BSBMGT616 - Develop and Implement

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BSBMGT616
Develop and
implement strategic
plans
Learner Workbook

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Assessment criteria for BSBMGT616
Develop and implement strategic plans
In this document, you will find the foundation of what is required to become competent in
this unit. For further information on each element, you can refer to the Assessment Matrix.
Included in this document are the elements for the unit, foundation skills, assessment
requirements as well as an assessment tool definition list and the crucial observation and third
party check lists. As well as all of the areas covered here, each student must also complete all
workbook activities, case studies and major activities, where stated, to become competent
within this unit.
NOTE – Re-assessment:
Students will have maximum two (2) reassessments attempts if competency is not achieved
on the first instance.
The final grade of ‘S’ forSatisfactory or ‘NYS’ for Not Yet Satisfactory is only given at the
completion of the unit of competency when all components or parts of the assessment are
graded.
Elements for Competency Demonstration
Elements for Competency Assessment:
1. Confirm organisation vision and mission
2. Analyse internal and external environment
3. Write strategic plan
4. Implement strategic plan
Performance Evidence:
Evidence of the ability to:
 Consult and communicate effectively with relevant stakeholders to:
o confirm or revise the organisation’s mission, vision and values
o validate findings of research and analysis

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o get input to and endorsement of strategic plans
o brief relevant parties about the plan

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 Analyse organisation’s internal and external environment to formulate
strategic plans including:
o background and research relevant to the plan
o legislation, regulations and codes of practice, including for intellectual
property
o objectives, strategies and priorities
o roles and responsibilities
o performance indicators
o timeframes
o consideration of co-operative ventures
o cost-benefit and risk analysis
 Seek advice from appropriate experts wherever necessary
 Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the plan and make refinements as
appropriate
 Review effectiveness of planning processes and identify opportunities for
improvement
Foundation Skills:
Reading
 Identifies and analyses complex organisational texts to determine business
requirements
 Reviews, evaluates, interprets and applies content from a range of sources to
aid in development of strategies
Writing

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 Prepares strategic plans for relevant stakeholders incorporating appropriate
vocabulary, grammatical structure and conventions
 Incorporates amendments to documents according to organisational
requirements
 Collates and compiles data to convey specific information, requirements and
recommendations

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Oral Communication
 Presents information and seeks advice using language and register appropriate
to audience
 Participates in discussions using listening and questioning to elicit the views
of others and to clarify or confirm understanding
Numeracy
 Interprets and analyses statistical data and mathematical information to
consider trends and resource implications of proposed strategies
Navigate the world of work
 Works autonomously making high level decisions to achieve and improve
organisational goals
 Takes a lead role in the development of strategies to achieve organisational
goals
Interact with others
 Selects and uses appropriate conventions and protocols when communicating
with internal and external stakeholders to seek or share information
 Collaborates with others to achieve joint outcomes, playing an active role in
facilitating effective group interaction, influencing direction and taking a
leadership role
 Seeks feedback or expert advice where required
Get the work done
 Develops flexible plans for complex, high impact activities with strategic
implications, taking into account capabilities, efficiencies and effectiveness
 Systematically gathers and analyses all relevant information and evaluates
options to inform decisions about organisational strategies
 Evaluates outcomes to identify opportunities for improvement

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 Applies problem solving processes to identify risks, evaluate options and
determine solutions

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Knowledge Evidence:
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
 Outline the legislation, regulations and codes of practice relevant to the
organisation’s strategic plan
 Give examples of risks and risk management strategies relevant to strategic
planning including:
o intellectual property rights and responsibilities
o other risks
 Outline strategic planning methodologies including political, economic, social
and technological (PEST) analysis and strengths, weaknesses, opportunities
and threats analysis (SWOT)
 Identify internal and external sources of information relevant to the
organisation's market, competitors, customer base, vision, values and
capabilities
 Outline techniques for developing organisational values
Assessment Conditions:
Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates
consistent performance of typical activities experienced in the management and leadership
field of work and include access to:
 Relevant legislation, regulations, standards and codes
 Workplace documentation and resources
 Case studies and, where possible, real situations
 Interaction with others.
Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
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