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Evidence Guide: BSBDIV601A - Develop and implement diversity policy

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BSBDIV601A - Develop and implement diversity policy

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Research diversity

  1. Analyse existing practices and information in relation to diversity
  2. Identify potential benefits of diversity and analyse in relation to business objectives
  3. Consult key stakeholders about their requirements for a diversity policy
  4. Access diversity policies from similar organisations and review for relevance to own organisation
Analyse existing practices and information in relation to diversity

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Identify potential benefits of diversity and analyse in relation to business objectives

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Consult key stakeholders about their requirements for a diversity policy

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Access diversity policies from similar organisations and review for relevance to own organisation

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Draft policy and plan for implementation

  1. Draft diversity policy
  2. Develop action plans for policy
  3. Consult key stakeholders for feedback on draft policy and action plans
  4. Determine relationships and links with other related policies
  5. Revise policy for implementation
Draft diversity policy

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Develop action plans for policy

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Consult key stakeholders for feedback on draft policy and action plans

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Determine relationships and links with other related policies

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Revise policy for implementation

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Implement diversity policy

  1. Explain and interpret policy to key stakeholders
  2. Promote policy across the organisation through a range of communication channels
  3. Identify intended and unintended impacts of policy implementation
  4. Develop tools, benchmarks and other indicators for planning and measuring impact of policy implementation
  5. Monitor business activities, team plans and staff performance to ensure diversity policy is effectively implemented
Explain and interpret policy to key stakeholders

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Promote policy across the organisation through a range of communication channels

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Identify intended and unintended impacts of policy implementation

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Develop tools, benchmarks and other indicators for planning and measuring impact of policy implementation

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Monitor business activities, team plans and staff performance to ensure diversity policy is effectively implemented

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Review diversity policy

  1. Gather and analyse information about diversity, the policy and its implementation
  2. Consult key stakeholders to provide feedback on the policy
  3. Develop and approve recommendations for changes to the policy
  4. Refine policy
Gather and analyse information about diversity, the policy and its implementation

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Consult key stakeholders to provide feedback on the policy

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Develop and approve recommendations for changes to the policy

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Refine policy

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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:

development of a comprehensive diversity policy with details of an implementation strategy and how it will be monitored and reviewed OR

critical analysis of an existing diversity policy with an evaluation of its effectiveness and recommendations for improvement

knowledge of relevant legislation, codes of practice and national standards.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to workplace documents and data.

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:

assessment of written reports evaluating the effectiveness of diversity policies and their implementation

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate

observation of presentations

review of action plans to support diversity policy implementation

review of documentation promoting the policy across the organisation

evaluation of recommendations for policy changes.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

other units from the BSB60407 Advanced Diploma of Management.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

culturally appropriate communication skills to relate to people from diverse backgrounds and people with diverse abilities

high level research and analytical skills to review business needs and to determine how diversity approaches apply

interpersonal skills to consult and negotiate with people at all levels, and to present ideas for change and foster support for them

planning and organising skills to implement and monitor diversity policy.

Required knowledge

business operations including:

familiarity with structure, roles and responsibilities

business plans and strategic direction

issues that can be linked to diversity

diversity within the community and business environment:

cultures

beliefs

traditions and practices

equal opportunity theory

productive diversity - contemporary theory about diversity and its potential contribution to business advantage

legislation, codes of practice and national standards, for example:

Commonwealth Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Act

Commonwealth Racial Discrimination Act/s

Commonwealth Sex Discrimination Act

Commonwealth Disability Discrimination Act

relevant state/territory legislation.

Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Information may include:

complaints and grievances e.g. sexual harassment, racial discrimination

customer analysis and feedback

equal opportunity targets

recruitment patterns

stakeholder opinions

statistical data

Diversity includes differences in:

age

belief systems and values

culture

expertise, experience and working styles

gender

interests

interpersonal style

language, literacy and numeracy

physical differences

politics

race

religion

sexual orientation

thinking and learning styles

Business objectives may include:

business goals and plans

future directions statements

vision or mission statements

Key stakeholders may include:

customers and clients

heads of business units

managers and supervisors

organisation executives

staff working in a range of job roles and functions

Diversity policy may include:

benefits of recognising diversity

human resources practices

key diversity issues for the organisation

organisational vision and purpose about diversity

policies the organisation will commit to

proposed action

reasonable adjustments

Action plans may include:

financial plans

promotional strategies

resource requirements

risk management issues and strategies

sales and distribution projections

specific actions, initiatives and tasks to be undertaken

staffing/responsibility requirements and arrangements

time lines

Communication channels may include:

face-to-face meetings

inclusion in training events

internet and intranet

posters, leaflets and fliers

presentations and speeches