ASSESSMENT 3 - PROJECT - STUDENT INFORMATION

Each student will be required to undertake THREE (3) Assessment tasks in order to successfully complete this project. This Project will require you to demonstrate evidence of your ability to:

• plan for and manage the use of networks to support identifiable outcomes for the team and the organisation

• explain how systems, policies and procedures can support the development of effective work relationships, focusing on interpersonal styles, cultural and social sensitivity and networking

• explain the relevance of legislation for managing effective workplace relationships

• interact with others through adapting your personal communication style to build trust and positive working relationships, and to support others adjustments in

  practice and culture

• get the work done through:

  o taking personal responsibility for planning networking activities for yourself and others, considering capabilities, efficiencies and effectiveness

  o developing plans for networking activities with strategic importance ASSESSMENT TASK ONE

  As a manager new to the Melbourne area, you feel that you need to develop contacts with people internal to the organisation, such as managers, and external people, such as suppliers, business networks and mentors.

1. Explain how networking with internal and external people could help you build positive relationships to achieve organisational and professional goals.

2. Describe a situation in which you joined a network to achieve an organisational or professional development goal. Respond using the following guide:

   • Describe the network.

   • Outline how you build stronger relationships within the network

   • Outline the result of the networking for you and your organisation