FWPCOT4218 — Manage business operations of a forestry contractor business

1 Set up strategic and operational plans for a forestry contractor business

• 1.1Assess factors influencing the performance of a forestry contractor business
• 1.2Identify the focus of the business by investigating market opportunities
• 1.3Determine the most appropriate business and financial structure for the forestry contractor business
• 1.4Develop a strategic plan for the forestry contractor business
• 1.5Develop a risk management strategy, including appropriate ways of mitigating risks for the operations of a forestry contractor business
• 1.6Establish a detailed operations plan that sets out clear action points to fulfil the strategic goals and objectives of the forestry contractor business

2 Establish and implement stakeholder engagement strategy

• 2.1Identify key stakeholders that do or may impact on the operation and service delivery of the forestry contractor business
• 2.2Access and analyse information on the roles, influence and relative importance of key stakeholders
• 2.3Develop strategies for engaging with stakeholders
• 2.4Apply conflict resolution and negotiation techniques to reach mutually acceptable outcomes with stakeholders
• 2.5Identify and respond to factors that may negatively impact stakeholder communication
• 2.6Seek and analyse feedback on the effectiveness of the stakeholder engagement strategy

3 Establish marketing strategy for forestry contractor business

• 3.1Develop the marketing strategy and plan for the forestry contractor business
• 3.2Develop, implement and monitor marketing activities according to the marketing plan
• 3.3Evaluate marketing activities to determine the effectiveness of the strategy and plan

4 Establish sales and tendering strategy for forestry contractor business

• 4.1Identify the main features of the contract for forestry operations and the legal requirements and procedures relating to the commercial provision of forestry contractor services
• 4.2Promote forestry contractor services in compliance with legal requirements
• 4.3Maintain sales documentation according to legislative requirements
• 4.4Develop and implement procedures for identifying, evaluating and responding to tenders for the provision of forestry contractor services

5 Negotiate with forest management companies, suppliers and other parties

• 5.1Prepare for, undertake and finalise negotiations with forest management companies, suppliers and other parties according to organisational and legislative requirements
• 5.2Employ effective communication and persuasive techniques and tactics to navigate difficult circumstances and achieve desired outcomes in negotiations
• 5.3Ensure negotiation outcomes are documented, signed and exchanged between the forestry contractor business and other parties to the negotiation

6 Manage contracts for forestry contractor services

• 6.1Implement a contract management strategy for a forestry contractor business
• 6.2Monitor contract implementation to ensure that all obligations under the agreement are being met
• 6.3Manage close-out and renewal of contract or transition to a new contract to provide forestry contractor services

7 Establish strategies for quality control in a forestry contractor business

• 7.1Establish parameters for the delivery of quality forestry contractor services
• 7.2Establish a quality management plan for the forestry contractor business
• 7.3Apply procedures for identifying, assessing and responding to service quality issues
• 7.4Evaluate the plan of the forestry contractor services and identify any opportunities for improvement

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