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Develop and use political nous

Develop and use political nous

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPGEN057
State Code
AWV44
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/03/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
090101 - Political Science
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills required to develop and use political nous to navigate and succeed in the political environment of the public sector. It includes identifying the political terrain, evaluating the political environment, forming alliances, and bargaining and negotiating to achieve outcomes.This unit applies to those working in public sector roles but may be applied to anyone working in a similar organisational context.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would work independently, while performing complex tasks in a familiar context.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify the political terrain
  • 1.1 Identify and take into account stakeholder positions.
  • 1.2 Analyse corporate politics to identify agendas and players.
  • 1.3 Develop and utilise 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 the political environment
  • 2.1 Source information from inside and outside the organisation, and confirm its authenticity and reliability.
  • 2.2 Analyse the political, social and economic environment and take into account 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 and the wider public sector.
  • 3.2 Identify people prepared to trade mutual support and assess the benefits.
  • 3.3 Weigh the risks and benefits of possible alliances.
  • 3.4 Lobby interested groups and/or individuals to gain support and acceptance of ideas and/or courses of action.
  • 3.5 Build influence with key policy makers, decision makers and key 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.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C8045 PSPGOV515A Develop and use political nous Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODX50 PSPGEN149 Develop and use political nous Unit of competency