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Provide leadership

Provide leadership

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPGEN118
State Code
ODW66
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
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
08/07/2022
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to achieve operational results and effective working relationships through leadership, feedback and support of individuals in a workgroup. The workgroup may exist in the workplace, be formed for a special purpose or project, or consist of community members, volunteers or inter-agency members.This unit applies to those working in generalist and specialist roles within the public sector. Those undertaking this unit work autonomously with management responsibilities, performing complex tasks in a range of familiar and unfamiliar contexts.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. Develop commitment and shared purpose to workgroup objectives and required standards.
  • 1.1. Discuss and clarify the organisation’s vision, strategic objectives and required standards of performance with others in accordance with the needs, communication and learning styles of workgroup members.
  • 1.2. Establish the purpose, objectives, roles and responsibilities of the workgroup.
  • 1.3. Model commitment to objectives and standards to provide leadership and develop workgroup commitment.
  • 1.4. Model and promote equal employment opportunity, workplace health and safety, equity and inclusive work practices within the workgroup.
2. Facilitate the development of a cooperative, high performance workgroup.
  • 2.1. Encourage, acknowledge and consider work contributions and suggestions.
  • 2.2. Support workgroup members to use, share and develop their skills according to work requirements.
  • 2.3. Facilitate work allocation within the group on the basis of current skills and development needs.
  • 2.4. Consult with workgroup members in the implementation of new work practices.
  • 2.5. Resolve conflict and other issues which affect performance within the workgroup or refer in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
3. Give and receive feedback on performance.
  • 3.1. Seek feedback from others outside the workgroup on personal and workgroup performance and give open and constructive responses to feedback.
  • 3.2. Gather and provide regular constructive feedback on all aspects of work performance from and to the workgroup.
  • 3.3. Assess and address performance and recognise notable performance.
  • 3.4. Support the workgroup in identifying and resolving work performance problems.
  • 3.5. Address under performance of self and others.
  • 3.6. Use feedback to continuously improve performance.
4. Coordinate and participate in development activities.
  • 4.1. Develop, agree and implement an action plan to meet individual and group learning and development needs.
  • 4.2. Support individuals to identify their specific learning and development needs.
  • 4.3. Encourage and support workgroup members to take advantage of development opportunities.
  • 4.4. Provide on-the-job learning opportunities in accordance with individual needs.
  • 4.5. Encourage and support workgroup members in applying new skills and knowledge in the workplace.
  • 4.6. Access learning and development opportunities to continuously improve own leadership needs.
5. Provide leadership, direction and guidance in the workgroup.
  • 5.1. Develop strategies for facilitating team member input into planning, decision-making and operational aspects of team tasks.
  • 5.2. Use participative decision-making in developing, implementing and reviewing the work of the group and the distribution of responsibilities.
  • 5.3. Give opportunities and encouragement to workgroup members to develop new and innovative work practices and strategies.
  • 5.4. Provide workgroup members with the leadership, support, advice and policy direction necessary to perform work.
  • 5.5. Allocate tasks in accordance with the competencies of workgroup members, and delegate autonomy and authority.
  • 5.6. Adjust leadership and guidance strategies to meet changing priorities and situations and consider the differing needs and skills of individuals and the requirements of the tasks and workplace.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWV49 PSPGEN053 Provide leadership Unit of competency