Unit of competency Outline
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Promote innovation in team environments
Promote innovation in team environments
Unit of competency
National Code
BSBSTR401
BSBSTR401
State Code
OCD38
OCD38
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/03/2021
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
16/03/2021
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and implement ways of promoting innovation within team environments in the workplace. The unit applies to individuals who are team participants or team leaders responsible for playing a proactive role in demonstrating innovation in a formal or informal team environment. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify opportunities to maximise innovation
- 1.1 Identify team requirements relating innovation
- 1.2 Determine team dynamic and own relationship with team
- 1.3 Assist in evaluating team requirements according to workplace policies and procedures
- 1.4 Assist in identifying team’s current ways of working according to team objectives
- 1.5 Assist in identifying opportunities in areas for innovation
- 1.6 Assist in creating processes that allow team members to suggest options for innovation and innovative ideas
2. Organise and agree on effective ways of working
- 2.1 Identify ideas for ways of working better
- 2.2 Delegate responsibilities across the team, and encourage and reinforce teambased innovation
- 2.3 Agree and share responsibilities and confirm best use of team strengths and abilities
- 2.4 Schedule activities that allow time for thinking, challenging and collaboration
- 2.5 Establish reward and stimulation as an integral part of the team’s way of working
3. Support and guide colleagues to promote innovation
- 3.1 Demonstrate behaviour that supports innovation within team
- 3.2 Create an environment for staff to proactively share information, knowledge and experiences with other team members
- 3.3 Dedicate time with team members to challenge and test ideas
- 3.4 Discuss and explore innovation ideas with other team members
4. Evaluate innovation ideas and promotion
- 4.1 Identify criteria to review successful innovation in the workplace
- 4.2 Share innovation successes and examples of successful innovation within own workplace
- 4.3 Reflect on implemented innovation ideas
- 4.4 Seek and respond to feedback from relevant stakeholders to generate discussion and identify improvements in promoting innovation
- 4.5 Discuss with relevant stakeholders the challenges of being innovative
- 4.6 Document feedback received for improvements in promoting innovation for future activities
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUL02 | BSBINN301 | Promote innovation in a team environment | Unit of competency |