Course Title: Lead team effectiveness
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2021
Course Code: GEDU6111C
Course Title: Lead team effectiveness
School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4371 - Certificate IV in Live Production and Technical Services
Course Contact: Rebekha Naim
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4849
Course Contact Email: rebekha.naim@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Ron Frim
Email: ron.frim@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
In class activities will include a range of teacher directed group activities, projects, class exercises, review discussions/lectures and independent project based work.
Out-of-class activities include completion of learning activities and preparing for class projects. Online research and occasional outside of class time group discussions will be required to maintain project work.
Teaching Schedule
Semester 2 | |||
Week |
Topic |
Class objectives |
Assessment Remarks |
1 |
No class |
No class |
No class |
2 |
Course overview; leadership; meeting planning |
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3 |
Effective communication; company values and culture |
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4 |
SMART goals; group development; company vision and mission |
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5 |
Stakeholders; feedback; managing your emotions1. |
1. Identify who are the key stakeholders in your project 2. How to give feedback effectively 3. How to receive feedback 4. Self-assess your emotions prior to making a leadership decision |
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6 |
Practise role plays |
Outline of Assessment Task 1 | Practise for Assessment Task 1 - Role Play |
7 |
Role plays | Assessment Task 1 - Role play | Assessment Task 1 - Role Play |
8 |
Role plays | Assessment Task 1 - Role play | Assessment Task 1 - Role Play |
Mid-semester break | |||
9 |
Team charter; team work plan |
1. Create a team charter 2. Create a team work plan | |
10 |
Class time allocated for assessment task preparation. |
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11 |
Class time allocated for assessment task preparation. |
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12 |
Class time allocated for assessment task preparation. |
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13 |
Class time allocated for assessment task preparation. Some groups present in Operate Complex Vision Systems class. |
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14 |
No class |
Time allocated to team meetings, and working on team charters. Time allocated to preparing, practising presentations. |
Assessment Task 2 - Team charter and work plan |
15 |
Presentations continue |
Presentations continue | Assessment Task 2 - Team charter and work plan |
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16 |
Presentations continue |
Presentations continue | Assessment Task 2 - Team charter and work plan |
17 |
Outstanding assessments |
Time allocated for outstanding assessments or re-assessments as required |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
You are advised to look at myRMIT for ongoing updated information.
It is recommended that you bring materials to classes to make notes, for example;
a pen and notepaper or a laptop computer. You will need to have either a USB thumb drive or a USB/Thunderbolt Hard drive (or both) to store and manage your media. Your teacher will advise you what to get when classes commence.
The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:
The learning Lab
www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
English for uni workshops
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course will involve demonstration of practical tasks and testing of your knowledge.
Assessment Tasks
Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard expected in the workplace.
To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.
You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for full assessment criteria and due dates.
Assessment Task 1 - Role play: Lead a team effectiveness meeting demonstrating your ability to apply knowledge of organisational goals, objectives and plans. Due by weeks 7 & 8, Semester 2.
Assessment Task 2 - Team charter and work plan: Develop a team charter for your work team, addressing the current issues in your workplace. Present your team charter. Due by week 16, Semester 2.
You should refer to the assessment brief which is available on myRMIT for full assessment criteria.
Results that apply to Ungraded courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:
CA Competency Achieved
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for Assessment
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These mapping documents are available through Program Administration if required.
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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