BSBLDR802 Lead the Strategic Planning Process for an Organisation

Assessment Task 1 BSBLDR802Lead the strategic
planning process for an
organisation
Knowledge test – Written task
Submission details
The assessment task is due on the date specified by your assessor. Any
variations to this arrangement must be approved in writing by your
assessor.
Submit this document with any required evidence attached. See
specifications below
for details.
Performance objective
The candidate will demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to lead
the development of high-level strategic plans that serve the vision and
mission of an organisation. They will also show their ability in analysing the
environment, identifying risks and opportunities, planning staffing
requirements, succession planning, and establishing and monitoring
financial and non-financial performance indicators.
Assessment description
This assessment task consists of written questions to test your knowledge
about leading the strategic planning process for an organisation. In
response to the questions asked, you need to provide answers in your own
words as far as practicable. You may provide examples either from own
experience or through your research. You need to mention the source in
reference for your research.
Procedure
1. Read the questions asked and provide answers in the given space.
You may consult with your trainer/assessor if you are not clear of the
questions being asked.
2. You may provide additional documents if required.
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Assessment Task 1 BSBLDR802Lead the strategic
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organisation
3. Complete all the questions and submit all documents as required.
4. Ensure you keep a copy of all work submitted for your records.
Specifications
You must:
● meet with your assessor to clarify the questions if required
● provide suitable examples where necessary
● give reference to information you have gathered from any additional
sources
● submit your notes.
Your assessor will be looking for your ability to:
● facilitate processes to develop an organisation-wide strategic plan
including:
 consulting with decision makers and other stakeholders
 planning and budgeting for human, financial and capital resources
and implementing staff development and succession plans
 identifying and analysing information about the organisation and
its environment including research about industry trends and
practices, an environmental and organisational scan, existing
organisational strategic planning documents, a strengths,
weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) analysis and
identifying risks to achieving the organisation's goals
 aligning the strategic plan to the vision, mission and key goals of
the organisation
 identifying performance indicators
 communicating with and engaging stakeholders in the
development, sign off and implementation of the plan
● harness resources, staff and stakeholder commitment to ensure
implementation of the strategic plan by consulting and engaging with
them throughout the process
● implement and evaluate the strategic plan including developing
tactical or operational annual plans and refining the plan to respond
to changed conditions.
Adjustment for distance-based learners
● No variation of the task is required.
● Documentation can be submitted electronically or posted in the mail.
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Assessment Task 1 BSBLDR802Lead the strategic
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organisation
Answer the questions in the space
provided
Answer all the questions. You may attach any additional documents if
required.
1. What is Strategic Management? What is Strategy Execution?
Strategic management and execution refers to processes and activities that are made
use of by an organization in a systematic manner to align and coordinate resources
with a vision, strategic and mission throughout an organization. Strategic
management and execution form a vital component of business activities that are
carried out by just about any organization or enterprise in any given part of the
world. Strategic execution of resources and manpower and the strategic
management of business activities are usually the responsibility of select individuals
who are appointment as the administrative heads of an organization. Such persons
constitute the top-level management of an organization and they are given the
responsibility of overseeing the entire process of strategic implementation of
activities and procedures that are directed towards achieving business goals and
objectives. Strategic executions form a part of the process of strategic management,
and must be carried out at every stage of the business.
2. Discuss the importance of having a strategic planning?
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planning process for an
organisation
Strategic planning is something that definitely needs to be carried out by a business
organization or enterprise as this is what provides the business with a clear sense of
direction and also outlines all the goals that can be easily measured. Day to day
activities and agenda of a business organization are those that are guided by the
process of strategic planning. When an organization decides to change its business
approach in order to move in forward direction rather than regress or stagnate or
when an organization decides to evaluate the success of its business measures, then
this is also the time when strategic planning comes in very handy. Strategic
planning is carried out prior to the stage of strategic management and execution.
The planning is done by taking the strengths and weaknesses of the organization
into consideration, in addition to the business goals and objectives of the
organization. Once the latter and the former have been finalized or determined
thoroughly, then only does strategic planning take place, followed by strategic
management and execution.
3. Provide a list of samples SWOT Analysis questions.
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