Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 1.0. |
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.
It applies to individuals working at a managerial level who facilitate work teams 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, 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
Industry Capability – Workplace Effectiveness
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Establish team performance plan |
1.1 Consult team members to establish a common understanding of team purpose, roles, responsibilities and accountabilities in accordance with organisational goals, plans and objectives 1.2 Develop performance plans to establish expected outcomes, outputs, key performance indicators (KPIs) and goals for work team 1.3 Support team members in meeting expected performance outcomes |
2. Develop and facilitate team cohesion |
2.1 Develop strategies to ensure team members have input into planning, decision making and operational aspects of work team 2.2 Develop policies and procedures to ensure team members take responsibility for own work and assist others to undertake required roles and responsibilities 2.3 Provide feedback to team members to encourage, value and reward individual and team efforts and contributions 2.4 Develop processes to ensure that issues, concerns and problems identified by team members are recognised and addressed |
3. Facilitate teamwork |
3.1 Encourage team members and individuals to participate in and to take responsibility for team activities, including communication processes 3.2 Support the team in identifying and resolving work performance problems 3.3 Ensure own contribution to work team serves as a role model for others and enhances the organisation’s image for all stakeholders |
4. Liaise with stakeholders |
4.1 Establish and maintain open communication processes with all stakeholders 4.2 Communicate information from line manager/management to the team 4.3 Communicate unresolved issues, concerns and problems raised by team members and follow-up with line manager/management and other relevant stakeholders 4.4 Evaluate and take necessary corrective action regarding unresolved issues, concerns and problems raised by internal or external stakeholders |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill |
Performance Criteria |
Description |
Reading |
1.1, 4.4 |
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Writing |
1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4 |
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Oral Communication |
1.1, 2.3, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 |
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Navigate the world of work |
1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.3 |
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Interact with others |
1.1, 1.3, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 4.2, 4.3 |
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Get the work done |
1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 3.2, 4.1, 4.3, 4.4 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
BSBWOR502 Lead and manage team effectiveness |
BSBWOR502B Ensure team effectiveness |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages Title change |
Equivalent unit |
Links
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