Personal and individual reflection on the Training and Development Authority (TDA)IntroductionTDA is a UK based organisation, distinctly recognized for its unique efforts in persuading and convincing students that teaching is the best career for any student. Its primary mission is to convey the benefits of teaching by demonstrating and explaining what teaching entails. Its sole aim is to educate children and young people through this teaching profession so as to enable them to become part of a tolerant and productive British society. Therefore, this individual reflection paper will be based on my individual experience in the above organization and my contribution to the organization. The document will also evaluate the various teamwork problems experienced by my group members, the skills and knowledge acquired, and the skills I need to acquire. Individual reflection regarding the design process at TDA My individual experience is mainly based on the strengths and weaknesses of TDA. Having a vision always gives someone good direction on where they are going professionally and that is a lesson I learned a lot from TDA. TDA has a guiding vision that encompasses three main elements; listen, improve and provide. It is important to listen to customer needs, the needs of colleagues and partners, improve the effectiveness of school staff, improve employee relations in the workplace, improve employee skills and make high-quality deliveries within budget and of the times. Therefore, it is always important to focus on the benefits of teaching, different stages of teaching, different methods and training paths to convince students to...... middle of paper...... This will enable the teacher to determine whether a student is gifted or has learning difficulties (Kolb, 1983). BibliographyCaroselli, M. (2000). Leadership skills for managers. United States: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition.Dilts, R.B. (1996). Visionary leadership skills: Creating a world that people want to belong to. USA: MET a Publications.Johansen, B. (2009). Leaders Create the Future: Ten New Leadership Skills for an Uncertain World (Bk Business). USA: Berrett-Koehler publishing house; First edition edition. Kolb, D. A. (1983). Experiential learning: experience as a source of learning and development. United States: Prentice Hall; 1 edition.TDA. (2008). TDA consultation report. Retrieved 7 April 2011 from draft requirements for the proposed assessment-only pathway at QTS: http://www.tda.gov.uk/~/media/resources/training-provider/qts-consultation-report.pdf