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Manage teamwork through delegations

Manage teamwork through delegations

Unit of competency
National Code
CSCORG019
State Code
AUZ48
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
03/08/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
17/12/2015
Field of Education
080303 - Human Resource Management
Original Release Date
17/12/2015
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills required to delegate responsibility and authority to others, negotiate targets for delegated work and provide advice and support.This unit applies to those working in management roles within a range of generalist and specialist occupational areas. The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to, particularly those related to delegated authority.Those undertaking this unit work autonomously, occasionally accessing and evaluating support from a broad range of sources. The role requires critical evaluation, analysis and high level communication skills.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Delegate responsibility and authority to others
  • 1.1 Delegate authority and responsibilities to people able to deliver the required outcomes.
  • 1.2 Ensure information and instruction about the work delegated is clear, explicit and allows sufficient time for the work to be carried out.
  • 1.3 Ensure that delegations take account of the developmental needs of the people involved and give equal opportunities to develop skills and experience.
  • 1.4 Provide sufficient resources to ensure that the delegated work can be completed in the time required and the quality specified.
  • 1.5 Review delegations at suitable intervals and revise arrangements where necessary.
2. Negotiate targets for delegated work
  • 2.1 Ensure targets are realistic and achievable within organisational resources and conditions and are consistent with the organisation’s objectives and priorities.
  • 2.2 Ensure targets take into account the competencies and experience of the individuals and teams involved.
  • 2.3 Negotiate targets using methods that promote commitment, enthusiasm and creative approaches from the people involved.
  • 2.4 Identify measures to be used to determine progress and the times at which the targets and progress will be reviewed.
  • 2.5 Inform all relevant parts of the organisation about delegated work, targets and the review of targets.
3. Provide advice and support
  • 3.1 Provide advice and support to individuals and teams working under delegation to ensure understanding, cooperation, commitment and quality of performance.
  • 3.2 Provide advice and support based on accurate analysis of the issues, obstacles and problems and their possible solutions.
  • 3.3 Ensure advice and support give encouragement and positive direction to people involved in the delegated work.
  • 3.4 Ensure that the nature and timing of advice takes account of the need for people to work autonomously and control their own work responsibilities.
  • 3.5 Foster and promote the interests of delegated individuals and work teams in the organisation.
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