The term "reflection" refers to any activity that improves our comprehension of a past occurrence,

thinking, or deed. Through the use of reflective practise, we are able to recognise our previous
activities, as well as what we learned from them, what went wrong, and how they may be
improved. In my reflection, I will discuss what I have learnt as well as the process through which
I have acquired this knowledge. This text is broken up into headers and subheadings that describe
what I've learned, how I feel, how the group organises work, what was wonderful and what was
awful, and how I want to improve in the future. I would want to discuss what I think about
something called "organisational behavioural application" (OBA). We decided to focus on this
subject since it was covered in one of the course modules and was relevant to the creative and
problem-solving abilities that we developed via participation in class discussions and group
projects.
We were able to better prepare for the conference by engaging in a variety of activities. During the
workshops that were a part of the module, I collaborated on a few different projects with a number
of other people. When we are working on the assignments, one of the most interesting things that
takes place is the covert and overt interactions that take place.
According to the results of the Belbin test, I had the most relevant experience to fill the position
of Coordinator. I am aware of morale. When working in a group, I am able to articulate the
objectives of the group and allocate tasks effectively. When I work in groups, I have a tendency to
shirk my responsibilities, despite the fact that I am delighted to delegate tasks and encourage
others. This is not because there is a lack of interest in the goals; rather, there is not enough desire
to do in-depth research. Understanding how the success of the organisation is affected by my
contribution will assist me to be more accountable in the future. Because of this, I will be able to
maximise the effectiveness of delegation and goal-setting. I focused the same amount of energy
on achieving both my own goals and the group's overall objectives. My performance in the OBA
lectures was excellent overall, despite the fact that creativity is one of the areas in which I struggle
the most.
Based on what I've learned so far this semester, OBA is a class that investigates the mental models
that individuals and organisations have in their heads when they participate in a wide range of
behaviours in a lot of different settings. I've gained knowledge in areas such as communication,
organisational politics, personality assessments (MBTI and Belbin), and culture. My growth as a
person and an employee has been influenced in some way by each of these circumstances. Because
to these lectures, I now have a solid foundation upon which to build any future marketing careers
that I pursue. They argue that teams are an essential component of not just businesses but also
healthcare, science, and almost every other kind of human endeavour (2017). Today's workplaces
are increasingly characterised by an emphasis on teamwork and collaboration. When people get
together to collaborate, there is an increase in originality, inventiveness, absenteeism, emotional
support, and communication (Gautier, 2021). In order to make the most of opportunities, you
should investigate the skills and qualities possessed by the personnel of your business. In order to
make the most of opportunities, you should investigate the skills and qualities possessed by the
personnel of your business.
Tuckman (1965) characterised the self-conscious, reluctant, and politically correct behaviours that
characterise the forming phase of team formation. The majority of our time was spent on
development in my revenue rush group. The consensus among the members of the group from the
very beginning was to steer clear of conflict whenever possible as they worked on the project. We
took steps to reduce the likelihood of disputes, especially during uncomfortable silences. After the
event, we went back and looked at all of the incidences. We were informed that healthy debate is
sometimes necessary to complete a task since it contributes to the development of notions. Arnold's
assessment anxiety was brought up by a teammate when they were evaluating the group's
performance as a whole (2005, as cited in Jahedizadeh et al., 2019). Evaluation concern, as another
member of the team explained it to me, occurs when a person frets about what other people may
think of their views or efforts. I am cognizant of this, and as a result, I have begun to express
myself intentionally. As I go farther along in my profession, one of my goals is to become more
confident while I'm interacting with others in a group situation.
The OBA revenue rush exercise was quite beneficial to me in terms of gaining knowledge. It
helped me realise that I had an inaccurate perception of those who are more introverted. We
addressed the steps necessary to finish our tasks in smaller groups. In order to have a better
understanding of the group, we jotted down our MBTI types. Extroverts make up half of our group,
including me, but one of the introverts has admitted that he has trouble communicating well in
English. Both extroverts and introverts were a part of our group. I'll refer to this person as "A" for
the time being. Despite the fact that the exercise clearly provided guidance for extroverts and
encouraged introverts to participate, I instructed A to maintain complete silence during the whole
of the brainstorming session. Because of the language barrier, everything would become more
difficult, and everyone would feel uncomfortable; as a result, the group's production would suffer.
The group work that was completed for the OBA course went really well. When I first began
working on the shelf, I used a stone to trace the contour of the boards. This served as a roadmap
for my team as they worked to complete the job on schedule. Because of this remarkable and
extraordinary behaviour, the task was finished well ahead of schedule. This demonstrated how
rapidly I progressed up Chris's (1970) "ladder of inference." [Citation needed] This is a frequent
psychological strategy that may lead to erroneous evaluations. My concerns regarding A's capacity
to integrate with the group stemmed from his introversion as well as his inability to speak English.
This theory was entirely founded on the preconceived notions and biases that I already had. In the
future, I will refrain from making snap judgements on introverts based on my previous impressions
of them and will allow them enough time and space to express themselves. During sessions for our
group project, I never felt completely at ease when I had to explain myself. It's possible that this
led to problems.
In the last business I worked for, the organisational politics were a complete free-for-all because
of political activity and nepotism. According to Schneider (2016), if a worker is politically
incompetent or doesn't engage in politics, this may alienate and influence other employees, which
may be negative for the organisation. This may also be harmful for the individual worker. An
accurate and sophisticated strategy that integrated the earlier dialogue was used, and one of the
members of the executive team was ultimately let go. A significant number of senior and middle-
level employees were given early notice of their possible termination. She was never provided
with the information since she was not a part of the flow of information. If I don't want to find
myself without a job, I need to participate in more collaborative projects. At their jobs, OBA
members are encouraged to be unique thinkers and creative problem solvers, a trait that is
beneficial to businesses.
Communication between members of a team is essential for optimal performance. This has an
effect on activities that involve teams. When there is a breakdown in communication between team
members, teams often find themselves confused. When members of a team come from a variety
of different backgrounds, this is true. In my role as a communication observer, it was my
responsibility to identify productive and inefficient meeting behaviours. I sought for the beginning,
the clarification, the digestion, and the response. To offer a comprehensive explanation, the cards
have to be in the correct sequence. The train of thinking inside the group came to a halt when one
of its members said, "That doesn't feel right." Instead of concentrating on the task at hand, each
member of the group started looking for mistakes in the work that had been done by the group.
The members of the group were able to do their tasks more effectively and improve their mental
capacity by making an effort to comprehend and seek information. Because I believe that people
are less creative and intelligent after hearing negative remarks, I will make an effort to be more
upbeat and encouraging throughout the next sessions. I also picked up the skill of listening with
empathy. Listening with the intent to grasp, rather than to answer, is required here (Covey, 2013).
When a listener is intent on providing a response, they run the risk of missing important
information.

Due to the fact that I was unaware of the significance of OBA in the working world, I approached
it with scepticism in the classroom. My goal was to always get the job done, especially since the
oil and gas company I worked for the year prior had a poor work culture. It was always important
to me to complete the assignment. Because of the tasks that I completed during this programme,
both on my own and with other people, I have a greater understanding of both my strengths and
flaws. I have a better understanding of my behaviour after taking the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
(MBTI). Taking the Belbin test gave me insight into the reasons I place a higher value on some
social roles than others. In the future, your future employees will know how to improve some
aspects of their personality, which may increase their level of productivity. The students will also
get an understanding of the characteristics that they now possess but need to develop further for
future prospects. As a direct result of this, I want to pay more attention to both my professional
and my personal behaviour. Creativity and originality are directly linked to a person's level of
behavioural development.
While I am in a subordinate position, I will use turf methods like as networking and image building
in order to assist me in overcoming problems that I will have at work and in future group initiatives.
This covers the following: In your capacity as manager, mentoring programmes will improve the
political climate and information flow inside the firm. Employees should be encouraged to discuss
problems, allowed to express their grievances, and to speak honestly with their coworkers. Ferris
et al. (2019) present their findings in a research that is connected to theirs.
My plans for the future of my profession have been altered as a result of OBA. It is challenging to
work in groups because it demands individuals who have had a variety of life experiences to work
together to achieve the project's objectives as well as their own personal goals. I think it's very
important to reevaluate how we handle conflicts on the team. I feel that it is really important to
have a positive mentality and to consider it as an opportunity to become better. To be of use to the
team, my MBTI and Belbin scores need to become better. Both point to areas where I need to
improve my skills. These include taking personal responsibility for the team's goals and working
with members who have varying points of view while maintaining a focus on the team's overall
objectives. When going through the application process, it was essential for me to have a solid
understanding of the company's culture. In these assessments, pay and benefits won't carry nearly
as much weight.
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