Promoting innovation

BSBINN301 Promote innovation in a team environment

This unit is about being an effective and proactive member of an innovative team. It applies both to team meetings but also the way you contribute to developing a positive culture.

 

How you will be assessed

You will be assessed through:

• Assessor observation on the job
• Supervisor reference (if the assessor is not the supervisor)
• Review of your workplace documents (e.g. procedures)
• Interview/assignment based on the requirements below.

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Practical

You will be assessed in the workplace as a safe environment. You will need to include access to:

1. workplace documents.
2. case studies and, where possible, real situations.
3. office equipment and resources.
4. interaction with others.

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Interview/assignment questions

1. Explain what innovation is, the different types of innovation and the benefits of innovation.
2. Describe the internal and external factors that contribute to a team becoming and remaining innovative including:
1. team characteristics.
2. the role of group dynamics and diversity.
3. broader environmental factors.
3. Explain how activities can encourage or hinder innovation in a team including:
1. allocation of time and activities.
2. modelling behaviour.
3. rewards and recognition.
4. communications.
5. feedback.

Note: Your assessor may also ask you a variety of what if questions.

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Detailed requirements

Perform consistently in typical activities in this field of competency.

1. Apply practices that promote innovation within the team

1. Set an example of open and respectful communications.
2. Contribute to the make-up and rules of the team.
3. Contribute to planning and scheduling activities.
4. Reflect on activities, feedback and challenges to identity improvement options.
5. Encourage others to contribute to innovation in the team.
6. Implement improvements and communicate about them.

 

2. Create opportunities to maximize innovation in the team.

1. Reflectively evaluate what the team needs and wants to achieve.
2. Check out information about current or potential team members’ work in the context of developing a more innovative team.
3. Bring people into the team or make suggestions for team members based on what needs to be achieved and the potential for cross-fertilizing ideas.
4. Acknowledge, respect and discuss the different ways that people may contribute to building or enhancing the team.

 

3. Organize and agree on effective ways of working.

1. Jointly establish ground rules for how the team will operate.
2. Agree and communicate responsibilities in ways that encourage and reinforce team-based innovation.
3. Agree and share tasks and activities to ensure the best use of skills and abilities within the team.
4. Plan and schedule activities to allow time for thinking, challenging and collaboration.
5. Establish personal reward and stimulation as an integral part of the team’s way of working.

 

4. Support and guide colleagues.

1. Set an example of behavior that supports innovation.
2. Seek external stimuli and ideas to feed into team activities.
3. Proactively share information, knowledge and experiences with other team members.
4. Challenge and test ideas within the team in a positive and collaborative way.
5. Proactively discuss and explore ideas with other team members on an ongoing basis.

 

5. Reflect on how the team is working.

1. Debrief and reflect on activities and on opportunities for improvement and innovation.
2. Gather and use feedback from within and outside the team to generate discussion and debate.
3. Discuss the challenges of being innovative in a constructive and open way.
4. Take ideas for improvement, build them into future activities and communicate key issues to relevant colleagues.
5. Identify, promote and celebrate successes and examples of successful innovation.

 

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