Course Title: Manage meetings
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2017
Course Code: BUSM7932C
Course Title: Manage meetings
School: 650T Vocational Business Education
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5338 - Diploma of Leadership and Management
Course Contact: Suzanne Maugeri
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 1466
Course Contact Email: suzanne.maugeri@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 30
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
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage a range of meetings including overseeing the meeting preparation processes, chairing meetings, organising the minutes and reporting meeting outcomes
It applies to individuals employed in a range of work environments who are required to organise and manage meetings within their workplace, including conducting or managing administrative tasks in providing agendas and meeting material. They may work as senior administrative staff or may be individuals with responsibility for conducting and chairing meetings in the workplace.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBADM502 Manage meetings |
Element: |
1 Prepare for meetings |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Develop agenda in line with stated meeting and purpose 1.2 Ensure style and structure of meeting are appropriate to its purpose 1.3 Identify meeting participants and notify them in accordance with organizational procedures 1.4 Confirm meeting arrangements in accordance with requirements of meeting 1.5 Despatch meeting papers to participants within designated timelines |
Element: |
2 Conduct meetings |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Chair meetings in accordance with organizational requirements, agreed conventions for type of meeting and legal and ethical requirements 2.2 Conduct meetings to ensure they are focused, time efficient and achieve the required outcomes 2.3 Ensure meeting facilitation enables participation, discussion, problem-solving and resolution of issues 2.4 Brief minute=taker on method for recording meeting notes in accordance with organizational requirements and conventions for type of meeting |
Element: |
3 Follow up meetings |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Check transcribed meeting notes to ensure they reflect a true and accurate record of the meeting and are formatted in accordance with organizational procedures and meeting conventions 3.2 Distribute and store minutes and other follow-up documentation within designated timelines, and according to organizational requirements 3.3 Report outcomes of meetings as required, within designated timelines |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Learners will conduct and manage those administrative tasks to provide agendas and meeting materials relating to the project. Each student will conduct and chair a meeting, there will be a variety of meetings that a student can chair during the semester. Students will apply theory to their meeting practice.
Some learning activities will include a self-directed learning approach. Self-directed learning refers to organised teacher-directed learning activities that you will undertake independently, either as individuals or with other students. This may include workplace research, library assignments, field work and Work Integrated Learning.
Teaching Schedule
Week | Weekly | Content | Assessment |
1 |
Week commencing 6 February |
Session 1 Introduction to the course including:
Session 2 Topics: Prepare for meeting, Conduct meeting How to take and transcribe minutes from an Agenda. Conduct meeting Assessment Required knowledge for meetings: Cultural, key provisions of relevant legislation, formats for minutes and agendas, group dynamics, meeting terminology, organisational procedures and policies. Calling the right type of meeting at the right time Chapters 2 and 28 |
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2 | 13 February |
Session 1 Topic: Follow up meetings Required knowledge for meetings: Cultural, key provisions of relevant legislation, formats for minutes and agendas, group dynamics, meeting terminology, organisational procedures and policies. Chapters 2 and 28 Session 2 Topics: Prepare for meeting, Conduct meeting Planning and leading meetings. The role of the Chairperson. Agendas and minutes and producing an Action Plan. Chapters 2 and 28 |
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3 | 20 February |
Session 1 Topics: Prepare for meeting, Conduct meeting Planning and leading meetings. The role of the Chairperson. Agendas and minutes and producing an Action Plan. Chapters 2 and 28 Session 2 Topic: Conduct meeting Presentation skills. Body language. Chapters 2 and 28 |
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4 | 27 February |
Session 1
Topic: Follow up meetings, meeting communication skills Participate in sustained complex interpersonal exchanges and to interact with others. Chapters 2 and 28 Session 2 Topics: Meeting participation and emphasis on literacy skills. How to identify decisions made at meetings and follow for relevance and accuracy. How to identify and elaborate on key agenda items and allow for additional information. Techniques of time management and meeting preparation tips. How to solve problems in meetings and use appropriate solutions. Chapters 2 and 28 |
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5 | 6 March |
Session 1 Topics: How to develop an Action Plan and understanding meeting protocol Session 2 Topic: Group processes. Chapters 2 and 28 |
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6 |
13 March |
Topic: Follow up meetings Roles in informal meetings. Meeting assessment: The Debrief |
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7 |
20 March |
Topic: Prepare for meetings Working together - and keeping control. Communication skills Chapters 2 and 28 |
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8 |
27 March |
Planning day Ad hoc meeting opportunity for missed meeting assessment. Feedback and Review Interviews/Re-submissions if required |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Cole K,Management Theory and Practice 6e, Cengage Learning Australia Pty Ltd, 2016 |
9780170354059 |
References
Other Resources
Chapters 2 and 28 of Kris Cole’s 6ed, Management Theory and Practice.
RMIT Library
Blackboard online resources
RMIT Learning Lab
Overview of Assessment
In order to achieve competency in this unit, you must provide:
Performance Evidence
Evidence of the ability to:
apply conventions and procedures for formal and informal meetings including:
developing and distributing agendas and papers
identifying and inviting meeting participants
organising and confirming meeting arrangements
running the meeting and following up
organise, take part in and chair a meeting
record and store meeting documentation
follow organisational policies and procedures.
Knowledge Evidence
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, you must:
- outline meeting terminology, structures, arrangements
- outline responsibilities of the chairperson and explain group dynamics in relation to managing meetings
- describe options for meetings including face-to-face, teleconferencing, web-conferencing and using webcams
- identify the relevant organisational procedures and policies regarding meetings, chairing and minutes including identifying organisational formats for minutes and agendas.
Assessment Conditions
Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in the general administration field of work and include access to:
- reference material in regard to meeting venues and technology, catering and transport suppliers
- organisational policies and procedures for managing meetings
- office supplies and equipment
- computers and relevant software
- case studies and, where possible, real situations.
Feedback
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions. You are encouraged to ask and answer questions during class time and online sessions so that you can obtain feedback on your understanding of the concepts and issues being discussed. Finally, you can email or arrange an appointment with your teacher to gain more feedback on your progress.
You should take note of all feedback received and use this information to improve your learning outcomes and final performance in the course.
Assessment Tasks
TASK 1
There are three assessment meetings scheduled for the leadership and management of the project you are undertaking. You will ensure that you are a Chairperson for at least one meeting and use the observation form to record your Chairing experience and include an observer’s opinion as evidence. When you chair a meeting you do not take the minutes. An ad hoc meeting is scheduled in Week 8, if required.
Note the due dates indicated in the Teaching Schedule above. The teacher will observe you taking notes in the meeting. Provide any other meeting papers as an attachment to your minutes which you will upload to the blackboard dropbox.
Submission Requirements
You should:
- Ensure that you submit assessments on or before the due date.
- Always retain a copy of your assessment tasks. (hard copy and soft copy)
- When you submit work for assessment at RMIT University you need to use a cover sheet that includes a declaration and statement of authorship. You must complete, sign and submit a cover sheet with all work you submit for assessment, whether individual or group work. On the cover sheet you declare that the work you are presenting for assessment is your own work. An assignment cover sheet for submission of each assessment task is available on blackboard.
- Each page of your assessment should include footer with your name, student number, the title of the assessment, unit code and title and page numbers. For example, Julie Macpherson, 324567, Task 2, OHS2345C Ensure safe workplace, Page 1 of 10.
Late Submission Procedures
You are required to submit assessment items and/or ensure performance based assessment is completed by the due dates.
If you are prevented from submitting an assessment item on time, by circumstances outside your control, you may apply in advance to your teacher for an extension to the due date of up to seven calendar days. More Information: http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension
Form to use: http://mams.rmit.edu.au/seca86tti4g4z.pdf
Where an extension of greater than seven days is needed, you must apply for special consideration. Applications for special consideration must be submitted no later than two working days after the assessment task deadline or scheduled examination.
More Information: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=g43abm17hc9w (unresolved)
Form to use: http://mams.rmit.edu.au/8a5dgcaqvaes1.pdf
Resubmissions
If you are found to be unsuccessful in a Course Assessment Task you will be allowed one resubmission only. Your teacher will provide feedback regarding what you need to do to improve and will set a new deadline for the resubmission. The highest grade you will receive if your resubmission is successful is “CAG”.
If you are still not meeting the assessment requirements you must apply to your Program Manager in writing outlining the steps you will take to demonstrate competence in your course. Your submission will be considered by the Program Team and you will be advised of the outcome as soon as possible.
Adjustments to Assessment
In certain circumstances students may be eligible for an assessment adjustment. For more information about the circumstances under which the assessment arrangements might be granted please access the following website: More Information: http://rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=7usdbki1fjf31
Marking Guide:
You must demonstrate that you have all the required skills/knowledge/elements in the unit of competency you are studying.
You will receive feedback on each assessment task that will inform you about your progress and how well you are performing.
After achieving competency we then grade your performance in the unit and you will achieve one of the following grades:
Final Grades table:
CHD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CAG Competency Achieved - Graded
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for assessment
Further information regarding the application of the grading criteria will be provided by your teacher
Assessment Matrix
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