Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop and maintain an effective relationship with key stakeholders who contribute to and influence the delivery of services.
This unit applies to managers or program coordinators who work with some autonomy. Work is performed according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Identify the role and function of key stakeholders. | 1.1 Identify key stakeholders and personnel that impact on the organisation and its service delivery. 1.2 Access and analyse information on the roles and functions of key stakeholders. 1.3 Determine the decision making processes within key stakeholder organisations and their impact on the organisation. 1.4 Research types of information and resources available from key stakeholder personnel. |
2. Develop and implement strategies to promote effective stakeholder relationships. | 2.1 Consult with stakeholders to establish their needs. 2.2 Plan activities to facilitate effective rapport with stakeholders. 2.3 Adopt communication techniques and methods appropriate to the needs of stakeholders. 2.4 Identify and respond to factors that may negatively impact stakeholder communication 2.5 Develop strategies to maintain working relationships with stakeholders. |
3. Evaluate stakeholder relationships. | 3.1 Seek feedback from stakeholders on communication and engagement activities. 3.2 Assess organisational strategies in developing effective working relationships with stakeholders. 3.3 Modify strategies in consultation with key organisational and stakeholder personnel. |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:
develop, implement and evaluate strategies to promote effective stakeholder relationships with at least two of the following stakeholder types:
government agencies
funding agencies
community organisations
peak bodies
boards of management
enterprises
industry associations
select and use at least three different techniques and methods for stakeholder communication.
Evidence of Knowledge
Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:
key stakeholders likely to impact the organisation and the types of strategies and communication methods for building relationships, as specified in the Performance Evidence
roles and functions of different stakeholders in the industry and how these are changing in relation to:
funding
management
decision-making
sponsorship
organisational policies and procedures for stakeholder relationship management:
stakeholder consultation and engagement
communication protocols and methods for different situations
evaluation measures and criteria
conflict resolution procedures
information management and security
strengths and weaknesses of different types of stakeholder communication
barriers to effective communication with stakeholders and ways to respond
information and resources of stakeholders:
facilities
equipment
grants or funding
personnel
services
legislative requirements relating to communication of information.
Assessment Conditions
Skills must be demonstrated in:
a workplace or simulated industry environment.
Assessment must ensure use of:
legislative information related to communication of information
information about stakeholder groups / organisations
individuals and groups with whom the candidate builds relationships; these can be:
individuals in industry organisations, or
individuals who participate in project activities, role plays or simulated activities, set up for the purpose of assessment, within a training organisation.
Assessment activities that allow the individual to:
plan and implement strategies over time.
Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations’ requirements for assessors.
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Sectors
Cross-Sector
Competency Field
Management and Leadership