Reflective Thinking

ISBN-13: 9783836422239 / Angielski / Miękka / 2007 / 236 str.

Julie L. Compton

Opis

Learning and change are necessary to stay competitive in todays businessenvironment. Research shows that reflection is connected to individual learningand change but little is known about how reflection is experienced andwhat the benefits of reflection are in the business environment. Increasingnumbers of women have entered high level management positions and owntheir own businesses. This book describes the reflective experiences of womenbased on a phenomenological research study. The findings of this study helpanswer the questions:- What is the definition of reflection? What is the processof reflection?- What are the benefits to reflective thinking? How is reflectivethinking used in the workplace? This study reveals that reflection ismore than a cognitive state; it involves the emotional state in a significantway. The overall finding of this study is that reflection improves the personaland professional lives of women business professionals This book reveals thebenefits of reflection and will help practitioners in business, human resources,adult education, executive coaching and counseling, as well as individualslooking to improve their personal and professonal lives.