BSB51915 DIPLOMA OF LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT – INDUSTRY CONSULTATION
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14 comments
Michael Close
I have been working in Business Advisory Services for the past 12 years delivering government contracts to small businesses from ‘business concept’ to ‘commercialisation’. In assisting to establish over 700 new businesses it was very evident too often that this course is crucial to the development of those seeking to move into management roles as there is no current legislative requirement for invididuals who start or manage businesses to have undertaken any formal qualifications for business or having basic financial acumen.
The units highlighted above provide an excellent balance to the skills required to lead and manage and the only unit I would like to see considered is BSBHRM513 Manage workforce planning due to the current climate where there are constant movement in individuals employment and the loss of key stakeholder knowledge when these staff leave or retire.
Small businesses may have a dependency on individual/s and the lack of internal staff development/knowledge management can significantly affect these businesses should these skills be lost or not passed on.
I believe a combination of blended learning would be the best delivery method for this course.
Michael Close
I have been working in Business Advisory Services for the past 12 years delivering government contracts to small businesses from ‘business concept’ to ‘commercialisation’. In assisting to establish over 700 new businesses it was very evident too often that this course is crucial to the development of those seeking to move into management roles as there is no current legislative requirement for invididuals who start or manage businesses to have undertaken any formal qualifications for business or having basic financial acumen.
The units highlighted above provide an excellent balance to the skills required to lead and manage and the only unit I would like to see considered is BSBHRM513 Manage workforce planning due to the current climate where there are constant movement in individuals employment and the loss of key stakeholder knowledge when these staff leave or retire.
Small businesses may have a dependency on individual/s and the lack of internal staff development/knowledge management can significantly affect these businesses should these skills be lost or not passed on.
I believe a combination of blended learning would be the best delivery method for this course.
Michael Close
As per my previous comment I strongly endorse the addition of BSBHRM405 Support the recruitment, selection and induction staff. This unit is essential to small business operators due to the time and cost associated with continual training and pof new staff.
As a small business with often limited to no HR Manager you can potentially not remain current with legislation changes, staff entitlements and ensuring key checks of currency and certification/licencing of new staff which can put your business at risk.
Michael Close
As per my previous comment I strongly endorse the addition of BSBHRM405 Support the recruitment, selection and induction staff. This unit is essential to small business operators due to the time and cost associated with continual training and pof new staff.
As a small business with often limited to no HR Manager you can potentially not remain current with legislation changes, staff entitlements and ensuring key checks of currency and certification/licencing of new staff which can put your business at risk.
Darren Leaney
Business Development Now has consulted with over 250 Businesses in Regional Australia over the past 5 years and feel well positioned to offer feedback on the units chosen in the Diploma of Leadership & Management. I believe the units in the qualification will meet a range of industries ..
Darren Leaney
Business Development Now has consulted with over 250 Businesses in Regional Australia over the past 5 years and feel well positioned to offer feedback on the units chosen in the Diploma of Leadership & Management. I believe the units in the qualification will meet a range of industries ..
Julie Aldridge
From the perspective of a small to medium business I feel that the selection of units identified above are all relevant. I note the comments regarding the unit Support the recruitment, selection and induction of staff, however, from a small to medium business owners’ point of view this unit would definitely be one that would be of benefit to us as we recruit, select and induct our own staff (this is not done from a central office).
The training and assessment strategy outlined above would fit well with our staff and workplace as the distance delivery allows flexibility for study outside of work hours. The 1:1 mentored support and having direct access to the trainer via phone and email would definitely be beneficial and I feel a much needed support throughout the course. The timeframe of 12 months would be manageable for staff but flexibility on the timeframe would be good in case workload impacts on completion. Having the assessment tasks relating to the workplace is definitely a plus. This learning and assessment strategy would allow sufficient flexibility for staff and also allows the student to self-direct learning.
Julie Aldridge
From the perspective of a small to medium business I feel that the selection of units identified above are all relevant. I note the comments regarding the unit Support the recruitment, selection and induction of staff, however, from a small to medium business owners’ point of view this unit would definitely be one that would be of benefit to us as we recruit, select and induct our own staff (this is not done from a central office).
The training and assessment strategy outlined above would fit well with our staff and workplace as the distance delivery allows flexibility for study outside of work hours. The 1:1 mentored support and having direct access to the trainer via phone and email would definitely be beneficial and I feel a much needed support throughout the course. The timeframe of 12 months would be manageable for staff but flexibility on the timeframe would be good in case workload impacts on completion. Having the assessment tasks relating to the workplace is definitely a plus. This learning and assessment strategy would allow sufficient flexibility for staff and also allows the student to self-direct learning.
Mereki
Hi ladies,
I think there are some brilliant units in the electives, allowing managers to develop a generalist approach, or specialist around areas like economics, sales, technology/systems, or HR.
It would certainly be hard for me to pick just 8 electives from these
The managers I work with are sometimes involved with recruitment, though it’s not a substantial part of their role.
I agree with David and J – including the ‘Communicate with influence’ unit would be useful, especially considering the amount of change happening in some industries at the moment – combined with the new emotional intelligence core (hooray!) this would help managers to lead and influence teams more quickly and effectively through the inevitable change curve reaction.
Thanks for the opportunity to contribute.
Mereki
Hi ladies,
I think there are some brilliant units in the electives, allowing managers to develop a generalist approach, or specialist around areas like economics, sales, technology/systems, or HR.
It would certainly be hard for me to pick just 8 electives from these
The managers I work with are sometimes involved with recruitment, though it’s not a substantial part of their role.
I agree with David and J – including the ‘Communicate with influence’ unit would be useful, especially considering the amount of change happening in some industries at the moment – combined with the new emotional intelligence core (hooray!) this would help managers to lead and influence teams more quickly and effectively through the inevitable change curve reaction.
Thanks for the opportunity to contribute.
David Lorkin
I also feel the unit BSBLDR503 Communicate with influence would be a good inclusive as that does seem to be a skill a lot of Managers cannot do.successfully.
With the unit BSBHRM405 Support the recruitment, selection and induction of staff would be an easier one for me to RPL as I have a unit SITXHRM501 Recruit, select and induct staff on my SI60313 – Advanced Diploma of Hospitality and it could seem a wee bit of “over-kill”.
David Lorkin
I also feel the unit BSBLDR503 Communicate with influence would be a good inclusive as that does seem to be a skill a lot of Managers cannot do.successfully.
With the unit BSBHRM405 Support the recruitment, selection and induction of staff would be an easier one for me to RPL as I have a unit SITXHRM501 Recruit, select and induct staff on my SI60313 – Advanced Diploma of Hospitality and it could seem a wee bit of “over-kill”.
J Kelly - Families Programme DHS
I feel that the unit BSBLDR503 Communicate with influence should be included as this is an area that requires development in most places.
The unit BSBHRM405 Support the recruitment, selection and induction of staff would be the least relevant to our organisation as recruitment is done by a central team and not locally.
J Kelly - Families Programme DHS
I feel that the unit BSBLDR503 Communicate with influence should be included as this is an area that requires development in most places.
The unit BSBHRM405 Support the recruitment, selection and induction of staff would be the least relevant to our organisation as recruitment is done by a central team and not locally.