Required skills

Ability to

use problemsolving initiative and enterprise skills to

direct motivate consult and delegate appropriate to the circumstances

collect analyse and interpret data using a range of methods

shape strategic thinking and inspire others through a shared vision

work with teams with diverse emotional and multiple intelligences and thinking cognition skills

use teamwork skills to lead a team workgroup or unit being aware of employee needs and requirements

use provide leadership in occupational health and safety OHS practice ethical standards legislative requirements and governance

review own personal and professional competence against personal development objectives

support and use participative arrangements aimed at establishing trust

to

maintain appropriate relationships with colleagues and others

value and be open to the opinions of others

work as part of a team

model collaborative communication and learning

use active listening and negotiation skills

encourage participation across all levels of personnel and clients

seek opinions and elicit feedback from a range of stakeholders

develop plain English written texts which deal with complex ideas and concepts

use workplace technology

Required knowledge

Knowledge of

relevant legislation that affects the business operation especially in regard to OHS and environmental issues Equal Employment Opportunity EEO and antidiscrimination industrial relations and regulatory requirements

organisation mission purpose and values

organisation objectives plans and strategies

leadership styles

personal development planning methodologies

data collection methods

external environment scanning relating to social political economic regulatory and technological developments

emotional intelligence and its relationship to individual and team effectiveness

organisational transformation and the management of the stages of change

organisational design and building in responsiveness to changes in customer or market conditions

environmental sustainability principles

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential

capacity to improve own development personal leadership style and selfmanagement skills

demonstrated application of leadership style and approach appropriate to individuals involved outcomes being sought and context

knowledge of relevant legislation

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to an actual workplace or simulated environment

competence is consistently demonstrated over time and over a range and variety of complex tasksprojects and situations

resources normally used in the workplace such as organisational policies and procedures and relevant legislation

access to clients

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance by the candidate

series of workplace activities and projects developed and implemented as part of the organisations strategic development

review of applied projects and learning activities such as reports and case studies

direct observation of contextual application and presentations to a range of stakeholders

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of leadership styles

analysis of personal reflection and selfawareness of leadership styles and impact of this approach on task completion and others

review of personal development plan

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example with other units in the qualification in which this unit is packaged

Efficacy may include:

Personal efficacy may include:

Relevant individualsand groups may include:

Responsibilities may include:

Controlling and appropriately regulating disruptive emotions and impulses may include:

Relevant stakeholders may include:

Risks may include:

Leadership style will usually be differentiated by five classical approaches: