BSBPMG541 — Manage complex projects

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What an assessment for BSBPMG541 must cover

49 assessable components: 3 elements (13 performance criteria), 12 performance evidence and 13 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 11 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Evaluate project complexity

1.1Identify criteria for determining project as complex
1.2Assess complexity of project against complexity of past projects, where possible
1.3Undertake analysis of causes that may impede project success
1.4Establish strategies and minimise causes for project failing

2 Assess complexities and establish procedures for managing complex projects

2.1Assess project plan and implementation details, and communicate roles and responsibilities to team members
2.2Identify and apply a range of tools and frameworks based on established complexity approaches and systems concepts
2.3Develop action plan for minimising complexities
2.4Identify any risks and potential risks and develop risk management strategies

3 Monitor and review complex projects

3.1Identify and establish tools that assist in managing complex projects
3.2Monitor the dimensions of complexity of project and project progress
3.3Seek feedback from relevant stakeholders on project progress and project management skills
3.4Incorporate feedback and develop actions for improving project progress and project management skills
3.5Implement changes to project according to feedback received

Performance evidence

manage a complex project on at least two occasions.
demonstrate the competencies as a project manager to manage complex projects, including:
systems thinking and integration
strategy, business planning, portfolios and project management
lifecycle management, reporting and performance measurement
understanding organisational change and the wider business journey
innovation, creativity and design thinking
understanding enterprise architectures, business architectures and organisational architectures
leadership and communication
understanding organisational culture and human behaviours
identify key features of complex projects
monitor action plan in line with changes to the external environment to ensure action plan remains current.

Knowledge evidence

project manager competencies that assist in the management of complex projects
industry standards and tools to assist in the establishment of policy, procedures, plans and processes related to the management of complex projects
tools for analysis
management complexity factors including:
governance complexity
stakeholder relationship complexity
project definition complexity
project delivery complexity
complexity of new technology, products or services
complexity of relevant external partners, suppliers
complexity of strategic direction, politics and expectations
complexity of external environmental changes, changes to strategy and business plans over an extended time
complexity of diversity, societal, human behaviours and organisational culture.

Foundation skills

Learning: Interprets, analyses and assesses textual and numerical information obtained from a wide range of sources and determines how content may be applied to a complex project situation
Numeracy: Interprets information to determine measurable dimensions of a complex project, such as time, cost, quality, objectives and performance Interprets numerical information to measure outcomes against objectives
Oral communication: Seeks relevant information and participates in verbal exchanges using clear language and appropriate non-verbal expression Uses active listening and questioning techniques to elicit views and opinions of others
Reading: Interprets, analyses and assesses textual and numerical information obtained from a wide range of sources and determines how content may be applied to complex projects
Writing: Develops and documents quality requirements for project plan Records results of quality audits according to organisational requirements
Teamwork: Selects and uses appropriate communication practices in a range of work contexts Collaborates with others to foster shared understanding of quality requirements
Initiative and enterprise: Takes responsibility for identifying and following policies, procedures and standards Takes initiative to improve policies, procedures and standards in relation to complex projects
Planning and organising: Sequences and schedules complex activities, monitors actions against goals, adjusting plans and resources where necessary Uses analytical skills to review and evaluate process and decide on future improvements
Problem solving: Identifies a symptom from a cause Applies relevant analysis tools to aid the identification of actual causes
Self-management: Understands self-limits and seeks advice from mentors to further development of competencies, skills and techniques Conducts investigations in a professional and respectful manner
Technology: Identifies tools and technologies to assist in the identification and implementation of ongoing monitoring of complex projects Uses digital applications to access, organise, integrate and share relevant information in effective ways

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What does an assessment tool for BSBPMG541 need to cover?

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