International and Comparative HRM

Section 2: Individual reflection

Introduction

Set out the purpose of the reflection and signposting the themes/areas it will cover. It may also include a definition of Gibb's (1988) model and the benefits of incorporating it in this type of task

Description -

Briefly explain the task and your specific role within this.

Feelings -

How did you feel about the task? What emotions did it raise - be specific?

Evaluation -

Was it a good or bad experience overall? Examples of what happened that lead to this evaluation of the experience (good/bad).

Analysis -

What sense can you make of this experience? How can your knowledge of cross-cultural communication differences and teamworking (e.g., tensions/challenges/benefits) help explain this?

Conclusion -

What else could have been done? Draw on your knowledge of cross-cultural communication and teamworking (e.g., strategies to help resolve tensions) help identify ways to do things differently in the future?

Action plan -

If you were to work in a cross-cultural team again, what would you do differently. Be specific and draw on your knowledge of cross-cultural communication and teamworking (in-text referencing) to strengthen your ideas.