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BSBLDR523
Lead and manage effective workplace relationships
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which are someone else's, shows your understanding of the topic, gives supporting evidence for your
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BSBLDR523 Lead and manage effective workplace relationships
1 Assessment Method Case Study, Presentation and Role Play (simulated workplace)
Summative
2 Assessment Type
This assessment task is a case study for you to lead and manage effective
3 Assessment
workplace relationships.
Description You are required to analyse the case scenario and provide written
(What?) solutions to task activities by demonstrating applicable foundation skills
and knowledge. You must also provide performance solutions to specific
presentation activities relevant to case study in presentations as agreed by
your assessor. You must read the following information related to your
assessment to prepare and perform in order to provide evidence of your
skills and knowledge related to the unit of competency.
To gather evidence of your ability to apply skills and knowledge
4 Purpose (objective)
consistently to lead and manage effective workplace relationships.
of the Assessment
(Why?)
1. Review the skills application section/s of the learner workbook.
5 Assessment
2. Read the task performance requirements and foundation skills
Instructions application for each task activity.
(How?) 3. Conduct research and review literature relevant to the unit.
4. Provide solutions to each written and performance activity using skills
and knowledge and demonstrating your foundation skills.
Note: Use word-process document for written activities to provide
written evidence as specified in the task. you may use MS Word /Mac
document for your written evidence.
5. This task requires you to play roles. As specified and agreed by your
assessor, presentation the relevant activities demonstrating relevant
skills.
6. The assessment is due on the date specified by your assessor.
7. Any variations to this arrangement must be approved in writing by
your assessor.
8. Submit your work with any required evidence attached.
9. See the specifications below for details of submission requirements.
10. Continue to read the following assessment requirements:
1. This assessment will be conducted according to training delivery
6 Assessment Date/s
session plan.
and Timing/s 2. Assessor will specify the timings for assessment and evidence
BSBLDR523 Lead and manage effective workplace relationships
(When?) submission date/s and timing/s.
3. This assessment is due for submission in Week 9.
1. Provide written solutions to all the case study activities and questions
7 Specifications
using word-processed document. You may use this MS Word /Mac
(What structure, document for your answering. Provide specified length and numbers
format, and mentioned in each written activity.
demonstration) 2. For presentation activities, play the role as specified by your assessor
demonstrating foundation skills and knowledge application while being
observed by your assessor.
3. Submit the written activities with a cover page that includes your
name, student ID, unit name unit code, date of submission and
assessor name. Include header (unit name/code) and footer (page
number, student name and student ID number)
Assessment is conducted in the training room simulated and safe
8 Assessment Context
environment where you must perform consistently applying skills and
(Where and in what knowledge.
condition) You must also provide written solutions to the activities in a word-
processed document with evidence that demonstrates consistent skills and
knowledge application in various conditions specified in the assessment
task.
Assessed in a simulated off-the-job situation that reflects the real
workplace.
1. Assessment task with instruction and assessment information
9 Required Resources
2. Learner workbook and other training handouts.
(What resources, 3. Access to simulated workplace business equipment and resources.
equipment, tools 4. Access to simulated workplace policies and procedures.
and materials) 5. Computer with Internet access word-process software (MS
Word/Mac).
6. Workspace, table/s, chair/s and stationery as required.
7. Case study and/or real workplace scenario
8. Access to relevant legislation, regulations, standards, and code of
practice
9. Specified timing for assessment
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, you must
10 Evidence
demonstrate consistence performance and provide evidence of your ability
Requirements to provide leadership for a program of work.
(What assessor is
looking for) In the course of above, you must:
Provide written solutions to all the case study activities reflecting
vocational application,
Demonstrate performance and presentation activities consistently
applying foundation skills and,
Demonstrate consultation and communication effectively with
relevant stakeholders (assessor and fellow trainees in
presentations).
BSBLDR523 Lead and manage effective workplace relationships
Case Study, Presentation and Role Play (Skills and Knowledge Application)
Using the simulated workplace and the scenario in the appendix or your own workplace referring to the
scenario in the appendix as agreed by your assessor, provide solutions to manage relationships in the
workplace. This task has three parts as A, B, and C. Part A to develop processes. Part B and C to implement
processes.
Whatever the workplace you select, the policies and procedure manual of simulated workplace must be
used as the policies and procedures of the workplace to undertake the following task. In case you select
your own workplace or any other workplace you have access to information, provide a brief description of
the workplace such as the industry, operation, personnel, and teams.
Your role
You are the restaurant manager of Café 65 (simulated workplace). Your role includes hiring, training,
managing restaurant staff, focus on front-of-house personnel, drive marketing efforts, collaborate with the
kitchen to develop menus and overall lead and manage effective workplace relationships .
Your Task
Complete the following workplace activities demonstrating skills and knowledge to develop and implement
processes and systems to manage difficulties on two occasions as follows:
6. Write an email to café owner escalating workplace issues using the email template provided in
appendix 2.
7. Communicate to your staff (team members) by an email using the email template provided in
appendix 2 and include the following in your email:
a. Inform them how you establish work collaboration in the workplace and support teams to
achieve work tasks,
b. Delegate and confirm the responsibilities to kitchen manager for fulfilling work tasks of
kitchen management,
c. invite front house and kitchen team members for a consultation meeting, and
d. inform them about your consultation process developed above (activity 3).
8. Read the case study section “Outcomes of consultation” and communicate with teams writing
another email to your teams providing feedback on the outcomes of consultation.
9. Identify the workplace issue of Khan and Lucy in the case study of appendix 1, develop a strategy to
address the issue in workplace relationships according to processes established above (activity 4).
10. Develop a process for facilitating employees’ contributions to consultation on work issues.
Miscommunication at the cafe show up in a number of ways. Some team members are not understanding
one another. They experience intent-impact gaps. You also notice that conversations are going in circles as
you have the same discussion multiple times with colleagues. Miscommunications have often become the
root cause of poor collaboration at the café 65. Further, Individuals are unclear on priorities and roles.
When groups operate successfully, team members are aligned on their priorities as well as the ways they as
individuals and as a collective can contribute to successful outcomes.
Conflict situations
No matter how well a restaurant serves or cooks for their customers, they must deal with complaints. It is a
subset of the hospitality and recreation industries. Typical instances of conflict between customers and
restaurant staff occur when the consumer is dissatisfied with the service or quality, such as receiving the
incorrect order. Conflicts are not harmful incidents because when a customer is dissatisfied with your
product or service, they actively seek to resolve the issue with you. It is the restaurant's management's
responsibility to seize and capitalise on this opportunity.
Occasion 1: Task-Based Conflicts
There are many reasons for task-based conflicts. It could be a lack of coordination while working together,
or someone delaying work, or ineffective communication leading to poor performance. This not only affects
the job but also can lead to more serious consequences, especially on the progress and success of the
team. Sona asked Madhuri for help responding to a customer inquiry, but Madhuri refused to lend a hand
because she was working on a customer service and didn't want to delay services to her customers. There
has been tension between two of them working together ever since.
Occasion 2: Personality Conflicts
It’s obvious that people are different from each other. And we’re not going to get along with anyone we
meet. We may run into someone whose personality clashes with us, and conflicts are much likely to
happen. Differences in perceptions and behaviours, underpinned by culture, religion, background, will also
lead to differences in the way we see and behave towards other people.
Khan and Lucy are co-workers working in the kitchen as cooks, Khan, who likes to talk about religious faiths
and beliefs. Lucy does not care that much about religious faiths and beliefs all that much but finds his co-
workers faiths and beliefs to be little extreme. Lucy likes his co-worker and wants to get along with him.
Lucy has thought of just pretending to agree with Khan or telling Khan he would rather talk about other
subjects. Lucy suspects that Khan will be insulted if he goes with the second option. She is bit
uncomfortable and started avoiding Khan affecting work performance between maintaining relationships
and job performance.
BSBLDR523 Lead and manage effective workplace relationships
Self-Assessment Checklist
Note: The following checklist is for you to confirm your work completion as well as performance
and demonstration of skills. Ensure you carefully check, and tick as completed and performed before
submitting written evidence and while demonstrating skills during performing the task.
Completed as
Assessment Task Activity
required
Part A - Develop processes
Yes No
Develop the following processes to manage effective workplace relationships
1 Access Café 65 (simulated workplace) documents including policies and ☐ ☐
procedures and use the relevant policies and procedures to undertake this task.
Your assessor will guide you how and where to access the documents according to
college procedures.
2 Read the workplace situation below and the case study in appendix 1 including ☐ ☐
workplace collaboration policy and procedures, and:
a. Analyse workplace situations above and identify required processes for
workplace collaboration according to organisational policies and procedures
using the template provided in appendix 2.
3 Identify work related issues and develop a consultation process to help employees ☐ ☐
to contribute for solutions to issues related to their work role using the template
provided in appendix 2.
4 Identify workplace conflicts of above situation and develop processes for conflict ☐ ☐
management using the template provided in appendix 2.
5 Develop a process to escalate workplace issues. ☐ ☐
Part B - Occasion 1 – Implement processes to manage ideas and information
6 Write an email to café owner escalating workplace issues using the email template ☐ ☐
provided in appendix 2.
7 Write an email to your staff using the email template provided in appendix 2 and ☐ ☐
include the following in your email:
a. Guidelines for workplace collaboration to achieve work tasks,
b. Guidance for effective delegation of responsibilities for fulfilling work tasks
of kitchen management and front house management,
c. Request their feedback on management of workplace relationships from the
kitchen team and front house team (relevant stakeholders).
8 Read the case study section “Outcomes of consultation” and write another email ☐ ☐
to your teams providing feedback on the outcomes of consultations.
9 Identify the workplace issue of Khan and Lucy, develop a strategy to address the
issue in workplace relationships according to processes established above (activity
4).
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10 Determine and list your monitoring activities workplace conflicts and write
another email to your staff to communicate outcomes of conflict management.
Part C - Occasion 2 - Implement processes to manage ideas and information
11 Write an email to your kitchen manager referring to above issues of Khan and Lucy ☐ ☐
in order to refer the matter to relevant personnel using the email template
provided in appendix 2.
12 Write an email to your staff using the email template provided in appendix 2 and ☐ ☐
include the following in your email:
a. Guidelines for workplace collaboration to achieve work tasks,
b. Guidance for effective delegation of responsibilities for fulfilling work tasks
of kitchen management and front house management,
c. Request their feedback on management of workplace relationships from the
kitchen team and front house team (relevant stakeholders).
13 Read the case study section “Outcomes of consultation” and evaluate feedback for
improvements to leadership style and identify areas of improvement for future
workplace relations leadership using the template provided in appendix 2.
14 Write another email to your teams providing feedback on the outcomes of
consultations using the email template provided in appendix 2.
15 Write a brief reflection of how you adapt personal communication style to model
behaviours, build trust and positive working relationships, and to support others.
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(What?) You are required to play the role by applying foundation skills and provide
solutions to task activities demonstrating the application of skills and
knowledge. You must also provide written solutions to task activities that
will be required for the presentation as specified in your task.
You must read the following information related to your assessment to
prepare and perform in order to provide evidence of your skills and
knowledge related to the unit of competency.
To gather evidence of your ability to apply skills and knowledge
4 Purpose (objective)
consistently to lead and manage effective workplace relationships.
of the Assessment
(Why?)
1. Review the skills application section/s of the learner workbook.
5 Assessment
2. Read the task performance requirements and foundation skills
Instructions application for each task activity.
(How?) 3. Conduct research and review literature relevant to the unit
4. Provide solutions to each written and performance activity using skills
and knowledge and demonstrating your foundation skills.
Note: Use word-process document for written activities to provide
written evidence as specified in the task. you may use MS Word /Mac
document for your written evidence.
5. This task requires you to play roles. As specified and agreed by your
assessor, presentation the relevant activities demonstrating relevant
skills.
6. The assessment is due on the date specified by your assessor.
7. Any variations to this arrangement must be approved in writing by
your assessor.
8. Submit your work with any required evidence attached.
9. See the specifications below for details of submission requirements.
10. Continue to read the following assessment requirements:
BSBLDR523 Lead and manage effective workplace relationships
6 Assessment Date/s 1. This assessment will be conducted according to training delivery
and Timing/s session plan.
2. Assessor will specify the timings for assessment and evidence
(When?) submission date/s and timing/s.
3. This assessment is due for submission in Week 10.
7 Specifications 1. Provide written solutions to all the project activities using word-
processed document. You may use this MS Word /Mac document for
(What structure, your answering. Provide specified length and numbers mentioned in
format, and each written activity.
demonstration) 2. For presentation activities, play the role as specified by your assessor
demonstrating foundation skills and knowledge application while being
observed by your assessor.
3. Submit the written activities with a cover page that includes your
name, student ID, unit name, unit code, date of submission and
assessor name. Include header (unit name/code) and footer (page
number, student name and student ID number).
8 Assessment Context Assessment is conducted in the training room and safe environment where
you must perform applying skills and knowledge. You must also provide
(Where and in what written solutions to the activities in a word-processed document with
condition) evidence that demonstrates consistent skills and knowledge application in
various conditions specified in the assessment task. (Assessed in a
simulated off-the-job situation that reflects the real workplace).
1. Assessment task with instruction and assessment information
9 Required Resources
2. Learner workbook and other training handouts.
(What resources, 3. Access to simulated workplace and resources.
equipment, tools 4. Computer with Internet access word-process software (MS
and materials) Word/Mac).
5. Workspace, table, chair, and stationery as required.
6. Case study and/or real workplace scenario
7. Access to relevant legislation, regulations, standards, and code of
practice
8. Business equipment and resources.
9. Specified timing for assessment.
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, you must
10 Evidence
demonstrate consistence performance and provide evidence of your ability
Requirements to provide leadership for a program of work.
(What assessor is
looking for) In the course of above, you must:
Provide written solutions to all the case study activities reflecting
vocational application,
Demonstrate performance and presentation activities consistently
applying foundation skills and,
Demonstrate consultation and communication effectively with
relevant stakeholders (assessor and fellow trainees in
presentations).
BSBLDR523 Lead and manage effective workplace relationships
Case Study, Presentation and Role Play (Skills and Knowledge Application)
Using the simulated workplace and the scenario, provide solutions to manage relationships in the
workplace. This task has three parts as A, B, and C. Part A to develop processes. Part B and C to implement
processes.
Your role
You are the restaurant manager of Café 65 (simulated workplace). Your role includes hiring, training,
managing restaurant staff, focus on front-of-house personnel, drive marketing efforts, collaborate with the
kitchen to develop menus and overall lead and manage effective workplace relationships .
While the road ahead may appear daunting at the moment, with a seemingly endless array of new
challenges thrown at staff—COVID shutdowns, navigating government and bank loan programmes,
constantly changing COVID procedures and rules, an ever-changing sentiment among customers regarding
what they expect from the café and restaurant, and now, the biggest of all, hiring and retaining employees
during an epic labour shortage—the road ahead is anything but. It is critical to manage employee
relationships and achieve desired outcomes through creativity and collaboration as a result of these
constant new challenges.
It will take some time before efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 are successful, and social distancing
will continue to be necessary. After the threat has passed, it is likely that customers will continue to be
concerned about their health. Options that can increase their level of comfort will help to ensure their
satisfaction and future business.
1. Read the case study and identify workplace difficulties and types of conflicts to manage.
2. Write an email to your staff using the email template provided in appendix 2 and include the
following in your email:
a. How the above COVID Situation develops and inform them requirement of collaboration of
work roles and how you support them to achieve work tasks,
b. Delegate and confirm the responsibilities to relevant personnel to deal with difficulties,
c. invite all the team members for a consultation meeting, and
d. inform them about your consultation process developed in task 2.
3. Read the case study section “Outcomes of consultation” and write another email to your teams
providing feedback on the outcomes of consultations.
4. Identify the workplace conflicts, develop processes to address conflicts of workplace relationships
according to processes established in assessment task 2.
5. Determine and list your monitoring activities of workplace difficulties and write another email to
your staff to communicate outcomes of conflict management.
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Task-Based Conflicts
There are many reasons for task-based conflicts at the cafe. Lack of coordination while working together,
and someone delaying work, ineffective communication leading to poor performance. This not only affects
the job but also leads to more serious consequences, especially on the progress and success of the team
delivering services. Sona asked Madhuri for help responding to a customer inquiry, but Madhuri refused to
lend a hand because she was working on a customer service and did not want to delay services to her
customers. There has been tension between two of them working together ever since.
Personality Conflicts
It’s obvious that people are different from each other. And we’re not going to get along with anyone we
meet. We may run into someone whose personality clashes with us, and conflicts are much likely to
happen. Differences in perceptions and behaviours, underpinned by culture, religion, background, will also
lead to differences in the way we see and behave towards other people.
Implement processes for workplace difficulties by undertaking and performing the following:
6. Identify the workplace conflict, develop a strategy to address the conflicts in workplace
relationships according to processes established in assessment task 2.
7. Communicate to staffs by writing an email to your staff using the email template provided in
appendix 2 and include the following in your email:
a. Identify and describe the conflict and your process to resolve conflicts and other difficulties
according to organisational policies and procedures.
b. describe your plan how to address difficulties.
c. Requirement to follow organisational policies and procedures regarding diversity and
ethical conduct.
d. guidance, counselling, and support you provide to assist co-workers in resolving their work
difficulties.
8. Determine and list your monitoring activities workplace conflicts and write another email to
communicate to your staff to communicate outcomes of conflict management.
Self-Assessment Checklist
Note: The following checklist is for you to confirm your work completion as well as performance and
demonstration of skills. Ensure you carefully check, and tick as completed and performed before submitting
written evidence and while demonstrating skills during performing the task.
Completed as
Assessment Task Activity
required
Part A - Develop processes
Yes No
Develop the following processes to manage effective workplace relationships
1 Read the case study and identify workplace difficulties and types of conflicts to ☐ ☐
manage.
2 Write an email to your staff using the email template provided in appendix 2 and ☐ ☐
include the following in your email:
b. How the above COVID Situation develops and inform them
requirement of collaboration of work roles and how you support
them to achieve work tasks,
c. Delegate and confirm the responsibilities to relevant personnel to
deal with difficulties,
d. invite all the team members for a consultation meeting, and
e. inform them about your consultation process developed in task 2.
3 Read the case study section “Outcomes of consultation” and write another email ☐ ☐
to your teams providing feedback on the outcomes of consultations.
4 Identify the workplace conflicts, develop processes to address conflicts of ☐ ☐
workplace relationships according to processes established in assessment task 2.
5 Determine and list your monitoring activities of workplace difficulties and write ☐ ☐
another email to your staff to communicate outcomes of conflict management.
Part B - Occasion 1 – Implement processes and systems to manage difficulties
9 Write an email to your kitchen manager referring to above issues of Khan and Lucy ☐ ☐
in order to refer the matter to relevant personnel using the email template
provided in appendix 2.
10 Write an email to your staff using the email template provided in appendix 2 and ☐ ☐
include the following in your email:
a. Guidelines for workplace collaboration to achieve work tasks,
b. Guidance for effective delegation of responsibilities for fulfilling
work tasks of kitchen management and front house management,
d. Request their feedback on management of workplace
relationships from the kitchen team and front house team
(relevant stakeholders).
11 Read the case study section “Outcomes of consultation” and evaluate feedback for ☐ ☐
improvements to leadership style and identify areas of improvement for future
workplace relations and leadership using the template provided in appendix 2.
12 Using your strategies and processes developed for above two occasions, identify ☐ ☐
areas of improvement for future workplace relations leadership.
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Appendix
Case Study (Simulated Workplace)
Café 65
Café 65 is a longstanding restaurant business located in the heart of the Melbourne CBD trading under the
name CAFE 65 and specialise in providing customers with a wealth of choice from our famous and delicious
pizzas to our tasty pastas, seafood, steaks, poultry, salads, breakfast, and desserts in authentic Italian
atmosphere in these restaurants.
Garry Hood runs the Café 65 as the restaurant manager which is owned by James Brook (The Owner
Director). He wants to get the restaurant to the next level using overarching goal of workplace
collaboration to increase café and restaurant success.
Restaurant workforce
For Task 2
Situation – Work related issues
Restaurant Manager (Garry) wants to manage ideas and information in the restaurant. Generally, idea is a
“mental construct” thought, belief, opinion, or plan. Each product of the café and service originated as an
idea. Continuous innovation can result in market leadership, but only if new ideas are generated on a
consistent basis. Garry requires a process for collecting and evaluating suggestions related to café strategic
direction. The idea management process entails the collection, evaluation, and prioritisation of requests
and feedback.
The portion titled "idea" is concerned with generation. Given the diversity of sources of inspiration,
restaurant manager wants to make it as simple as possible for people to submit and share. The
"management" component entails categorising and prioritising the most pertinent ideas in relation to
café’s strategy whether you are looking to improve an existing product or create a new one.
Effective idea management enables your product roadmap to be guided by genuine customer needs. When
a formal process is in place, you can continuously improve the service you provide and delight your
customers.
Occasion 2: Miscommunication
Miscommunication at the cafe show up in a number of ways. Some team members are not understanding
one another. They experience intent-impact gaps. You also notice that conversations are going in circles as
you have the same discussion multiple times with colleagues. Miscommunications have often become the
root cause of poor collaboration at the café 65. Further, Individuals are unclear on priorities and roles.
When groups operate successfully, team members are aligned on their priorities as well as the ways they as
individuals and as a collective can contribute to successful outcomes.
For task 3
Managing difficulties
Occasion 1: Workplace conflicts
Task-Based Conflicts
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There are many reasons for task-based conflicts at the cafe. Lack of coordination while working together,
and someone delaying work, ineffective communication leading to poor performance. This not only affects
the job but also leads to more serious consequences, especially on the progress and success of the team
delivering services. Sona asked Madhuri for help responding to a customer inquiry, but Madhuri refused to
lend a hand because she was working on a customer service and did not want to delay services to her
customers. There has been tension between two of them working together ever since.
Personality Conflicts
It’s obvious that people are different from each other. And we’re not going to get along with anyone we
meet. We may run into someone whose personality clashes with us, and conflicts are much likely to
happen. Differences in perceptions and behaviours, underpinned by culture, religion, background, will also
lead to differences in the way we see and behave towards other people.
Khan and Lucy are co-workers working in the kitchen as cooks, Khan, who likes to talk about religious faiths
and beliefs. Lucy does not care that much about religious faiths and beliefs all that much but finds his co-
worker’s faiths and beliefs to be little extreme. Lucy likes his co-worker and wants to get along with him.
Lucy has thought of just pretending to agree with Khan or telling Khan he would rather talk about other
subjects. Lucy suspects that Khan will be insulted if he goes with the second option. She is bit
uncomfortable and started avoiding Khan affecting work performance between maintaining relationships
and job performance.
For Task 2
Outcomes of Consultation meeting 1
Garry had a consultation meeting with both kitchen staff and front staff. During this meeting the following
ideas came out from the team members:
Sarah suggested to have a coordination while working together to avoid situations that someone
delaying work.
Reynold added that effective communication leading to better performance and achieve success of
teams. It is time to re-evaluate team dynamics if colleagues are prioritizing competing work tasks,
are duplicating efforts or are unclear on the value they bring to the teams.
Lucy and Sona both suggested to recruit part-time staff to cater to the busy time services.
In response to feedback, Garry thanked for the feedback and added that he will escalate their requests to
recruit part-time staff to cater to the busy time services and consult Mr. Brook to do the needful. He also
added that he will lead and manage effective workplace relationships and establish and improve required
effective coordination and effective communication by developing and implementing:
processes to manage ideas and information.
processes for workplace collaboration
processes for conflict management
processes for escalated issues or refer to relevant personnel
consultation processes for teams and individuals to contribute to issues related to their work role
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For Task 3
Outcomes of Consultation meeting 2
Garry continued with consultation meeting with both kitchen staff and front staff for the second occasion
to address the workplace conflicts. During this meeting the following ideas came out from the team
members:
Michelle suggested to have effective mediation to understand each employee and give them
advice. Then, convince them that each of us has different backgrounds and it’s important that they
maintain respect and empathy for each other. That way, it can lead to good cooperation in a team.
Tran suggested to set clear policies about conflict resolution and behavioural guidelines. Make sure
all your employees know and understand the policies well.
Lucy suggested that training sessions about workplace diversity and emotional control are also a
good idea to reduce personality-based conflicts in our workplace.
Purpose
Collaboration in the workplace benefits employees by increasing teaching and learning opportunities,
reducing individual pressure, and increasing flexibility. Businesses with a high proportion of millennial
employees have even higher rates of collaboration tool adoption and satisfaction. Numerous practical and
social benefits — ranging from shorter work cycles to a happier workforce — demonstrate that
collaboration is critical to overall success.
Policy
While implementing collaborative practises will almost certainly increase our company's overall success,
there are several best practises you can follow to ensure you maximise your results through workplace
collaboration as follows:
Lead by Example: As a leader, you must model collaboration for your team members. This includes
being receptive to and respectful of the ideas of all group members, demonstrating enthusiasm for
creative or innovative alternatives, and inviting criticism of your own preferences. This can be
accomplished through verbal affirmation, but do not overlook the value of body language when
expressing interest and openness. Additionally, be transparent and forthright about your own
decision-making processes, apologise for errors, and forgive others for theirs.
Establish Team Objectives: Rather than focusing on predefined goals established by management,
work collaboratively to define objectives and create actionable goals. Not only will this increase
each team member's sense of purpose, but it will also increase accountability, as everyone has a
stake in the shared purpose and end goal.
Balance: While you may wish to increase the collaborative nature of your business and prioritise
group goals over personal satisfaction or recognition, it is important to retain some aspects of a
more individual-driven workflow. Certain tasks may be more effective when carried out by a single
person, and you do not want to invite so many ideas that the decision-making process becomes
stifled. Additionally, one-on-one communication has a place, and when communicating with
employees, individual benefit trumps corporate benefit: Pay close attention to each employee's
needs and provide feedback in private.
Continually Adapt: Once collaborative practises are implemented, you should maintain a flexible
approach. It may take some trial and error to determine which tools and practises work best for
your team or project, so be prepared for your processes to evolve over time. Finally, do not assume
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that technology will solve all of your problems; it is more critical to develop a sound strategy than it
is to rely on cutting-edge technology.
Acknowledgment: While collaborative work emphasises teamwork, you still want to emphasise the
value of each individual. Take care not to micromanage employees in your efforts to foster
collaboration — people require a certain amount of autonomy in order to feel purposeful. To
accomplish this, encourage creative thinking, refrain from premature judgement of ideas, evaluate
the ideas themselves (rather than the person communicating them), and recognise each
collaborator's contribution.
Effective Communication: workplace collaboration requires effective communication. To
summarise, effective communication requires active participation and accurate communication,
effective discussion and team meetings, and open communication.
There are numerous informal modes of collaboration, many of which you may already be utilising in your
current practices. Several of the most common forms of workplace collaboration to be used are the
following:
Group brainstorming: This is an opportunity for all team members to share their thoughts and ask
questions in order to reach consensus on a course of action. This is one of the most fundamental
forms of collaboration, but it is extremely effective at improving communication and team trust.
Mixed-skilled teams: While it may seem counterintuitive, creating teams with a range of skills and
skill levels can actually help you perform better. By intentionally hiring people from diverse
backgrounds, you encourage new ideas and increase your chances of reaching a diverse audience.
Open discussion: Rather than the traditional "lecture" style, focus your in-person meetings on
discussion. This aids in the dismantling of hierarchical barriers, keeps everyone engaged, and may
result in more productive meetings.
Procedure
Leadership
Evaluate team members' strengths and weaknesses and choose compatible partners
Be assertive but not egotistical
Define roles that are mutually agreed upon and capitalise on individual strengths
Assign tasks using appropriate delegation
Facilitate discussion in groups
Attend to team members' concerns
Communicate with team members in a respectful manner
Modify roles and processes to increase partner efficiency and satisfaction
Recognize and resolve team conflicts.
Team members
Actively listen to the concerns of other members.
Analyse issues objectively, without assigning blame
Solutions to problems are willingly brainstormed
Consensus-building regarding group project objectives and processes
When necessary, make concessions to advance the group
Delegate tasks
Maintain commitments, adhere to deadlines, and demonstrate dependability.
Allow for the errors of other members.
Acknowledge the contributions of other members
Maintain a cheerful disposition and a sense of humour
Adaptability to novel ideas
Accept responsibility for errors.
Best practices
Set expectations and clarify roles
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Trust each other
Appreciate diversity (of both experience and skills)
Use technology tools strategically
Integrate collaboration into existing workflow (do not make it an additional step)
Identify obstacles and address problems cooperatively as they occur
Measure what matters (focus on the metrics you can actually make into a business case)
Make collaborative information readily available
Be persistent.
Introduction
Open communication and feedback are viewed as critical components of a productive and satisfying work
environment.
Cafe 65 encourages its employees and volunteers to address any issues or concerns they may have
immediately with one another or, in the absence of that, with their immediate supervisor.
The preferred process involves employees and volunteers resolving issues internally to their satisfaction,
without feeling compelled to seek assistance from external organisations or authorities.
The purpose of this document is to provide a means for employees and volunteers, as well as their
supervisors, to address work-related complaints as they arise.
Policy
Cafe 65will establish mechanisms to facilitate the rapid and efficient resolution of workplace conflicts.
Employees and volunteers should feel comfortable approaching their manager or supervisor with concerns
using the procedures outlined below.
All formal channels for grievance resolution will be fully documented, and the employee's/preferences
volunteer's will be considered when determining the appropriate steps and actions.
No employee will be intimidated or treated unfairly in any way for utilising this Policy to resolve a conflict.
This Policy applies to paid employees, both full-time and part-time, as well as volunteer workers.
Responsibilities
Managers and supervisors are responsible for ensuring that:
They identify, prevent, and address potential problems before they escalate into formal grievances
They are aware of, and committed to, the principles of communication and information sharing
with their employees and volunteers
All employment decisions are made with consideration for both the individual and the organisation
in general.
Employees (including Volunteers) are responsible for ensuring that they:
Make every effort to resolve any issues with their immediate supervisor and internal processes at the
earliest opportunity.
The Human Resources Department is responsible for ensuring that
All managers, supervisors, employees, and volunteers are aware of their obligations and
responsibilities regarding communication and information sharing with their employees
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All employees receive ongoing support and guidance regarding employment and communication
issues; and
All managers, supervisors, employees, and volunteers are aware of their obligations and
responsibilities regarding communication and information sharing with their employees.
Procedures
Employment Practices
Managers and supervisors should be aware of the potential consequences of their actions when resolving
employee/volunteer conflicts. They are responsible for ensuring that all employees and volunteers are
treated fairly, equally, and with respect.
If managers or supervisors have any doubts or questions about how to handle a particular set of
circumstances, they should seek advice from the Human Resources Department as soon as possible.
When a manager is notified of a grievance or dispute, they should determine whether the employee is
covered by an Award or Agreement and, if so, should refer to that document for grievance procedures. If
no such document exists for the employee or volunteer involved, the guidelines below should be followed.
Dispute Resolution and Grievances
Employees or volunteers who believe they have a dispute or grievance should first bring it to the attention
of their immediate supervisor. Both parties should discuss the matter openly and collaborate to reach a
mutually beneficial outcome.
The Manager or Supervisor should seek clarification of the issue to ensure they have fully grasped the
complainant's point of view. Managers should adhere to the standard procedure of offering the employee
or volunteer the opportunity to have an independent witness present during the discussion, taking the
following steps:
If more than one person is present, define each person's role.
Specify the procedure to be followed.
Inform the parties that any information gathered during the review is privileged.
Assist the complainant in diagnosing the issue.
Take meticulous notes on all conversations (including dates and parties involved) and attach any
supporting documentation.
Provide an employee/volunteer with a written summary of the meeting and clarification of the next
steps to be taken, if deemed necessary.
The Manager must ensure that the meeting is conducted in a manner that fosters positive working
relationships and provides a balanced, objective, and independent assessment of the situation.
At all times, all parties must maintain complete confidentiality.
If the matter is not resolved and the employee or volunteer wishes to pursue it, the matter should first be
discussed with a Human Resources Officer, and then with the CEO, if necessary. Again, the subject should
be discussed openly and objectively with management to ensure that it is completely understood.
If the grievance/dispute is confidential or serious in nature and involves the manager of an employee or
volunteer, the complainant may speak directly with the Human Resources Department or the CEO.
Appendix 2
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