Unit of competency details
BSBTWK502 - Manage team effectiveness (Release 1)
Summary
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Releases:
| 1 1 (this release) |
19/Oct/2020 |
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Unit of competency
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Training packages that include this unit
Qualifications that include this unit
Skill sets that include this unit
Accredited courses that have this unit in the completion mapping
Classifications
Classification history
| ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier | 080303 | Human Resource Management | 17/Dec/2020 | |
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Unit of competency
Modification History
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Release 1
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This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 7.0.
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Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to lead teams in the workplace and to actively engage with the management of the organisation.
The unit applies to individuals working at a managerial level who lead and build a positive culture within their work teams. At this level, work will normally be carried out using complex and diverse methods and procedures requiring the exercise of considerable discretion and judgement. It will also involve using a range of problem solving and decision-making strategies.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Social Competence – Teamwork and Relationships
Elements and Performance Criteria
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ELEMENT
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
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Elements describe the essential outcomes.
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Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
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1. Establish team performance plan
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1.1 Identify team purpose, roles, and responsibilities according to organisational and task objectives
1.2 Develop performance plans with expected outcomes, key performance indicators (KPIs) and goals for work team
1.3 Support team members in meeting expected performance outcomes
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2. Develop and facilitate team cohesion
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2.1 Develop strategies for facilitating team member input into planning, decision making and operational aspects of team tasks
2.2 Develop or modify policies and procedures for promoting team member accountability for personal work and team tasks
2.3 Provide feedback to team members on team effort and contributions
2.4 Develop processes for identifying and addressing issues, concerns and problems identified by team members
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3. Facilitate teamwork
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3.1 Encourage team members to participate in and to take responsibility for team activities
3.2 Support the team in identifying and resolving work performance problems
3.3 Promote work team collaboration through individual behaviour
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4. Liaise with stakeholders
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4.1 Establish and maintain open communication processes with relevant stakeholders
4.2 Communicate information from line management to the team
4.3 Communicate and follow-up unresolved issues, concerns and problems raised by team members with line management
4.4 Address unresolved issues, concerns and problems raised by stakeholders
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Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
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SKILL
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DESCRIPTION
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Reading
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- Analyses and interprets textual information from the organisation’s policies, goals and objectives to establish team goals or to determine corrective action
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Writing
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- Prepares workplace documentation that communicates complex information clearly and effectively
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Oral Communication
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- Engages in discussions or provides information using appropriate vocabulary and non-verbal features
- Uses listening and questioning techniques to confirm understanding and to engage the audience
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Enterprise and initiative
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- Identifies how own role contributes to broader organisational goals
- Modifies or develops policies and procedures to achieve organisational goals
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Teamwork
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- Selects and uses appropriate conventions and protocols when communicating with diverse stakeholders
- Uses interpersonal skills to gain trust and confidence of team and provides feedback to others in forms that can be understood and used
- Adapts personal communication style to build positive working relationships and to show respect for the opinions, values and particular needs of others
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Planning and organising
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- Develops, implements and monitors plans and processes to ensure team effectiveness
- Monitors and actively supports processes and development activities to ensure the team is focused on work outcomes
- Plans for unexpected outcomes and implements creative responses to overcome challenges
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Unit Mapping Information
Supersedes and is equivalent to BSBWOR502 Lead and manage team effectiveness.
Supersedes but is not equivalent to:
- BSBMGT520 Plan and manage the flexible workforce
- BSBWRK409 Prepare for and participate in dispute resolution.
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guide is found on VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=11ef6853-ceed-4ba7-9d87-4da407e23c10
Assessment requirements
Modification History
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Release
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Comments
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Release 1
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This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 7.0.
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Performance Evidence
The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:
- manage the effectiveness of at least one work team.
In the course of the above, the candidate must:
- provide feedback to encourage, value and reward others
- model desired behaviour and practices
- encourage and foster shared understanding of purpose, roles and responsibilities
- support team to meet expected performance outcomes including providing formal and informal learning opportunities as needed
- develop performance plans with key performance indicators (KPIs), outputs and goals for individuals or the team which incorporate input from stakeholders
- communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders about team performance plans and team performance
- evaluate and take necessary corrective action regarding unresolved issues, concerns and problems raised by internal or external stakeholders.
Knowledge Evidence
The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:
- impacts of group dynamics on team performance
- methods of establishing team activities including communication processes
- strategies that can support team cohesion, participation and performance
- strategies for gaining consensus
- issue resolution strategies.
Assessment Conditions
Skills in this unit must be demonstrated in a workplace or simulated environment where the conditions are typical of those in a working environment in this industry.
This includes access to:
- workplace documents relevant to team task objectives.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guide is found on VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=11ef6853-ceed-4ba7-9d87-4da407e23c10
