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Release 1

This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 1.0.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Manage ideas and information

1.1 Ensure strategies and processes are in place to communicate information associated with the achievement of work responsibilities to all co-workers

1.2 Develop and/or implement consultation processes to ensure that employees have the opportunity to contribute to issues related to their work role

1.3 Facilitate feedback to employees on outcomes of the consultation processes

1.4 Develop and/or implement processes to ensure that issues raised are resolved promptly or referred to relevant personnel

2. Establish systems to develop trust and confidence

2.1 Establish and/or implement policies to ensure that the organisation’s cultural diversity and ethical values are adhered to

2.2 Gain and maintain the trust and confidence of colleagues and external contacts through professional conduct

2.3 Adjust own interpersonal communication styles to meet the organisation’s cultural diversity and ethical environment and guide and support the work team in their personal adjustment process

3. Manage the development and maintenance of networks and relationships

3.1 Use networks to build workplace relationships providing identifiable outcomes for the team and the organisation

3.2 Conduct ongoing planning to ensure that effective internal and external workplace relationships are developed and maintained

4. Manage difficulties to achieve positive outcomes

4.1 Develop and/or implement strategies to ensure that difficulties in workplace relationships are identified and resolved

4.2 Establish processes and systems to ensure that conflict is identified and managed constructively in accordance with the organisation’s policies and procedures

4.3 Provide guidance, counselling and support to assist co-workers in resolving their work difficulties

4.4 Develop and implement an action plan to address any identified difficulties

Skill 

Performance 

Criteria 

Description 

Writing

1.2, 1.4, 2.1, 4.1, 4.2, 4.4

• Prepares plans and policies incorporating appropriate vocabulary, grammatical structure and conventions

Interact with others

2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 4.3

• Adapts personal communication style to model behaviours, build trust and positive working relationships, and to support others
• Plays a lead role in situations requiring effective collaboration, demonstrating high level support and facilitation skills and ability to engage and motivate others

Navigate the world of work

2.1, 2.3

• Establishes or follows organisational policy regarding diversity and ethical conduct

Get the work done

1.1-1.4, 2.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.4

• Takes responsibility for formulating, organising and implementing plans, processes and strategies that impact the workplace
• 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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Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

BSBLDR502 Lead and manage effective workplace relationships

Not applicable

New unit

No equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 1.0.