Develop communication or education plan, in consultation with relevant groups and individuals, to promote the benefits of the change to the organisation and to minimise loss

Purpose of the AssessmentThe purpose of this assessment is to assess the student in the following learning outcomes: 1.1 Identify strategic change needs through analysis of organisational objectives 1.2 Review existing policies and practices against strategic objectives to identify where changes are required 1.3 Monitor the external environment to identify events or trends that impact on the achievement of organisational objectives 1.4 Identify major operational change requirements due to performance gaps, business opportunities or threats, or management decisions 1.5 Review & prioritise change requirements/opportunities with relevant managers 1.6 Consult stakeholders, specialists and experts to assist in the identification of major change requirements and opportunities 2.1 Undertake cost-benefit analysis for high priority change requirements and opportunities 2.2 Undertake risk analysis and apply problem solving and innovation skills to identify barriers to change and agree and record mitigation strategies 2.3 Develop change management project plan 2.4 Obtain approvals from relevant authorities to confirm the change management process 2.5 Assign resources to the project and agree reporting protocols with relevant managers 3.1 Develop communication or education plan, in consultation with relevant groups and individuals, to promote the benefits of the change to the organisation and to minimise loss 3.2 Arrange and manage activities to deliver the communication or education plans to relevant groups and individuals 3.3 Consult with relevant groups and individuals for input into the change process 3.4 Identify & respond to barriers to change according to risk management plans 3.5 Action interventions and activities set out in project plan according to project timetable 3.6 Activate strategies for embedding the change 3.7 Conduct regular evaluation and review and modify project plan where appropriate to achieve change program objectives Assessment/evidence gathering conditionsEach assessment component is recorded as either Competent (C) or Not Yet Competent (NYC). A student can only achieve competence when all assessment components listed under “Purpose of the assessment” section are recorded as competent. Your trainer will give you feedback after the completion of each assessment. A student who is assessed as NYC (Not Yet Competent) is eligible for re-assessment.Resources required for this Assessment• Computer with relevant software applications and access to internet• Weekly eLearning notes and resources relevant to the tasks/questionsInstructions for StudentsPlease read the following instructions carefully• This assessment has to be completed 1 In class and 1 At home• The assessment is to be completed according to the instructions given by your assessor.• Feedback on each task will be provided to enable you to determine how your work could be improved. You will be provided with feedback on your work within two weeks of the assessment due date. All other feedback will be provided by the end of the term.• Should you not answer the questions correctly, you will be given feedback on the results and your gaps in knowledge. You will be given another opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge and skills to be deemed competent for this unit of competency.• If you are not sure about any aspects of this assessment, please ask for clarification from assessor.• Please refer to the College re-assessment for more information (Student Handbook).