Task Two -- CPD portfolio This task combines a number of activities to produce a continued professional development (CPD) portfolio. The activities require you to demonstrate your understanding of, commitment and approach to CPD. Activity 1 The Context of Professional Development As an introduction to your portfolio, explain the following: - The concepts of CPD and Reflective Practice - How the role of a people professional is changing and the implications this has for CPD. (3.1) Activity 2 Self Assessment The first stage of CPD is to understand where we are and where we want to be. - Undertake a self-assessment against the following three CIPD Profession Map core behaviours, at associate level: Ethical Practice, Valuing People, and Working Inclusively. Your self-assessment should include conclusions derived from other people's feedback as well as your own reflections, on your behaviour and performance. (2.4, 3.2) (An example self-assessment template, for Ethical Practice, is provided at Appendix 1 of this assignment brief and can be extended to accommodate the other core behaviours.) - From your self-assessment, identify your weaker areas and your development objectives for addressing these. Determine the most appropriate professional development activities to meet your objectives, and add these to your Professional Development Plan (PDP). (3.2, 3.3) Activity 3 Reflective Practice A key element of CPD is reflecting on the impact of our learning and development, so that we can make further decisions about how to progress. To compete this assignment, provide a reflective record of how key aspects of your (formal or informal) learning and development, over the last 12 months, have impacted your performance at work andfor general behaviour. (3.4)