Course Title: Establish and maintain strategic networks

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2012

Course Code: POLI5036C

Course Title: Establish and maintain strategic networks

School: 650T TAFE Business

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6101 - Advanced Diploma of International Business

Course Contact : Tim Wallis

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 5423

Course Contact Email:timothy.wallis@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Kean Soong

kean.soong@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 40

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 course covers establishing, expanding and utilising strategic networks. It includes identifying features of required strategic networks, identifying or establishing network links with key stakeholders and building strategic relationships

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	PSPGOV602B Establish and maintain strategic networks
Element:	1. Identify features of required strategic networks 2. Identify or establish network links with key stakeholders 3. Build strategic relationships
Performance Criteria:	1. Identify features of required strategic networks 1.1 The strategic value and likely outcomes of participating in networks are identified at an individual and organisational level 1.2 The benefits of existing networks are researched and assessed 1.3 Key stakeholders and their needs, expectations and roles are identified   2. Identify or establish network links with key stakeholders 2.1 Existing network links between key stakeholders are identified, and strategies to maintain or expand them are identified and initiated 2.2 New network links between self and key internal and external stakeholders are established and used effectively 2.3 Strong working relationships are developed and maintained among network members   3. Build strategic relationships 3.1 Effective communication channels are established to exchange strategic information for the mutual benefit of network members 3.2 Interaction and consultation with key stakeholders are used to anticipate developments that may impact on the organisation and require a strategic approach to dealing with them 3.3 Misunderstandings and conflict situations are identified and constructively addressed in accordance with principles of conflict resolution 3.4 Opportunities are sought and acted upon to improve communication processes and achieve mutually beneficial outcomes

Learning Outcomes

In practice, establishing and maintaining strategic networks may overlap with other generalist or specialist public sector work activities such as acting ethically, complying with legislation, applying government systems, managing change, managing diversity, etc.

Details of Learning Activities

Learning activities

A range of learning activities are planned for this course including self-paced and collaborative class room based activities.

The self-based activities will be delivered through various technology platforms and will include student 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 practice skills in a simulated workplace environment
 

Teaching Schedule

Week and Detail

o. Concepts of Networking

1. Business Networking

2. Research on Business Networks

3. Workshop on Business

4. Workshop - Professional Organisations

5. Student Study Week

6. Presenting the Business

7. Social Networking

Mid Semester Break

8. Workshop - Presentation Support Table

9. Submission of Draft Contract

10. Theory of Negotiation

11. Role Play - Negotiation Case Studies

12. Networking Ethics

13. Ethics case studies in class

14. Finalisation of Major Project

15. Presentations

16.Presentations

17. Finalisation of results, individual interviews

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

There is no prescribed text

References

Other Resources

Overview of Assessment

Students must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of a particular competency to be deemed competent. Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks.

Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including assignments, journals, presentation and written or test. Students are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to their teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met.

Assessment Tasks

Assessment One - Three in class workshops

Assessment Two - Case Study

Assessment Three - Major assignment and presentation

Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including in-class exercises, problem-solving exercises, assignments, group or individual projects, presentations and written or practical tests, as well as homework activities.

Other activities may be workplace-based or simulate work practices. These may include the production of technical requirements documents, direct observation of workplace practices and the presentation of a portfolio of evidence. This portfolio may include documents, photographs, video and/or audio files.

Students are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to their teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met. Students will be provided with feedback throughout the course to check their progress.

Critical aspects of assessment

The critical aspects of assessment are:
• Validity – the assessment tool is designed and implemented so that it measures performance accurately and precisely
• Reliability – the assessment tool is designed and implemented so that the measurements received are consistent over a period of time or a number of assessment events
• Fairness – the assessment tool is designed and implemented so that it is non-discriminatory and unambiguous
• Flexibility – the assessment tool is designed to allow for its application in a range of different contexts and conditions, and uses a range of methodologies.

 

Assessment Matrix

Other Information

Graded Assessment at RMIT
At RMIT, the grades to be used for VET programs are:
DNS - Did not submit for assessment
NYC - Not yet competent
CAG - Competency achieved – graded
CC - Competent with credit
CDI - Competent with distinction
CHD - Competent with high distinction

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