The important thing to remember when gathering evidence is that the more evidence the better - that is, the more evidence you gather to demonstrate your skills, the more confident an assessor can be that you have learned the skills not just at one point in time, but are continuing to apply and develop those skills (as opposed to just learning for the test!). Furthermore, one piece of evidence that you collect will not usualy demonstrate all the required criteria for a unit of competency, whereas multiple overlapping pieces of evidence will usually do the trick!
From the Wiki University
What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?
Determine framework for development of strategic plan
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Extensive consultation with council and senior staff is undertaken to determine parameters that will be used for the planning process, including time frames and budget. Completed |
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Analysis of current strategic planning frameworks is conducted to determine a methodology that is in keeping with council's environment, needs and values. Completed |
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Stakeholders who will contribute to plan's development are identified. Completed |
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Planning methodology is developed and project plan, including resource allocation, is documented. Completed |
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Goals and outcomes of plan are identified and stakeholder support is gained. Completed |
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Conduct high-level scan of council operating environment
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Extensive local, national and international research is undertaken and managed to identify key issues effecting council. Completed |
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Issues of environmental sustainability and regional economic performance are reviewed. Completed |
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Demographic and industry trend data is identified, collected and analysed to provide profiling information about the region in which the council operates. Completed |
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Key strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) are identified. Completed |
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Major risk factors are identified that could constrain achievement of council goals in the short, medium and long term. Completed |
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Extensive consultation is conducted with stakeholders in the community, industry and government to identify issues and expectations impacting upon council's operations. Completed |
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Lead the establishment of council goals and key result areas
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Processes to engage council, staff and stakeholders are developed and implemented to establish council's major goals during the forecast/planning period. Completed |
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Critical success factors that will be in place to support attainment of plan are established, including staff resources, financial resources, staff skills and external support. Completed |
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Leadership to establish council's key result areas for the period of the plan is provided. Completed |
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Lead the formulation of the detailed strategic plan
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Processes and delegations are put in place and managed to develop plan in line with chosen methodology and format. Completed |
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Communications strategy is planned and put in place to ensure staff and stakeholders are informed of progress, changes and outcomes. Completed |
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Appropriate methods are employed to gain commitment to process and plan. Completed |
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Sign-off and commitment to finalised strategic plan are obtained from relevant stakeholders and participants. Completed |
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Plan and manage implementation processes
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Development of the necessary tactical or operational plans across business units or departments required to implement the longer-term strategic plan is lead and managed. Completed |
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Prioritising and human, financial and capital resourcing of programs or operational tactics are planned and conducted. Completed |
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Performance indicators or benchmarks are established in line with council process in order to determine progress and success. Completed |
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Change management process is planned and led with consideration given to the building of strong team commitment. Completed |
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Strategies to skill the workforce in order to enact the plan are put in place. Completed |
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Communication processes are put in place to inform and support staff and stakeholders during any required change and implementation process. Completed |
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Develop and manage monitoring and review process
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Processes to monitor performance against agreed benchmarks and performance indicators are put in place and enacted for relevant service delivery and corporate support areas. Completed |
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Reporting processes with council, community, staff and other agencies are planned, implemented and monitored. Completed |
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Outcomes of strategic and operational plans are monitored in line with agreed processes. Completed |
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Review or refinement of activities is undertaken in light of changing conditions to ensure attainment of strategic plan's goals. Completed |
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