Assessment Task 2 Manage team effectiveness BSBTWK502 Student Declaration To be filled out and submitted with assessment responses ◻ I declare that this task and any attached document related to the task is all my own work and I have not cheated or plagiarised the work or colluded with any other student(s) ◻ I understand that if I am found to have plagiarised, cheated or colluded, action will be taken against me according to the process explained to me ◻ I have correctly referenced all resources and reference texts throughout these assessment tasks. ◻ I have read and understood the assessment requirements for this unit ◻ I understand the rights to re-assessment ◻ I understand the right to appeal the decisions made in the assessment Unit Title Unit Code Student name Upalraj Prajapati Student ID number 64431 Student signature URP Task Number 2 BSBTWK502 - Manage team effectiveness V3 2021 RTO Provider: 91153 - CRICOS Code: 02672K Date 24/06/21 Page 2 greenwichcollege.edu.au ------OFFICE USE ONLY----For Trainer and Assessor to complete: ◻ Student requested reasonable adjustment for the assessment Marking Sheet Comments Did the student satisfactorily: Y N DNS Completed successfully The student has satisfactorily completed and submitted the following: ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Meeting minutes x 4 in Task 2.1 Complete team table in Task 2.2A Skills and knowledge table in Task 2.2B Team goals, values and behaviours in Task 2.2C Roles and responsibilities with KPIs in Task 2.1D Action Plan in Task 2.3A Strategies to ensure team members have input into planning, decision making and operational aspects of the work team in Task 2.3B Policies and procedures to ensure team members take responsibility for their own work and assist others to undertake required roles and responsibilities in Task 2.3C Processes to ensure that issues, concerns and problems identified by team members are recognised and addressed in Task 2.3D Evidence of team building activity x 3 in Task 2.3E Screenshot of project website landing page in Task 2.3F Evaluation of teamwork in Task 2.4 Observation Checklist in Task 2.5 Meeting Summary in Task 2.5 Email to Project Sponsor in Task 2.6 The student has actively participated in the activities of: Developing the action plan as a team member BSBTWK502 - Manage team effectiveness V3 2021 RTO Provider: 91153 - CRICOS Code: 02672K Page 3 greenwichcollege.edu.au Marking Sheet Comments N DNS Did the student satisfactorily: Y Completed successfully ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Developing the website page as a team member The student has facilitated and led the activities of: Developing the action plan as a project manager Developing the website page as a project manager The student has participated in all and lead at least one of the four weekly meetings. The student met with the team to follow-up on the meeting with the Project Sponsor (Task 2.6) Demonstrated ability to: Identify team purpose, roles, and responsibilities according to organisational and task objectives Develop performance plans with expected outcomes, key performance indicators (KPIs) and goals for work team This is evidenced by: Meeting minutes week 1, 2 in Task 2.1 Complete team table in Task 2.2A Skills and knowledge table in Task 2.2B Team goals, values and behaviours in Task 2.2C Roles and responsibilities with KPIs in Task 2.1D Action Plan in Task 2.3A Demonstrated ability to: Support team members in meeting expected performance outcomes This is evidenced by: Meeting minutes x 4 in Task 2.1 Action Plan in Task 2.3A Strategies to ensure team members have input into planning, decision making and operational aspects of the work team in Task 2.3B Policies and procedures to ensure team members take responsibility for their own work and assist others to undertake required roles and responsibilities in Task 2.3C BSBTWK502 - Manage team effectiveness V3 2021 RTO Provider: 91153 - CRICOS Code: 02672K Page 4 greenwichcollege.edu.au Marking Sheet Comments DNS N Did the student satisfactorily: Y Completed successfully ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Processes to ensure that issues, concerns and problems identified by team members are recognised and addressed in Task 2.3D Evidence of team building activity x 3 in Task 2.3E Screenshot of project website landing page in Task 2.3F Evaluation of teamwork in Task 2.4 Observation Checklist in Task 2.5 Meeting Summary in Task 2.5 Email to Project Sponsor in Task 2.6 Demonstrated ability to: Develop strategies for facilitating team member input into planning, decision making and operational aspects of team tasks Develop or modify policies and procedures for promoting team member accountability for personal work and team tasks Develop processes for identifying and addressing issues, concerns and problems identified by team members This is evidenced by: Strategies to ensure team members have input into planning, decision making and operational aspects of the work team in Task 2.3B Policies and procedures to ensure team members take responsibility for their own work and assist others to undertake required roles and responsibilities in Task 2.3C Processes to ensure that issues, concerns and problems identified by team members are recognised and addressed in Task 2.3D Demonstrated ability to: Provide feedback to team members on team effort and contributions This is evidenced by: Meeting minutes x 4 in Task 2.1 Evaluation of teamwork in Task 2.4 Email to Project Sponsor in Task 2.6 BSBTWK502 - Manage team effectiveness V3 2021 RTO Provider: 91153 - CRICOS Code: 02672K Page 5 greenwichcollege.edu.au Marking Sheet Comments Did the student satisfactorily: Y N DNS Completed successfully Demonstrated ability to: Encourage team members to participate in and to take responsibility for team activities ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ This is evidenced by: Meeting minutes x 4 in Task 2.1 Evidence of team building activity x 3 in Task 2.3E Evaluation of teamwork in Task 2.4 Email to Project Sponsor in Task 2.6 Demonstrated ability to: Support the team in identifying and resolving work performance problems This is evidenced by: Meeting minutes x 4 in Task 2.1 Processes to ensure that issues, concerns and problems identified by team members are recognised and addressed in Task 2.3D Evaluation of teamwork in Task 2.4 Observation Checklist in Task 2.5 Meeting Summary in Task 2.5 Email to Project Sponsor in Task 2.6 Demonstrated ability to: Promote work team collaboration through individual behaviour This is evidenced by: Meeting minutes x 4 in Task 2.1 Team goals, values and behaviours in Task 2.2C Evaluation of teamwork in Task 2.4 Demonstrated ability to: Establish and maintain open communication processes with relevant stakeholders This is evidenced by: Meeting minutes x 4 in Task 2.1 Observation Checklist in Task 2.5 Meeting Summary in Task 2.5 Email to Project Sponsor in Task 2.6 Demonstrated ability to: Communicate information from line management to the team BSBTWK502 - Manage team effectiveness V3 2021 RTO Provider: 91153 - CRICOS Code: 02672K Page 6 greenwichcollege.edu.au Marking Sheet Comments DNS N Did the student satisfactorily: Y Completed successfully ☐ ☐ ☐ Communicate and follow-up unresolved issues, concerns and problems raised by team members with line management Address unresolved issues, concerns and problems raised by stakeholders This is evidenced by: Meeting minutes x 4 in Task 2.1 Observation Checklist in Task 2.5 Meeting Summary in Task 2.5 Email to Project Sponsor in Task 2.6 When collaborating with the group, the student has actively participated in group work with a substantial contribution that can be assessed individually for all the requirements of this task. Task Outcome: Satisfactory ☐ Not Yet Satisfactory ☐ Student Name: Assessor Name: Assessor Signature: Date: BSBTWK502 - Manage team effectiveness V3 2021 RTO Provider: 91153 - CRICOS Code: 02672K Page 7 greenwichcollege.edu.au Table of Content Student Declaration ....................................................................................................................... 2 Task 2 – Manage Team and Develop Performance Plan ................................................ 9 Task 2.1 Team Meetings ............................................................................................................... 16 Task 2.2 Establish the team .......................................................................................................... 23 Task 2.3 Support Team Effectiveness .......................................................................................... 26 Task 2.4 Evaluation of teamwork ................................................................................................. 31 Task 2.5 Consultation with the Project Sponsor ......................................................................... 32 Task 2.6 Meeting and report regarding performance issues ...................................................... 34 BSBTWK502 - Manage team effectiveness V3 2021 RTO Provider: 91153 - CRICOS Code: 02672K Page 8 greenwichcollege.edu.au Task 2 – Manage Team and Develop Performance Plan Task summary and instructions What is this assessment task about? Refer to and read the documents saved in a separate folder: MMI company profile and project task Policies and Procedures You have been recently engaged by XYZ Pty Ltd trading as MMI as a Project Manager (PM) to develop and implement a project to open a new campus in Sydney (refer to MMI strategic objectives). The Board of Directors (BoD) has allocated 3 million dollars to the project. Project duration: 1 year. You can employe four new staff members to be part of the project team for its duration. Source the rest of the project team from existing MMI personnel (flexible work arrangements will be needed) The project includes: Finding premises in Sydney CBD ( 800-1000 square metres, onsite parking for staff, natural light) Ideally, there will be enough room for 5-7 classes, one meeting room, one computer lab, 1 x student kitchen, student lounge, 1 x staff kitchen, three offices for staff, toilet facilities Rent the premise Obtain necessary permits Source architect and building company Source and buy furniture and equipment Liaise with the architect and building company The project steering committee is comprises: BSBTWK502 - Manage team effectiveness V3 2021 RTO Provider: 91153 - CRICOS Code: 02672K Page 9 greenwichcollege.edu.au Task summary and instructions Mr Eli Brown – Non-executive Director Mr Leonard Black - CFO Academic Manager (Jacob Graham) The project sponsor is Taylor Varin (Client Service Manager), played by the trainer and assessor. You will have to: Determine the project requirements Work in collaboration with pertinent stakeholders Scope the project Cost and resource the project Develop the project plan Execute the project Finalise the project Each unit covered in your Diploma of Project Management will address a part of the project: Scope Time Quality Cost Human Resources Information system and communication Risk Project Integration Communicate with influence Facilitate continuous improvement in project work Develop project workplace policy and procedures for sustainability Lead and manage project team effectiveness BSBTWK502 addresses managing team effectiveness. Having a clear vision of the project and its structure will help you plan and implement it in simulated work conditions. Your trainer and assessor will provide support and mentorship in the role of Project Sponsor (PS). BSBTWK502 - Manage team effectiveness V3 2021 RTO Provider: 91153 - CRICOS Code: 02672K Page 10 greenwichcollege.edu.au Task summary and instructions You will work in a project team of max four students. You will both lead the team and be a part of it to experience different project roles in the simulated work environment, project manager being the main one. Take turns playing the role of PM when the task requires project team collaboration. The trainer and assessor will observe project work and provide feedback on the Marking Sheet. Form or join a project team (3-4 students in the team). Document the name of the students in the table below: Student Name Student Name Student Name Student Name Upalraj Prajapati Sudhakar Akshay Rakonde Vaibhavi You will collaborate with the project team in a simulated work environment to carry out the responsibility of your role as a PM relevant to management and leading a team. As a Project Manager you will manage and lead the project team. This assessment focuses on setting up the project team for success. This includes: Skills and knowledge assessment Training needs assessment Agreed goals, values and behaviours Team building Set-up a project management website (one page) to promote the project within the organisation Develop an action plan to establish the team You will: Write the meeting minutes for the weekly team meetings Participate in four weekly meetings, one of which will be observed by the assessor Develop additional documents related to facilitating team cohesion Develop an action plan to set up the team for project success and develop the webpage You will have to report on the work above every week during the team meeting. BSBTWK502 - Manage team effectiveness V3 2021 RTO Provider: 91153 - CRICOS Code: 02672K Page 11 greenwichcollege.edu.au Task summary and instructions Although you will lead and collaborate with the project team, your assessment's work must be individual, and it will be marked as such. This task comprises of the following assessment methods: Product-based ☒ Direct observation of Role-Play ☒ Case Study ☐ Other (specify) ☐ It has been designed to evaluate your ability to/competency in: Identify team purpose, roles, and responsibilities according to organisational and task objectives Develop performance plans with expected outcomes, key performance indicators (KPIs) and goals for work team Support team members in meeting expected performance outcomes Develop strategies for facilitating team member input into planning, decision making and operational aspects of team tasks Develop or modify policies and procedures for promoting team member accountability for personal work and team tasks Provide feedback to team members on team effort and contributions Develop processes for identifying and addressing issues, concerns and problems identified by team members Encourage team members to participate in and to take responsibility for team activities Support the team in identifying and resolving work performance problems Promote work team collaboration through individual behaviour Establish and maintain open communication processes with relevant stakeholders Communicate information from line management to the team Communicate and follow-up unresolved issues, concerns and problems raised by team members with line management Address unresolved issues, concerns and problems raised by stakeholders Your assessor will be looking for demonstrated evidence of your competency in the above. You are required to address the following: BSBTWK502 - Manage team effectiveness V3 2021 RTO Provider: 91153 - CRICOS Code: 02672K Page 12 greenwichcollege.edu.au Task summary and instructions Task 2.1 Team Meetings o Task 2.2 Establish the team o Strategies and plan for team effectiveness using a variety of management tools Task 2.4 Evaluation of teamwork o Evaluate teamwork Task 2.5 Consultation with the Project Sponsor o Consult with the Project Sponsor about team performance Task 2.6 Meeting and report regarding performance issues o Resolve performance issues with the team as discussed with the Project Sponsor o Specifications Set-up teamwork and identify Task 2.3 Support team effectiveness o What do I need to do to complete this task satisfactorily? Document the weekly team meetings. Report to the Project Sponsor Although the assessment requires group collaboration to simulate a work environment, the assessment submission is individual, and it will be marked as such. submit the completed assessment tasks, according to instructions, complete the tasks with sufficient detail and present them in a professional manner, use your own words and reference sources appropriately, meet the word count where required, use the scenario provided, use the templates provided where required, for your performance to be deemed satisfactory in this assessment task you must satisfactorily address all of the assessment criteria, if part of this task is not satisfactorily completed you will be asked to complete further assessment to demonstrate satisfactory performance. You must deliver/participate in: BSBTWK502 - Manage team effectiveness V3 2021 RTO Provider: 91153 - CRICOS Code: 02672K Page 13 greenwichcollege.edu.au Task summary and instructions Teamwork to complete the action plan and the project website as instructed Team building Team meetings (4 weekly meetings) You must submit to GOALS Resources and equipment Re-submission opportunities • • • • • • • Meeting minutes Complete team table Skills and knowledge table Team goals, values and behaviours Roles and responsibilities with KPIs Action Plan Strategies to ensure team members have input into planning, decision making and operational aspects of the work team Policies and procedures to ensure team members take responsibility for their own work and assist others to undertake required roles and responsibilities Processes to ensure that issues, concerns and problems identified by team members are recognised and addressed Evidence of team building activity x 3 Screenshot of project website landing page Evaluation of teamwork Observation Checklist Meeting Summary Email to Project Sponsor Computer with Internet access Access to Microsoft Office suites or similar software Learning material Scenario for assessment as provided Appendices as provided Relevant policies and procedures as provided Templates as provided You will be provided feedback on your performance by the Assessor. The feedback will indicate if you have satisfactorily addressed the requirements of each part of this task. If any parts of the task are not satisfactorily completed, the assessor will explain why, and provide you written feedback along with guidance on what you must undertake to demonstrate satisfactory performance. Re-assessment attempt(s) will be arranged at a later time and date. You have the right to appeal the outcome of assessment decisions if you feel that you have been dealt with unfairly or have other appropriate grounds for an appeal. You are encouraged to consult with the assessor prior to attempting this task if you do not understand any part of this task BSBTWK502 - Manage team effectiveness V3 2021 RTO Provider: 91153 - CRICOS Code: 02672K Page 14 greenwichcollege.edu.au Task summary and instructions or if you have any learning issues or needs that may hinder you when attempting any part of the assessment. Complete the following activities: As a Project Manager you will manage and lead the project team. This assessment focuses on setting up the project team for success. This includes: Skills and knowledge assessment Training needs assessment Agreed goals, values and behaviours Team building Setting-up a project website (one page) to promote the project within the organisation Develop an action plan to establish the team You will participate in and document four (4) project team meetings. You must: Participate in four weekly meetings o Write the meeting minutes for each meeting (Template 1) and make sure they are submitted with your assessment Establish the team: o Form the team o Conduct a knowledge and skills assessment to identify training needs o Determine team goals, KPIs, values and agreed behaviours o Agree on roles and responsibilities The above will be discussed and agreed on during the first meeting with the team (week 1). Complete the following activities in collaboration with the team: o o o o Develop an action plan to establish the team for project success (week 2) Develop the project webpage in collaboration with the team (from week 2 to week 4) Develop strategies to ensure team members have input into planning, decision making and operational aspects of work team (week 2) Develop policies and procedures to ensure that project team members take responsibility for own work and assist other to undertake required roles and responsibilities (week 3) BSBTWK502 - Manage team effectiveness V3 2021 RTO Provider: 91153 - CRICOS Code: 02672K Page 15 greenwichcollege.edu.au o o o Develop processes to ensure that issues, concerns and problems identified by team members are recognised and addressed (week 3) Plan for and perform a team-building activity (planned in week 2 and delivered in week 3) Finalise the project webpage and the action plan (by week 4) The above will be discussed, agreed and worked on during the second, third and fourth meeting with the team (week 2-4). The trainer and assessor will observe your weekly work with the team and provide feedback in the marking sheet. The trainer and assessor will play the role of the Project Sponsor and may communicate key information to the team leader to be passed to the team during the meeting. Evaluate teamwork Task 2.1 Team Meetings You are required to attend and participate in a team meeting every week, for 4 weeks. Each week one of your team members will be the designated project leader. These meetings are designed to help you decide together what needs to be done, how it will be done, and who is responsible for what. It will also be the opportunity to catch up on previous tasks, and it should result in an action plan for the following week. You will minute each meeting (Template 1). All meeting minutes must be submitted with your assessment. The trainer and assessor will observe your weekly work with the team and provide feedback in the marking sheet. The trainer and assessor will play the role of the Project Sponsor and may communicate key information to the team leader to be passed to the team during the meeting. The communication must be recorded in the meeting minutes. You must address the following: Week 1 ○ Determine team goals and how the team can achieve those goals. (Task 2.2C) ○ Determine team values and agreed on behaviours. (Task 2.2C) ○ Determine skills gaps and training needs. (Task 2.2B) ○ Determine outcomes, outputs and KPIs for each team member – for example, determine agreed responsibilities, quality standards, and how performance quality or achievement of tasks will be measured. (Task 2.2D) BSBTWK502 - Manage team effectiveness V3 2021 RTO Provider: 91153 - CRICOS Code: 02672K Page 16 greenwichcollege.edu.au ○ Discuss and document any issues, concerns or problems regarding work performance (it is important that you document them as they will be used in assessment AssessmentTask 3) ○ Other items Complete the Meeting Minutes week 1 – Template 1. Week 2 ○ Progress reports on work that has been completed. ○ Status of action items from previous week. ○ Start to develop the project webpage. ○ Develop an action plan to establish the team for project success. (Task 2.3A) ○ Develop strategies to ensure team members have input into planning, decision making and operational aspects of work team. (Task 2.3B) ○ Prepare a team building activity for the following week. Describe it and explain why you chose it. ○ Discuss and document any issues, concerns or problems regarding work performance (it is important that you document them as they will be used in Assessment Task 3). ○ Other items Complete the Meeting Minutes week 2 – Template 1. Week 3 ○ Progress reports on work that has been completed. ○ Status of action items from previous week. ○ Develop policies and procedures to ensure that project team members take responsibility for own work and assist other to undertake required roles and responsibilities. (Task 2.3C) ○ Develop processes to ensure that issues, concerns and problems identified by team members are recognised and addressed. (Task 2.3D) ○ Conduct the team building activity. Provide evidence (3) of the team building activity. Evidence may include pictures/video of the team undertaking the team building activity, or feedback from the team on the outcome of the activity. (Task 2.3E) ○ Discuss and document any issues, concerns or problems regarding work performance (it is important that you document them as they will be used in Assessment Task 3). ○ Other items. BSBTWK502 - Manage team effectiveness V3 2021 RTO Provider: 91153 - CRICOS Code: 02672K Page 17 greenwichcollege.edu.au Complete the Meeting Minutes week 3 – Template 1. Week 4 ○ Progress reports on work that has been completed. ○ Status of action items from previous week. ○ Finalise the project webpage. (Task 2.3F) ○ Discuss and document any issues, concerns or problems regarding work performance (it is important that you document them as they will be used in Assessment Task 3). ○ Lessons learned ○ Other items. Complete the Meeting Minutes week 4 – Template 1. Your assessor will observe your weekly meetings to ensure that you are participating in the meeting and facilitating teamwork. This is an assessable task and the trainer and assessor will observe and evaluate your performance during the meeting. Duration of the meeting: 30 – 40 minutes. If you are absent from class, liaise with your facilitator to make alternative arrangements. Use the templates below as a reference for your meeting agendas and to document the meeting minutes each week. Add item’s title and add additional rows if needed. Please note that you will have to write the meeting minutes each week and ensure they are submitted with your assessment. Template 1 -Meeting Minutes Meeting Minutes – Week 1 Date and Meeting Number 10/5/2021 Meeting 1 All team members Attendees This week’s team leader Akshay Rakonde BSBTWK502 - Manage team effectiveness V3 2021 RTO Provider: 91153 - CRICOS Code: 02672K Page 18 greenwichcollege.edu.au Team goals, values and behaviours Skills gaps and training needs We're a team, and we work better together. We push ourselves to be the best we can be. With each project, we seek to improve and learn. We are enthusiastic about what we do. Akshay wants to learn more about the real estate business. Outcomes, outputs and KPIs for each team member Improve strategic financial planning, says Akshay. Issues and concerns about work performance Team members are informed of how to respond in the event that problems arise during the project. The team is on its way to achieving its goals. Communication from Project Sponsor <Item > <Item > Action items Action Item Check and confirm completion of WBS Prepare the budget cost plan Responsibility Akshay Upalraj Meeting Minutes – Week 2 Date and Meeting Number 17/05/2021 Meeting 2 All team members Attendees This week’s team leader Upalraj BSBTWK502 - Manage team effectiveness V3 2021 RTO Provider: 91153 - CRICOS Code: 02672K Page 19 greenwichcollege.edu.au In Progress Status of action items Progress report Issues and concerns about work performance Team Building Activity for week 3 (planning) Communication from Project Sponsor Strategies to ensure team members have input into planning, decision making and operational aspects of work team We concentrated this week on delivering documents to describe work flow within the project's scope. There are no concerns, and the members of the team are doing good. Online discussion of other team members' issues or requirements. The tasks that have been allocated are progressing well. Follow up on WBS Action Plan. <Item > <Item > Action Item Complete the WBS. Responsibility Sudhakar Action items Meeting Minutes – Week 3 Date and Meeting Number 24/05/2021 Meeting 3 BSBTWK502 - Manage team effectiveness V3 2021 RTO Provider: 91153 - CRICOS Code: 02672K Page 20 greenwichcollege.edu.au All team members Attendees This week’s team leader Vaibhavi Verify that the financial accounts are accurate and within the budget. Status of action items Finance funding and completed financial reports. Progress report Issues and concerns about work performance There are no concerns among the team members. To finish the financial forecasts, a brainstorming session was held. Team Building Activity Communication from Project Sponsor Policies and procedures to ensure that project team members take responsibility for own work and assist other to undertake required roles and responsibilities. Processes to ensure that issues, concerns and problems identified by team members are recognised and addressed All of the tasks are in progress and on target to be completed. Carry out the project in a safe and healthy manner, without putting yourself or others in danger. Use risk management and contingency planning. Plan Complete work on time by doing task activities in a timely manner. 1. Get a hold of WHS legislative documents. 2. Make a list of the work activities. 3. Adjust the activities to meet the safety criteria. 4. As needed, put on the required WHS personal protective equipment and clothes. 5. Inform others about the procedure. 1. Identifying contingencies is one of the requirements. 2. Examine the likelihood of a contingency or risk occurring. 3. Create a backup/contingency strategy. 4. Use it in situations where there is a chance of something going wrong. BSBTWK502 - Manage team effectiveness V3 2021 RTO Provider: 91153 - CRICOS Code: 02672K Page 21 greenwichcollege.edu.au 1. Create a time management strategy that is realistic. 2. Make a schedule. 3. Completing activities in accordance with the schedule <Item > <Item > Action items Action Item Confirm financial projections built by team are correct. Responsibility Vaibhavi Meeting Minutes – Week 4 Date and Meeting Number 30/05/2021 Meeting 4 All team members Attendees This week’s team leader Status of action items Sudhakar The WBS has been completed. The budgeting has been done. 85 percent of the WBS has been completed. Progress report Issues and concerns about work performance There were no concerns raised. Finalisation activities (Webpage and action plan) Make a WBS plan and an RBS stipulation. BSBTWK502 - Manage team effectiveness V3 2021 RTO Provider: 91153 - CRICOS Code: 02672K Page 22 greenwichcollege.edu.au For a better project tracking, more team communication is required. The WBS appears to be in good shape. All tasks in WBS must be completed. Lessons Learned Communication from Project Sponsor All tasks in WBS must be completed. <Item 7> Verifying that the final forecasts are accurate and current. Last meeting follow-up Action items Action Item Improve the WBS and the RBS to include the important project work deliverables. Responsibility Sudhakar Task 2.2 Establish the team Address the following using the tables provided. A) Form a team of 3-4 students to collaborate with when working on the following work tasks: 1. development of an action plan to build the team for project success 2. development of one-page website – landing/home page using a free website design tool such as Wix and fill in the table below with your team name and the name of each team member: <Team Name> Team member 1 Team member 2 Team member 3 Team member’s name Upalraj Prajapati Sudhakar Akshay Rakonde BSBTWK502 - Manage team effectiveness V3 2021 RTO Provider: 91153 - CRICOS Code: 02672K Page 23 greenwichcollege.edu.au <Team Name> Team member 4 Team member’s name Vaibhavi B) In consultation with the team, determine what skills and knowledge each team member will bring to the team to support project success and the development of the project website. Discuss and action the work tasks below during your first meeting with the project team. Note: your team will have to develop the website (just a home page/landing page for the purpose of this assessment) using a free website platform such as wix. The landing page must include the content for the following topics/sections: About the project Overview of the project team Project milestones News Pages (visible in the website menu but inactive) must include: Home About (subpages: The Project; The Team) Project Progress Contact the team Please note that you will have to submit a screenshot of the landing page as evidence that the team developed the webpage. Identify training needs for each team member based on a gap analysis. Team Member Name Skills and knowledge needed to support project success and the development of the project website (8-10 key skills and knowledge) Upalraj Prajapati Sudhakar Time management Cost Analysis Skills and knowledge gaps (Training needs) Understand how to better manage your time. To accomplish accurate forecasting, you must first understand why cost analysis is vital and how to conduct it properly. Akshay Rakonde BSBTWK502 - Manage team effectiveness V3 2021 RTO Provider: 91153 - CRICOS Code: 02672K Page 24 greenwichcollege.edu.au Team Member Name Skills and knowledge needed to support project success and the development of the project website (8-10 key skills and knowledge) Vaibhavi Real estate market knowledge Skills and knowledge gaps (Training needs) Learn how to prepare legal documents for a property lease. I'd like to learn more about the various laws and procedures that must be followed Building and construction governance in order to obtain building construction knowledge permission. C) Document your team goals (3 goals with 1 KPI each), values (4-6) and agreed behaviours (5-8) as discussed in Meeting 1 (Task 2.2). Team goals with KPIs Team values Agreed behaviours Goal KPI All business needs are met after the project is completed. Follow the progress of the Weekly project statistics with percentage project. progress for each assignment are delivered to all team members. Boost the effectiveness of Distribute workloads throughout the your team team and monitor progress against the project's goals. • We are a team, and we work better together. • We push ourselves to be the best we can be. • With each project, we seek to improve and learn. • We are enthusiastic about what we do. • Attendance at team meetings on time. • Keeping the team informed about the tasks' progress. Complete the project. D) Document roles and responsibilities with associated KPIs for each team member (3 KPIs/each team member) as discussed and agreed in Meeting 1 (Task 2.2) Team Member Upalraj Sudhakar Role and responsibilities Create a work breakdown. Structure and communicate allocated roles and duties with the team. Prepare the project's budget and debate it with the rest of the team. BSBTWK502 - Manage team effectiveness V3 2021 RTO Provider: 91153 - CRICOS Code: 02672K KPIs The WBS must be filled. To keep track of progress, a weekly meeting with the team should be scheduled. The expense strategy for the budget is within control. Weekly progress Page 25 greenwichcollege.edu.au Team Member Akshay Vaibhavi Role and responsibilities Identify real estate prospects and maintain direct touch with all project service providers. The new campus has received building and council clearances. KPIs reports are sent to the project sponsor. Keep track of any budget changes or updates. Stages of the project are finished on time and on budget. All council and building association approvals are obtained ahead of time. Task 2.3 Support Team Effectiveness A. With your team, develop an action plan (Template 2) to establish and develop the team for project success. The plan must include all the following: Introduction Resources required to implement the plan Key Performance Indicators Risk plans Action plan for implementation The plan may address, for example: Training Team building activities Initiatives for cross-functionality Enhancing communication with the sponsoring organisation Sustainability initiatives Work-life balance Emotional and cultural intelligence Template 2 -Action Plan to establish and develop the team for project success BSBTWK502 - Manage team effectiveness V3 2021 RTO Provider: 91153 - CRICOS Code: 02672K Page 26 greenwichcollege.edu.au Introduction: Write the introduction to the action plan, including background information about the organisation and an overview of the project. (50-100 words) In Sydney, MMI is establishing a new campus. Our goal is to create an effective strategic plan that ensures our sponsors' objectives are realised. We need to make sure that we get the right furniture for the campus and that the business needs are addressed according to the stakeholders' expectations. All functional and nonfunctional requirements must be met, and the project must be completed within the agreed-upon timescales. Determine the resource requirements to implement the action plan to establish and develop the team for project success . Required Resources Human resources (2-3) Physical resources and services Employees must adhere to the company's quality requirements. Shared activities, roles, and responsibilities Campus, buildings, transportation, storage, machineries, and equipment are all included. (5-6) Overall budget Capital and cash flow of shareholders. ($15,000-$20,000) Develop at least three Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of the action. (3 KPIs) KPIs KPI 1 All team members receive weekly project data with percentage progress for each assignment. BSBTWK502 - Manage team effectiveness V3 2021 RTO Provider: 91153 - CRICOS Code: 02672K Page 27 greenwichcollege.edu.au KPI 2 Distribute work amongst the team and track progress against the project's objectives. KPI 3 After the project is completed, all business requirements are met. Identify two risks to the implementation of the action plan and develop a risk treatment plan for each risk. Use the tables provided below. o Risks must include: One risk due to employee underperformance. One risk due to a breach of health and safety compliance responsibilities. Risk Treatment Plan 1 Risk identified: Employee Underperformance Risk Treatment strategy By when By whom Need to conduct cross training sessions to do knowledge transfer. 17/05/2021 Project Lead Need to arrange a weekly status meeting to monitor the progress of 17/05/2021 the work assigned to the employee. Project Manager Risk Treatment Plan 2 Risk identified: Employee Sickness Risk Treatment strategy BSBTWK502 - Manage team effectiveness V3 2021 RTO Provider: 91153 - CRICOS Code: 02672K By when By whom Page 28 greenwichcollege.edu.au Risk Treatment Plan 2 Ensure that work location is secure and safe to work in. Before project start Upalraj Determine the actions for the implementation of the action plan. Use the template provided below to complete your answers. o In your plan include: Three objectives Two performance measures for each objective Two tasks relevant to each objective Action Plan Objectives: 1 Employee Performance Tracking Performance measures ● Work that has been completed and the number of hours that have been worked Tasks: ● Monitor performance on a monthly basis. ● Examine and sign timesheets. 2 Increase Performance ● Control the output of the ● Encourage good work ethics, work and hold knowledge gap sessions. and identify and schedule meetings to fill knowledge gaps. 3 Budgeting ● Purchased item costs should be kept under control, not exceeded. ● Check with the supplier to confirm the price. ● Keeping the budget table up to date on a regular basis. B. Develop strategies to ensure team members have input into planning, decision making and operational aspects of the work team. Develop at least three strategies and document them in the table below. (50 – 100 words per strategy) Strategies to ensure team members have input into planning Strategy 1 Collegiality and cooperation within the team BSBTWK502 - Manage team effectiveness V3 2021 RTO Provider: 91153 - CRICOS Code: 02672K Page 29 greenwichcollege.edu.au Strategies to ensure team members have input into planning Strategy 2 Strategy 3 Working in accordance with company policies and procedures, as well as effective team communication. How to Deal with Workplace Issues C. Develop policies and procedures to ensure team members take responsibility for their own work and assist others to undertake required roles and responsibilities. Develop one high-level policy and two procedures and write them in the table below. (100-150 words in total) Policies and Procedures Policy Procedure 1 Procedure 2 Follow all applicable laws, rules, codes of conduct, and procedures. Use the sources to find legislative and regulatory instruments. From the organisational code of conduct, you can access the code of conduct. D. Develop processes to ensure that issues, concerns and problems identified by team members are recognised and addressed. Develop at least two processes and write them in the table below. (100 words in total) Processes Process 1 Create a reliable communication system. Meetings should be held on a regular basis to define roles and responsibilities. Process 2 Continually clarify policies and processes. Determine and offer the resources required for project completion. BSBTWK502 - Manage team effectiveness V3 2021 RTO Provider: 91153 - CRICOS Code: 02672K Page 30 greenwichcollege.edu.au E. Provide evidence (3) of the team building activity. Evidence may include pictures/video of the team undertaking the team building activity, or feedback from the team on the outcome of the activity. Copy and paste the evidence in the space provided below: We conducted a Zoom talk about how to manage our workflow, taking into account each team member's strengths and how to assign tasks based on those strengths. Our philosophy is to always discuss with the rest of the team before making individual judgments that may be hastened in the case of issues or concerts by any one team member. F. Provide a screenshot of the completed project website (home/landing page only for the purpose of this assessment): Task 2.4 Evaluation of teamwork BSBTWK502 - Manage team effectiveness V3 2021 RTO Provider: 91153 - CRICOS Code: 02672K Page 31 greenwichcollege.edu.au Reflect on your work with the team, and document how you performed each of the requirements specified in the table provided below (40-80 words/item), give a specific example for each requirement: Teamwork Requirements How did you provide feedback to team members to encourage, value and reward individual and team efforts and contributions? How did you encourage team members and individuals to participate in and to take responsibility for team activities, including communication processes? Reflection Be specific, keep it private, and concentrate on the performance of your employees and team members rather than their personalities. Weekly catchups were held to provide feedback, and regular brainstorming sessions were held to encourage the team to come up with new ideas. By asking for their feedback and suggestions on how to improve things. Ask inquiries, pay attention to their responses, and, if possible, put their suggestions into action. Employees that are happy are energetic and positive members of the team, and their positive attitude rubs off on others. How did you support the team in identifying and resolving work performance problems? To resolve the performance issue, you must first identify the source of the issue. Providing assistance to the team on a variety of difficulties creates a relaxing atmosphere and aids in the speedy resolution of problems. How did you ensure your contribution to work team serves as a role model for others and enhances the organisation’s image for all stakeholders? Be diplomatic, forthright, considerate, and respectful. The Project Sponsor (played by your trainer) will observe team meetings and evaluate team’s performance to ensure that each team member is meeting the above requirements. Task 2.5 Consultation with the Project Sponsor BSBTWK502 - Manage team effectiveness V3 2021 RTO Provider: 91153 - CRICOS Code: 02672K Page 32 greenwichcollege.edu.au This task is a Role-Play that requires you to: Meet with the Project Sponsor (played by the trainer and assessor in a simulated work environment) to discuss team performance issues and teamwork. Follow these steps: Schedule a time with the trainer and assessor (facilitator) to meet in week 5 of class. The meeting will be a role-play in which your trainer will play the part of the Project Sponsor, and you will consult with them about team performance This is an assessable task, and the trainer and assessor will observe and evaluate your performance during the meeting. Duration of the meeting: 10-15 minutes. If you are absent from class, liaise with your trainer to make alternative arrangements. Discuss your solutions to improve team performance and achieve team goals. During your consultation: o Discuss the issues, concerns or problems regarding work performed in Task 2.1-2.3. o Suggest formal and informal learning opportunities to support the team and individual team members Note suggestions from the Project Sponsor (the assessor) to implement with team/individual team members. Note any information provided by the Project Sponsor to be given to team members. Summarise the content of the meeting (100-150 words) in the space provided below: Meeting Summary During the team meeting, we agreed on team ideals as well Issues, concerns or problems regarding as teamwork behaviours. work performed in Task 2.1-2.3. We are quite proud of our team's cohesion and believe that Recommended formal and informal learning opportunities to support the team we work better together. Our team values are to push ourselves to achieve greatness, to learn and grow with each and individual team members project, and to be passionate about what we do. We decided on basic team behaviours in order to achieve Advice from Project Sponsor those team values. These are our team's rules of conduct. Because we value each team member's time, punctuality is one of our core beliefs. We encourage team communication, so we have a team Communication to team members (from value of sharing and informing team members on our Project Sponsor) individual work so that everyone is up to date. BSBTWK502 - Manage team effectiveness V3 2021 RTO Provider: 91153 - CRICOS Code: 02672K Page 33 greenwichcollege.edu.au Task 2.6 Meeting and report regarding performance issues After your consultation with the Project Sponsor, meet with your team to resolve performance issues as discussed with the Project Sponsor, and to communicate information from management to your team. The trainer and assessor will validate that the meeting took place in Marking Sheet. Write an email to the Project Sponsor (Template 3) about the resolution of team performance issues: Describe how you maintained an open communication process between stakeholders (the Project Sponsor, team). Explain the solutions that were implemented regarding the issues, concerns or problems discussed with the Project Sponsor and further discussed in your team meeting. Report back to the Project Sponsor about any further issues or problems that have arisen or any problems that remain unresolved. The email text should be in grammatically correct English, written in an appropriate (polite, businesslike) style. (80-150 words) Template 3 -Email Email to Project Sponsor To: Taylor Varin Cc: Mr Leonard Black Bcc: Mr Eli Brown Subject:Resolution of team performance Date email is sent: 20/05/21 Attachments: Hi Taylor Varin, Greetings for the day. I hope you are doing well. I am writing this email in regards to dissucing about the resolution of team performance. We were able to keep an open communication line during the meetings. From the top down, we used a transparent information structure. The team leader would suggest meeting times to the stakeholders, and they would all agree on a day and time for the meeting. The work from the previous meeting was followed up on to ensure that we can maintain track of each team member's BSBTWK502 - Manage team effectiveness V3 2021 RTO Provider: 91153 - CRICOS Code: 02672K Page 34 greenwichcollege.edu.au development. We also assisted team members by offering assistance when they encountered roadblocks in any duties, which hampered the project's development. At this point, the project has been satisfactorily handed to the project sponsor after the website adjustments. BSBTWK502 - Manage team effectiveness V3 2021 RTO Provider: 91153 - CRICOS Code: 02672K Page 35 greenwichcollege.edu.au