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Develop and use political nous

Develop and use political nous

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPGEN149
State Code
ODX50
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
03/04/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/07/2022
Field of Education
090101 - Political Science
Original Release Date
08/07/2022
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes skills and knowledge required to develop and use political nous to navigate and succeed in the political environment of the public sector.This unit applies to those working in public sector roles but may be applied to anyone working in a similar organisational context. Those undertaking this unit work independently, performing complex tasks in a familiar context.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify political terrain.
  • 1.1. Identify and consider stakeholder positions.
  • 1.2. Analyse corporate politics to identify agendas and players.
  • 1.3. Develop and use awareness of political agendas, both open and hidden.
  • 1.4. Locate the current agenda in the wider context to appreciate the big picture and provide more than one perspective.
  • 1.5. Identify and confirm the impact of the agenda on the work area.
2. Evaluate political environment.
  • 2.1. Source information from inside and outside the organisation and confirm its authenticity and reliability.
  • 2.2. Analyse political, social and economic environment and consider emerging trends and current and possible future goals of the organisation.
3. Form alliances.
  • 3.1. Identify power structure and sources of power in the organisation.
  • 3.2. Identify people prepared to trade mutual support and assess the benefits.
  • 3.3. Weigh risks and benefits of possible alliances.
  • 3.4. Lobby interested groups and individuals to gain support and acceptance of ideas and courses of action.
  • 3.5. Build influence with key policy makers, decision makers and influencers.
4. Bargain and negotiate to achieve outcomes.
  • 4.1. Develop sound positions with supporting arguments.
  • 4.2. Formulate responses to possible contradictory positions.
  • 4.3. Negotiate and refine positions with feedback from the negotiation process.
  • 4.4. Achieve consensus with others for one’s position.
  • 4.5. Implement outcomes in accordance with organisational policy and procedures..
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWV44 PSPGEN057 Develop and use political nous Unit of competency