Course Title: Build and sustain an innovative work environment
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2021
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
Student enquiries gbl.admin@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
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 | Topic |
Assessment |
9 |
Course introduction Lead innovation by example |
|
10 | Establish work practices that support innovation | |
11 | Promote innovation | |
12 |
Create a physical environment that encourages innovation Provide learning activities |
|
13 | Lead continuous improvement systems and processes | |
14 | Monitor and adjust performance strategies |
Assessment Task 1: Knowledge questions Assessment Task 2: Dynamic continuous improvement (DCI) Parts A and B |
15 | Manage opportunities for further improvement | |
16 | Course review | Assessment Task 3: Implementation portfolio |
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.
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 - Knowledge questions
You will need to answer six (6) questions which relate to the underpinning knowledge associated with innovation practice and continuous improvement in the workplace.
Assessment Task 2 - Dynamic continuous improvement plan (DCI) comprising Parts A and B
Part A Continuous improvement plan involving two strategies to meet the innovation and sustainability requirements of your organisation.
Part B Meetings (group work)
Assessment Task3 - Implementation portfolio
This task follows on from Assessment Task 2. In this assessment task you will complete the final stage of implementation which includes a short report highlighting the key outcomes to date.
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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