(Day 22) 21st April - Interim Presentation and Tutorial

 A week before our client pitch. Today, we had our interim show and tell presentation. A chance to receive feedback from experts on our ideas so far. The pitches themselves went well. On the whole, our ideas were well received, we received critical commentary from all experts that we were able to work with the improve the pitch. 

When receiving the feedback, I made sure I wasn't defensive and listened to the feedback. Within the world of work it is critical to learn how to take constructive criticism. I love reassurance and positive feedback (like everyone), so when one expert only gave constructive criticism I ensured not to take it personal and use this to better our project. The session as a whole was fairly tiring, as we repeatedly went through our project, but it was great learning experience. 

Following the session, we made the decision to create a new final PowerPoint, worked out the journey alongside working allocated slides to the correct people. We agreed to then work on our allocated sessions and slides to have this prepared Monday to have a run through and perfect this.

In the afternoon I had my tutorial, an opportunity to discuss this (part A submission, self-reflective log) and my case study (part B). The tutorial although one to one, was infront of the group. Yesterday after my tutorial, we spoke about my project as Hannah was just reassuring me I’d done more than I thought. Then one team member said how interesting it was, conversation flowed and I said how I came up with my part B. It stemmed from my log, with an emotional experience as a woman at work, periods etc. As this was not just an idea that came to me, I went on a journey to discover my focus, it was organic. One member said it was interesting, said she was writing about it and then even said ‘haha thank you’. Now, I get the topic is broad but if I hadn’t of had my tutorial in front of the group she wouldn’t of got the focus? I didn't react in the moment, I was kind of shocked and pondered on the comment. Thinking back on what I have learnt so far within my self-reflection. I knew this needed to be addressed for my own work and peace of mind. I knew if I didn't speak about this or ask, it would have impacted my EQ. It would have been in the back of my mind and potentially unconsciously impacted my interpersonal skills. I am going to have the conversations tomorrow, with a fresh mind as I know I feel done for the day. 

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