BPP Business School

Coursework Cover Sheet

Module Name Business Project

Programme Name MSC Management with Project

Management (With Professional
Development and Planning)

Student Reference BP0293876

Number (SRN)

Assessment Title Professional Development Planning

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Table of Contents
Section 1: PDP Reflective Record..............................................................................................2

PDP Reflective Statement......................................................................................................2

Consolidate Tasks...................................................................................................................8

Consolidate Task 1 - Reflection – 7 Significant Changes..................................................8

Consolidate Task 2 - Reflection – Emotional Intelligence.................................................8

Consolidate Task 3 - Problem Solving and Creative Thinking..........................................9

Professional Development Record.......................................................................................10

Section 2: UK Standard CV.....................................................................................................13

Section 3: UK standard Cover Letter.......................................................................................15

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Section 1: PDP Reflective Record
PDP Reflective Statement

Introduction

This reflective statement focuses on my personal and professional growth through three key
behavioural domains: Self-Management and Accountability, Working with Others, and
Emotional Intelligence. The foundation for this reflection is drawn from three PDP
workshops attended at BPP University: Resilience, Flexibility and Wellbeing; Problem
Solving and Creative Thinking; and Emotional Intelligence. Each workshop presented unique
opportunities to engage in real-life tasks and collaborative activities that challenged and
enhanced my soft skills—skills essential for success in both academic and professional
settings, particularly within my aspiring career path in SAP consultancy. As someone
transitioning from an academic background into the corporate world, this journey provided
crucial insight into managing myself, working collaboratively, and being emotionally aware.
Using Gibbs’ Reflective Cycle (1988) as a guiding structure, I will analyse my development
through these workshops, evaluate my strengths and weaknesses, and plan actionable
improvements for future growth.

Description

We took this workshop (Resilience, Flexibility and Wellbeing) as the first workshop we
undertook during the PDP module, the importance of this workshop being the premise of the
entire module. It gave a background of stress analysis, strategies of building resilience and
the concept of the difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset. Interactive
aspects of the workshop included gratitude journaling, group discussion and individual
stressor identification. We also embraced the “Power of Not Yet” philosophy that shows us
how it is necessary to view mistakes as a valuable step to growth, instead of defeat.

When we covered Problem Solving and Creative Thinking, the second workshop, we
explored the utility of structured methods for overcoming obstacles in both our lives at work
and our school life. An important aspect of this workshop was the perception of how
problems were identified and studying different approaches to solving them, and practising
the techniques in team collaborative tasks. Activities centred around coordinated projects –

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putting together teams to construct paper towers and coming up with an original game for
indoor play – all in the name of encouraging creative thinking and solidarity.

The third workshop, Emotional Intelligence, discussed the study of emotions and the
techniques of regulating the same. It spoke about basic issues such as active listening,
building one’s awareness and being able to manage difficulties in debate. Role playing
activities focused on successful and unsuccessful emotionally intelligent dialogue, indicative
of how managers can address difficult situations with empathy and clear direction.

Students attended these workshops at BPP’s London premises, where online materials were
offered and facilitated by interesting practical and discussion work. These sessions helped in
self-reflection, created a pulse on opportunities for growth and provided individuals with
concrete tips to apply at the workplace.

Feelings

Initially, I entered these workshops with curiosity on one hand, and with a lot of self-doubt on
the other. Because my training was in a non-business discipline, I felt frightened about
grasping ideas such as emotional intelligence or problem-solving in a business context. It was
through the Resilience and Wellbeing session; I became aware of how much my academic
stress had infiltrated my life without me being aware of it. The emotional relief provided by
my attendance at gratitude journaling portions, as well as collaborative speaking, was
considerable. I was surprised at how much good a practice like gratitude journaling could do
to lessen tension and focus.

The Problem-Solving and Creativity workshop, however, portrayed excitement mangled with
nervousness in me. Taking part in the group paper-tower challenge was momentously both
exciting and very, very, simultaneously nerve-wracking, as for me it was quite challenging to
present myself as a leader or speak out giving my thoughts. Eventually, I was happy about
my active involvement even though in a small way, and I realised how important is it to
concentrate during adversity.

In the Emotional Intelligence session, my initial reaction to role-playing a difficult manager-

employee conversation was discomfort. I feared saying the wrong thing or appearing
judgmental. Yet, once I listened to my peers and reflected on the poor example shown in the
workshop video, I felt encouraged. This was a safe space for learning. I started to appreciate
how empathy, listening, and even body language play a key role in professional interactions.

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Across all three sessions, my confidence grew gradually. These experiences made me more
self-aware and motivated me to become more proactive in improving my soft skills,
particularly as I prepare for a corporate career in a people-centric role like SAP consulting.

Evaluation

Each workshop had positive outcomes but also exposed areas that required improvement. In
the Resilience and Wellbeing session, one strength was my openness to self-reflection. I
actively participated in journaling exercises and identified personal habits that contributed to
academic burnout. I discovered that adopting a growth mindset improved my approach to
learning (Richardson et al., 2021). However, a weakness was my inconsistent commitment to
applying these practices outside the classroom. For instance, I struggled to maintain a
gratitude journal beyond the workshop.

In the Problem-Solving and Creative Thinking session, my main strength was adaptability.
While I didn’t lead the lot, I was involved by sharing ideas during the paper tower exercise
and helped to come up with collective ideas. I learnt that ways of creativity can co-exist with
systematic solutions. At the same time, I became aware that I was not proficient in
communicating in group settings. I did not like to stand up and articulate for fear of mistakes
or potential discredit.

The most influential to me was the training on Emotional Intelligence during the workshops.
In group role-plays, I was attentive, serious in thinking about perverse emotional reactions in
conflicts. I became more empathetic and learnt to give teammates the attention they needed.
But I realised that I tend to engage in indirect confrontation, thus avoiding direct
confrontation, leading to a passive response that may be undesirable in my professional
encounters.

All in all, these experiences provided a good foundation, even identifying those areas that
needed improvement. I identified through self-assessment that I had to take actionable steps
in my self-management, interaction with others and interpreting situations involving
emotions both academically and professionally.

Analysis

My perception of myself changed during every session, and so did my interactions with my
peers. In the Resilience session, sharing my own stress experience triggered others to express
theirs. Giving others the opportunity to see personal struggles contributed to higher trust and

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building a positive, inclusive environment with others. I learned that by opening up in safe
ways, individual ties and even the sense of well-being in a group could be increased.

In the Problem-Solving workshop, we felt how participants’ confidence, or nonexistence,

impacts and charges the overall process of the team. I contributed to the brainstorming, but
eventually, it became clear to me that my doubts served as a block to the creative flow. This
often was the case when the people who dominated the conversation did so not because their
suggestions were better than other participants, but because they were the most eager to
express themselves, as research indicates (Liao et al., 2021). Noticing this, I realised how my
failure to speak out might take away any impact I will have on team projects, even though I
might have contributed.

In the Emotional Intelligence workshop, contrasting exemplars of poor and effective

leadership demonstrated the power of emotionally charged speaking. In team discussions, I
observed directly how my tone, the timing of its delivery, and my empathy all influenced how
the feedback would be received and reacted to. This helped me realise the effect of emotional
communication on the workplace – knowledge that my behaviour can dampen or fan
challenging events.

These insights showed that when skill development is united, active listening, assertiveness,
and resilience as opposed to in isolation showed a significant impact on group performance,
morale and leadership outcomes. This accomplishment further cemented my character of
making a professional image that is emotionally intelligent, collaborative, and self-aware.

Conclusion

The sole assembly of these three workshops has drastically improved my understanding of
how behavioural skills stimulate workplace success. The course, Learning about Resilience
and Wellbeing, was excellent in that it taught me ways in which I could deal with stress more
appropriately and increase my positivity, which includes practices like journaling and
learning to see challenges differently. It made it clear to me that failure is an integral part of
the learning process and not the end. The Problem-Solving session brought new approaches
to divergence of thinking, which showed that teamwork usually results in better outcomes. It
encouraged me to be a more proactive and expressive team project member. The Emotional
Intelligence workshop was the most effective–it brought to the surface the importance of
empathy, active listening and emotional regulation in governance at the workplace.

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These experiences helped me see my own solo and teamwork styles and how they add to my
general performance. I saw the barriers that prevent me from making progress, from my
desire to smother my voice or avoid inconvenient talks, and became more grateful for my
commitment to development. Practical application of these sessions is what made them
valuable, and what I do well and where I need to work on was shown this way.

Professionally, these insights are invaluable. These soft-skill traits are very important in SAP
consultancy, where interacting with clients, collaborating with colleagues and addressing
complex problems are indispensable, and where a difference may easily be noticeable
between an individual who has mere technical prowess and one who truly does an excellent
job. On an individual level, these sessions fostered an inclination toward lifelong learning
and emotional self-awareness – the basis of long-term success and wellness.

Ultimately, the most important lesson I learned is that behaviour can be developed. With
deliberate reflection and consistent practice, I can transform these experiences into lifelong
strengths.

Action

Moving forward, I have developed a structured plan to transform these reflections into
measurable improvements. To build resilience and manage stress, I will integrate daily
mindfulness practices and keep a gratitude journal at least four days a week. I have already
installed a habit-tracking app to monitor progress and reflect weekly.

To improve my contribution in group tasks, I will set personal speaking goals during team
meetings, aiming to share at least one idea in every session, regardless of its outcome. This
will help me overcome hesitation and enhance my confidence. I will also practise short,
timed problem-solving tasks (like case studies or scenario-based questions) to enhance my
decision-making under pressure.

For emotional intelligence, I plan to implement active listening strategies in all conversations,
both academic and social. I will also seek regular feedback from peers and tutors about my
communication style and perceived empathy. In future scenarios requiring difficult
conversations, I intend to prepare in advance by reflecting on possible emotional reactions
and planning constructive responses.

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Professionally, I will look for internships or volunteer opportunities that involve teamwork,
client interaction, or stakeholder communication. These real-world environments will offer a
platform to apply these behaviours and receive ongoing feedback.

I will revisit this reflection quarterly to update my progress, identify new growth areas, and
celebrate improvements. This action plan will not only support my development in self-
management, working with others, and emotional intelligence but also prepare me to enter
the workplace with greater clarity, confidence, and competence.

Final Conclusion

This reflective statement has been a vital step in consolidating my learning from the PDP
workshops. By focusing on resilience, problem-solving, and emotional intelligence, I
developed a deeper understanding of how these behaviours shape both personal and
professional effectiveness. The journey has not only highlighted what I need to improve but
also empowered me with the tools and confidence to do so. Reflection, as I have learned, is
not a one-time task but a continuous process of growth. This commitment will guide me as I
transition from student to professional, prepared to thrive in dynamic, people-driven
environments.

References

Liao, C., Liden, R.C., Liu, Y. and Wu, J., 2021. Blessing or curse: The moderating role of
political skill in the relationship between servant leadership, voice, and voice
endorsement. Journal of Organisational Behaviour, 42(8), pp.987-1004.
[Link]

Richardson, D., Kinnear, B., Hauer, K.E., Turner, T.L., Warm, E.J., Hall, A.K., Ross, S.,
Thoma, B., Van Melle, E. and ICBME Collaborators, 2021. Growth mindset in competency-
based medical education. Medical Teacher, 43(7), pp.751-757.
[Link]

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Consolidate Tasks
Consolidate Task 1 - Reflection – 7 Significant Changes

[Link]. Significant Change or Improvement

1 Improve my time management by creating a daily routine to balance academic work,

self-learning (certifications), and relaxation time. This will reduce stress and help me
stay focused and productive.

2 Develop emotional resilience by practicing gratitude journaling and positive self-talk,

inspired by the workshop's growth mindset and stress management techniques.

3 Incorporate regular physical activity such as playing badminton or daily walking to

boost mental well-being and reduce academic pressure.

4 Limit screen time and social media distractions to enhance concentration and improve
sleep quality, directly supporting better academic performance and emotional health.

5 Enroll in additional SAP or technology-based certifications to strengthen my profile

and boost confidence in applying for future job roles.

6 Start a peer support group or join student communities to build social relationships
and share strategies for coping with academic and life stress.

7 Practice mindfulness or short meditation sessions to stay grounded during high-

pressure situations and maintain a sense of calm and focus.

Consolidate Task 2 - Reflection – Emotional Intelligence

My key learning from this topic was the importance of understanding, managing, and using
emotions effectively to build strong professional relationships. The concept that emotional
intelligence (EI) enhances leadership, communication, and decision-making was especially
impactful. I realised that active listening, empathy, and emotional awareness are not soft
skills, but essential professional competencies.

During the workshop, I actively participated in group discussions and the active listening
exercise. I was attentive and tried to paraphrase responses clearly, which helped me build

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rapport with peers. However, I feel I could have asked more open-ended questions and shown
deeper empathy during roleplays to demonstrate greater emotional awareness.

This workshop significantly impacted my professional development. As someone preparing

for a career in SAP consulting, I understand that technical skills alone are insufficient.
Emotional intelligence will help me collaborate with clients, handle pressure, and respond
constructively to criticism or conflict.

My next steps involve practising mindfulness to enhance emotional regulation, seeking

regular feedback from peers to become more self-aware, and engaging in emotionally
challenging conversations to improve empathy. I also plan to read more about EI and apply
its principles in academic and team environments.

Consolidate Task 3 - Problem Solving and Creative Thinking

From this session, I learned three key things: the importance of approaching problems with a
clear mindset, the value of teamwork in solving practical challenges, and how creativity can
transform business ideas into solutions. The definition of a problem as a “gap between the
current and desired state” helped me better understand how to frame issues objectively.

During the paper tower and scenario-based activities, I developed my problem-solving skills
by actively contributing ideas, listening to team members, and adjusting our approach based
on time constraints and feedback. I learned to stay calm under pressure and work
collaboratively towards a shared outcome.

In addition to problem-solving, I used transferable skills like creativity, communication, and

adaptability. Creating a new indoor sport required quick thinking and collaboration, helping
me think outside the box and build confidence in pitching ideas.

Overall, I performed well in contributing ideas and engaging with the tasks, but in future, I
would take more initiative in delegating tasks and improving time management within group
activities. This session enhanced my confidence in approaching real-world problems and
encouraged me to embrace creativity in both academic and professional settings.

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Professional Development Record

Topic Where am I What do I How will I How could I Set a SMART

now? want to achieve this? use this skill goal based on
achieve? within my the topic for
current, or your own
desired, development.
profession?

1. Problem I can solve Improve Practice case In SAP roles, Within 2

Solving and problems with independent studies, problem- months,
Creative guidance, but problem- engage in solving is complete 3
Thinking I struggle solving in group crucial for online business
under time complex challenges, addressing case challenges
pressure. scenarios. and seek system and and document
feedback. client issues. solutions.

2. Resilience, I am still Build Practice Being resilient Practice

Flexibility and learning how emotional mindfulness, will help mindfulness
Wellbeing to manage strength and gratitude handle for 10 minutes
stress stress journaling, pressure in daily and track
effectively. management and set consulting progress for 4
habits. healthy environments. weeks.
routines.

3. Organisation I often feel Learn to Use a digital Helps manage Maintain a

and Time overwhelmed prioritise and planner, set client planner daily
Management balancing organise daily goals, deliverables for 30 days and
tasks. study, and review and multiple reduce missed
certification, weekly projects deadlines to
and leisure. progress. efficiently. zero.

4. Networking I have not Build a Attend Networking is Create a

and Personal built a LinkedIn webinars, join key for a SAP LinkedIn
Brand professional profile and BPP forums, job search and profile and
network yet. connect with and complete career connect with
peers and LinkedIn advancement. 30

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 professionals setup. professionals
. within 6
weeks.

5. Emotional I understand Improve Apply active EI helps in Practice

Intelligence emotions but emotional listening in handling emotional
struggle to self- group work clients, reflection
express them awareness and ask for conflict, and weekly and
tactfully. and empathy. feedback. team seek feedback
collaboration. after each
group activity
for 6 weeks.

6. I speak Develop the Engage in Essential for Record and

Communicatio clearly but ability to roleplays, stakeholder reflect on 5 key
n and Listening need to listen summarise discussions conversations
Skills improve without conversations and using a
active interrupting , and ask requirements checklist by
listening. or judging. open-ended gathering. the end of the
questions. semester.

7. Public I get nervous Build Practice short Crucial for Deliver one 5-
Speaking and presenting in confidence presentations client demos, minute talk
Presentation front of and clarity weekly and training, and weekly in front
Skills others. when watch TED project of classmates
presenting. talks for reports. or mentors for
techniques. 5 weeks.

8. Teamwork I enjoy Be more Volunteer for SAP roles Lead one group
working in proactive and team roles require close task in the next
teams, but contribute and reflect on collaboration class and
sometimes leadership team with reflect on
take a when dynamics. developers, performance.
backseat. needed. clients, and
managers.

9. Managing I avoid Learn Practice role- Will help in Apply 3

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Conflict conflicts and constructive play, learn client conflict
feel conflict assertiveness escalations resolution
uncomfortabl resolution techniques, and internal techniques in
e addressing methods. and disagreements group
them. understand . discussions
others' within the next
perspectives. 2 months.

10. Culture, I am adjusting Develop Observe Essential for Complete one

Values and to the UK cultural peers, ask workplace CPD course on
Professionalism academic and awareness mentors, and integration workplace
professional and research and respect in professionalis
culture. professional cultural diverse teams. m by the end
conduct. expectations. of the semester.

11. Diversity I value Understand Participate in Promotes Join one

and Inclusion inclusion but and multicultural inclusive student
lack practical appreciate events and thinking, diversity group
exposure to different listen to peer especially in and attend 2
diverse perspectives stories. global teams events in the
environments. and like SAP. term.
backgrounds.

12. Reflective I am new to Improve my Practice Helps in self- Complete a

Writing reflective ability to reflections awareness and 200-word
writing styles. reflect after each continuous reflection after
critically and workshop professional each PDP
clearly. using improvement. workshop till
prompts. the end of the
module.

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Section 2: UK Standard CV

Karun Kumar Adothu

Manor Park, London, E12 5BT

[Insert phone number]

[Insert email address]

Personal Statement

A highly motivated and adaptable MSc Management student at BPP University with foundational
knowledge in SAP and a strong interest in pursuing a career in technology consultancy. With a proven
academic track record and a growing portfolio of certifications and PDP achievements, I bring strong
analytical thinking, resilience, and team collaboration skills. Passionate about learning new
technologies, solving problems, and applying emotional intelligence in professional settings. Eager to
contribute to a forward-thinking organisation where I can gain hands-on experience in SAP systems,
expand my technical knowledge, and support successful project delivery.

Key Skills

 SAP Knowledge (Basic) – Understanding of SAP modules and enterprise systems

 Emotional Intelligence – Ability to navigate interpersonal challenges with empathy and tact

 Problem Solving & Critical Thinking – Developed through academic and PDP workshops

 Time Management & Organisation – Effectively balancing studies, certifications, and

development tasks

 Adaptability & Resilience – Managing academic challenges while adjusting to new

environments

 Communication – Clear verbal and written communication; experience with reflective

writing

 Team Collaboration – Comfortable working in diverse teams and supporting group objectives

 Active Listening & Feedback Integration – Practised through classroom roleplays and PDP
tasks

Education

MSc Management

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BPP University, London Dec 2023 – Aug 2025 (Expected)
Key Modules: Professional Development and Planning, Leadership, Digital Transformation
Bachelor of Arts

Shine India Degree College, Osmania University, India July 2020 – July 2023
CGPA: 8.01 / 10.00
Intermediate (BiPC)

Jaggaypeta Jr College, India June 2018 – July 2020

CGPA: 5.20 / 10.00
CBSE (Class 10)

Jawahar D.A.V Public School, India 2017 – 2018

Percentage: 60%
Projects & Achievements

 Professional Development Portfolio (PDP) – Completed reflective records and consolidated

tasks covering Emotional Intelligence, Teamwork, Resilience, and Communication

 SAP Online Tutorials & Practice Labs – Engaged in foundational SAP learning and system
navigation

 Team Collaboration Challenge – Led the ideation phase in a group-based problem-solving

activity

 Resilience Workshop Reflection – Achieved distinction for reflective insight into growth
mindset and wellbeing

Hobbies and Interests

 Playing Badminton – Enhances focus and physical wellbeing

 Listening to Music – Aids relaxation and stress relief during intensive study periods

 Reading Personal Development Books – Expands knowledge on productivity and emotional

intelligence

 Learning New Tech Tools and Platforms – Actively exploring certifications related to SAP and
business systems

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Section 3: UK standard Cover Letter

Karun Kumar Adothu

16A Station Road

Manor Park

London, E12 5BT

10 May 2025

Capgemini UK

Recruitment Team

Worthing Office

Worthing, West Sussex

BN11 1AA

Dear Hiring Manager,

I am writing to express my keen interest in the SAP Graduate Technology Consultant

Programme 2025 at Capgemini. As a current MSc Management student at BPP University
with foundational knowledge in SAP and a strong enthusiasm for technology consultancy, I
am eager to contribute to Capgemini's mission of delivering innovative SAP solutions to
clients.

During my academic journey, I have developed a solid understanding of SAP systems and
their role in optimising business operations. My participation in BPP's Professional
Development and Planning module has honed my skills in problem-solving, emotional
intelligence, and teamwork—qualities that align with the competencies sought in this
programme. In particular, participation in workshops, which have been geared towards
resilience and creative thinking, has equipped me to work with complexity, and again,
effectively collaborate with diverse teams.

My career motivation aligns with Capgemini’s efforts to empower graduates through

structured learning and exposure to real-world projects. The chance to deploy a meaningful
SAP implementation, especially in the public sector, supports my mission to leverage
technology deployment to create a benevolent place of work. I have been most attracted to

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the emphasis of the Empower Programme on continual development and mentorship, which I
believe will play a huge role in facilitating my consultancy skills.

I am excited about the opportunity to be part of Capgemini’s agile team and help build on the
legacy of excellence in technology consulting. Thank you for taking my application into
consideration. I’m excited about the possibility of exploring how my background and
aspirations fit the purpose of the SAP graduate technology consultant programme.

Yours sincerely,

Karun Kumar Adothu

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