BSBTWK601 Develop and maintain strategic business networks
Task 2 – Project work
Task summary
This project assessment task requires you to develop and maintain a strategic business network in an organisation (real or simulated).
This assessment is divided into 3 (three) parts:
Part A: Plan networking activities
Part B: Undertake networking activities
Part C: Maintain networks
This project requires you to plan and undertake networking activities. It will also require you to demonstrate how you can maintain networks created. You will complete the assessment tasks in a real organisation (your current workplace can be used). If you are not working, select a workplace / organisation you are familiar with.
Required
· Access textbooks/other learning materials
· Access templates via the student portal
· Computer with Microsoft Office and internet access
· Develop and maintain at least one strategic business network
· Identify methods for contacting potential business contacts including conferences, professional associations and business networking opportunities
· Determine the value of establishing a shared business relationship
· Initiate follow-up correspondence
Timing
· Your assessor will advise you of the due date of this assessment via the student portal.
Submit
· This completed workbook.
· Powerpoint presentations / handouts / templates
Assessment criteria
For your performance to be deemed satisfactory in this assessment task, you must satisfactorily address all the assessment criteria. If part of this task is not satisfactorily completed, you will be asked to complete further assessment to demonstrate competence.
Re-submission opportunities
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 or if you have any learning issues or needs that may hinder you when attempting any part of the assessment.
Assessment Cover Sheet
Candidate name:
Candidate ID
Trainer’s Name:
Date Submitted:
Candidate declaration:
I declare that:
· I have read and understood all the information provided in relation to the assessment requirements to complete this unit, the instructions and the purpose and processes of undertaking this assessment task
· This assessment is my own work and where other’s works or ideas have been used, I have appropriately referenced or acknowledged them
· I understand that plagiarism is a serious offence that may lead to disciplinary action.
Candidate signature:
Task 2 – Project work
You are required to select an organisation in order to complete this assessment. An organisation can be a business, charity, association, not-for-profit enterprise or government body.
You may select your own organisation (for example, your own business or one you plan to start); an organisation you have access to, such as a business owned by a friend or family; or your current employer. Alternatively, you can create a hypothetical organisation for the purpose of this assessment.
Prior to commencing this assessment task, you must discuss your chosen organisation with your trainer.
Part A: Plan networking activities
This task will require you to identify and evaluate potential business contacts. It will also require you to identify and evaluate appropriate contact methods. To achieve this, complete the following:
1. Describe your organisation’s networking goal, strategy and objectives (100 words).
2. Identify three (3) potential business contacts. Fill in the templates below for each one:
Potential Business Contact
Copy and use this template for each potential business contact, within this same document.
Number/lD
ABC854
Category (e.g., influencer, supplier, customer)
Influencer
Name
Roger Parker
Contact Details (e.g., phone number, email ID)
8545752112;
[email protected] Organisation
Worlducation
Alignment with organizational networking strategy and objectives
Strategy met
Offer learning experience through sophisticated technology and innovation
Objective met
Partnering with Flexischools
Evaluation of establishing a shared business relationship
Pros
Transforming the learning skills
Revenue impact estimate ($10000 p.a.)
Cons
Requires huge costs for implementing changes
Cost impact estimate ($4000 p.a.)
Estimated value Revenue minus cost ($6000 p.a.)
Selection for networking
Contact selected for networking? (Y/N)
Y
Please complete the remaining information in this template only if this contact is selected for networking.
Reason for selection
For transforming the learning experience of the children
Subject matter of communication
Planned...