Reflective Report on Entrepreneurial Development Using Gibbs’ Reflective Cycle

Introduction

 According to Markkanen et al. (2020), Gibbs’ Reflective Cycle may help me study the course’s influence. Graham Gibbs’s six-step approach introduction, emotions, evaluation, analysis, conclusion, and future actions hasn’t altered since 1988.

The event description cites relevant literature and TED talks. Emotions describe your sentiments before, during, and after content consumption. Evaluation seeks to identify successes and failures. Sarasvathy’s theory and other analyses strive to explain occurrences. Results may be utilised to better future efforts using reflection models. The action plan has EntreComp Framework-based SMART objectives. This methodical approach helps define objectives and identify opportunities for growth.

Description

Weeks 1 and 2: The Entrepreneurial Mindset

The first two weeks focused on creating an entrepreneurial attitude to see opportunity, accept risk and uncertainty, and create new company models. Naumann’s (2017) “Entrepreneurial Mindset: Using “A Synthetic Literature Review,” the author described successful entrepreneurs’ cognitive and behavioural tendencies. Growth requires a growth mentality, tenacity, and strategy adaptability, according to Naumann (2017).

This research study provides the groundwork for understanding entrepreneurial performance-enhancing psychological aspects. Additionally, McGrath and MacMillan’s (2000) “The Entrepreneurial Mindset: The lecture “Creating Opportunity Labor-Continuity Strategies for Continuously Creating Opportunity in an Age of Uncertainty” offered organisational strategies for fostering an entrepreneurial mindset.

Due to resource constraint, businesses must take measured risks and be opportunistic and adaptive. I showed that this article is beneficial for illustrating the most crucial features of cognitive entrepreneurship, such as value creation and opportunity capture in risk and uncertainty.

Finally, we watched TED speeches to support these theories. Bill Roche stressed the value of an entrepreneurial mindset throughout his lecture. Roche’s lecture emphasised that working as an entrepreneur may help people advance in their jobs. Amy Wilkinson’s “The Secret of How to think like an Entrepreneur” identified six essential talents entrepreneurs use to start businesses. His advice on pattern spotting, failure management, and networking resonated with me and business.

Week 3: The Practice of Reflection

Week 3 emphasised reflection as a vital ability in business and learning. We analysed Sarasvathy’s (2022) “Effectuation: The popular essay “Skill of Ideas: Elements of Entrepreneurial Expertise,” recognised effectuation as an approach distinctive to entrepreneurs who generate objectives while engaging with the environment.

This strategy differs from causal planning, which defines goals first and then seeks ways to achieve them. Sarasvathy (2022) described entrepreneurs’ stochastic and ever-changing decision-making models, which was insightful. In our literature study, Tikkamäki et al. (2016) discussed beneficial stress and reflective practice in entrepreneurship.

Moderate stress boosts attention and creativity, they said. Reflective practice involves examining ideas, behaviours, and experiences. It is crucial for company growth since it provides experience and strategy and technique improvement based on successes and mistakes.

Week 4: Reflective Models

Different reflecting models were provided in week 4 to continue the emphasis on reflective practice. In “Facilitating Reflective Learning in Higher Education,” Brockbank and McGill (2007) suggested that learning facilitators provide a structured learning environment that encourages reflection and critical thinking.

They recommend a cycle of learning via experience, debriefing, and action to methodically evaluate one’s experiences and obtain relevant information. We also examined Korthagen’s (1999) core reflection model, which links teachers’ inner and exterior selves. This concept encourages diverse and complete evaluation on what was done, why it was done, and how it connects to self and profession. Simplifying note-taking while reflecting deeply is essential for sustainable personal change.

Week 6: Entrepreneurial Competences

Week 6 focused on acquiring entrepreneurial abilities, which are important for entrepreneurship. A fundamental publication, the EntreComp Framework (Bacigalupo et al., 2016), outlined a complete set of entrepreneurial skills in three areas: ideas and opportunities. Implementation and resources.

This framework helped explain the general abilities an entrepreneur should have, including creativity, vision, business-financing knowledge, and ethics. Mitchelmore and Rowley (2010) identified opportunity awareness, relational, and strategic entrepreneurial abilities, expanding our understanding.

It examined how entrepreneurial competencies are learned and evolved over time. This approach helped explain that entrepreneurship is an ongoing activity and the necessity of skill growth.

Week 7: Entrepreneurial Characteristics

Week 7 examined entrepreneurial qualities. Giannantonio and Hurley-Hanson (2016) identified high-tech entrepreneur traits. They emphasised risk-taking, innovation, and perseverance. This research was important since it showed how main sector features and human traits affect entrepreneurship.

Gurol and Atsan (2006) examined demand for accomplishment, locus of control, and ambiguity tolerance in Turkish university students to provide a global picture of entrepreneurial traits. Their findings suggested that formal entrepreneurship education and training may promote entrepreneurship.

Weeks 8 and 9: Creativity and Play in Entrepreneurship

In weeks 8 and 9, creativity and play were linked to entrepreneurship. Baron and Tang’s (2011) research on entrepreneurs’ involvement in firm-level innovation was utilised to emphasise the creativity-innovation relationship’s beneficial impact.

They noted that firm-oriented positive affectivity fosters creative thinking and organisational innovation. This research showed that a cheerful and creative workplace enhances entrepreneur performance. Kauanui et al. (2010) examined how play inspires creativity and innovation in business.

Some suggested giving individuals a space to play to generate new ideas and solutions, which reduces the danger of hazardous and inventive ideas. Since entrepreneurship is often considered as a business-minded and austere endeavour and play as frivolous and unneeded, this was really illuminating.

Week 10: Experimentation

Entrepreneurship experimentation was discussed in Week 10. Ries (2011) proposed a continuous cycle of testing and learning in “The Lean Startup” to establish efficient companies. This method needs an MVP, hypotheses, and consumer feedback-driven improvement.

Ries taught how to overcome the uncertainty and produce market-relevant goods. Later work by Manso (2016) on experimentation and returns to entrepreneurship expanded on the advantages of experimentalism. Systematic testing increases the likelihood of finding the proper business model and earning greater returns, according to the author. This research reinforced the idea that failure is a learning experience and that entrepreneurs should keep exploring.

Feelings

The theoretical material in the course, its scope, and the number of required readings raised great concerns and anxiety at the start of the course. I was particularly struck by “Entrepreneurial Mindset: An article by Naumann published in 2017 titled “A Synthetic Literature Review” and another book titled “The Entrepreneurial Mindset: Strategies for Continuously Creating Opportunity in an Age of Uncertainty” authored by McGrath and MacMillan in 2000.

I found these books rather academic and challenging in terms of subjects, which were quite overwhelming to a certain degree. The urge to jump right into embracing the entrepreneurial ideas added a lot of fun and tension to the first two weeks of the program. This was complemented by the enchanting but exhaustive content of TED presentations by Bill Roche and Amy Wilkinson which made my first experience more exciting.

But in the third week, the paradigm shifted towards introspection which was helpful for me. Sarasvathy’s “Effectuation” (2022) and Tikkamäki et al.’s (2016) theories on reflective practice and positive stress were very useful in enhancing my understanding of the importance of reflection in entrepreneurship.

The realisation of the importance of these theories gave me the confidence and strength to deal with the challenging tasks in the course. At first, thinking about what I have achieved and what I still need to develop actually made me uneasy, but it helped me become more confident and realise how good I am.

Introduction to the fundamental reflective models of Brockbank and McGill (2007) and Korthagen (1999) in Week 4 was crucial to my learning process. These models enabled me to discover my strengths and weaknesses, which is vital in becoming an entrepreneur, and boosted my self-esteem. Of the three, I recognised the self-awareness as being particularly useful as it allowed me to view personal and professional growth from another perspective.

From the topics covered in Week 6, I made an effort to improve my understanding and skills in entrepreneurship with the help of Bacigalupo et al‘s (2016) EntreComp Framework and Mitchelmore and Rowley’s (2010) review. These frameworks helped organised the acquisition of key entrepreneurial competencies while reducing the overwhelming feeling and making learning more purposeful.

What I found most appealing was the focus on always bettering oneself and growing within the profession. In Week 7, more emphasis was placed on creativity and risk taking through the understanding of Giannantonio and Hurley-Hanson (2016) and Gurol & Atsan (2006). These studies highlighted the importance of these traits in entrepreneurship, making me focus on self-reflecting and imitating successful businesses. This period was characterised by a rise in the focus towards developing as well as identifying the traits related to entrepreneurship in myself.

The final week consisted of relaxation and experimentations which I felt were a bit hard but at the same time liberating as well. Baron and Tang (2011) and Kauanui et al., 2010 have highlighted that creative thinking ability is crucial in business creation. In these weeks I read Eric Ries, The Lean Startup (2011) and Manso, The Art of Experimentation (2016).

These works provided me with courage and motivation to experiment and fail, which are crucial for any entrepreneur. Two of the ideas were really impactful for me: the idea of iteritave learning and the idea of learning from failure. Altogether, this has been one of the most rewarding and challenging courses in terms of learning and personal development.

At first it was rather oppressive, but with time it opened up new opportunities for creative self-realisation. The integration of theory, self-reflection and exposure to practical application is a solid analytical platform to start off as an entrepreneur. Looking back at the path I took, I was able to incorporate attributes such as resilience, confidence as well as understanding of entrepreneurship into this journey. It has been enlightening in terms of developing my opinion and orientation in future endeavors within the entrepreneurial environment.

Evaluation

During the class, all aspects of the subject were discussed both theoretically and practically, which gave a broad view of what it takes to be an entrepreneur. The course also highlighted the importance of mental corrections as proposed by Naumann, 2017 & McGrath & MacMillan, 2000.

Their work highlighted the element of risk taking and indicated that entrepreneurship is the process of constantly looking for opportunities even during the existence of threats. This theoretical premise was also complemented by the TED talks of Bill Roche and Amy Wilkinson, who offered pragmatic knowledge and case-studies that emphasised the significance of an entrepreneurial attitude.

These training sessions helped me become more analytical and thoughtful and encouraged me to look at situations from multiple angles and at how different people can approach entrepreneurship. First of all, I had difficulties in understanding what reflective models are and how they can be used in the development of entrepreneurship. Yet, Sarasvathy’s (2022) “Effectuation” and Tikkamäki et al.‘s (2016) reflective practice stressed the significance of such models.

They argued that reflection is one of the key stages of learning and development of the entrepreneurial activity. This was perhaps the most significant for me as it highlighted the value of introspection and the learning process to me as an entrepreneur.

To enrich the reflection of my entrepreneurial learning process, I used the concepts described by Korthagen (1999) and Brockbank & McGill (2007) These models offered a framework for reflection, which allowed me to break down my learning and understand it better.

It also served the purpose of understanding one’s strengths and limitations by helping uncover one’s abilities and inabilities. I found Week 6 showing the skills that an entrepreneur needs most helpful. Holding reference materials such as Bacigalupo et al. (2016) and Mitchelmore & Rowley (2010), we proceeded to explore key entrepreneurial skills of opportunity identification, strategic mindset, and persistence.

These studies brought out the need to be strategic and to look ahead, for these two are crucial in recognising opportunities and acting accordingly. The emphasis on tenacity also revolve around the importance of not giving up in faced of obstacles, which is a self-evident characteristic of entrepreneurship. In Week 7, several concepts related to entrepreneurship, including innovation, risk-taking, and persistence were viewed through the lens of Giannantonio and Hurley-Hanson (2016) and Gurol and Atsan (2006) works.

These are behavioral patterns inherent to the very nature of entrepreneurship, which is all about innovation and perseverance. Further, Kauanui et al., (2010) and Baron and Tang (2011) on the same note discussed the aspect of fun in the business. This perspective made me approach problems with an active imagination and look for new ideas and approaches on previous solutions, therefore supporting the concept of entrepreneurship as being difficult yet full of gains.

The tenth week of the program also dedicated to experimentation to show how the use of prototypes and feedback can make the fear of failing disappear. Reading through the “The Lean Startup” by Eric Ries (2011) and Manso’s (2016) on the nature of experimentation, I came to realise that it is alright to fail in an entrepreneurial process since it is an inevitable aspect of learning.

I found this liberating as it motivated me for more creativity while forcing me to work on something even if it is wrong. This thinking helped me to change the way I look at failures, as I saw them as opportunities to learn and develop, not as losses.

Nevertheless, there is a vast number of texts and theoretical concepts, but using Gibbs’ Reflective Cycle helped to fill the gap between theory and practice. This model enabled me to use the theoretical knowledge in practice, think over my actions and make reasonable conclusions from the observed circumstances.

The systematic reflection approach allowed me to combine theoretical knowledge with practical application, thus improving my learning and personal growth.In general, the course was informative and gave a good balance between the theoretical and the practical knowledge. The intense academic content as well as reflecting on the practices helped me gain the tools and confidence to carry out the entrepreneurial journey. Besides, this approach has enriched my knowledge of being an entrepreneur and equipped me with strategies for further endeavors.

Analysis

My course knowledge and comprehension of entrepreneurship have improved from elementary to a higher level, whereby I have come to appreciate the merits of entrepreneurship. At first, I expected entrepreneurship to be just like a regular business starting with market assessment, financial planning and general management.

However, the course allowed me to identify a broad spectrum of methodologies that enriched my views on the cognitive and affective aspects of entrepreneurship. This broader perspective allowed me to get a more nuanced understanding of what it is like to become an entrepreneur.

Readings like Naumann’s (2017) “Entrepreneurial Mindset” and McGrath and MacMillan’s (2000) “The Entrepreneurial Mindset: Three movement strategies, specifically “Instantaneous Pattern Building – Strategies for Continuously Creating Opportunity in an Age of Uncertainty,” played a significant role in this transformation.

Naumann’s systematic approach to the analysis of the entrepreneurial attitude emphasised perseverance, flexibility and the skills of perceiving opportunities. McGrath and MacMillan, on the other hand focused on the strategic aspect of entrepreneurship and therefore stressed on the need to learn in an uncertain environment. Combined, these books emphasised the importance of cognitive and emotional characteristics in business, allowing me to analyse my own mentalities and pinpoint weaknesses.

Besides introspection, the principles of effectuation suggested by Sarasvathy (2022) broadened my understanding of entrepreneurship. In “Effectuation: In “Entrepreneurial Expertise: Toward a Conceptual Framework,” Sarasvathy differentiated between causation and effectuation in entrepreneurship.

The causation approach is based on goal setting and identification of the paths for goal attainment, while the effectuation does focus on resources utilisation and risk management. This rationality was inspiring to me because it fitted well with the uncertain and continuously evolving nature of entrepreneurship.

This attitude – focusing on what I can do and using what I have – was very beneficial for me. This mode of thinking has been helpful when developing my entrepreneurship skills and is in harmony with the EntreComp Framework as proposed by Bacigalupo et al. (2016) The EntreComp Framework encompasses such key competencies as the ability to generate ideas, to use resources, and action orientation.

By applying this framework on myself, I was able to determine the aspect where I am strong and where I need to grow and develop. Out of the two concepts of the framework, opportunity recognition and innovation seemed more like theoretical constructs at first. However, when I have had to engage myself and understand how to look for opportunities, these ideas become more concrete. Real-life examples of being an enterpriser also provided evidence regarding the applicability of hard work and persistence to the framework.

Examining the traits and competencies of entrepreneurs helped to define the personality of an entrepreneur and the skills that he possesses. According to Giannantonio and Hurley-Hanson (2016) high-tech entrepreneurs must be resilient, innovative, and flexible. In their study they were able to conclude that most of the high tech entrepreneurs are risk takers, innovators and technicians.

This research made me think about how I could use my technical abilities to start this business on my own. Likewise, Mitchelmore and Rowley (2010) competency assessment also focused on strategic thinking, leadership, and networking as features of entrepreneurship. Their study proved that such skills if not innate could be learned and developed over a period of time.

This was quite reassuring since it meant that entrepreneurial skills could be learned through experience and training. In this course, I have attempted to be candid and critical of myself and my work. For instance, when working in a group assignment, I was able to divide tasks and materials and manage the project since I was given the position of the group leader. This allowed me to realise the significance of communication in business and strengthened my knowledge of leadership and groups.

The importance of creativity and play was especially highlighted in weeks 8 and 9 of the course. The study on the agency of entrepreneurs in firm-level innovation by Baron and Tang (2011) showed that creativity and positive affect are key factors that have a positive impact on innovation.

This understanding of advocacy allowed me to better comprehend the importance of establishing a productive and positive work environment. Thus, I incorporated other brainstorming techniques like mind mapping and lateral thinking to come up with new ideas. According to study conducted by Kauanui et al. (2010), play increases creativity among the entrepreneurs and fosters playful attitude towards work.

This view was enlightening, as it was about embracing problems with the childlike mindset, in which there is only right answer, and it is the fun in finding it. Books such as Eric Ries’s “The Lean Startup” (2011) and Manso’s (2016) work on experimentation and returns to entrepreneurship were also used. To Ries, a lean startup engages in efficient conversations to generate, prototype, and test hypotheses about customers’ needs.

I found this approach appealing because it recognises that entrepreneurship is a fluid and uncertain endeavour, thus minimising the social repercussions resulting from failure. The helped I develop a mindset that saw each iteration as a learning and be more open to change and risk taking. Manso’s (2016) study built on this mentality shift by finding that risk taking in entrepreneurship proves beneficial.

My practical experience also supported the fact that such an approach should be beneficial. For example, I created a wireframe for a new product that I was thinking about, and I adjusted it several times based on feedback. This iterative process also enhanced the final design in addition to making me realise and fulfill the customer wants and needs.

However, the course was not without its challenges. When I began my work as a novice, I found it difficult to manage the reading loads and theoretical frameworks. As I continued to work with the models with more reflection, I became aware of their relevancy to reality. Specifically, in tackling these challenges, Gibbs’ Reflective Cycle was used due to its applicability of offering a clear framework for reflecting and analysing learning experiences.

Another challenge that was apparent in the process was the ability to apply what has been learned together with real-world applications. There were many case studies in the course, but implementing these ideas in the context of my own start-up journey was challenging at first. This divide between theory and practice became more tolerable as I embarked on critical thinking and reflection. Implementing these learned principles in my experiences enabled me to gain deeper insights into behavior modification instructions and theoretical concepts translated into practice.

In addition to the assignments and projects handled by the instructor, the course promoted peer learning via group cooperation and discussions. Thus, interacting with classmates helped me have a richer exposure to the idea of entrepreneurship.

For instance, when conducting a class debate on risk-taking in business operations, I discovered how people respond and engage with risks. Some students were more deliberate in their actions and always strategised their moves while others were more of risk takers, who would prefer to make sure moves and calculated risks.

These discussions were helpful in broadening my perspective concerning risk management strategies and the extent to which various methods are appropriate depending on the circumstances. In addition, the idea of critical reflections in the course taught me how to become self-improvement oriented constantly. With the help of self-evaluation over the period, I have been able to learn from my mistakes and additional strengths.

This self-awareness is very significant in the process of entrepreneurial development since it enables an understanding in an individual growth. For example, I reflected about my behaviour and I discovered that I always procrastinate in the case of ambiguous tasks. For this reason, I began finding better focused objectives and timelines for myself which made me more effective in my work.

Another important aspect stressed in the course was networking and establishing the connections. Live industry case presentations and interaction sessions comprised of guest lectures and networking sessions enabled engagement with industry experts and successful entrepreneurs.

These interactions not only provided a wealth of information but also enriched the volume of people I know in the professional world. For instance, a guest speaker, who had been involved in the establishment of various firms, provided wholesome information on how to present business ideas to financiers.

She was the most helpful when giving tips on structuring a story and pointing out the benefits that should be made most apparent in the presentation, which I found particularly valuable when working on a class presentation for a hypothetical business. The second valuable message the given course inspired me to become an entrepreneur was the necessity of succeeding with the element of flexibility.

The students could understand how successful business personalities manage challenges and adversities through the use of various case studies and life experiences. I incorporated the concept of resilience, as the video showcased how Elon Musk and Sara Blakely faced different obstacles and how they bounced back.

This point was exemplified by their experiences to demonstrate that evaluating their efforts as failures was not feasible as they all admitted that failure is a part of the entrepreneurial process, and success entails one to be persevering and willing to change strategies.

In addition, I came to appreciate the importance of the subject on social entrepreneurship which enhanced my perceptions of business with society. Topics regarding social and environmental issues helped me to open my eyes regarding how entrepreneurship can impact the world. Based on such discussions, I came up with an independent interest towards studying sustainability in businesses.

From this new perspective, I started reading about more sustainable business practices and wondering how I might someday run a sustainable business. I also appreciated the practical assignments and practical sessions as the theoretical points were easily included into practical examples.

For instance, analysing market opportunities for a mock business through entrepreneurial simulation entailed me to use aspects from the course such as business plan formulation, financing among others. What I found most valuable in this case was when all the business functions were combined to show how they are actually connected and how the overall strategy plays a major role in business operations. Also, there was a cycle of knowledge acquisition in groups, which is typical for such a structured course.

Having other people tell me their input in the work that I do helped me develop better ideas and edit my work over and over. For instance, after clinching upon the earliest version of my business plan, I tweak my market analysis and sales forecast based on constructive criticisms. By doing so, this process improved my overall outcome for the final submission and also made me gain more insights in the aspect of business planning.

To sum up, the course has been a revelation, opening up new horizons of thinking about the very notion of entrepreneurship from the perspective of business not only as a cognition or rational activity but as and emotion as well.

Both the reflective practices and the applications of the processes have helped me improve my general set of skills and develop resilience that is highly important in any future entrepreneurial endeavours. These have made me develop a holistic view of the entrepreneurial process which is not only informative but also builds up and prepares one towards venturing into entrepreneurship.

In the future, I will continue to appreciate the principles and practice from this course in my business ventures. It is therefore seen that the ability to reflect and learn constantly is of great use in managing the various challenges of business. It is also my plan to continue being in contact with the professional network I have created during the course in order to seek assistance from or collaborate with, these connections.

In addition, I will strive for sustainability by incorporating CSR into my business initiatives, ensuring that all my businesses have a socially and environmentally friendly purpose. In conclusion, it is impossible to overestimate the opportunities this course offers not just in terms of acquiring knowledge, but in personal development as well.

This synthesis of theory, practical experience, and self-analysis has laid a strong groundwork for my venture. Looking ahead, I am sure that the knowledge I have comprehended, and the skills by which I have grappled within this course, well prepare me for the challenges of making and launching great and transformative ideas.

Conclusion

As I reflect on this entrepreneurship course, I see precisely planned development activities that have shaped my personal and entrepreneurial growth. Student outcomes include growth attitude, declarative and procedural knowledge, programming competence, and reflection practice. All of them have helped me develop as an aspiring entrepreneur since they give the information, talent, and mindset needed to succeed.

Change the mindset to grow

My biggest metacognitive shift throughout this course was from believing talents are intrinsic and cannot be improved to thinking they can be improved. I first thought of entrepreneurship in terms of standard business strategies and postures and the assumption that individuals are born with certain character traits and talents.

Disparities between Griffiths (1998) in his ‘A Synthetic Literature Review’ and McGrath and MacMillan (2000) in ‘The Entrepreneurial Mindset: Strategies for Continuously Creating Opportunity in an Age of Uncertainty.’” These works focused on adaptability, sustainability, and learning in an entrepreneurial process as perishable skills, suggesting that success is more about hard effort and willingness to learn than talent.

This growth mentality transformation has shaped my entrepreneurial attitude. I now realise that efforts, feedback, and tenacity should be focused on improving task-specific skills. This awareness has pushed me to embrace complexity, accept obstacles, and see failures as opportunities to grow personally and professionally. A growth mentality has strengthened my tenacity and eagerness to learn and experience for an entrepreneurial career.

Improved Reflection

My trip also improved my introspective practice. Reflection seemed abstract to me and hard to connect to my business experiences. However, formal reflective frameworks like Brockbank and McGill’s (2007) reflective practise framework and Korthagen’s (1999) core reflection model gave clarity and structure.

These frameworks helped me analyse my behaviours and choices, find trends and places for growth, and plan forward. These approaches have helped me develop self-awareness and critical thinking via reflection. Brockbank and McGill’s approach has helped me analyse entrepreneurial experiences, evaluate my emotions, and comprehend my decision-making processes.

This organised method has helped me understand my skills and shortcomings, making entrepreneurship more strategic. Sarasvathy’s (2022) “Effectuation: Elements of Entrepreneurial Expertise” introduced effectuation, enriching my reflective practice. This shows that utilising resources and accepting uncertainty may make entrepreneurship dynamic and iterative. Effective reflective practice has helped me negotiate uncertainty and make informed judgements.

Entrepreneurial Skills Improvement

The training taught me perseverance, resourcefulness, and adaptation in business. Giannantonio and Hurley-Hanson (2016) on high-tech entrepreneurs and Mitchelmore and Rowley (2010) on entrepreneurial skills highlighted key success factors. The concepts stressed adaptability and innovation to meet shifting problems and opportunities.

Baron and Tang’s (2011) study on entrepreneurs’ role in firm-level innovation and Kauanui et al.’s (2010) study on entrepreneurship and play have inspired me to think more creatively and innovatively. These studies showed how creativity can fuel innovation and progress, inspiring me to develop my originality.

I also learned how to handle entrepreneurship’s inevitable failures via resilience and stress management. Mindfulness, stress management, and workshops and seminars have improved my emotional resilience and capacity to stay optimistic in stressful times. Long-term entrepreneurship and overcoming hurdles need resilience.

Action Plan

To build a robust business future, future entrepreneurship development also need to focus on SMART goals, goals that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, as well as Time-bound. From these goals, I will be able to pay attention to particular aspects and ensure that I am constantly working on my progress in the right direction with the objective of being a better and more successful entrepreneur.

Short-Term Goals (0-1 Year)

Skills Enhancement

My short-term goal is taking further courses so as to create a solid background for my future work in the sphere of legal researching, law enforcement, and related aspects of public safety.

I will enroll in such courses in online classes, professional workshops, and training programs in these areas. My academic plan to achieve these goals is to do at least one course every quarter .In this way I will ensure that I am updated on the current developments in the field. The completion of these courses will be indicated by certificat of completion hence strengthens my knowledge base and professional development (Reinhardt, 2019) visit expert assignment writing service

Networking

Creating a great professional persona can be vital when it comes to seeking the next level or growth opportunities in the working world. To this end, I will enroll in the professional bodies that relate to law enforcement and public safety to go for professional meeting and conferences.

That will entail catering for membership fees as well as conference registration fees (Reinhardt, 2019). At least twice a year, I plan to attend an event – it can be a conference and an exhibition – to establish contact with other specialists. I will record the number of new specialist contacts and interactions created to determine the effectiveness of my networking and to use these contacts to gain work in the future.

Language Proficiency

Thus, enlargement of my command over the English language is pertinent for the current learning process and further career experience. This will be done by registering in advanced English language classes and constantly practicing by utilising the language learning applications and local language schools.

Specifically, my end goal is to finish an advanced level English class in six months’ time. The improvement will be assessed through the growth of my overall English language proficiency resulting in a better performance on the English proficiency tests; this will help to convince employers that I am ready to engage in professional communication (2020).

Medium-Term Goals (1-3 Years)

Advanced Education

Therefore, obtaining a Master’s degree in Law or a related field is my medium-term career development plan. I would like to apply for a suitable university within the next one year and then it will take me three years to finish the program.

This advanced education will call for lot of time and money input. Obtaining the Master’s degree will not only contribute to my knowledge improvement but also increase my eligibility for better positions within the existing company or in other organisations (Moldoveanu and Narayandas, 2021).

Leadership Development

Leadership skills are essential when it comes to promotion to higher positions and also when it comes to managing people. To develop these competencies, I shall engage in leadership training programs and workshops. Within the next three years, I will participate in at least two leadership development programs to improve my competencies in leading teams, strategic decision making, and motivating others.

The success of these programs will be evidenced by enhanced leadership competencies and opportunities to undertake more complex jobs in my organisation (Liu, 2021).

Professional Certifications

In turn, there is a need to obtain the necessary professional certifications in the field of customs inspection and law enforcement. To achieve this goal, I will ensure that I take at least one certification examination every year after preparing for it as per the set guidelines.

These certifications will be appended to my professional experience demonstrating professionalism and willingness to handle specialised tasks in my area of specialty (Moldoveanu and Narayandas, 2021).

Long-Term Goals (3-5 Years)

Career Advancement

The initial career objective would be to apply for higher ranks in Sharjah Police or Sharjah Customs. To this end, I will participate in continuing professional development, track internal vacancies, and utilise my networks to seek jobs.

Another approach to career advancement will be to apply for senior positions whenever they are advertised in an organisation. The success in this area will be determined by promotion to a higher rank indicating readiness for promotion in the senior leadership position.

Specialisation

One of the main long-term objectives is, therefore, the ability to become an expert in any given field of police work or customs, be it computer crime or trade regulation. In order to achieve the status of a subject-matter expert, I will obtain necessary training and gain the necessary experience.

In the next five years, the development of a reputation in the chosen specialisation will be evident through professional acknowledgement and contribution (Zacher et al., 2019).

Community Engagement

It is an important objective to lead more successful community policing to enhance the cooperation between the police and the population. I will implement and supervise at least one large community project annually, utilising community connections and resources.

The effectiveness of these programs will be judged by the community responses and enhanced trust from the public regarding police services, as a sign of the positive effects of such initiative on community policing (O’Meara and Jaeger, 2019).

Continuous Improvement

Feedback and Mentorship

Self-Reflection and feedback from supervisors and peers is crucial to ongoing development in the self and the position. I will participate in feedback sessions and seek advice from my career master to learn and enhance my performance. The outcomes associated with this goal will include positive constructive feedback that has been used and the sustained engaging mentorship relationship to support and guide.

Professional Development

Subscriptions for emerging trends and tendencies in law enforcement and customs are a must to provide a competitive edge. I will also ensure that I am up to date with media and the relevant literature and publications in the field to improve my proficiency. Keeping myself updated by refreshing my knowledge base will make me aware of the new practices and innovations in my field of practice which will be crucial in enhancing my performance and professional career growth (Sancar et al., 2021).

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Appendices

Appendix 1: SMART Objective for Action plan