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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. Identify project management structure

1.1 Determine organisational governance policies, procedures and expectations of project stakeholders

1.2 Negotiate clear and discrete project governance roles and responsibilities with relevant authorities

1.3 Establish delegated authorities for project decision-making

1.4 Identify and record differences between the organisation’s functional authorities and project authorities

1.5 Adopt, document and communicate unambiguous governance plan to relevant stakeholders

2. Apply project governance policies and procedures

2.1 Distribute and present information on governance planning to project team and other relevant stakeholders and ensure common understanding

2.2 Include delegated authorities within role and project position descriptions

2.3 Moderate conflicts regarding roles, responsibilities and authorities to support achievement of project objectives

2.4 Regularly report to the organisation and project authorities on performance and issues arising from governance arrangements

3. Monitor and review project governance

3.1 Analyse and review project governance impact on achieving project objectives

3.2 Document lessons learned and recommendations to assist future projects

Skill 

Performance Criteria 

Description 

Reading

1.1, 1.4, 2.3, 3.1

• Evaluates and critiques ideas and information from a range of sources and determines how content may be applied according to organisational requirements

Writing

1.4, 1.5, 2.2, 2.4, 3.2

• Records data according to organisational requirements
• Develops plans, reports and recommendations using vocabulary, structure and conventions appropriate to text

Oral Communication

1.2, 1.5, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4

• Participates in a range of verbal exchanges using clear and detailed language to provide relevant information
• Uses active listening and questioning to confirm understanding

Navigate the world of work

1.1, 2.4

• Recognises and responds to explicit and implicit organisational procedures and protocols

Interact with others

1.1, 1.2, 1.5, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4

• 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 and agreement
• Manages conflict in workplace through recognising contributing factors and implementing resolution strategies

Get the work done

1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2

• Organises time and effort around priorities and results, focusing beyond immediate tasks to consider work performance of group
• Takes responsibility for high-impact decisions in complex situations
• Recognises and addresses complex problems involving multiple variables
• Uses experience to reflect on how variables impact decision outcomes, and to gain insights into effective decision-making in different contexts

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Equivalence status 

BSBPMG520 Manage project governance

BSBPMG520A Manage project governance

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages

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Release 1

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