Unit of competency details
BSBSTR501 - Establish innovative work environments (Release 1)
Summary
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| 1 1 (this release) |
19/Oct/2020 |
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Training packages that include this unit
Qualifications that include this unit
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Classification history
| ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier | 080307 | Organisation Management | 17/Dec/2020 | |
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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 create an environment that enables and supports practice which focuses on a holistic approach to the integration of innovation across all areas of work practice.
The unit applies to individuals working in leadership or management roles in any industry or community context. The individual could be employed by the organisation, but may also be an external contractor, the leader of a cross organisation team or of a self-formed team of individuals.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving – Business Strategy
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 work practices
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1.1 Identify relevant stakeholders
1.2 Identify organisational objectives and practices
1.3 Evaluate current work conditions
1.4 Determine working conditions that allow innovative practices according to organisational policies and procedures
1.5 Identify organisational resources relating to innovation
1.6 Build and lead team and maximise opportunities for innovation
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2. Create an innovative environment
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2.1 Evaluate the impacts of changing work environment
2.2 Collaborate with stakeholders and develop ideas for enhancing work environment
2.3 Identify and select resources required for enhancing work environment
2.4 Assess the ability of the workspace to support innovation
2.5 Assist team members to adapt and perform in new work environment
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3. Implement innovative work environment
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3.1 Encourage creative mindsets, collaborative working and development of positive workplace relationships
3.2 Reinforce the value of innovation according to organisational vision and objectives
3.3 Take risks to open up opportunities for innovation
3.4 Select ways of celebrating and encouraging innovation
3.5 Encourage and support evaluation of innovative ideas
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4. Share and evaluate innovative ideas and work environment
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4.1 Share relevant information, knowledge and skills on innovative practices with stakeholders
4.2 Provide and encourage formal and informal learning opportunities to develop skills required for innovation
4.3 Create opportunities where individuals can learn from the experience of others
4.4 Seek and respond to suggestions, improvements and innovations from all team members
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Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance but not explicit in the performance criteria.
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SKILL
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DESCRIPTION
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Reading
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- Interprets and evaluates information that may deal with complex ideas related to issues both within and outside a given workplace context
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Writing
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- Develops information for others using language to suit the context and audience
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Oral communication
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- Presents ideas and concepts to a range of audiences using structure and language to suit the audience
- Uses active listening and questioning to discuss and clarify information and to confirm understanding
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Self-management
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- Takes responsibility for implementing practices and procedures to achieve organisational objectives in innovation according to role requirements
- Accepts responsibility for planning and implementing tasks and practices to achieve organisational goals, negotiating key aspects with others and taking into account current capabilities and needs
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Initiative and enterprise
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- Develops new and innovative ideas through exploration, evaluation, analysis and critical thinking
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Teamwork
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- Uses required communication techniques to build rapport and foster strong relationships with co-workers in a range of work contexts
- Uses inclusive and collaborative techniques to share, promote and convey complex information about new ideas and systems within the workplace
- Facilitates a climate where people feel comfortable suggesting and discussing improvements and new ideas
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Problem Solving
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- Uses problem solving processes to identify, assess and respond to challenges and risks around innovation
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Unit Mapping Information
No equivalent unit. Supersedes but is not equivalent to:
- BSBINN501 Establish systems that support innovation
- BSBINN502 Build and sustain an innovative work environment.
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:
- establish at least two different procedures and practices that foster innovation in areas of work practice, including at least three of the following:
- collaborative work arrangements
- building team capacity to contribute to innovation
- providing formal and informal learning opportunities
- evaluating ideas of innovation in work environment
- celebrating and encouraging innovation
- consulting with relevant stakeholders
- changing physical work environment, including designing, fitting-out and decorating workspaces
- communicating and sharing of ideas and feedback.
In the course of the above, the candidate must:
- reinforce the value of innovation to the vision and objectives of the organisation
- model behaviour, including:
- being receptive to ideas
- giving constructive advice
- establishing and maintaining relationships based on mutual respect and trust
- taking considered risks that provide opportunities for innovation
- support innovation and collaboration of ideas to make improvements.
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:
- concepts and theories of innovation
- context for innovation in the workplace, including:
- core business values
- overall objectives
- broader environmental context
- value and benefit of innovative ideas and projects
- factors and tools that motivate individuals
- creative thinking and innovative work practices
- ways of celebrating and promoting innovation in the workplace
- approaches to management and leadership and how they support and hinder innovation
- challenges and barriers to innovation and ways of overcoming them, including:
- rewarding and celebrating innovation
- coaching and learning
- modelling behaviour and managing the physical environment.
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:
- relevant legislation and codes of practice
- relevant organisational policies and procedures
- workplace equipment and resources.
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
