Course Title: Build and sustain an innovative work environment

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2020

Course Code: BUSM7930C

Course Title: Build and sustain an innovative work environment

Important Information:

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School: 650T Vocational Business Education

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5391 - Diploma of Leadership and Management

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

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

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create an environment that enables and supports the application of innovative practice focusing on a holistic approach to the integration of innovation across all areas of work practice.

It applies to individuals working in leadership or management roles in any industry or community context. The individual could be employed by the organisation, but may also be an external contractor, the leader of a cross organisation team or of a self-formed team of individuals. The work group could be permanent or temporary in nature.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

BSBINN502 Build and sustain an innovative work environment

Element:

1 Lead innovation by example

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Make innovation an integral part of leadership and management activities

1.2 Demonstrate positive reception of ideas from others and provide constructive advice

1.3 Establish and maintain relationships based on mutual respect and trust

1.4 Take considered risks to open up opportunities for innovation

1.5 Regularly evaluate own approaches for consistency with the wider organisational or project context

Element:

2 Establish work practices that support innovation

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Consult on and establish working conditions that reflect and encourage innovative practice

2.2 Introduce and maintain workplace procedures that foster innovation and allow for rigorous evaluation of innovative ideas

2.3 Facilitate and participate in collaborative work arrangements to foster innovation

2.4 Build and lead teams to work in ways that maximise opportunities for innovation

Element:

3 Promote innovation

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Acknowledge suggestions, improvements and innovations from all colleagues

3.2 Find appropriate ways of celebrating and promoting innovation

3.3 Promote and reinforce the value of innovation according to the vision and objectives of the organisation or project

3.4 Promote and support the evaluation of innovative ideas within the wider organisational or project context

Element:

4 Create a physical environment which supports innovation

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Evaluate the impact of the physical environment in relation to innovation

4.2 Collaborate with colleagues about ideas for enhancing the physical work environment before taking action

4.3 Consider potential for supporting innovation when selecting physical resources and equipment

4.4 Design, fit‑out and decorate workspaces to encourage creative mindsets, collaborative working and the development of positive workplace relationships

Element:

5 Provide learning opportunities

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Pro‑actively share relevant information, knowledge and skills with colleagues

5.2 Provide or encourage formal and informal learning opportunities to help develop the skills needed for innovation

5.3 Create opportunities in which individuals can learn from the experience of others


Learning Outcomes


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Details of Learning Activities

A range of learning activities are planned for this course including self-paced research and collaborative based activities. The collaborative classroom based activities will include group discussion, group problem solving activities and opportunities to practice your skills in a simulated business environment.  We expect you to participate and contribute in all scheduled learning activities.


Teaching Schedule

The course BSBINN502 Build and sustain an innovative work environment is clustered (co-delivered and co-assessed) with course BSBMGT516 Facilitate continuous improvement.  The nominal hours associated with this are a guide only and represent the total teaching time and student effort required to successfully complete the course.  This may include not only scheduled classes but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

The Teaching Schedule for this course is as follows:  

Week

Commencing

Topic

 Assessment
   9 7 September 2020

Course introduction

Lead innovation by example

  
 10 14 September 2020 Establish work practices that support innovation  
 11 21 September 2020 Promote innovation  
 12 28 September 2020

Create a physical environment that encourages innovation

Provide learning activities

  
 13 5 October 2020 Lead continuous improvement systems and processes  
 14 12 October 2020 Monitor and adjust performance strategies  
 15 19 October 2020 Manage opportunities for further improvement  Submit Assessment Task 1 
 16 26 October 2019 Course review  Submit Assessment Task 2

                                                                       


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

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Overview of Assessment

In order to achieve competency in this unit, you must provide:

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to maximise opportunities for innovation by:

  • establishing procedures and practices that foster innovation including:
    • collaborative work arrangements
    • building team capacity to contribute to innovation
    • providing formal and informal learning opportunities
    • evaluating ideas
    • celebration and promotion of innovation
    • consultation
    • respectful communications and sharing of ideas and feedback
  • reinforcing the value of innovation to the vision and objectives of the organisation,
  • model ling behaviour including being receptive to ideas, giving constructive advice, evaluating own work, establishing and maintaining relationships based on mutual respect and trust, taking considered risks that provide opportunities for innovation
  • evaluating how the physical environment can be enhanced to support innovation and collaboration and collaborating on ideas to make improvements including in the selection of physical resources and equipment, and the design, fit-out and decoration of the workspaces
  • making changes to a workspace that will encourage innovation in at least one of
    • design
    • fit-out
    • decoration

Knowledge Evidence

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

  • explain the concepts and theories of innovation and how these link to innovation in practice
  • explain the context for innovation in the workplace including core business values, overall objectives, broader environmental context and the need to ensure the value and benefit of innovative ideas and projects
  • discuss the factors and tools that can motivate individuals to use creative thinking and apply innovative work practices
  • research the legislative framework that impacts on operations in the relevant workplace context
  • explain how different approaches to management and leadership can support or hinder innovation
  • discuss typical challenges and barriers to innovation within teams and organisations and ways of overcoming these including rewarding and celebrating innovation, coaching and learning, modelling behaviour and managing the physical environment.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in the creativity and innovation and include access to:

  • workplace documents
  • case studies and, where possible, real situations
  • office equipment and resources
  • interaction with others.
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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

You are required to successfully complete all assessment tasks to be deemed competent in this course.  NOTE:  Details about specific tasks and assessment criteria will be included in Canvas.

Assessment Task 1 - Innovation and continuous improvement report

Review the processes, culture, work practices, the physical environment, strategies, communication processes, and measures that support innovation and then reflect on your organisation's ability to facilitate continuous improvement.

Assessment Task 2 - Innovation Strategy

Identify and propose an Innovation Strategy for your organisation.

The above task(s) require you to demonstrate the Foundation Skills described in the two units for this Cluster.  The Foundation Skills describe language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance. For further information, please refer to the assessment page in Canvas for this course.

 


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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