BSBSTR801 — Lead innovative thinking and practice

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What an assessment for BSBSTR801 must cover

41 assessable components: 4 elements (22 performance criteria), 2 performance evidence and 10 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 7 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 Generate innovative thinking and creativity

1.1Identify and analyse trends shaping organisation’s current and future thinking and practice
1.2Identify and use techniques and tools to generate ideas and facilitate thinking
1.3Introduce and promote creative thinking techniques
1.4Research and analyse relevant conditions for innovation and issues that impact innovative thinking and creativity
1.5Research and review innovation drivers and enablers

2 Lead innovative practices

2.1Assess personal leadership style to confirm it models positive innovative thinking and practice
2.2Review and refine practice that models and supports innovation
2.3Determine and assess the requirements to promote sustainable innovative activities
2.4Construct and implement methods to promote knowledge transfer with relevant stakeholders
2.5Identify, evaluate and manage risks associated with innovation

3 Support a culture of innovation

3.1Identify, introduce and promote innovative practices, processes, products and/or services according to audience and organisational requirements
3.2Establish ways to capture, communicate and share innovative ideas and practices
3.3Confirm team approaches foster communication, consultation and team development for innovation
3.4Identify, assess and provide relevant resources for innovation processes
3.5Develop and apply strategies to foster a workplace culture that encourages innovation
3.6Establish systems and processes that support innovation

4 Sustain innovative thinking and practice

4.1Develop strategies where innovation is an integral part of organisational activity
4.2Develop and monitor processes that confirm ongoing awareness of individual and collective contributions to innovative thinking and practice
4.3Identify and analyse potential barriers and risks to innovation and devise strategies to respond
4.4Analyse and reflect on innovation performance as a basis for developing strategies for improvement
4.5Seek feedback from relevant stakeholders
4.6Make changes to innovative thinking and practices according to feedback received

Performance evidence

lead at least one innovative thinking and practices for an organisation or work area.
In the course of the above, the candidate must: research, review and analyse trends in thinking and emerging practices as they relate to an organisation’s current thinking and practices; develop capacity to lead innovative thinking and practice in an organisational context.

Knowledge evidence

current and past theories and thinking about innovation
creative thinking techniques
personal leadership style
methods to promote knowledge transfer and sustainable innovative activities
innovative practices, processes, products and services
strategies to foster workplace culture of innovation
systems and processes that support innovation
barriers and risks to innovation
internal and external factors that impact innovation
strategies for identifying, assessing and managing risks associated with innovation.

Foundation skills

Reading: Identifies, analyses, interprets and evaluates visual and textual information from a range of sources to identify innovation strategies, practices and trends
Writing: Uses clear and precise language to document research findings for reference purposes Develops complex plans, strategies and systems to integrate innovation into the organisation using appropriate formats for the audience and purpose
Initiative and enterprise: Discusses, presents and seeks information using appropriate structure and language for the particular audience Uses questioning and active listening to encourage discussion and to clarify or confirm understanding Plans, develops, implements and monitors practical strategies to introduce and support innovation in the workplace Develops new and innovative ideas through exploration, evaluation, analysis and critical thinking
Numeracy: Interprets, analyses and presents numeric/financial information in complex documents
Self-management: Evaluates and reflects on personal effectiveness to develop strategies to enhance own performance
Teamwork: Understands how own role links in with others and contributes to broader work goals Uses a variety of relevant communication tools and strategies to build and maintain effective working relationships Uses inclusive and collaborative techniques to communicate, negotiate and consult effectively with a range of stakeholders Actively seeks the perspectives of others as part of work role
Problem solving: Leads in the development of strategies to integrate innovative practices into the organisation Uses formal analytical and lateral thinking techniques to identify issues, generate and evaluate possible solutions, and select most appropriate option

Unit content sourced from training.gov.au — © Commonwealth of Australia, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Auditori is not affiliated with the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.

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Questions about assessing BSBSTR801

What does an assessment tool for BSBSTR801 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for BSBSTR801 needs to address all 41 unit components: 4 elements with 22 performance criteria, 2 performance evidence requirements, 10 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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