The specific ideas that emerge about my networking and how I source information were firstly that I network with people I trust. I am more cooperative than I give myself credit for but I really need to think about being even more competitive. Having read the theory I will now stop beating myself up about not networking because I do a lot of it already. I could however broaden my sources and diversify more.
I feel my engagement in networking is quite unplanned. I need to be more proactive, maintain contact with past associates and make more effort. One thing I could start on straight away is using more of the functions of the existing technology available.
I tend to associate with people of the same mind, common interest. They are in my network because of the way we feel so we share ideas & concerns.
I like to share my ideas and I like to listen to others and I have on occasions changed my mind or grown another interest but the argument has to be sound. I am not a sheep and just follow the latest trend. I know what I like but I think if I am feeling lost or confused I need to step back and think if I am doing something because I want to or because I don’t know what else to do.
I think critical reflection does help me decide what really matters and what actions to take but I realise now I am very undisciplined when it come to critical reflection. I do think a lot but don’t always put it into actions. I know I can be a lot better at networking if I make the investment in time and actions.
Many of the concepts and theories made a lot of sense to me; however reading did not come easy especially the Social Constructism. I struggled to find relevant practical examples. I am a tactile learner not a theoretical reader.
This module has definitely had an impact. I am much more aware of what I do and why I do it. I am very conscious that I need to be more disciplined, proactive and more competitive. I have really enjoyed reading other blogs and appreciate how we all do things differently. I now need to make more of a habit of writing my reflection about the blogs rather than just thinking about it and I hope this will all contribute to my confidence.
Hi Pearl.
ReplyDeleteReading part also did not come so easy to me either. It took me awhile to digest all the theories.
And, also I tend to spend lots of time in my community of practice. I need to make an effort to break through and to start developing new network with new people! It is not as easy as it sounds though. As I spend whole day with my community once tour starts. It is everyone`s dilemma, even normal relationships are hard to keep in to touch.
The process of as reflect and re-learn, hopefully I will find a good answer for this! Or any one know already?
Thanks Pearl.