To provide you with an opportunity to demonstrate the required performance elements for this unit.

Answer the activity in as much detail as possible, considering your organisational requirements.

1. Develop and implement an operational plan using a variety of information sources.

Ensure that you:

• Plan adequate resource allocation
• Choose relevant key performance indicators
• Put in place performance monitoring processes
• Develop relevant contingency plans.

2. Communicate effectively with relevant stakeholders during the development and implementation of the plan.

Ensure that you:

• Provide supporting information (e.g. specialist information, data)
• Seek approvals for plan where necessary
• Identify variations and negotiate for them
• Engage work teams.

3. Develop and implement strategies to achieve the operational plan within the organisation’s policies, practices and procedures.

Ensure that you consider:

• Recruiting, inducting and developing personnel
• Acquiring physical resources and services
• Protecting intellectual property
• Making variations to the plan
• Monitoring and documenting performance.