PORTFOLIO SELF EVALUATION

Portfolio Self Evaluation

Portfolio Self Evaluation

Introduction

This discussion will attempt to write a personal reflection that identifies the problems in the scenario my team planned to solve and describes the planning process and relevant problem solving theory my team intended to use. In addition, the discussion will also outline how my team implemented a problem solving process during the negotiation while briefly outlining the outcome of the problem solving negotiation and identifies my role in the process. It is imperative to highlight at this point that the purpose of the discussion is to identify and describe specific personal experiences in the problem solving negotiation that provided an opportunity for me to learn more about myself and team work. This will call for the explanation of how these experiences illustrate my strengths and weaknesses as a member of a team. Finally, the discussion will also seek to engage in an analysis of my development as a team member by applying theories from multiple disciplines to my negotiation experiences. Special consideration will be given to the elaboration of a specific action plan for changes in my thinking and behavior I could put in place in future team work.

Discussion

The John Dewey Problem Solving Model was used for the resolution of this scenario. The process required the definition and analysis of the problem, followed by the establishment of criteria for evaluating the available solutions (Johnson & Johnson, 2009; Dwyer, 2009). Thirdly, the John Dewey Problem Solving Model called for the application of theories on the identified solutions in order to evaluate the solutions. This allowed the selection of the best possible solution; followed by the testing of criteria. Needless to highlight, the entire team worked together in the execution of this process (Robbins, Bergman, Stagg & Coulter, 2009; McKee, 2011). This allowed for a large number of potential strategies to be presented, considered and evaluated at the discussion table. Each meeting held with the team members allowed for an evaluation of a large variety of potential solutions. It merits highlighting at this point that the application of the John Dewey Problem Solving Model did go slightly off course during the initial stages (Hubbad, Thomas & Varnham, 2010; Rasmussen, 2009). This happened because team members began to chip in with their proposed solutions before criteria for evaluating solutions could be set. As a result, the team members had to be instructed to hold their thoughts and concentrate on the establishment of criteria before resuming their contributions.

The problem at hand was the issue of Ed's discriminatory behavior towards team members. Team members were clearly offended by this behavior and considered it to be threatening and disrespecting behavior (Rasmussen and Lamm, 2002; Emerson, 2009). However, when the process of problem resolution started out, Ed elaborated upon his perspective of the picture and it became apparent at this point that Ed did not consider his behavior to be inappropriate in any way. He was focused entirely on the achievement of higher profit figures and openly stated ...