1.1-1.4
Describe and compare the cultural differences of different media workplaces.
Inside the creative media industry there are many sub sectors, filled with a variety of workers who perform different jobs, many can be freelance, or work with companies, or many other possibilities. This adds a lot of change to the growing industry, for example, working as a light/sound rigger, the atmosphere is different than say a photographer. For a start it's more of a physical job. This could change anything from the acceptability to use harsher language in the name of humour, or even change the way the dress code is addressed. This means there is a certain etiquette to follow in the work place, its alright to be positive and approach everything eagerly and willing to have fun, though the words you use and the attitude you give should always be taken into consideration, regarding the type of place you work, and the people you work with.
Describe examples of challenging behaviour in the workplace.
Difficult or challenging behaviour can occur usually anywhere and times, and its signs are rarely noticed. Some of these can be linked to the human condition, stress, mental instability, or some times, simply dressing inappropriately or saying things that leave the wrong impression.
This is a relatively small list, that I will further with examples. arriving late more often than not can land you in a great deal of trouble for most jobs, but if you work in a trade, where you likely have to be in early to set up equipment, then most cases your job will depend on you being early. If you were to work in an office, and constantly came in hungover, smelling of alcohol, and saying abusive language, you won't last to long either.
To be sure of your self and aware of the work place around you, its always good to stop, think, and assess. Knowing is half the battle, and if you know how those around you treat you and wish to be treated, then that's all the more reason to do so, being fun and respectful can be a nice thing, and knowing when to be serious, and knuckle down to complete your tasks is a sure fire way to show any employer you can fit in easily, and do the jobs provided.
Explain the role of the key people to inform in relation to these examples.
When confronted by some form of trouble, the best solution is the first speak to your main employer, the person with the most authority to listen and deal with your situation. For example, should someone speak to me in a threatening manner, or try and demean me in front of others, or even just speak to me with prejudice, then I would first bring it up with someone higher than me. Its not only about looking out for your self, but its a responsibility, as these raised issues could also be bothering another person, or as stated, the abusive person could just as easily be abusing somebody else as well as your self.
Explain the impact of different behaviours and conduct in the work place.
Not sticking to the agreed code of conduct in the work place can lead to some very harsh consequences, and sometimes dismissal. If continued, or really dangerous behaviour is acted upon, then the full use of the police can even be brought in.
The likes of bullying, sexual harassment, racial or gender discrimination can land you in serious trouble, and can even reflect badly on the rest of your working future. These strict regulations ween out those not fit for certain positions, and those who really wish for the opportunity.
2.1-2.5
Describe effective time management skills needed to plan workload.
I personally find that the more scrutinising and meticulous you can be with your time and organisation, the better you will find things. When given a set task, its always easier to break it down into segments, being able to find out what can be done first, fastest, easiest, and what will take the most effort. This is how I judge a problem that needs tackling, thinking about the best way to complete the task. I do this first by analysing the job given, splitting it into easier simpler pieces, and the allocating my time accordingly, with the pieces I think will take longest-shortest as I see most productive to the cause its self.
Describe how to specify and agree timescales, budgets and resources.
With any set plan or event, the first thing you must know is how much time it will take to pull the whole thing together with every member of staff and assistance you would first need. The easiest way to split a project up and micro-manage, would be to ask your self these three things.: -
Time - Being able to accurately allocate the time needed to put the project into motion.
Resources - What do you need to perform this task? how much will these things cost? how much money do you have to build this project?
Management - Being able to work with others to perform this goal, helping everyone understand what its intended purpose is for, and having them achieve the best possible results.
Using these methods I have planned out a lot of aspects of my life, I often plan this way when working on these very units, allocating my time, and my ability to find good source material to cite and quote and make examples of as time goes on. A further example would be a local super market. They are required to order in stock, that stock not only needs to be ordered and coded specifically for use of that shop, but it also needs to be delivered, meaning you would need to know when the delivery will arrive roughly, who will be there to pack, organise, and sort out your goods, way before they even hit the shelves to be sold.
Explain how to construct a simple project plan.
Finding the major key points you need to complete in the task, and finding the fastest, most accurate way to solve them. It's a great deal easier to complete a task when you can shorten it, or break it down to make it more understandable. If you are working with others on this task, you should always explain exactly how you plan to tackle the individual issues, and specifically show your co-workers how, not only does it let them know how you operate in the situation, but it also lets them show you their own methods. Working within the time frame, with your colleagues, and knowing the fastest ways to tackle the situation while still leaving quality work is the most efficient manner I know how to plan.
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Explain the use of a contingency plan.
A contingency plan is usually a fall back idea, not the desired goal, though when things go wrong, and you need a fast action to swiftly recover, then always planning for certain fall out is wise, minimising time-loss, money loss, and still managing to work on the project. This means that even if the worst does actually happen at any phase, you've already taken disaster into account, and thought of ways to minimise the damage, as well as keep the project going, and the staff motivated to continue working on the problem (s), at hand.
Explain the importance of storing work, using version control and observing file naming conventions.
Storing your work properly and efficiently is a very important thing, making sure your file extensions are all compatible with office and work tech, as well as making sure you have back ups when needed. Physical copies of work are rapidly declining with the use of digital conversion, meaning that at most, most paper copies are source cited to the original held digitally. Naming your work appropriately, and in a manner that you and your colleagues could easily recognise and open is also an important issue, as if someone leaves out a detail or two, you could never find the file you are actually looking for in the first place, like wise if somebody over complicates the name, making it harder to find.
Format is particularly important, as not all software's work with specific format, meaning if you don't use the right software, not only will you not be able to share your work, since no one else could open it, but that keeping track of who uses what, and what format it is, can become a pain quickly. Assuring that there is a work standard for software's and formats, also ensures that work can flow continuously with as little compatibility issues as possible.
Cloud storage is also another useful invention for these types of issues. Instead of having to carry around your date, either via a stick or a portable hard drive, you can subscribe to services which use servers to store private data. You can use this data freely as you please, with little worry on whether or not someone else has access to your information. These services are heavily protected from fraud, or theft, and are a good way to know you can easily and quickly pull up any of your work and or documents with relative ease no matter where you are, by simply signing in, and downloading.
3.1-3.3
Explain what is meant by continuous professional development.
Continual professional development is usually a term meant to describe somebody who is climbing through the ladder of their given industry, whilst maintaining a good composure all through the work they perform. Usually its easy to spot someone who has a consistent work pattern, especially when they have been around for a number of months, and have worked to achieve their goals, and help their peers and colleagues. It's discernible to notice when you see someone, who has gained the skills, the experience, the professional and mature attitude, as well as the personality to get along with every co-worker, without causing any purposeful friction.
Create and justify a personal development plan.
Personal development is a big part of any task, taking the time to find the best ways to tackle your problem in a manner that is fitting to you. If you plan to do anything, you must always factor in the ways you best work, that way drawing out your creativity to solve the issue or start the project. I personally have a love for all things technology, especially computer based systems, so if I was to build my own machine, I would first look at the issues I struggle with, getting the hardest parts completed, so the rest falls into place naturally. This makes dealing with many problems efficient, and helps boost not only the way you deal with life, but the way you deal with situations in the professional environment as well.
Describe opportunities for training and development and explain the relevance of those choices.
During my hours working in the North Shore community zones I have been given many training opportunities, these have ranged from training to use specialised music administration software, to learning how to operate equipment in the buildings sound pod room. These flexible tasks have given me the chance to develop my skills in the work place, finding what I'd like to learn more, and the things I need to work on to improve my working relations. Opportunities like these are relevant to me personally, as they reflect the effort I have put in, and make it definable and easy for me to show any future employers the tasks I have performed with my time at TVMS, and the knowledge and experience gained by going through with them.
Describe and compare the cultural differences of different media workplaces.
Inside the creative media industry there are many sub sectors, filled with a variety of workers who perform different jobs, many can be freelance, or work with companies, or many other possibilities. This adds a lot of change to the growing industry, for example, working as a light/sound rigger, the atmosphere is different than say a photographer. For a start it's more of a physical job. This could change anything from the acceptability to use harsher language in the name of humour, or even change the way the dress code is addressed. This means there is a certain etiquette to follow in the work place, its alright to be positive and approach everything eagerly and willing to have fun, though the words you use and the attitude you give should always be taken into consideration, regarding the type of place you work, and the people you work with.
Describe examples of challenging behaviour in the workplace.
Difficult or challenging behaviour can occur usually anywhere and times, and its signs are rarely noticed. Some of these can be linked to the human condition, stress, mental instability, or some times, simply dressing inappropriately or saying things that leave the wrong impression.
This is a relatively small list, that I will further with examples. arriving late more often than not can land you in a great deal of trouble for most jobs, but if you work in a trade, where you likely have to be in early to set up equipment, then most cases your job will depend on you being early. If you were to work in an office, and constantly came in hungover, smelling of alcohol, and saying abusive language, you won't last to long either.
To be sure of your self and aware of the work place around you, its always good to stop, think, and assess. Knowing is half the battle, and if you know how those around you treat you and wish to be treated, then that's all the more reason to do so, being fun and respectful can be a nice thing, and knowing when to be serious, and knuckle down to complete your tasks is a sure fire way to show any employer you can fit in easily, and do the jobs provided.
Explain the role of the key people to inform in relation to these examples.
When confronted by some form of trouble, the best solution is the first speak to your main employer, the person with the most authority to listen and deal with your situation. For example, should someone speak to me in a threatening manner, or try and demean me in front of others, or even just speak to me with prejudice, then I would first bring it up with someone higher than me. Its not only about looking out for your self, but its a responsibility, as these raised issues could also be bothering another person, or as stated, the abusive person could just as easily be abusing somebody else as well as your self.
Explain the impact of different behaviours and conduct in the work place.
Not sticking to the agreed code of conduct in the work place can lead to some very harsh consequences, and sometimes dismissal. If continued, or really dangerous behaviour is acted upon, then the full use of the police can even be brought in.
The likes of bullying, sexual harassment, racial or gender discrimination can land you in serious trouble, and can even reflect badly on the rest of your working future. These strict regulations ween out those not fit for certain positions, and those who really wish for the opportunity.
2.1-2.5
Describe effective time management skills needed to plan workload.
I personally find that the more scrutinising and meticulous you can be with your time and organisation, the better you will find things. When given a set task, its always easier to break it down into segments, being able to find out what can be done first, fastest, easiest, and what will take the most effort. This is how I judge a problem that needs tackling, thinking about the best way to complete the task. I do this first by analysing the job given, splitting it into easier simpler pieces, and the allocating my time accordingly, with the pieces I think will take longest-shortest as I see most productive to the cause its self.
Describe how to specify and agree timescales, budgets and resources.
With any set plan or event, the first thing you must know is how much time it will take to pull the whole thing together with every member of staff and assistance you would first need. The easiest way to split a project up and micro-manage, would be to ask your self these three things.: -
Time - Being able to accurately allocate the time needed to put the project into motion.
Resources - What do you need to perform this task? how much will these things cost? how much money do you have to build this project?
Management - Being able to work with others to perform this goal, helping everyone understand what its intended purpose is for, and having them achieve the best possible results.
Using these methods I have planned out a lot of aspects of my life, I often plan this way when working on these very units, allocating my time, and my ability to find good source material to cite and quote and make examples of as time goes on. A further example would be a local super market. They are required to order in stock, that stock not only needs to be ordered and coded specifically for use of that shop, but it also needs to be delivered, meaning you would need to know when the delivery will arrive roughly, who will be there to pack, organise, and sort out your goods, way before they even hit the shelves to be sold.
Explain how to construct a simple project plan.
Finding the major key points you need to complete in the task, and finding the fastest, most accurate way to solve them. It's a great deal easier to complete a task when you can shorten it, or break it down to make it more understandable. If you are working with others on this task, you should always explain exactly how you plan to tackle the individual issues, and specifically show your co-workers how, not only does it let them know how you operate in the situation, but it also lets them show you their own methods. Working within the time frame, with your colleagues, and knowing the fastest ways to tackle the situation while still leaving quality work is the most efficient manner I know how to plan.
Explain the use of a contingency plan.
A contingency plan is usually a fall back idea, not the desired goal, though when things go wrong, and you need a fast action to swiftly recover, then always planning for certain fall out is wise, minimising time-loss, money loss, and still managing to work on the project. This means that even if the worst does actually happen at any phase, you've already taken disaster into account, and thought of ways to minimise the damage, as well as keep the project going, and the staff motivated to continue working on the problem (s), at hand.
Explain the importance of storing work, using version control and observing file naming conventions.
Storing your work properly and efficiently is a very important thing, making sure your file extensions are all compatible with office and work tech, as well as making sure you have back ups when needed. Physical copies of work are rapidly declining with the use of digital conversion, meaning that at most, most paper copies are source cited to the original held digitally. Naming your work appropriately, and in a manner that you and your colleagues could easily recognise and open is also an important issue, as if someone leaves out a detail or two, you could never find the file you are actually looking for in the first place, like wise if somebody over complicates the name, making it harder to find.
Format is particularly important, as not all software's work with specific format, meaning if you don't use the right software, not only will you not be able to share your work, since no one else could open it, but that keeping track of who uses what, and what format it is, can become a pain quickly. Assuring that there is a work standard for software's and formats, also ensures that work can flow continuously with as little compatibility issues as possible.
Cloud storage is also another useful invention for these types of issues. Instead of having to carry around your date, either via a stick or a portable hard drive, you can subscribe to services which use servers to store private data. You can use this data freely as you please, with little worry on whether or not someone else has access to your information. These services are heavily protected from fraud, or theft, and are a good way to know you can easily and quickly pull up any of your work and or documents with relative ease no matter where you are, by simply signing in, and downloading.
3.1-3.3
Explain what is meant by continuous professional development.
Continual professional development is usually a term meant to describe somebody who is climbing through the ladder of their given industry, whilst maintaining a good composure all through the work they perform. Usually its easy to spot someone who has a consistent work pattern, especially when they have been around for a number of months, and have worked to achieve their goals, and help their peers and colleagues. It's discernible to notice when you see someone, who has gained the skills, the experience, the professional and mature attitude, as well as the personality to get along with every co-worker, without causing any purposeful friction.
Create and justify a personal development plan.
Personal development is a big part of any task, taking the time to find the best ways to tackle your problem in a manner that is fitting to you. If you plan to do anything, you must always factor in the ways you best work, that way drawing out your creativity to solve the issue or start the project. I personally have a love for all things technology, especially computer based systems, so if I was to build my own machine, I would first look at the issues I struggle with, getting the hardest parts completed, so the rest falls into place naturally. This makes dealing with many problems efficient, and helps boost not only the way you deal with life, but the way you deal with situations in the professional environment as well.
Describe opportunities for training and development and explain the relevance of those choices.
During my hours working in the North Shore community zones I have been given many training opportunities, these have ranged from training to use specialised music administration software, to learning how to operate equipment in the buildings sound pod room. These flexible tasks have given me the chance to develop my skills in the work place, finding what I'd like to learn more, and the things I need to work on to improve my working relations. Opportunities like these are relevant to me personally, as they reflect the effort I have put in, and make it definable and easy for me to show any future employers the tasks I have performed with my time at TVMS, and the knowledge and experience gained by going through with them.
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