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Lead innovative thinking and practice

Lead innovative thinking and practice

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBSTR801
State Code
OCE17
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
25/01/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/03/2021
Field of Education
080307 - Organisation Management
Original Release Date
16/03/2021
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to generate, lead and sustain innovative organisational thinking and practice. The unit applies to individuals who initiate and lead innovation in any industry or community context. Each organisation’s thinking and practice will be different depending on its core business, purpose, size, complexity and broader operating context.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Generate innovative thinking and creativity
  • 1.1 Identify and analyse trends shaping organisation’s current and future thinking and practice
  • 1.2 Identify and use techniques and tools to generate ideas and facilitate thinking
  • 1.3 Introduce and promote creative thinking techniques
  • 1.4 Research and analyse relevant conditions for innovation and issues that impact innovative thinking and creativity
  • 1.5 Research and review innovation drivers and enablers
2. Lead innovative practices
  • 2.1 Assess personal leadership style to confirm it models positive innovative thinking and practice
  • 2.2 Review and refine practice that models and supports innovation
  • 2.3 Determine and assess the requirements to promote sustainable innovative activities
  • 2.4 Construct and implement methods to promote knowledge transfer with relevant stakeholders
  • 2.5 Identify, evaluate and manage risks associated with innovation
3. Support a culture of innovation
  • 3.1 Identify, introduce and promote innovative practices, processes, products and/or services according to audience and organisational requirements
  • 3.2 Establish ways to capture, communicate and share innovative ideas and practices
  • 3.3 Confirm team approaches foster communication, consultation and team development for innovation
  • 3.4 Identify, assess and provide relevant resources for innovation processes
  • 3.5 Develop and apply strategies to foster a workplace culture that encourages innovation
  • 3.6 Establish systems and processes that support innovation
4. Sustain innovative thinking and practice
  • 4.1 Develop strategies where innovation is an integral part of organisational activity
  • 4.2 Develop and monitor processes that confirm ongoing awareness of individual and collective contributions to innovative thinking and practice
  • 4.3 Identify and analyse potential barriers and risks to innovation and devise strategies to respond
  • 4.4 Analyse and reflect on innovation performance as a basis for developing strategies for improvement
  • 4.5 Seek feedback from relevant stakeholders
  • 4.6 Make changes to innovative thinking and practices according to feedback received
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUH44 BSBMGT802 Lead design and review of enterprise systems Unit of competency
AUL80 BSBINN801 Lead innovative thinking and practice Unit of competency