BSB50820 DIPLOMA OF PROJECT

MANAGEMENT
A20246 INNOVATIVE WORK ENVIRONMENTS
BSBSTR501 Establish innovative work environments

Assessments

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Introduction
This subject, A20246 Innovative Work Environments, in the BSB50820 Diploma of Project
Management comprises two Assessments. The following table summarises the information
about each assessment.

Assessment 1 Assessment 2

Session 5 Session 8
Due Date
(*Not Week 5) (*Not Week 8)

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Grading Method Rubric Rubric

Submission Method Students are required to submit their assessments to myAPC.hub.

The results will be available within 7 days after the due date of the
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assessment.

APC is using Rubric for assessment marking. A rubric is a tool used to interpret and grade
students’ work against a set of criteria.

Instructions
1. Assessments should be completed as per your trainer’s instructions.
2. Assessments must be submitted by the due date to avoid a late submission penalty.
3. Plagiarism is copying someone else’s work and submitting it as your own. You must
write your answers in your own words and include a reference list. You are required to
run the plagiarism report on your assessments prior to the submission, and ensure that
the plagiarism score is below 30%. A mark of zero will be given for any assessment or
part of an assessment that has been plagiarised.
4. You may discuss your assessments with other students, but submitting identical answers
to other students will result in a zero mark. Your answers must be yours alone.
5. All the assessments must be submitted to myAPC.hub.
6. You must attempt all questions in the assessment.
7. You must get satisfactory results on both assessments to pass the subject.
8. All assessments are to be completed in accordance with WHS regulatory requirements.

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Assessment 1
Qualification BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management

Subject A20246 Innovative work environments

Assessment method Written Responses

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Unit of Competency BSBSTR501 Establish innovative work environments

Part A
You can select an organisation of your choice. You are to create an Innovation
Management Policy for your project team that encourages them to look for innovation in
all aspects of the work they undertake. You need to complete all sections of the template
below in order to meet all of the performance requirements for this unit.
Innovation Management Policy
(Name of team and organisation)
1.2 Identify organisational objectives and practices
1.5 Identify organisational resources relating to innovation
1.6 Build and lead team and maximise opportunities for innovation
2.2 Collaborate with stakeholders and develop ideas for enhancing work environment
3.2 Reinforce the value of innovation according to organisational vision and objectives
3.5 Encourage and support evaluation of innovative ideas
PE - Establish at least two different procedures and practices that foster innovation in areas of
work practice, including at least three of the following:
• collaborative work arrangements
• building team capacity to contribute to innovation
• evaluating ideas of innovation in work environment
• consulting with relevant stakeholders
• communicating and sharing of ideas and feedback
KE - context for innovation in the workplace, including:
• core business values
• overall objectives
• broader environmental context
• value and benefit of innovative ideas and projects
KE - creative thinking and innovative work practices
1. Introduction
Provide an overview of what innovation is and how it should be applied to the team and
why.
2. Types of Innovation
Identify at least three areas that staff should focus on for innovation e.g. product
innovation, process innovation, management innovation etc.

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3. Objectives
Explain how the vision and objectives of the organisation will be achieved through
identifying and implementing innovative ideas in the workplace.
PC - reinforce the value of innovation to the vision and objectives of the organisation
4. Responsibilities
List each of the key stakeholders and explain each of their responsibilities e.g. Will they be
key in encouraging, supporting, evaluating and/or implementing innovation?
1.1 Identify relevant stakeholders
5. Procedures
Explain how each of the following will be done and include any stakeholders than need to
be included in each:
a. Collection
- How will staff be able to provide ideas and suggestions for innovation e.g. What are
the various methods and tools that will be provided?
b. Evaluation
- How and when will ideas for innovation be assessed and by who (or group)?
- What is the process to determine whether the idea should be implemented and
who (or group) made this decision?
- How will ideas be implemented and who is responsible for this?
c. Feedback
- What feedback will be provided to those providing ideas and how soon will this
occur after a decision is made about their idea?
d. Reporting
- How often will reports be made to provide updates on innovations?
- Explain details about the number of ideas presented, the number implemented and
progress of implementation.
- Include a list of the stakeholders to whom the report will be sent.
1.1 Identify relevant stakeholders
2.3 Identify and select resources required for enhancing work environment
2.4 Assess the ability of the workspace to support innovation
4.1 Share relevant information, knowledge and skills on innovative practices with stakeholders
4.4 Seek and respond to suggestions, improvements and innovations from all team members
KE - approaches to management and leadership and how they support and hinder innovation

Part B
Question 1:
Based on your current workplace, or previous workplace, evaluate and explain the current
work conditions and whether the organisation applies an innovative approach to work.
1.3 Evaluate current work conditions
Question 2:
Explain what working conditions allow for innovative practices and what organisational
policies and procedures assist in creating these conditions.
1.4 Determine working conditions that allow innovative practices according to organisational
policies and procedures

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Question 3:
Explain how changes in the work environment can impact innovation in an organisation.
2.1 Evaluate the impacts of changing work environment
Question 4:
As a project manager, explain how you can encourage:
a. creative mindsets
b. collaborative working
c. positive workplace relationships
3.1 Encourage creative mindsets, collaborative working and development of positive workplace
relationships
Question 5:
Explain how taking risks can open up opportunities for innovation. In your answer explain
one example of taking a risk as a project manager that led to an innovation.
3.3 Take risks to open up opportunities for innovation

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Assessment 2
Qualification BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management

Subject A20246 Innovative work environments

Assessment method Written Responses

Weighting 50%

Unit of Competency BSBSTR501 Establish innovative work environments

Part A
Based on the organisation that you selected in Assessment 1 Part A and the Innovation
Management Policy, you are now to create a Rewards and Recognition Procedure that will
encourage innovation. You need to complete all sections of the template below in order to
meet all of the performance requirements for this unit.

Rewards and Recognition (Innovation) Procedure

(Organisation Name)
1.2 Identify organisational objectives and practices
1.5 Identify organisational resources relating to innovation
3.2 Reinforce the value of innovation according to organisational vision and objectives
3.5 Encourage and support evaluation of innovative ideas
PE - Establish at least two different procedures and practices that foster innovation in areas of
work practice, including at least three of the following:
• evaluating ideas of innovation in work environment
• celebrating and encouraging innovation
• consulting with relevant stakeholders
• communicating and sharing of ideas and feedback
1. Purpose
Explain the purpose of having a reward and recognition procedure specifically for
innovation.
2. Criteria
Explain how each innovation that has been implemented, based on a staff idea, will be
evaluated to determine the winner. What criteria will be used to evaluate e.g. responds to
organisation challenge, proactively identified opportunity, etc. Who (or what group) will be
involved in the evaluation?
1.1 Identify relevant stakeholders
3. Rewards
a. What will be the reward and/or recognition given to anyone submitting an idea?
b. Explain if there will be more than one reward. If more than one, will there be
categories for rewards?
c. Will there be any celebrations e.g. presentation of reward and morning tea provided
for staff?

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3.4 Select ways of celebrating and encouraging innovation

KE - ways of celebrating and promoting innovation in the workplace
KE - factors and tools that motivate individuals
4. Timeline
Explain when the rewards and recognition period will run eg. calendar year or other dates?
When will ideas be evaluated for the rewards and recognition process and when will
awards be presented to staff?

Part B
Question 1:
It is important as a project manager to assist team members to adapt and perform
effectively in new and changing work environments. Explain:
a. How you can assist staff to perform in these environments.
b. How you can encourage formal and informal learning opportunities for them to
develop skills required for innovation.
c. How you can create opportunities for staff to learn from the experience of others.
2.5 Assist team members to adapt and perform in new work environment
4.2 Provide and encourage formal and informal learning opportunities to develop skills required
for innovation
4.3 Create opportunities where individuals can learn from the experience of others
PE - Establish at least two different procedures and practices that foster innovation in areas of
work practice, including at least three of the following:
5. Providing formal and informal learning opportunities
Question 2:
Explain and provide an example of how you can model behaviour as a project manager to
encourage innovation for each of the following:
a. Being receptive to ideas
b. Giving constructive advice
c. Establishing and maintaining relationships based on mutual respect and trust
d. Taking considered risks that provide opportunities for innovation
e. Support innovation and collaboration of ideas to make improvements
PC - model behaviour, including:
• being receptive to ideas
• giving constructive advice
• establishing and maintaining relationships based on mutual respect and trust
• taking considered risks that provide opportunities for innovation
• support innovation and collaboration of ideas to make improvements.
Question 3:
Explain three concepts and theories of innovation.
KE - concepts and theories of innovation
Question 4:
Explain three things you can implement to encourage creative thinking and innovative work
practices.
KE - creative thinking and innovative work practices

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Question 5:
Explain three challenges and barriers to innovation and then five things you can do to
overcome them including:
a. rewarding and celebrating innovation
b. coaching and learning
c. modelling behaviour and managing the physical environment
KE - challenges and barriers to innovation and ways of overcoming them, including:
• rewarding and celebrating innovation
• coaching and learning
• modelling behaviour and managing the physical environment.
Question 6:
Explain how management and leadership can be a support, as well as a hindrance to
innovation. Include an example of both.
KE - approaches to management and leadership and how they support and hinder innovation

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