Course Title: Lead and manage team effectiveness
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2021
Course Code: EMPL7072C
Course Title: Lead and manage team effectiveness
Important Information:
None
School: 650T Vocational Business Education
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5375 - Diploma of Business Administration
Course Contact: Allan Maree
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 1601
Course Contact Email: allan.maree@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: to be confirmed
Nominal Hours: 60
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 lead teams in the workplace and to
actively engage with the management of the organisation.
It applies to individuals working at a managerial level who facilitate work teams and build a
positive culture within their work teams. At this level, work will normally be carried out using
complex and diverse methods and procedures requiring the exercise of considerable discretion
and judgement, using a range of problem solving and decision making strategies.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBWOR502 Lead and manage team effectiveness |
Element: |
1. Establish team performance plan |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Consult team members to establish a common understanding of team purpose, roles, responsibilities and accountabilities in accordance with organisational goals, plans and objectives 1.2 Develop performance plans to establish expected outcomes, outputs, key performance indicators (KPIs) and goals for work team 1.3 Support team members in meeting expected performance outcomes |
Element: |
2. Develop and facilitate team cohesion |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Develop strategies to ensure team members have input into planning, decision making and operational aspects of work team 2.2 Develop policies and procedures to ensure team members take responsibility for own work and assist others to undertake required roles and responsibilities 2.3 Provide feedback to team members to encourage, value and reward individual and team efforts and contributions 2.4 Develop processes to ensure that issues, concerns and problems identified by team members are recognised and addressed |
Element: |
3. Facilitate teamwork |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Encourage team members and individuals to participate in and to take responsibility for team activities, including communication processes 3.2 Support the team in identifying and resolving work performance problems 3.3 Ensure own contribution to work team serves as a role model for others and enhances the organisation’s image for all stakeholders |
Element: |
4. Liaise with stakeholders |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Establish and maintain open communication processes with all stakeholders 4.2 Communicate information from line manager/management to the team 4.3 Communicate unresolved issues, concerns and problems raised by team members and follow-up with line manager/management and other relevant stakeholders 4.4 Evaluate and take necessary corrective action regarding unresolved issues, concerns and problems raised by internal or external stakeholders |
Learning Outcomes
See Canvas for more information
Details of Learning Activities
A range of learning activities are planned for this course including self-paced and collaborative classroom based activities.
The self-paced activities will be delivered through various technology platforms and may include your contribution to wikis and discussion threads, reflective journals, quizzes and interactive sessions.
The collaborative classroom based activities will include group discussion, group problem solving activities and opportunities to practise your skills in a simulated/real workplace environment.
We expect you to participate and contribute in all scheduled learning activities.
Teaching Schedule
This course is EMPL7072C Lead and manage team effectiveness.
Week |
Week Beginning |
Topic |
Learning Materials and Activities |
Assessment Remarks |
1 |
8 February 2021 |
Working in Team |
This week we will explore fundamentals of working in team. We will explore how teamwork can lead to better decisions, products, or services. We also introduce type of teams and characteristics of an effective team. |
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2 |
15 February 2021 |
Group Dynamics |
This week we will explore the theories and principles of group dynamics. We will discuss several important factors which impact group dynamics, such as group member power, roles, and coalitions. |
|
3 |
22 February 2021 |
Team Participation & Collaboration |
This week we will discuss how to cultivate optimum team participation and how collaborating in the workplace enables businesses to finish important projects and meet crucial deadlines efficiently. |
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4 |
1 March 2021 |
Facilitate Team Communication |
This week we will explain how team collaboration is closely connected to team communication. In other words, poor collaboration can create barriers to effective communication and vice-versa. We will also discuss the efforts to establish good communication in teams, and how it is imperative for the team leader to create a receptive ‘teamwork’ setting. |
Preparation for Assessment One
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5 |
8 March 2021 |
In Class Knowledge test |
Test | Assessment 1 |
6 |
15 March 2021 |
Group Decision Making | This week we will explain how group decision making is a type of participatory process in which multiple individuals acting collectively, analyse problems or situations, consider and evaluate alternative courses of action, and select from among the alternatives a solution. |
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7 |
22 March 2021 |
Managing Conflicts in Teams | This week we will explain how people can have different viewpoints and, under the right set of circumstances, those differences escalate to conflict. We also discuss ow you handle that conflict determines whether it works to the team's advantage, or contributes to its demise. |
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8 |
29 March 2021 |
Team Performance Plan | This week we will discuss how performance planning is used to provide a structured approach to the attainment of the desired level of performance for both individuals and teams | |
Mid-semester break (5 April - 9 April 2021) | ||||
9 |
12 April 2021 |
Team Engagement and Key Performance Indicators |
This week we will explain how to use a measurement that demonstrates how effectively a company is achieving its key business objectives. We also discuss how organisations use KPI metrics to evaluate their success in reaching targets. |
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10 |
19 April 2021 |
Constructive Feedback |
This week we will discuss how giving and receiving feedback can be a delicate process, and explain how there's no doubting its value in helping to identify issues and solve them. We will also explain how team leaders need to manage feedback in a positive way so that it can do what it's intended to do: Help improve and grow the team and the organisation. |
Assessment 2 |
11 |
26 April 2021 |
Leadership Skills & Leadership Styles |
This week we will discuss how Leadership skills can be learned, and how leadership development benefits individuals and organisations. We will also discuss the varying perspectives and models that surround the leadership development field, as well as the importance of leadership development |
Assessment 2 |
12 |
3 May 2021 |
Organisational Stakeholders |
This week week we will explain who the stakeholders are and how they support the organisation and accept all the business practices regarding the action that business takes, which can include corporate governance, strategic management, corporate social responsibility. We also analyse the most common types of stakeholders and look at the unique need that each of them typically has. The goal is to put you in the shoes of each type of stakeholder and see things from their point of view. |
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13 |
10 May 2021 |
Organisational Policies & Procedures |
This week we will explain how policies and procedures are designed to influence and determine all major decisions and actions, and all activities take place within the boundaries set by them. We will also explain how procedures are the specific methods employed to express policies in action in day-to-day operations of the organisation. |
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14 |
17 May 2021 |
End of Course Revision, Support and Submit |
Assessment 3 |
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15 |
24 May 2021 |
Support Session & Resit |
Assessment 3 |
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16
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31 May 2021
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Support Session & Resit |
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17 |
7 June 2021 |
End of Course |
End of course compliance. |
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Recommended text: Cole, K 2019, Leadership & Management Theory & Practice 7th Ed, Cengage, Australia.
Canvas
RMIT Learning Lab
RMIT Library
Overview of Assessment
In order to achieve competency in this unit, you must provide:
Performance Evidence
Evidence of the ability to:
use leadership techniques and strategies to facilitate team cohesion and work outcomes including:
encouraging and fostering shared understanding of purpose, roles and responsibilities
identifying and resolving problems
providing feedback to encourage, value and reward others
modelling desired behaviour and practices
develop policies and procedures to ensure team members take responsibility for own work and assist others to undertake required roles and responsibilities
establish processes to address issues and resolve performance issues
support team to meet expected performance outcomes including providing formal and informal learning opportunities as needed
develop performance plans with key performance indicators (KPIs), outputs and goals for individuals or the team which incorporate input from stakeholders
communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders about team performance plans and team performance
facilitate two-way flow of information between team and management relevant to team performance
evaluate and take necessary corrective action regarding unresolved issues, concerns and problems raised by internal or external stakeholders.
Note: if a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
Knowledge Evidence
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
explain how group dynamics can support or hinder team performance
outline strategies that can support team cohesion, participation and performance
explain strategies for gaining consensus
explain issue resolution strategies.
Assessment Conditions
Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in the industry capability - workplace effectiveness field of work and include access to:
workplace documents
case studies and, where possible, real situations
office equipment and resources
interaction with others.
Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
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 - Develop and implement a Team Performance Plan (TPP) due Week 14 on Friday at 23:59 hr
There are three parts in the task that you need to complete satisfactorily, in order to be deemed competent for these units. They are:-
Develop a team performance plan
Develop implementation strategies for the team performance plan
Analyse a workplace situation where you have had to manage conflict and/or poor work performance.
Full details and marking criteria are available in the Assessment document on Canvas.
Assessment Matrix
Assessment Matrix The assessment matrix that maps all the assessments is available on Canvas.
Other Information
Submission Requirements
You should:
• Ensure that you submit assessments on or before the due date via Canvas.
• 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 the Assessment task document that includes a declaration and statement of authorship.
• Each page of your assessment should include a footer with your name, student number, the title of the assessment, unit code and title and page numbers.
Late Submission Procedures
You are required to submit assessment items and/or ensure performance based assessment is completed by the due dates.
Extension of Time. 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: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work
Form to use is found in the section "How to apply."
Special Consideration. Where more 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: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration
Resubmission (VE Programs)
If you are found to be Not Yet Competent in a course assessment task (or you do not submit the assessment tasks/attend the assessment) you will be allowed one resubmission. Your teacher will provide feedback regarding what you need to do to improve and will set a new deadline for the resubmission in Canvas.
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.
More information: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/adjustments-to-assessment
Marking Guide (Competency):
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.
- CA Competency Achieved
- NYC Not Yet Competent
- DNS Did Not Submit for assessment
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