Recognition of Prior Learning Performance& Knowledge Evidence Documentation
Recognition of Prior Learning Performance& Knowledge Evidence Documentation
Candidate Name: Ashley Gastelaars
Course: BSB80320 Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership
Core Unit 1/8: BSBLDR811 - Lead strategic transformation
Student Assessment Note: 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:
lead a strategic business transformation for an organisation or large work area on at least one occasion.
Element Performance Criteria Student Experience Evidence Reference
1. Prepare to undertake strategic change 1.1 Identify personal responsibilities in strategic transformation process according to task objectives
1.2 Develop strategic change strategy in collaboration with relevant stakeholders
1.3 Brief internal and external stakeholders of strategic change processes and intended outcomes
1.4 Establish communication channels for organisational personnel to contact management 1. 1. One of my identified personal responsibilities for the strategic transformation process as the Team Leader of The Department of Families Fairness and Housing South Melbourne, is to reduce inequality and discrimination and to promote accessibility and inclusion for all people.
1. 2. I set up a meeting with relevant stockholders to develop strategic change strategy, while gaining buy in from the stockholders.
1. 3. I contacted client system support, requesting the information to allow us locally to implement the change. I also set up meeting specifically with Community Partnerships Team and regional VPS6 to gain further engagement with the strategic change processes in relation to the issues identified and intended outcomes.
1. 4. To facilitate interaction, I set up a specific management platform applicable to the project and introduced the weekly check-in to guarantee that all drills could freely convey their worries or enhancements concerning the strategic change to the management staff.
1. 1. Attachment 1. Secretarys message departments strategic plan
1. 2. Attachment2 Record of the minutes of the meeting that was held to develop the
strategies, review of the governments strategic plan document, current guidelines, where the team has engaged with the stakeholders.
1. 3. Attachement3 email for DATA request through DFFH internal. Attachement4 Meeting Minutes and agenda from with internal and external stakeholders, attachment5 Guidelines as per requested action form Attachment4 minutes.
1. 4. Minutes as to the setup of the communication channels (e. g. ease of creating a project management tool, meeting schedules), emails to the effect that such channels have been established
2. Lead strategic change 2.1 Analyse and confirm capacity and competence of relevant individuals to contribute to change processes and plans
2.2 Identify and resolve risks in change management process
2.3 Develop learning and communication processes for addressing problems and risks arising during organisational change
2.4 Make changes to change management process according to risks and inform stakeholders of updates 2. 1. To identify the match of the store staffs skills and capacities, I evaluated their activity and had interview sessions with them. Conducting this analysis facilitated identification of the right roles that need to be played out in the change process.
2. 2. I carried out a risk analysis meeting to determine other risks likely to arise in the change management process. I came up with another risk management plan and oversaw the progress to solve problems as they occurred.
2. 3. I introduced training programmes and communiqu strategies that can be employed to solve arising issues and mitigate risks. This involved, the conducting of frequent training sessions and availing of frequently updates to achieve awareness amongst all.
2. 4. Depending on the updated risk identification, I modified the change management where necessary. To any of these changes, I made sure that all the stakeholders were made aware through communication means.
2. 1. Performance and appraisal records, interview data, records of role assignments.
2. 2. Risk assessment report template, record of risk management plan, minutes held in risk assessment meeting.
2. 3. The relevant training program course documents, memo for the establishment of written communication, records of all participants of training sessions.
2. 4. Communication records of changes implemented in the change management process, emails and meetings to the stakeholders.
3. Review strategic outcomes 3.1 Analyse impacts of leadership on change management process using self-reflection
3.2 Seek feedback on leadership during change management process from staff
3.3 Apply feedback to leadership style 3. 1. To assess my leadership engagement in the strategic change process, I did a self-reflective exercise. This allowed me to make an analysis of the effective tips and strategies as well as the weaknesses in the approach towards the change management.
3. 2. In order to gain the perception of the envisioned change from the side of staff, I asked for their opinions through questionnaires and interviews. This feedback was rather helpful in having a view of how my leadership was being perceived as well as the outcome it was having on the team.
3. 3. From the findings, some modifications was done to the leadership behaviour to facilitate the team and enhance the change management. I made adjustments like the increasing of the feedback times and increasing the availability of assistants for co-workers. 3. 1. A self-reflection, a diary, papers assessing leadership skills.
3. 3. Feedback survey among the staff, records of meetings that were held to discuss the feedback.
3. 3. Records of alterations in the leadership style, session minutes, and leadership progression map.
Core Unit 2/8: BSBSTR802 - Lead strategic planning processes for an organisation
Student Assessment Note: 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:
facilitate planning processes to develop at least one organisation-wide strategic plan.
Element Performance Criteria Student Experience Evidence Reference
1. Analyse environment 1.1 Identify organisational vision, mission and values
1.2 Identify, gather and analyse relevant organisational data according to organisational policies and procedures
1.3 Identify stakeholders and resources required to develop and review strategic plan
1.4 Conduct strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) analysis and determine and define strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats
1.5 Review current strategic plan and identify gaps, and improvement needs and opportunities
1.6 Conduct political, economic, social and technological (PEST) analysis and identify opportunities and threats due to political, economic, social and technological forces
1.7 Research global environment and market, and identify trends, best practice, risks and opportunities
1.8 Assess organisational and global markets current and future demands
1.9 Identify barriers to organisational goals and consult with relevant stakeholders to determine strategies to overcome barriers 1.1 As Operations Manager, I aligned roles with the organization's goals to enhance operational effectiveness and boost sales.
1.2 Developed a strategic change plan using market research, employee feedback, and brainstorming sessions.
1.3 Engaged store managers, franchisees, and suppliers in developing and reviewing the strategic change plan.
1.4 Evaluated store staffs skills and conducted risk analysis to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
1.5 Conducted self-reflection and sought staff feedback to identify gaps and improvement needs.
1.8 Conducted market research and employee surveys to identify best practices and opportunities.
1.9 Addressed risks through analysis meetings and developed risk management plans.
Statement of work as a cross-functional employee, project specification.
Minutes of meetings, strategic plan document, emails with stakeholders.
Minutes of meetings, strategic plan document, emails with stakeholders
Performance and appraisal records, risk assessment report
Self-reflection diary, feedback survey results
Strategic plan document, market research reports
2. Determine direction of strategic plan 2.1 Establish communication processes that inform and support relevant team members
2.2 Consult with relevant stakeholders to determine parameters for planning process
2.3 Assign actions to relevant staff for developing planning process and direction of strategic plan
2.4 Develop planning process and direction of strategic plan
2.5 Establish organisational goals and priorities
2.6 Determine financial forecast and budgets
2.7 Seek feedback from stakeholders on direction of strategic plan and established organisational goals and priorities
2.8 Develop strategy map and identify gaps for improvement in direction of strategic plan
2.9 Make changes according to feedback received and identified improvements 2.1 Set up a management platform and weekly check-ins for communication.
2.2. Collaborated with store managers and franchisees to define the planning process.
2.3 Assigned roles based on staff evaluations and interviews.
2.4 Developed a detailed strategic change plan with input from stakeholders.
2.5 Set goals to boost weekly sales and enhance OH&S compliance.
2.7. Collected staff feedback through questionnaires and interviews.
2.8 Conducted self-reflection and staff feedback sessions to identify improvement areas.
2.9 Modified the change management process based on feedback and updated risks.
Minutes of setup meetings, emails establishing communication channels
Minutes of meetings, strategic plan document
Performance and appraisal records, interview data, role assignment records
Strategic plan document, minutes of meetings
Strategic plan document, minutes of meetings
Feedback survey results, interview data
Self-reflection diary, feedback survey results
Communication records, emails and meeting records with stakeholders
3. Develop and execute strategic plan 3.1 Determine and set key performance indicators, budget and timeline
3.2 Develop annual operational plan to facilitate implementation of long-term strategic plan
3.3 Plan human resource development and succession strategies that confirm long-term business viability
3.4 Initiate strategies to skill own workforce to implement the strategic plan
3.5 Present recommendations to key stakeholders for feedback and make changes to strategic plan according to feedback received
3.6 Communicate with stakeholders and assign responsibilities
3.7 Assist stakeholders to implement strategies 3.1. Set milestones and deadlines for the transformation project.
3.3 Evaluated staff capacities and introduced training programs.
3.4 Conducted frequent training sessions and provided regular updates.
3.5. Presented strategic change processes and made adjustments based on feedback.
3.6 Set up meetings and used presentations to communicate responsibilities.
3.7 Facilitated implementation through regular check-ins and feedback sessions.
Project specification, strategic plan document
Performance and appraisal records, training program documents
Training program documents, records of training participants
PowerPoint slides, briefing reports, feedback records
Meeting minutes, PowerPoint slides, briefing reports
Weekly check-in records, communication logs
4. Monitor and review strategic plan 4.1 Develop knowledge management systems to capture team progress, insights, experiences and learnings
4.2 Monitor financial and non-financial performance indicators
4.3 Monitor progress against timeline and key performance indicators
4.4 Identify progress that has not been made according to timeline and key performance indicators and communicate with relevant stakeholders to identify required actions
4.5 Seek feedback from relevant stakeholders on strategies and document feedback received for future development of strategic plans 4.1 Established a management platform to capture progress and feedback.
4.3 Regularly updated and monitored progress through check-ins.
4.4. Communicated updates and necessary changes to stakeholders.
4.5 Collected and applied feedback to improve strategies.
Minutes of setup meetings, management platform records
Weekly check-in records, performance reports
Communication records, meeting minutes
Feedback survey results, records of feedback meetings
Elective Unit 3/8: BSBFIN801 - Lead financial strategy development
Student Assessment Note: 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:
lead financial strategy development for at least one organisation or work area.
Element Performance Criteria Student Experience Evidence Reference
1. Prepare financial strategy 1.1 Establish capacity of existing financial systems by analysing financial reports
1.2 Forecast financial data and business system requirements including additional expenditure requirements
1.3 Consult relevant stakeholders, including financial advisers, about financial information to support decisions
1.4 Prepare recommendations and assessment indicators for budget expenditure or for modification of existing projections according to organisational and legislative requirements
1.5 Present recommendations to relevant stakeholders 1.1 Analysed financial reports to evaluate the capacity of existing financial systems during the transformation project at Muffin Break.
1.2 Developed a detailed strategic change plan that included forecasting financial data and identifying additional expenditure requirements.
1.3 Consulted with store managers, franchisees, and financial advisers to gather financial information and support decision-making.
1.4 Prepared recommendations and assessment indicators for budget expenditure as part of the strategic change plan.
1.5 Presented budget recommendations and assessment indicators to relevant stakeholders, including store managers and franchisees.
Financial reports, analysis documents
Strategic plan document, financial forecast reports
Minutes of meetings, emails with stakeholders
Budget recommendations document, assessment indicators
Presentation slides, meeting minutes
2. Implement financial strategy 2.1 Identify resourcing requirements to implement financial recommendations
2.2 Communicate recommendations to relevant stakeholders including organisational staff
2.3 Support staff in implementation of recommendations
2.4 Monitor actual income and expenditure against budgets 2.1 Evaluated resourcing requirements for implementing financial recommendations during the strategic change process.
2.2 Communicated financial recommendations to store managers, franchisees, and other relevant staff.
2.3 Provided support to staff in implementing the financial recommendations through training and regular check-ins.
2.4 Monitored actual income and expenditure against the set budgets as part of the strategic change process.
Resourcing requirement reports, strategic plan document
Communication records, emails to stakeholders
Training program documents, check-in records
Financial monitoring reports, budget vs. actual expenditure records
3. Monitor implementation of financial strategy 3.1 Identify deviations from budgets that generate an adverse effect on budget objectives
3.2 Promptly develop action plans to remedy significant deviations from budget objectives and projections
3.3 Revise budget priorities to meet operational contingencies and risk management 3.1. Identified deviations from budgets during regular financial monitoring sessions.
3.2 Developed and implemented action plans to address significant deviations from budget objectives.
3.3 Revised budget priorities as needed to meet operational contingencies and manage risks identified during the strategic change process. Financial monitoring reports, deviation analysis documents
Action plan documents, meeting minutes
Revised budget documents, risk management plans
Elective Unit 4/8: BSBSTR801 - Lead innovative thinking and practice
Student Assessment Note: 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:
lead at least one innovative thinking and practices for an organisation or work area.
Element Performance Criteria Student Experience Evidence Reference
1. Generate innovative thinking and creativity 1.1 Identify and analyse trends shaping organisations current and future thinking and practice
1.2 Identify and use techniques and tools to generate ideas and facilitate thinking
1.3 Introduce and promote creative thinking techniques
1.4 Research and analyse relevant conditions for innovation and issues that impact innovative thinking and creativity
1.5 Research and review innovation drivers and enablers 1.1 Conducted market research and employee surveys to identify best practices and future opportunities.
1,2 Used brainstorming sessions and SWOT analysis to generate ideas.
1.3 Employed brainstorming sessions and encouraged creative input from employees.
1.4 Conducted risk analysis and evaluated store staffs skills and capacities.
1.5 Reviewed feedback from stakeholders and identified improvement needs.
Strategic plan document, market research reports
Minutes of meetings, SWOT analysis reports
Minutes of meetings, brainstorming session records
Risk assessment report, performance and appraisal records
Feedback survey results, strategic plan document
2. Lead innovative practices 2.1 Assess personal leadership style to confirm it models positive innovative thinking and practice
2.2 Review and refine practice that models and supports innovation
2.3 Determine and assess the requirements to promote sustainable innovative activities
2.4 Construct and implement methods to promote knowledge transfer with relevant stakeholders
2.5 Identify, evaluate and manage risks associated with innovation 2.1 Conducted self-reflection and gathered feedback on leadership style.
2.2. Adjusted leadership behaviour based on feedback to enhance change management.
2.3 Introduced training programs and communication strategies to address issues and promote innovation.
2.4 Set up a management platform and conducted regular training sessions.
2.5 Conducted risk analysis meetings and developed risk management plans.
Self-reflection diary, feedback survey results
Records of changes in leadership style, feedback meeting minutes
Training program documents, communication strategy memos
Management platform records, training session records
Risk assessment report, risk management plan, meeting minutes
3. Support a culture of innovation 3.1 Identify, introduce and promote innovative practices, processes, products and/or services according to audience and organisational requirements
3.2 Establish ways to capture, communicate and share innovative ideas and practices
3.3 Confirm team approaches foster communication, consultation and team development for innovation
3.4 Identify, assess and provide relevant resources for innovation processes
3.5 Develop and apply strategies to foster a workplace culture that encourages innovation
3.6 Establish systems and processes that support innovation 3.1 Introduced a management platform and weekly check-ins to facilitate communication and innovation.
32. Used presentations and detailed reports to share strategic change processes and outcomes.
3.3 Set up meetings for employees and suppliers to foster communication and collaboration.
3.4 Evaluated staff skills and provided training programs to support innovation.
3.5 Created a management platform and encouraged regular feedback and check-ins.
3.6 Implemented communication channels and regular updates to support innovation.
Management platform records, weekly check-in records
PowerPoint slides, briefing reports
Meeting minutes, communication logs
Performance and appraisal records, training program documents
Management platform records, feedback session records
Minutes of setup meetings, communication strategy memos
4. Sustain innovative thinking and practice 4.1 Develop strategies where innovation is an integral part of organisational activity
4.2 Develop and monitor processes that confirm ongoing awareness of individual and collective contributions to innovative thinking and practice
4.3 Identify and analyse potential barriers and risks to innovation and devise strategies to respond
4.4 Analyse and reflect on innovation performance as a basis for developing strategies for improvement
4.5 Seek feedback from relevant stakeholders
4.6 Make changes to innovative thinking and practices according to feedback received 4.1 Integrated regular training and feedback sessions into the strategic change process.
4.2 Conducted self-reflection and collected staff feedback to monitor contributions.
4.3 Carried out risk analysis meetings and developed risk management plans.
4.4. Used self-reflection and staff feedback to identify areas for improvement.
4.5 Collected feedback from staff through questionnaires and interviews.
4.6 Modified change management processes and leadership behaviour based on feedback.
Training program documents, feedback session records
Self-reflection diary, feedback survey results
Risk assessment report, risk management plan, meeting minutes
Self-reflection diary, feedback survey results
Feedback survey results, interview data
Communication records, leadership style change records
Elective Unit 5/8: BSBLDR812 - Develop and cultivate collaborative partnerships and relationships
Student Assessment Note: 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:
develop and cultivate a collaborative partnership,
Element Performance Criteria Student Experience Evidence Reference
1. Determine partnership outcomes 1.1 Identify new partnerships and assess any existing partnerships according to task objectives
1.2 Select partners according to strategic objectives
1.3 Establish communication strategy in collaboration with partners
1.4 Establish key indicators and feedback processes for evaluating the health of the business partnerships
1.5 Identify and implement strategies for staff and stakeholder commitment and contribution 1.1. Identified and assessed partnerships with store managers, franchisees, and suppliers to meet the objectives of the transformation project.
1.2 Selected key partners, including store managers and suppliers, to align with the strategic objectives of boosting sales and operational effectiveness.
1.3 Established a communication strategy with partners using meetings, presentations, and detailed reports.
1.4 Developed key performance indicators (KPIs) and feedback processes to evaluate partnerships.
1.5 Implemented strategies such as regular training sessions and feedback mechanisms to ensure staff and stakeholder commitment.
Partnership assessment reports, meeting minutes
Strategic plan document, partner selection criteria
Communication strategy document, meeting minutes
KPI documents, feedback process reports
Training program documents, feedback records
2. Establish partnership through activity 2.1 Identify legal framework and processes for partnership activity in collaboration with partners
2.2 Plan and allocate resource requirements to accomplish activity with partners
2.3 Establish processes to resolve conflict in a fair, equitable and collaborative manner between partners
2.4 Implement reporting systems for reporting results against planned partnership activity outcomes 2.1 Collaborated with partners to identify the legal framework and processes required for partnership activities.
2.2 Planned and allocated resources needed for partnership activities, including staff, budget, and materials.
2.3 Established conflict resolution processes to handle any disagreements among partners.
2.4 Implemented reporting systems to track and report results of partnership activities.
Legal framework documents, process planning reports
Resource allocation plans, strategic plan document
Conflict resolution process documents, meeting minutes
Reporting system setup documents, progress reports
3. Cultivate partnership performance 3.1 Analyse reporting system results of partner activity against intended outcomes
3.2 Identify improvements to partnership in collaboration with partners
3.3 Implement identified improvements to partnership operations 3.1 Analysed results from the reporting system to assess partner activity against intended outcomes.
3.2 Worked with partners to identify and agree on improvements needed for partnership operations.
3.3. Implemented the agreed improvements to enhance partnership performance. Analysis reports, KPI documents
Improvement plan documents, meeting minutes
Implementation records, progress reports
Elective Unit 6/8: BSBLDR813 - Lead and influence ethical practice
Student Assessment Note: 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:
develop and implement at least two ethical decision making frameworks to establish, apply and promote ethics in an organisation.
Element Performance Criteria Student Experience Evidence Reference
1. Establish ethical standards 1.1 Identify importance of ethics and standards for organisation
1.2 Identify strengths, weaknesses and threats to ethical conduct in the organisation
1.3 Develop solutions to mitigate identified threats to ethical conduct according to organisational and industry practice
1.4 Communicate reporting procedures to staff for suspected unethical conduct according to organisational policy Recognized the importance of ethics in enhancing operational effectiveness and maintaining a positive organizational image during the transformation project at DFFH.
Conducted SWOT analysis to identify strengths, weaknesses, and threats to ethical conduct within the organization.
Developed risk management plans and implemented training programs to address identified ethical threats.
Established and communicated reporting procedures for unethical conduct to all staff members.
Strategic plan document, ethics policy document
SWOT analysis reports, risk assessment documents
Risk management plan, training program documents
Communication strategy document, reporting procedure documents
2. Apply ethics in organisation 2.1 Analyse complex ethical matters according to relevant legislation, industry codes of practice and organisational standards
2.2 Resolve complex ethical matters within scope of responsibility
2.3 Develop and implement frameworks for ethical decision-making and policy setting Analysed complex ethical issues during the project, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and industry standards.
Resolved ethical issues encountered during the project within the scope of responsibility.
Developed and implemented two ethical decision-making frameworks to guide policy setting and ethical conduct.
Legal compliance reports, ethical issue analysis documents
Ethical issue resolution reports, meeting minutes
Ethical decision-making framework documents, policy documents
3. Promote ethics in organisation 3.1 Identify opportunities to promote ethical industry practices for organisation
3.2 Influence the development and review of policies and procedures to include and address ethical considerations
3.3 Create opportunity to promote dialogue on organisational values and ethics with and between staff
3.4 Establish a strategy for continuous improvement in ethical conduct for staff Identified and leveraged opportunities to promote ethical practices within the organization and industry.
Played a key role in the development and review of organizational policies to incorporate ethical considerations.
Facilitated discussions and workshops to promote dialogue on organizational values and ethics among staff.
Established a continuous improvement strategy for ethical conduct, including regular training and feedback sessions.
Strategic plan document, promotional materials
Policy review documents, meeting minutes
Workshop materials, meeting minutes
Continuous improvement strategy document, training program documents
Elective Unit 7/8: BSBSTR803 - Establish business continuity management strategies
Student Assessment Note: 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, monitor and review the formal and informal business continuity management framework and strategies for an organisation or work area
Element Performance Criteria Student Experience Evidence Reference
1. Create business continuity management framework 1.1 Identify organisational scope, critical business operations and resources, and risks and disruption scenarios
1.2 Develop risk management strategy
1.3 Conduct a business impact analysis
1.4 Develop business continuity management framework according to identified potential risks and interruption to critical business operations
1.5 Demonstrate sponsorship, responsibility and accountability for business continuity management framework
1.6 Consult with stakeholders to establish governance structures for the business continuity management framework, according to size of organisation
1.7 Determine and seek approval from relevant stakeholders on resources for implementation of business continuity management framework
1.8 Support stakeholders to implement business continuity management framework Identified the scope, critical operations, resources, and potential risks during the transformation project at DFFH.
Developed a comprehensive risk management strategy to mitigate identified risks and ensure business continuity.
Conducted a business impact analysis to assess the potential effects of disruptions on critical operations.
Developed a business continuity management framework based on identified risks and potential interruptions.
Took responsibility and demonstrated accountability for the implementation and maintenance of the business continuity management framework.
Consulted with stakeholders to establish appropriate governance structures for the framework.
Identified and secured approval for necessary resources from stakeholders for the implementation of the framework.
Provided support and guidance to stakeholders for the effective implementation of the business continuity management framework. Project scope document, risk analysis reports
Risk management strategy document
Business impact analysis report
Business continuity management framework document
Accountability statement, sponsorship documents
Governance structure documents, meeting minutes
Resource approval documents, stakeholder meeting minutes
Implementation support documents, training materials
2. Monitor business continuity management framework and strategies 2.1 Develop a cyclical review process for monitoring business continuity management framework
2.2 Communicate and provide to relevant stakeholders information relating to cyclical review process
2.3 Develop and seek approval of tools that verify and validate business continuity management framework activities, processes and plans
2.4 Consult with relevant stakeholders implementation of business continuity management framework
2.5 Manage business continuity management framework learning, development and exercises across organisation
2.6 Implement and conduct business continuity management program audits Developed a cyclical review process to regularly monitor the framework's effectiveness.
Communicated the details of the cyclical review process to all relevant stakeholders.
Developed and obtained approval for tools to verify and validate framework activities, processes, and plans.
Consulted with stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of the framework.
Managed learning, development, and exercises related to the business continuity management framework.
Conducted regular audits of the business continuity management program to ensure compliance and effectiveness.
Cyclical review process document
Communication records, emails to stakeholders
Verification tools documents, approval records
Consultation records, meeting minutes
Training program documents, exercise records
Audit reports, compliance documents
3. Review and evaluate business continuity management framework and strategies 3.1 Review and analyse reports on business continuity management framework learning and development exercises
3.2 Review and analyse the organisations communication strategy and implement relevant changes
3.3 Review and update overall business continuity management framework activities, processes, plans and resources according to results pre- and post-activation
3.4 Analyse and integrate organisations business impact assessment and identify dependencies and interdependencies, as required
3.5 Seek feedback from and respond to relevant stakeholders on business continuity management framework and strategies Reviewed and analysed reports on learning and development exercises related to the framework.
Reviewed and updated the organization's communication strategy based on analysis results.
Reviewed and updated the framework activities, processes, plans, and resources based on pre- and post-activation results.
Analysed and integrated the business impact assessment to identify dependencies and interdependencies.
Sought and responded to feedback from stakeholders on the framework and strategies to ensure continuous improvement. Exercise reports, analysis documents
Communication strategy review documents, change implementation records
Reviewed and updated the framework activities, processes, plans, and resources based on pre- and post-activation results.
Business impact assessment integration report
Stakeholder feedback records, response documents
Elective Unit 8/8: BSBPMG810 - Prioritise projects and programs(Imported)
Student Assessment Note: 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:
for at least one portfolio of work, identify programs, undertake strategic alignment of projects to organisational objectives, and prioritise projects.
Element Performance Criteria Student Experience Evidence Reference
1. Identify projects and programs 1.1 Identify proposed, planned, active or inactive projects and programs in the organisation
1.2 Identify project sponsor and project approval status of all identified projects
1.3 Capture macro-level project and program information for every project and program within the project portfolio
1.4 Implement ongoing identification and capture of project and program information Identified all projects and programs, including proposed, planned, active, and inactive ones during the strategic transformation project at DFFH
Identified project sponsors and approval status for each project within the portfolio.
Captured macro-level information for all projects and programs, ensuring comprehensive documentation.
Established a process for continuous identification and documentation of project and program information. Project portfolio documentation, project status reports
Sponsor identification records, approval status documents
Project portfolio summary, macro-level information sheets
Ongoing identification process documents, information capture records
2. Undertake strategic alignment 2.1 Align and objectively score projects and programs against organisational strategic objectives
2.2 Identify and assess key drivers, internal and external sources of impact for projects and programs within the portfolio
2.3 Assess projects and programs for alignment with strategic objectives
2.4 Highlight and flag projects and programs that do not align to one or more strategic objective for further analysis
2.5 Categorise projects and programs according to each strategic objective Aligned and scored projects and programs against organizational strategic objectives to ensure relevance and impact.
Identified and assessed key drivers and sources of impact for each project and program.
Assessed each project and program for alignment with the strategic objectives of the organization.
Highlighted and flagged non-aligned projects and programs for additional review and analysis.
Categorized projects and programs based on their alignment with specific strategic objectives. Alignment and scoring reports, strategic objectives mapping
Key drivers assessment reports, impact analysis documents
Alignment assessment reports, strategic objective comparison documents
Flagging reports, non-aligned project lists
Categorization reports, strategic objective categories
3. Apply prioritisation 2.1 Align and objectively score projects and programs against organisational strategic objectives
2.2 Identify and assess key drivers, internal and external sources of impact for projects and programs within the portfolio
2.3 Assess projects and programs for alignment with strategic objectives
2.4 Highlight and flag projects and programs that do not align to one or more strategic objective for further analysis
2.5 Categorise projects and programs according to each strategic objective Reiterated alignment and scoring of projects and programs to prioritize them effectively.
Reassessed key drivers and impact sources to refine prioritization
Conducted thorough assessments to confirm alignment and prioritize projects.
Flagged projects for further analysis to ensure comprehensive prioritization.
Categorized projects and programs to facilitate prioritized alignment with strategic goals. Prioritization reports, scoring matrices
Reassessment reports, impact driver analysis documents
Final alignment assessment documents, strategic prioritization reports
Final flagging reports, non-alignment analysis documents
Final categorization reports, strategic alignment categories
Recognition of Prior Learning Performance& Knowledge Evidence Documentation
Candidate Name: Ashley Gastelaars
Course: BSB80320 Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership
Core Unit 1/8: BSBLDR811 - Lead strategic transformation
Student Assessment Note: 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:
lead a strategic business transformation for an organisation or large work area on at least one occasion.
Element Performance Criteria Student Experience Evidence Reference
1. Prepare to undertake strategic change 1.1 Identify personal responsibilities in strategic transformation process according to task objectives
1.2 Develop strategic change strategy in collaboration with relevant stakeholders
1.3 Brief internal and external stakeholders of strategic change processes and intended outcomes
1.4 Establish communication channels for organisational personnel to contact management 2. Lead strategic change 2.1 Analyse and confirm capacity and competence of relevant individuals to contribute to change processes and plans
2.2 Identify and resolve risks in change management process
2.3 Develop learning and communication processes for addressing problems and risks arising during organisational change
2.4 Make changes to change management process according to risks and inform stakeholders of updates 3. Review strategic outcomes 3.1 Analyse impacts of leadership on change management process using self-reflection
3.2 Seek feedback on leadership during change management process from staff
3.3 Apply feedback to leadership style Core Unit 2/8: BSBSTR802 - Lead strategic planning processes for an organisation
Student Assessment Note: 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:
facilitate planning processes to develop at least one organisation-wide strategic plan.
Element Performance Criteria Student Experience Evidence Reference
1. Analyse environment 1.1 Identify organisational vision, mission and values
1.2 Identify, gather and analyse relevant organisational data according to organisational policies and procedures
1.3 Identify stakeholders and resources required to develop and review strategic plan
1.4 Conduct strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) analysis and determine and define strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats
1.5 Review current strategic plan and identify gaps, and improvement needs and opportunities
1.6 Conduct political, economic, social and technological (PEST) analysis and identify opportunities and threats due to political, economic, social and technological forces
1.7 Research global environment and market, and identify trends, best practice, risks and opportunities
1.8 Assess organisational and global markets current and future demands
1.9 Identify barriers to organisational goals and consult with relevant stakeholders to determine strategies to overcome barriers 2. Determine direction of strategic plan 2.1 Establish communication processes that inform and support relevant team members
2.2 Consult with relevant stakeholders to determine parameters for planning process
2.3 Assign actions to relevant staff for developing planning process and direction of strategic plan
2.4 Develop planning process and direction of strategic plan
2.5 Establish organisational goals and priorities
2.6 Determine financial forecast and budgets
2.7 Seek feedback from stakeholders on direction of strategic plan and established organisational goals and priorities
2.8 Develop strategy map and identify gaps for improvement in direction of strategic plan
2.9 Make changes according to feedback received and identified improvements 3. Develop and execute strategic plan 3.1 Determine and set key performance indicators, budget and timeline
3.2 Develop annual operational plan to facilitate implementation of long-term strategic plan
3.3 Plan human resource development and succession strategies that confirm long-term business viability
3.4 Initiate strategies to skill own workforce to implement the strategic plan
3.5 Present recommendations to key stakeholders for feedback and make changes to strategic plan according to feedback received
3.6 Communicate with stakeholders and assign responsibilities
3.7 Assist stakeholders to implement strategies 4. Monitor and review strategic plan 4.1 Develop knowledge management systems to capture team progress, insights, experiences and learnings
4.2 Monitor financial and non-financial performance indicators
4.3 Monitor progress against timeline and key performance indicators
4.4 Identify progress that has not been made according to timeline and key performance indicators and communicate with relevant stakeholders to identify required actions
4.5 Seek feedback from relevant stakeholders on strategies and document feedback received for future development of strategic plans Elective Unit 3/8: BSBFIN801 - Lead financial strategy development
Student Assessment Note: 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:
lead financial strategy development for at least one organisation or work area.
Element Performance Criteria Student Experience Evidence Reference
1. Prepare financial strategy 1.1 Establish capacity of existing financial systems by analysing financial reports
1.2 Forecast financial data and business system requirements including additional expenditure requirements
1.3 Consult relevant stakeholders, including financial advisers, about financial information to support decisions
1.4 Prepare recommendations and assessment indicators for budget expenditure or for modification of existing projections according to organisational and legislative requirements
1.5 Present recommendations to relevant stakeholders 2. Implement financial strategy 2.1 Identify resourcing requirements to implement financial recommendations
2.2 Communicate recommendations to relevant stakeholders including organisational staff
2.3 Support staff in implementation of recommendations
2.4 Monitor actual income and expenditure against budgets 3. Monitor implementation of financial strategy 3.1 Identify deviations from budgets that generate an adverse effect on budget objectives
3.2 Promptly develop action plans to remedy significant deviations from budget objectives and projections
3.3 Revise budget priorities to meet operational contingencies and risk management Elective Unit 4/8: BSBSTR801 - Lead innovative thinking and practice
Student Assessment Note: 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:
lead at least one innovative thinking and practices for an organisation or work area.
Element Performance Criteria Student Experience Evidence Reference
1. Generate innovative thinking and creativity 1.1 Identify and analyse trends shaping organisations current and future thinking and practice
1.2 Identify and use techniques and tools to generate ideas and facilitate thinking
1.3 Introduce and promote creative thinking techniques
1.4 Research and analyse relevant conditions for innovation and issues that impact innovative thinking and creativity
1.5 Research and review innovation drivers and enablers 2. Lead innovative practices 2.1 Assess personal leadership style to confirm it models positive innovative thinking and practice
2.2 Review and refine practice that models and supports innovation
2.3 Determine and assess the requirements to promote sustainable innovative activities
2.4 Construct and implement methods to promote knowledge transfer with relevant stakeholders
2.5 Identify, evaluate and manage risks associated with innovation 3. Support a culture of innovation 3.1 Identify, introduce and promote innovative practices, processes, products and/or services according to audience and organisational requirements
3.2 Establish ways to capture, communicate and share innovative ideas and practices
3.3 Confirm team approaches foster communication, consultation and team development for innovation
3.4 Identify, assess and provide relevant resources for innovation processes
3.5 Develop and apply strategies to foster a workplace culture that encourages innovation
3.6 Establish systems and processes that support innovation 4. Sustain innovative thinking and practice 4.1 Develop strategies where innovation is an integral part of organisational activity
4.2 Develop and monitor processes that confirm ongoing awareness of individual and collective contributions to innovative thinking and practice
4.3 Identify and analyse potential barriers and risks to innovation and devise strategies to respond
4.4 Analyse and reflect on innovation performance as a basis for developing strategies for improvement
4.5 Seek feedback from relevant stakeholders
4.6 Make changes to innovative thinking and practices according to feedback received Elective Unit 5/8: BSBLDR812 - Develop and cultivate collaborative partnerships and relationships
Student Assessment Note: 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:
develop and cultivate a collaborative partnership,
Element Performance Criteria Student Experience Evidence Reference
1. Determine partnership outcomes 1.1 Identify new partnerships and assess any existing partnerships according to task objectives
1.2 Select partners according to strategic objectives
1.3 Establish communication strategy in collaboration with partners
1.4 Establish key indicators and feedback processes for evaluating the health of the business partnerships
1.5 Identify and implement strategies for staff and stakeholder commitment and contribution 2. Establish partnership through activity 2.1 Identify legal framework and processes for partnership activity in collaboration with partners
2.2 Plan and allocate resource requirements to accomplish activity with partners
2.3 Establish processes to resolve conflict in a fair, equitable and collaborative manner between partners
2.4 Implement reporting systems for reporting results against planned partnership activity outcomes 3. Cultivate partnership performance 3.1 Analyse reporting system results of partner activity against intended outcomes
3.2 Identify improvements to partnership in collaboration with partners
3.3 Implement identified improvements to partnership operations Elective Unit 6/8: BSBLDR813 - Lead and influence ethical practice
Student Assessment Note: 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:
develop and implement at least two ethical decision making frameworks to establish, apply and promote ethics in an organisation.
Element Performance Criteria Student Experience Evidence Reference
1. Establish ethical standards 1.1 Identify importance of ethics and standards for organisation
1.2 Identify strengths, weaknesses and threats to ethical conduct in the organisation
1.3 Develop solutions to mitigate identified threats to ethical conduct according to organisational and industry practice
1.4 Communicate reporting procedures to staff for suspected unethical conduct according to organisational policy 2. Apply ethics in organisation 2.1 Analyse complex ethical matters according to relevant legislation, industry codes of practice and organisational standards
2.2 Resolve complex ethical matters within scope of responsibility
2.3 Develop and implement frameworks for ethical decision-making and policy setting 3. Promote ethics in organisation 3.1 Identify opportunities to promote ethical industry practices for organisation
3.2 Influence the development and review of policies and procedures to include and address ethical considerations
3.3 Create opportunity to promote dialogue on organisational values and ethics with and between staff
3.4 Establish a strategy for continuous improvement in ethical conduct for staff Elective Unit 7/8: BSBSTR803 - Establish business continuity management strategies
Student Assessment Note: 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, monitor and review the formal and informal business continuity management framework and strategies for an organisation or work area
Element Performance Criteria Student Experience Evidence Reference
1. Create business continuity management framework 1.1 Identify organisational scope, critical business operations and resources, and risks and disruption scenarios
1.2 Develop risk management strategy
1.3 Conduct a business impact analysis
1.4 Develop business continuity management framework according to identified potential risks and interruption to critical business operations
1.5 Demonstrate sponsorship, responsibility and accountability for business continuity management framework
1.6 Consult with stakeholders to establish governance structures for the business continuity management framework, according to size of organisation
1.7 Determine and seek approval from relevant stakeholders on resources for implementation of business continuity management framework
1.8 Support stakeholders to implement business continuity management framework 2. Monitor business continuity management framework and strategies 2.1 Develop a cyclical review process for monitoring business continuity management framework
2.2 Communicate and provide to relevant stakeholders information relating to cyclical review process
2.3 Develop and seek approval of tools that verify and validate business continuity management framework activities, processes and plans
2.4 Consult with relevant stakeholders implementation of business continuity management framework
2.5 Manage business continuity management framework learning, development and exercises across organisation
2.6 Implement and conduct business continuity management program audits 3. Review and evaluate business continuity management framework and strategies 3.1 Review and analyse reports on business continuity management framework learning and development exercises
3.2 Review and analyse the organisations communication strategy and implement relevant changes
3.3 Review and update overall business continuity management framework activities, processes, plans and resources according to results pre- and post-activation
3.4 Analyse and integrate organisations business impact assessment and identify dependencies and interdependencies, as required
3.5 Seek feedback from and respond to relevant stakeholders on business continuity management framework and strategies Elective Unit 8/8: BSBPMG810 - Prioritise projects and programs(Imported)
Student Assessment Note: 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:
for at least one portfolio of work, identify programs, undertake strategic alignment of projects to organisational objectives, and prioritise projects.
Element Performance Criteria Student Experience Evidence Reference
1. Identify projects and programs 1.1 Identify proposed, planned, active or inactive projects and programs in the organisation
1.2 Identify project sponsor and project approval status of all identified projects
1.3 Capture macro-level project and program information for every project and program within the project portfolio
1.4 Implement ongoing identification and capture of project and program information 2. Undertake strategic alignment 2.1 Align and objectively score projects and programs against organisational strategic objectives
2.2 Identify and assess key drivers, internal and external sources of impact for projects and programs within the portfolio
2.3 Assess projects and programs for alignment with strategic objectives
2.4 Highlight and flag projects and programs that do not align to one or more strategic objective for further analysis
2.5 Categorise projects and programs according to each strategic objective 3. Apply prioritisation 2.1 Align and objectively score projects and programs against organisational strategic objectives
2.2 Identify and assess key drivers, internal and external sources of impact for projects and programs within the portfolio
2.3 Assess projects and programs for alignment with strategic objectives
2.4 Highlight and flag projects and programs that do not align to one or more strategic objective for further analysis
2.5 Categorise projects and programs according to each strategic objective