsible for delivering the product reveal during the pitch.

How It Meets the Outcome

This activity demonstrates the Communication and Reporting outcome. By pitching the product reveal, I had to effectively communicate the concept to engage the audience. The presentation required clear messaging and creativity to ensure the rebranding idea resonated with the audience.

Challenges Overcome

A challenge was presenting a controversial concept in a way that felt innovative and persuasive. I focused on highlighting the rebranding’s unique elements while ensuring my delivery was confident and engaging to capture the audience’s attention.

Lessons Learned

I learned how important tone and clarity are when pitching an unconventional idea. Preparing a well-structured reveal helped keep the audience engaged. In the future, I’ll incorporate more audience interaction to make pitches even more memorable and impactful.

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Applying Survey Results

What Was Done

After collecting survey results, my team and I analyzed the data to identify key insights for our project. We discovered the need to emphasize cheaper flights while maintaining familiar design elements, as most users were already satisfied with the current layout of air travel websites.

How It Meets the Outcome

This activity demonstrates the Exploratory Research outcome. By analyzing survey data, I used a research-driven approach to inform design decisions. The findings guided our strategy to focus on affordability while adhering to familiar design conventions, ensuring a user-friendly experience.

Challenges Overcome

A challenge was balancing user preferences for familiar design with the need to stand out. We resolved this by keeping familiar layouts but emphasizing unique features, like highlighting cheaper flights, which aligned with user priorities.

Lessons Learned

I learned that user research is essential for making informed design choices. Following established design patterns can improve usability, but there’s still room for differentiation. In the future, I’ll aim to gather even more user input to explore additional opportunities for innovation.

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Competitor Analysis

What Was Done

I conducted a competitor analysis by examining air travel websites to understand their design, layout, and functionality. This research provided insight into industry standards and inspired ideas for designing my own website.

How It Meets the Outcome

This activity demonstrates the Exploratory Research outcome. By critically analyzing competitor websites, I identified best practices and design trends. This approach helped me make informed design choices, ensuring my website aligns with user expectations and industry standards.

Challenges Overcome

A challenge was differentiating which design elements were essential and which could be improved. I addressed this by focusing on features that enhanced usability, like navigation and search filters, while exploring unique design opportunities for my own website.

Lessons Learned

I learned that competitor analysis is a vital step in the design process. It revealed which features users expect and how I could innovate. In the future, I’ll do a deeper analysis of competitors to spot more opportunities for differentiation and user-centered improvements.

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Sprint Retrospective

What Was Done

I wrote a retrospective on our first development sprint as a group. I reflected on our productivity, idea generation, and workflow. I also noted our main challenge: submitting projects on time due to balancing the group project with our personal portfolios.

How It Meets the Outcome

This activity demonstrates feedback and reflection by critically assessing our sprint performance. I identified strengths, like idea generation and workflow, while acknowledging areas for growth. By reflecting on time management, I recognized a key learning need, which aligns with the outcome’s focus on self-awareness and continuous improvement.

Challenges Overcome

A key challenge was balancing the group project with individual portfolio work. This required careful time management and prioritization. Writing the retrospective helped me understand the impact of this struggle and the need for clearer deadlines and task division.

Lessons Learned

I learned the importance of balancing group and individual tasks to maintain deadlines. In the future, I will suggest setting earlier internal deadlines to avoid last-minute pressure. Reflecting on this process has made me more aware of my role in ensuring timely delivery.

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Personality Test

What Was Done

I took a personality test and received the "Commander" archetype, which aligns with the ENTJ personality type. This assessment highlighted traits like leadership, strategic thinking, and decisiveness, offering insight into my natural strengths and tendencies.

How It Meets the Outcome

This activity helped me identify my core values of leadership, ambition, and goal-oriented thinking. Understanding my ENTJ traits allows me to make more deliberate decisions about my personal development and professional direction, which directly supports the outcome of recognizing and using core values for growth.

Challenges Overcome

One challenge was accepting certain critical traits of the "Commander" archetype, such as being perceived as overly assertive. I reflected on how to balance assertiveness with empathy, especially in teamwork settings, ensuring I lead without being overbearing.

Lessons Learned

I learned that my core values of decisiveness and leadership are key strengths, but they must be paired with empathy and patience. In the future, I will actively seek feedback from others to ensure my leadership approach remains balanced and inclusive.

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