BSBLDR502 – Lead and manage effective workplace relationships

ASSESSMENT ACTIVITY 1–Meeting and Presentation

BSB51915 Diploma of Leadership and Management

ASSESSMENT ACTIVITY 1 COVER SHEET

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This page should be on the front of your assessment and needs to be easily accessible.

STUDENT DECLARATION

I hereby certify that:

1. This assessment task is my own work based on my personal study/research and not the work of another student and/or source.
2. I have acknowledged all material and sources used to prepare this assessment task.
3. I have not plagiarised or copied any part of this assessment task from the work of any other student or source either.
4. This assessment task has not previously been submitted.
5. I am aware of the requirements set by my Trainer & Assessor.
6. I have retained a copy of this assessment task for my own records.
7. I have completed all my assessments, tasks & activities (on moodle®) successfully.

Student’s Signature: _______________________________  Date: _________________

Student instructions

This assessment must be based on where you work (or have worked most recently).

This Assessment is designed to test the knowledge that you have acquired throughout the unit. Use the following tips to help you answer the questions:

Read each question carefully. Check with your trainer or assessor if you are not sure what the question is asking.

HINT: Use these questions as subheadings to create a business style report to answer your assessment

Your response to each question should aim to provide enough information to answer the question. In most cases, this can be done with just a few paragraphs. Don’t forget to refer to attachments under the heading (question) applicable, e.g. ‘See attached email’.

Important: Your assessment must contain this coversheet and your own coversheet (for your “report”)

Your answers & assessment submission must professional in style (Business), content and format. Maximum font size 11 points: Font Arial or Times New Roman; single spacing; clear paragraphswith appropriate punctuation, spellchecking and final submission will need to be proof-read. (i.e. few missing words or typo’s)

In particular:

– Use clear, non-discriminatory language

– Avoid the use of jargon

– Write clearly using plain English

– Consider your target audience

– Ensure that your responses meet the needs of the target audience (in this case your trainer or assessor).

All of your work must be original.

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

• develop and/or implement processes to manage ideas and information including:
  • communicating information to support others to achieve work responsibilities
  • facilitating employees’ contributions to consultation on work issues
  • providing feedback on the outcomes of consultations
  • resolution of issues raised or referral to relevant personnel
• establish and/or implement policies to ensure that the organisation’s cultural diversity and ethical values are adhered to
• provide leadership through own behaviour including:
  • professional conduct that promotes trust with internal and external contacts
  • adjusting own interpersonal communication style to meet the organisation’s cultural diversity and ethical environment
• plan for, and manage, the use of networks to support identifiable outcomes for the team and the organisation
• develop and/or implement processes and systems to manage difficulties including:
  • identifying and resolving conflicts and other difficulties according to organisational policies and procedures
  • planning how to address difficulties
  • providing guidance, counselling and support to assist co-workers in resolving their work difficulties.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

• explain how systems, policies and procedures can support the development of effective work relationships focusing on interpersonal styles, communications, consultation, cultural and social sensitivity, networking and conflict resolution
• outline legislation relevant to managing effective workplace relationships.

Marking and Criteria guide:

Assessor and student must read this carefully before assessment.

A 75% demonstrated competence in the answers is the benchmark only and students & assessors must note that professionally critical aspects/concepts must be included; (e.g. Good communication, syntax, grammar/ business style, feedback facilitation, role model leadership).

All parts (criteria) in the marking guide must be completed successfully for the student to achieve competence in this unit

EDUCATOR to complete

Practical Checklist

Assessor to complete:(circle)

Did you observe the student?YesNo

Further comments required

Assessor Comments

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Resubmission required? Yes_________ No___________

Date resubmission must be handed in:  ________________________

Assessor’s name and signature:  _______________________________

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Assessment 1 – Meeting & Presentation

Procedure:

You are required to carefully read the short scenario below.You need to provide a relevant and complete answer demonstrating your opinions through a face to face group meeting. Please make sure to use appendix 1 and you must take meeting minutesduring themeetingthen submit your minutesto your assessor.

Part 1 – Take minutes and submit

Scenario 1

The CEO of the company is visiting the office. They have put the organisation in for the local business awards. You are the supervisor of the organisation where you work has asked you to call a meeting to discuss communication amongst the staff, information sharing and delivery in the workplace.

Please notice that you will be observed and marked by your assessor or another academic third party.

1. Summary of the business.
2. Discuss how strategies and processes in the workplace can assist staff to understand and communicate with others about their roles and responsibilities.
3. Develop and/or implement a consultation process for employees to openly share and raise issues.Positively and constructively receive clear and relevant feedback from the process. A clear format of the process needs be identified in the meeting minutes.
4. Develop or change a policyto ensure that the organisation’s cultural diversity and ethical values are adhered to. Ensure you refer to any relevant legislation.
5. During the meeting, regulate your own interpersonal communication style to meet participant’s organisation’s cultural diversity and ethical environment to guide and support the team. Model professional conduct and trust.

Observation Checklist

I have read the assessment conditions and know the observation criteria and I am ready to participate in the practical assessment

Students Signature: _________________________________________________________________