Unit of competency Outline
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Manage innovation and continuous improvement
Manage innovation and continuous improvement
Unit of competency
National Code
BSBMGT608
BSBMGT608
State Code
AUH42
AUH42
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/09/2015
Field of Education
080317 - Quality Management
Original Release Date
15/09/2015
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to sustain and develop an environment in which continuous improvement, innovation and learning are promoted and rewarded.It applies to people with managerial responsibilities who aim to build a better and more effective work environment. Continuous improvement and innovation have links with the model of the learning organisation and people working at this level play an important role in building the culture, values and attitudes of the organisation.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Review programs, systems and processes
- 1.1 Establish strategies to monitor and evaluate performance and sustainability of key systems and processes
- 1.2 Undertake detailed analyses of supply chains, and operational, product and service delivery systems
- 1.3 Identify performance measures, and assessment tools and techniques, and evaluate their effectiveness
- 1.4 Analyse performance reports and variance from plans for key result areas of the organisation
- 1.5 Identify and analyse changing trends and opportunities relevant to the organisation
- 1.6 Seek advice from specialists, where appropriate, to identify technology and electronic commerce opportunities
2. Develop options for continuous improvement
- 2.1 Brief groups on performance improvement strategies and innovation as an essential element of competition
- 2.2 Foster creative climate and organisational learning by promoting interaction within and between work groups
- 2.3 Encourage, test and recognise new ideas and entrepreneurial behaviour where successful
- 2.4 Accept failure of an idea during trialling and recognise, celebrate and embed success into systems
- 2.5 Undertake risk management and cost-benefit analysis for each option or idea approved for trial
- 2.6 Approve innovations through agreed organisational processes
3. Implement innovative processes
- 3.1 Promote continuous improvement and sustainability as essential to doing business
- 3.2 Address the impact of change and consequences for people and implement transition plans
- 3.3 Ensure objectives, timeframes, measures and communication plans are in place to manage implementation
- 3.4 Implement contingency plans in the event of non-performance
- 3.5 Follow up failure by prompt investigation and analysis of causes and manage emerging challenges and opportunities effectively
- 3.6 Ensure that learnings from activities are captured and managed to inform future work
- 3.7 Regularly evaluate continuous improvement systems and processes
- 3.8 Communicate costs and benefits of innovations and improvements to relevant groups and individuals
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D4869 | BSBMGT608C | Manage innovation and continuous improvement | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCE21 | BSBSTR601 | Manage innovation and continuous improvement | Unit of competency |