Course Title: Lead team effectiveness

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2019

Course Code: GEDU6111C

Course Title: Lead team effectiveness

School: 345T Media and Communication

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4371 - Certificate IV in Live Production and Technical Services

Course Contact: Program Administration

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4815

Course Contact Email: mcvet@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Teacher - Rebekha Naim
Ph 9925 4849
Email rebekha.naim@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 50

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

In the Live Production industry, much of the work is carried out in teams. In this course you will be required to work effectively in production teams, provide leadership and bridge the gap between crew members and managers. It involves working with your team to plan for outcomes, then work cohesively to get the work done and communicate this to management.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

BSBLDR403 Lead team effectiveness

Element:

1. Plan to achieve team outcomes

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Lead the team to identify, establish and document team purpose, roles, responsibilities, goals, plans and objectives in consultation with team members

1.2 Engage team members to incorporate innovation and productivity measures in work plans

1.3 Lead and support team members in meeting expected outcomes

Element:

2. Lead team to develop cohesion

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Provide opportunities for input of team members into planning, decision making and operational aspects of work team

2.2 Encourage and support team members to take responsibility for own work and to assist each other in undertaking required roles and responsibilities

2.3 Provide feedback to team members to encourage, value and reward individual and team efforts and contributions

2.4 Recognise and address issues, concerns and problems identified by team members or refer to relevant persons as required

2.5 Model expected behaviours and approaches

Element:

3. Participate in and facilitate work team

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Actively encourage team members to participate in and take responsibility for team activities and communication processes

3.2 Give the team support to identify and resolve problems which impede its performance

3.3 Ensure own contribution to work team serves as a role model for others and enhances the organisation's image within the work team, the organisation and with clients/customers

Element:

4. Liaise with management

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Maintain open communication with line manager/management at all times

4.2 Communicate information from line manager/management to the team

4.3 Communicate unresolved issues, concerns and problems raised by the team/team members to line manager/management and ensure follow-up action is taken

4.4 Communicate unresolved issues, concerns and problems related to the team/team members raised by line managers/management to the team and ensure follow-up to action is taken


Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.

You will:

  • plan and work in small production lighting teams in class 
  • occasionally lead these teams 
  • work in a small production lighting team along side other specialists in a professional or semi-professional setting


Details of Learning Activities

Learning activities in this course include;

  • Knowledge sharing and class discussion
  • Lectures
  • Peer learning
  • Workshopping of student projects
  • Peer and teacher feedback


Teaching Schedule

This course is taught in combination with another unit (clustered); 'BSBCMM401 Make a Presentation COMM7337C'.

Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.

Session

Key topics

Delivery method

Key learning and assessment activities

Performance criteria (PC), Performance evidence (PE), Knowledge evidence (KE) covered

Session 1

Introduction to the course

Class (face to face)

  • Who has worked in Communications/Retail/Customer Service?
  • What the course will and won't cover
  • Communication skills
  • Email, texting phone discussions, practical work, other
  • Communication games
  • Review of Canvas resources, assessments & course guide

 

Session 2

Presentation skills

Class (face to face)

 

Make a Presentation PC all, PE all, KE all

Session 3

Leadership & Teamwork skills

Class (face to face)

  • Teamwork skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Development of Team Plan
  • Tent pole game!

Lead Team Effectiveness PC all, PE all, KE all

Session 4

Myers Briggs

 

  • Myers Briggs Presentation
  • Discussion on teamwork in the workplace
  • Team problem solving game

Make a Presentation PC all, PE all

Lead Team Effectiveness PC all, PE all

Session 5

Review

Class (face to face)

  • Reflection/feedback on last weeks presentations
  • Review the units
  • Game

Make a Presentation PC 3, PE 2, KE 3&4

Lead Team Effectiveness PC 3&4, PE 4&7, KE all

Session 6

Assessment preparation

Class (face to face)

  • Go over the assessment
  • Allot the presentation groups
  • Groups to decide on a team name and topic
  • Begin work on the Presentation Plan

Make a Presentation PC 1, PE 1, KE all

Lead Team Effectiveness PC all, PE all, KE all

Session 7

Presentation Plans due

Class (face to face)

  • Assessment Part 1 due today
  • Presentation Plan
  • Practice your group presentations

Make a Presentation PC 1, PE 1, KE all

Lead Team Effectiveness PC all, PE all, KE all

Session 8

Class Presentations 

Class (face to face)

  • Assessment Part 2 due today (half class LP1A/LP1B)
  • Class Presentations
  • Feedback Session

Make a Presentation PC all, PE all, KE all

Lead Team Effectiveness PC All, PE all, KE all

Session 9

Class Presentations 

Class (face to face)

  • Assessment Part 2 due today (other half class LP1A/LP1B)
  • Class Presentations
  • Feedback Session

Make a Presentation PC all, PE all, KE all

Lead Team Effectiveness PC all, PE all, KE all

Session 10

Feedback Sessions

Class (face to face)

 
  • Assessment Part 3 due today 
  • Class Review
  • Individual Feedback Sessions

Make a Presentation PC all, PE all, KE all

Lead Team Effectiveness PC all, PE all, KE all


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Other resources for this course are available online in Blackboard via the Learning Hub in My RMIT (www.rmit.edu.au).

Assessment Performance Evidence and Knowledge for;

BSBCMM401 Make a Presentation;

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

  • prepare and deliver presentations related to occupation or area of interest which demonstrate the use of:
  • effective presentation strategies and communication principles
  • aids and materials to support the presentation
  • select and implement methods to review the effectiveness of own presentation and document any changes which would improve future presentations.

Knowledge Evidence

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

  • identify information collection methods that will support review and feedback of presentations
  • identify regulatory and organisational obligations and requirements relevant to presentations
  • describe the principles of effective communication
  • describe the range of presentation aids and materials available to support presentations

BSBLDR403 Lead Team Effectiveness;

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

  • apply knowledge of organisational goals, objectives and plans
  • develop a team work plan including documentation of how it was generated and how it will be monitored
  • identify and incorporate innovation and productivity measures into a team work plan
  • communicate with team members and management to identify and establish the team purpose, roles, responsibilities, goals plans and objectives and resolve problems
  • use techniques to consult, encourage, support and provide feedback to team members
  • model team leadership behaviours and approaches
  • liaise with management to develop the teamwork plan, resolve issues and ensure follow-up action is taken.

Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must explain principles and techniques associated with:

  • delegation and work allocation
  • goal setting
  • group dynamics and processes
  • individual behaviour and difference
  • leadership styles
  • motivation
  • negotiation
  • problem solving
  • planning
  • workplace innovation
  • workplace productivity


Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course will involve demonstration of practical tasks and testing of your knowledge.


Assessment Tasks

This course is assessed in combination with another unit (clustered) 'BSBCMM401 Make a Presentation COMM7337C' 

To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following assessment to a satisfactory standard.
You will receive feedback on all assessment during and once you have demonstrated competency. You will receive a pass or fail grade for the two units relating to this Comms course, in relation to the Student Assessment Guide.

Major Project (3 Parts): 

Part 1: Presentation Plan due: Week 7 of the course

Part 2: Class Presentation due: Week 8 or 9 of course

Part 3: Feedback Session due:  Week 10 of course

You have up to five weeks to complete this major assessment in your presentation group.

For further information on the grading system and criteria used, please refer to the course Canvas site.
Grades which apply to this course delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment, include:

CA - Competency Achieved - Graded (pass)
NYC - Not Yet Competent (fail)
DNS - Did Not Submit for Assessment (fail)


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through Program Administration.

Other Information

Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students

Cover Sheet for Submissions:

You must complete and sign a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions.

http://mams.rmit.edu.au/s1llva641yxuz.pdf

Attendance:

Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises

It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.

Assessment Feedback:

You will receive spoken and written feedback on all your work.  Where relevant, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/policies/assessment-policy

Student Progress:

Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy designed to assist you in achieving your learning potential.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/acadprogress

Adjustments to Assessment (eg. applying for an extension of time):

If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment satisfactorily by the due date, you can choose to apply for an adjustment to your assessment. RMIT University offers a range of adjustments designed to support you in your studies, including an extension of time to complete the assessment.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/adjustment

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:

RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/academic-integrity

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:

Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.

Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) RCC applies only if you have previously successfully demonstrated competence in a unit of competency, and now require to be reassessed to ensure that the competence is being maintained.

Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer, RPL, or RCC for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit

 

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