BS594 Level 7 Leadership Mindset Portfolio Assessment Brief 2025/26

BS594 L7 ASSESSMENT BRIEF

L7 Leadership Mindset

By sitting this assessment, I am confirming:

That I have worked independently on this assessment submission, and I have not worked together with any current or previous student at the University to produce my submission, other than when officially permitted to do so;
I also confirm the contents of my submission have not been generated by a third party;
I have fully referenced and correctly cited the work of others, where required;
I have not used any generative AI tools to generate, rephrase or otherwise produce content for this submission, except where their use was explicitly permitted, and I have read and understood the University’s AI in Higher Education Policy and Protocols;
I have read the Student Discipline Regulations and understand that any academic misconduct can lead to disciplinary consequences and undermine academic integrity;
I understand that where applicable, I am expected to engage with my academic work in a manner that meets the professional standards and requirements set by the relevant Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Body (PSRB) or accrediting body for my course.

By submitting this assessment submission, I am confirming that I am fit to sit according to the Assessment Regulations.

Key Details and Requirements Learning outcomes:

On successful completion of the module, students should be able to:

Effectively demonstrate the capacity to reflect on personal strengths and areas where they need to improve.
Engage in advanced critical thinking processes for the purposes of analysis, problem-solving, decision-making, and effective argumentation.
Critically analyse and apply principles of intercultural communication, egalitarianism, inclusivity, and sustainability.
Confidently employ advanced competencies and skills in interviews and presentations.
Persuasively articulate an in-depth understanding of the self-development process that can be revised and adapted indefinitely for ongoing development.

Assessment details: A Portfolio via PebblePad (Equivalent to 2,500 words). You must complete all sections on PebblePad. The mark awarded will be a Pass or Fail. No numeric or percentage value is attached to the mark.

Although the module assessment is Pass or Fail, students must Pass the Leadership Mindset module to graduate.

You must complete all sections on PebblePad. Once completed you must download your portfolio from PebblePad and submit onto Turnitin. (Refer to submission method)

Referencing: Referencing is not required for the Portfolio (PebblePad) Professional Development Plan as it is a self-reflection assessment.
Type your Student Reference Number on each page of your answer (suggested that it is put as a footnote in the document).

Save your submission with the file name: Your Student Reference Number_ Module Name_Date

Follow the submission instructions in the Assessment Guide.

Submission Method: Your work will be put through Turnitin. All submissions will be electronically checked for plagiarism and the use of AI software. You have the option to upload your work ahead of the deadline, more than once. ULBS will be reviewing your last submission only. Note that you can only upload one file.

Note: Keep in mind that self-plagiarism (when you reuse your own specific wording and ideas from work that you have previously submitted without referencing yourself) is also a form of plagiarism and is not allowed.

ASSIGNMENT DETAILS

This assignment task encourages you to think strategically about your career development, align your goals and demonstrate leadership potential. It also prepares you for the challenges of management roles by fostering self- awareness and strategic planning skills.

You are required to complete a Portfolio via PebblePad that reflects on your skills, leadership competencies, career goals and aspirations. You must demonstrate self- awareness and strategic thinking for achieving your professional goals.

Your portfolio via PebblePad consists of:

SWOT analysis
Evidence of communication requesting feedback
PDP template which encompasses various sections, such as, self- assessment and reflection, priorities goals and accountability (competencies development), and overall reflection of the Portfolio via PebblePad assessment process.

Part 1: professional behavioural skills.

This part is about self-assessment and reflection. You must start by completing a personal SWOT analysis. To reflect and identify your skills gap and development opportunities. (SWOT = Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats). This task is completed on PebblePad.

Reflect on the Professional Development pyramid, or any other professional development model of your choice, and select three behavioural skills (competencies) you would like to develop (e.g., strategic thinking, leadership), and request feedback on these three behavioural skills from 4-6 people from your personal and professional network. For example, feedback can highlight areas where you demonstrate these skills or suggest improvements. This feedback can come from various sources, such as, family members, friends, peers, mentors, current and former employers and colleagues. This task is completed on PebblePad / PDP template.

Part 2: action plan and accountability.

Reflect on the feedback received and outline an action plan for each of the three development priorities (goals) you want to achieve. For each development priority, the action plan should include:

Two SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) objectives.
How is completion (attainment of goals) going to be measured?
Specific steps you need to take to achieve your objectives, along with the timelines involved. (Date by which to be completed)

Overall, you need to demonstrate clear alignment between your reflections, goals, and action plans. This task is completed on PebblePad / PDP template.

Part 3: reflection.

Reflect on the value of the portfolio via PebblePad as a process in shaping your personal and professional growth. Outline an in-depth understanding of the self- development process and how this can be revised and adapted for ongoing development. This task is completed on PebblePad / PDP template.

You must pass all criteria to pass the assessment.

BS594 L7 Assessment Criteria:

GRADE DESCRIPTORS MARKING CRITERIA PASS/FAIL	PASS. The PDP displays self-reflection, illustrates self-awareness, demonstrates active engagement in the developmental process based on feedback. Demonstrates active engagement with the exercises and discussions. Illustrates some complex understanding of leadership skills and competencies necessary for professional success. Displays initiative and motivation to improve independently. The work is presented in a clear and well-organised manner with only minor spelling and grammatical errors.	FAIL. Exhibits an unsatisfactory grasp of the issues in the subject. Lacks independent critical and reflective thought. Fails to demonstrate engagement with identified development opportunities. Weak or no attempt at analysis, synthesis and critical reflection, with little evidence of effort to address and overcome development challenges. Poor spelling or other grammatical errors.
Self-Reflection. Exhibits self-reflection, illustrates self-awareness, demonstrates active engagement in the developmental process. Displays critical analysis of strengths, weaknesses, and areas for development and for improvement based on feedback. Overall, thestudent demonstrates a depth of reflection. (LO1).
Clarity of Goals. The student outlines clear, realistic, and well- articulated goals. Good articulation in writing, of strengths and development opportunities with demonstrated capacity (elements) ofcritical analysis. (LO2)
Strategic Action Plan. The student outlines a detailed and actionable plan for achieving goals, including timelines and resources. Displays initiative and motivation to improve independently. LO3)
Persuasive. The student articulates an in- depth understanding of the recruitment self- development process and development. (LO4/LO5)
Application and Professional Presentation. The student has completed all sections of the Portfolio via PebblePad (including all sections of the PDP template. The work is presented in a clear andwell-organised manner. Overall, well-structured, professionally written, and