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VICTORIA UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT UNIT
UNIT OF STUDY GUIDE
YEAR 2014 SEMESTER 1&2
UNIT TITLE Professional Development 3 – Leadership & Challenge
UNIT CODE BFP 3001
PRE-REQUISITES BFP 2001 (or BFP2100)
CREDIT POINTS 12 points
MODE OF DELIVERY On-campus
UNIT COORDINATORS Andrew.stein@vu.edu.au +61 03 9919 4332 City Flinders Office-10.24
Raquel.Licciardi@vu.edu.au +61 03 9919 5314 City Flinders Office-10.24
alagarania@sunway.edu.my Sunway KL Campus
petert@sunway.edu.my Sunway JB campus
OTHER TEACHING STAFF
SEMINAR TIME & LOCATION
DESCRIPTOR
This unit is the third and the last of the units in the professional development stream covering three broad areas of busines s knowledge, personal
attributes and professional skills. In this capstone unit of study, students will demonstrate their understan ding of the business environment and the
knowledge and skills required for professional practice, via the implementation of a business project to demonstrate professi onal practice and
leadership. Projects may be located in the workplace, the community or on-site and may be supported by Alumni and Business Mentors as Project
Managers. Students will critically evaluate their personal and professional skills and how these can be used to support business and personal
decision making. In a workplace setting students will be able to examine issues of problem identification, planning and problem solving strategies.
Students will be able to reflect on the transition from academic to workplace environments and assess their current and future career plans.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the completion of this unit, students will be able:
To define and solve complex business problems within a problem solving framework and apply problem solving strategies.
To communicate using oral and written skills, through presentations, discussions and reports on a complex range of
business issues.
To plan and execute entrepreneurial activities.
To apply the principles in ethical practice.
To appreciate the social, cultural, political, economic and legal dimensions of the business environment.
To work individually and collaboratively with others, in addition to critically evaluating and responding to their own
performance and that of others.
To develop further a career plan within their own professional environment.
To reflect on their learning in relation to their study and career choices, their personal skills, attributes, interests and
motivations.
LEARNING IN THE WORK PLACE
100% of the assessment in this Unit of Study relates to learning in the workplace. Learning in the workplace activities that will be
included in this Unit of Study are:
1. Leader Profile (30%)
2. Business Project (25%)
3. Presentations (25%)
4. Reflections (20%)
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TEACHING & LEARNING STRATEGIES
This is a unit of study where learners are responsible for managing their own time in completing prescribed reading, undertaking
further research and completing assessment tasks. Students are expected to participate in practical prob lem solving sessions, usually
through team work, in class, and through case study analysis. Students are supported through regular in -class contact, such as
lectures, tutorials and workshops and are expected to participate in online learning activities, pe er discussion and review, and selfreflection. For every classroom-based contact hour it is expected that students will undertake another two hours of self-directed work.
GRADUATE CAPABILITIES
Victoria University’s Graduate Capabilities are generic skills that all students should possess at graduation. These skills are in addition
to the specific knowledge and skills associated with the discipline area of students’ degrees. Graduate Capabilities are divi ded into five
levels (for undergraduates) and will be achieved progressively with increasing levels of sophistication. A full description of the
Graduate Capabilities can be found in the VU Graduate Capabilities policy
This unit of study contributes to development of these Graduate Capabilities in a number of ways.
Graduate Capability Level Description of Graduate Capability* T & L Act and Assessment
1. Problem solve in a
range of settings
P5
Identify and solve a broad range of complex problems, drawing on indepth knowledge, understanding, reflection and evaluation
Assessment 2.
2. Locate, critically
evaluate, manage and
use written, numerical
and electronic
information
I5
Find, critically evaluate, synthesise and generate ideas through the
application of complex information on a broad range of topics, for a
range of purposes.
Assessment 1,2
3. Communicate in a
variety of contexts and
modes
C5
Communicate with others, using speech and writing, on a broad range
of complex topics using specialised and appropriate language and
demonstrating control over key genres/text types required.
Assessment 1,2,3 &4
4. Work both
autonomously and
collaboratively
W3
Work individually and collaboratively with others, to complete tasks
and critically evaluate and respond to own and others’ performance
using established parameters.
Assessment 2,3 &4
5. Work in an
environmentally, socially
and culturally
responsible manner
S5
Reflect on own and others environmental, social and cultural practices
in work and learning and respond appropriately.
Assessment 2, 4.
6. Manage learning and
career development
opportunities
CD5
Demonstrate significant knowledge and understanding of own learning
in relation to work and career choices and requirements; develop,
reflect on and evaluate a broad range of sophisticated strategies for
achieving own career and learning goals.
Assessment 1, 4.
Table 1: Unit of Study Graduate Capabilities
Recommended Reading
Please refer to WebCT
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GRADE SETS
There are five grade sets, namely fail (N: 0-49%), pass (P: 50-59%), credit (C: 60-69%), distinction (D: 70-79%), and high distinction (HD: 80-100%).
ASSESSMENT
The assessment scheme has 4 major components as listed below:
Assessment Weight Learning Outcome Format LiWC Graduate Capabilities
1. Leader Profile
30%
To research and analyse a suitable organisation which aligns to their
study and career choices, their personal skills, attributes, interests and
motivations.
Application of high level analytical skills in the profiling of an aspiring
leader.
Simulation, reflective writing
and career profile
Career Activities
Seminar activities
CD 5
2. Project Outline
Report/Project
Initiation Document
25%
To define and solve complex business problems within a problem solving
framework, applying problem solving strategies
To communicate by using oral and written skills, through presentations,
discussions and reports on a complex range of business issues
To develop entrepreneurial activities
To engage in ethical practice
To appreciate the social, cultural, political, economic and legal
dimensions of the business environment
To work individually and collaboratively with others, in addition to critically
evaluating and responding to their own and others performance
Case studies,
Seminar activities
Project Outline and Initiation
document
Industry consultations
Industry mentoring
Business and project
documentation
P5,I5, C5, W5
3. Presentations
25%
To communicate by using oral and written skills, through presentations,
discussions and reports on a complex range of business issues
To develop entrepreneurial activities
To engage in ethical practice
To appreciate the social, cultural, political, economic and legal
dimensions of the business environment
To work individually and collaboratively with others, in addition to critically
evaluating and responding to their own and others performance
Presentation to industry
panel, facilitators and peers.
Prepare pre-presentation
documentation
Presentation to an industry
panel of an industry or
community project
C5, W5
4. Reflective Writing
20%
To work individually and collaboratively with others, in addition to critically
evaluating and responding to their own and others performance
To communicate by using oral and written skills, through presentations,
discussions and reports on a complex range of business issues
To appreciate the social, cultural, political, economic and legal
dimensions of the business environment
Evaluation, presentation and
report of another groups
business project
Question and answers,
report
Reflection based on peer
review.
Peer review of major
project.
P5,I5, C5, W5, S5
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ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE
Assessment Weight Components Description Due date Special Assessment
1. Leader Profile 30% 1. Leader Profile –
30%
To produce a 1500 word report using the guidelines provided. The document must be
submitted to Turnitin.
Week 7 upload a copy of the
Leader Profile and reflection
to turnitin link in WebCT
Special Consideration
Required
2.Project
Outline/Project
Initiation
Document
25% 2a.Project Outline– 5%
2b. Project Initiation
Document (PID) – 20%
The Project Outline will provide an overview of your project, project purpose, key objectives and
industry in a one page format. The document must be submitted to Turnitin.
The PID will detail the project according to the PID template provided to each team at the start of
the Unit. One PID document will be submitted by each PD3 team and must be submitted to
Turnitin.
Week 5 - Upload a copy
through Turnitin
Week 12 – upload a
hardcopy to turn-it-in link in
WebCT
Special Consideration
Required
Special Consideration
Required
3.Presentations 25% 3a. Project Outline
Presentation – Hurdle
3b. Draft Industry
Panel Presentation –
Hurdle
3c. Industry Panel
Presentation – 25%
The Project Outline presentation is a team presentation outlining the main elements of the
Outline. This presentation will also form the basis for the team-on-team review and peer review.
In the team-on-team review students will both present their own brief and review another team’s
outline (see Peer Review for more information).
The Draft Industry Panel Presentation is a team presentation outlining the main sections of the
PID. This presentation is important as the team receive feedback on the viability and content of
their challenge solution. It may be attended by an external industry person/facilitator.
The Industry Presentation is a team presentation that capstones all the work in BFP3001. It is a
business quality presentation with appropriate dress and style. The panel may consist of
academics and industry guests.
Week 4. All team members
must be present in order to
receive the mark associated
with the self reflection activity
based on the team-on-team
review.
Week 10. All team members
must be present..
Week 12. All team members
must be present to receive
presentation mark.
Special Consideration
Required
Special Consideration
Required
Special Consideration
Required
4.Peer Review 20% 4a. Individual
Reflection based on
Team on team review -15%
4b. Project Status
Report completion –
5%
Individual- You will be required to write a comprehensive reflection based on the review you
received in the Team-on-Team review. This will be submitted through WebCT eReflection space.
Team- Your will be required to submit the team Project Status Report in week 12 with the PID.
Week 5 to facilitator via
Turnitin.
Week 12 hardcopy to
facilitator as an attachment to
PID.
Special Consideration
Required
Special Consideration
Required
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SEMINAR SCHEDULE
Week Type Activities Output/Handouts Assessment
1 Sem
The Unit, Team Formation & Introduction of
Projects
Introduction to unit & assessments
Team Formation
Focus on team formation
Member skills
Introduction of Projects
Project Preference Sheet
Handouts
1.Unit Outline
2.Project Preference Sheet
4b. Project Status sign-off week 1
2
Sem
Identification of Problem and Project Objectives
Problem Definition
Project Objectives
Overview of Assessment 1 – Career Profile
1. Brainstorm
2. Mind map
3.Smart Objectives
3
Sem
Scope Analysis
Project Scope
Starting Project Outline
Review Peer Review Template
Preparation - Week 4 Presentation
KT Scoping Exercise 4b. Project Status sign-off week 3
4
Pres
Project Outline Presentation and Team on Team
Review
Present Project Outline (Including Q&A)
Undertake Team-on-Team Review
1.Presentation
2.Team-on-Team collated review
document
3a. Project Outline PresentationHurdle
5
Sem
Leader Profile - Leadership & Ethics
Types of Leaders
Leadership Styles
Overview of Assessment 1 – Leadership
2a. Project Outline + Turnitin 5%
4a Individual Reflection based on
Team-on-Team review submitted
through Turnitin-15%
6 Sem
PID -Risk and Governance
PID-Risk Assessment
Governance Protocols
Risk Assessment-PID
7
Sem
PID – Budgets & Financials
Working on your PID
Financial Section - PID 1. Leader Profile + Turnitin 30%
4b. Project Status sign-off week 7
8 Sem
PID – Marketing & Stakeholders
Marketing and/or Competitor Analysis
Stakeholder Analysis
1.Marketing and/or Competitor Analysis
- PID
2.Stakeholder Analysis – PID
4b. Project Status sign-off week 9
MSB (Melbourne)
9
Cons
Team Meeting & Project Progress
Project Progress Interview
Team Meeting Seminar & formal
progress meeting with facilitator
10
Pres
Draft Industry Panel Presentations
Draft – Industry Panel Presentation
Presentation (including Q&A) 3b. Draft - Industry Panel
Presentation-Hurdle
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Cons
Team Meeting & Project Progress
Project Progress Interview
Team Meeting Seminar & formal
progress meeting with facilitator
12
Pres
Final Panel Presentation
Panel Presentation
Submission of PID
1.Final PID submission
2.Final Presentation (including Q&A)
2b. Project Initiation Document PID)
+ Turnitin 20%
3c Panel Presentation 25%
4b. Sign-off & Project Status Report
5%
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Assessment 1:
Leader Profile -Learning Outcome 3
Weighting: Organisation Profile 15% (750 words)
Leader Profile OR Career Activity Reflection 15% (750 words)
Due Date: Week 7 (Melbourne - upload to Turnitin)
Word Limit: 1500 words Individual
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Purpose of assessment:
To demonstrate the student’s ability to reflect on their career choices, their personal skills, attributes and interests in o rder to identify suitable
future employers and undertake future career planning. The student will submit a 1500 word report that includes an Organisation Profile (750
words) & a Leader Profile (750 words). Offshore-campuses offering an Industry Challenge Day may replace the Leader Profile with a career
Activity Reflection (750words). Please refer to your facilitator for further details. This is an individual assessment piece.
Objectives of assessment:
To demonstrate the ability of students to:
Critically reflect on self-learning, skills and attributes within their industry / discipline context
Use critical evaluation and synthesis to identify areas for further development, both professionally and personally
Creatively generate or locate opportunities and pathways for self development
Required Assessment Tasks There are two tasks that you must undertake as part of Assessment 1.
Task 1 - Organisational Profile (15%)
Once you have graduated from your studies what type of organisation would you like to work for? If you are currently employed what is your
next career move?
Based on comprehensive research and analysis students will evaluate a specific organisation in their industry of choice and will decide if it aligns
to their skills, attributes and values.
In the analysis students will be required to make a decision on:
Identify one organisation and discuss in detail how the organisa tions’ mission and goals, leadership style, reporting structure, culture,
physical work environment, geographic location, staffing practices and graduate opportunities align to your personal and prof essional
needs and your desired career path.
Reflect on the level of compatibility between your skills, attributes and values and the organisation you identified. Is there a high lev el of
organisational fit? Why or Why not? Please explain your reasons in detail.
Is it a good organisational fit?
Is the organisation a suitable one in which to commence/continue their career?
Your Reflective piece must utilise literature and other support materials. A minimum of five academic references must be used and
appropriately referenced. There is a maximum word limit of 750 words.
Task 2 - Leader Profile (15%)
World-wide there are a large number of successful and/or inspirational individuals working within a variety of sectors. These sectors include
business, sport, politics, arts and the philanthropic/not-for-profit sector.
Identify one such individual and undertake the following:
Provide a brief overview of their career to date. (Please Note: Maximum word count - 250 words.)
It is important to include a discussion of both the highlights and lowlights of their career.
Discuss why this individual is considered successful and/or inspirational in their life and field of expertise.
At minimum please discuss factors relating to financial prosperity, contribution to their profession, contribution to the community, leadership
style/s, business acumen and work-life balance.
Reflect on how learning more about this leader will impact on your future career planning. How will you make use of the resu lts of this
Leader profiling exercise to further develop your own career? Please be specific.
Your Reflective piece must utilise literature and other support materials as appropriate. A minimum of five academic references must be used
and appropriately referenced. There is a maximum word limit of 750 words.
OR
Task 2 – Career Activity Reflection (15%)
The Career Activity Reflection will contain the following components:
A Reflective piece based on the DIEP (Describe, Interpret, Evaluate and Plan) format utilised in PD1. This reflection provides you with the
opportunity to critically analyse the Career Activities that you participated in and to identify how you may use your learnings from these
activities to further develop your career.
At Sunway Kuala Lumpur: Attendance and participation in the Challenge Day. This is a day full of industry presentations related to
career and skills development.
At Sunway Johor Bahru: Attendance and participation in the Mock Interview process.
Your Reflective piece should utilise literature and other support materials as appropriate. A minimum of five academic references must be
utilised and appropriately referenced. There is a maximum word limit of 750 words.
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Marking Matrix: Assessment 1 - Leader Profile 30%
Leader Profile (30%) – Organisation Profile 15% & Leader Profile/Career Activity Reflection (15%)
Criteria HD+
(1)
HD
(.8)
D
(.7)
C
(.6)
P
(.5)
N
(.3)
N
Low
(0)
Organisation Profile (15%)
Identification and reflection on a range of factors relating to chosen industry
Content
60%
Identification and reflection on a range of factors relating to chosen organisation
Critically analyses the level of organisational fit between the individual and the
chosen organisation
Comprehensively outlines how learnings will be applied to further develop career
Explanations are clear and concise & Uses DIEP or other reflective writing
technique
DIEP
10%
Accurately uses Harvard and utilises a minimum of 5 relevant academic
references
Ref
20%
Spelling and grammar are in accordance with academic standards Writing
10% Within 10% of word limit
Leader Profile (15%)
HD+
(1)
HD
(.8)
D
(.7)
C
(.6)
P
(.5)
N
(.3)
N
Low
(0)
Outline critical career highlights and lowlights for chosen ‘leader’
Content
60%
Identification and reflection on a range of factors relating to ‘leader’ success or
inspirational status
Comprehensive reflection on how learning will be applied to future career planning
Explanations are clear and concise & Uses DIEP or other reflective writing
technique
DIEP
10%
Accurately uses Harvard and utilises a minimum of 5 relevant references Ref
20%
Spelling and grammar are in accordance with academic standards Writing
10% Within 10% of word limit
OR
Career Activity Reflection (15%)
HD+
(1)
HD
(.8)
D
(.7)
C
(.6)
P
(.5)
N
(.3)
N
Low
(0)
Detailed description based on min. (2) career activities
Content
60%
Critically analyses career activities and identifies key learnings
Comprehensively outlines how learnings will be applied to further develop career
Explanations are clear and concise & Uses DIEP or other reflective writing
technique
DIEP
10%
Accurately uses Harvard and utilises a minimum of 5 relevant references Ref
20%
Spelling and grammar are in accordance with academic standards Writing
10% Within 10% of word limit
Assessment 1 Total Mark: _____ / 30
Comments:
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Assessment 2
Business Project-Learning Outcomes1,2, 4, 5,6,7,8
Total Weighting: Total: 25% 2A-Project Outline 5% (Team)
2B-Project Initiation Document 20%
Due Date: Week 5 2A-Project Outline 5%
Week 12 2B-Project Initiation Document 20%(upload to turn-it-in link)
Word Limit: Project Outline – 1 page
Project Initiation Document – 3000 words
Assessment Type: 2A: Team – 2B: Team
Aim:
In this assignment teams will complete one (1) of three (3) possible project options: Your local facilitator will advise you on the
options available to you at your campus.
A business start up project,
A self-selected business challenge
An Industry Project (including the Bendigo Bank Challenge) (Melbourne Only)
In each case you will be required to undertake substantial background research, devise a recommendation/solution from a range of
options, identify impacting issues and prepare project documentation. Your project will form the basis of your industry presentation.
2a. Project Outline
The Project Outline describes in broad terms the purpose of the project, the background (ie why did you choose this particular
project), the scope and the project objectives. Teams should complete the Project Outline and ensure that it is limited to one
page. In producing this document you must use size 12 font and a minimum margin of 2cms. A minimum of 2 references must be
utilized. Please refer to the template on WebCT.
2b. Project Initiation Document (PID)
The purpose of a PID is to define elements of the project. It includes both a Business Case (which you did in Professional
Development 2) and how you are going to implement the project. A PID is used by management (or investors) to assess your
concept and to judge its potential to succeed. Information included in the PID will answer the following questions for management
or investors:
? What is the project aiming to achieve?
? Why it is important to achieve it or is there a market for the product?
? Who will be involved and what are their responsibilities?
? How will it be undertaken and organised?
? How much will it cost?
A PID outlines all of the essentials to form a firm foundation for the project, including project objectives, project scope, business
benefits and risks, stakeholder analysis and project timeframes. Note: This is the final document and forms the basis upon which
your final industry panel presentation is made. There should be no ambiguity. The PID should clearly outline why, what, when and
how the project is going to be done.
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Project Types
As a PD3 student you will be working in a team on one specific project. Your project may be from the following categories. Please
refer to your local facilitator for further details.
Business Start Up
Business Challenge
Industry Project (Details to be confirmed)
All of the project options will ensure you maximise your learning whilst you work on a real life business challenge!
Please refer to WebCT for a detailed description of each of the project options.
Project Initiation Document (PID) Template
Templates for the PID documents have been provided on WebCT. It is compulsory to use the template provided. Should you
believe it necessary to make changes to the template based on your unique project, these changes must be negotiated with your
facilitator and stream leader. It is essential to give particular attention to how you format and present the document. The following
guidelines apply:
1. Charts, tables and graphs are essential components
2. Supporting materials, such as survey results, financial analysis computations, economic and resource calculations, and
detailed explanations can be included in an appendix. Please Note: The PID Appendices must be limited to 8 pages.
3. All financial/budgetary computations must be accompanied by appropriate descriptions and rationale. If your facilitator
cannot understand the assumptions that your financials are based on this will affect your overall PID mark.
4. Professional quality layout and graphics, including use of colour printing, is required.
5. Spelling, punctuation and grammar must be of the appropriate standard
6. Copyright of any photographs or other images (including logos) used must be attributed and where necessary permission
for use obtained.
Please note – Each project type uses its own PID template. Please ensure that you download the correct document from WebCT.
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Marking Matrix: Assessment 2A- Project Outline (5%)
Criteria HD+
(1)
HD
(.8)
D
(.7)
C
(.6)
P
(.5)
N
(.3)
N
Low
(0)
Identifies, develops and researches questions that generate a high level
understanding of the project and its purpose
Content
Identifies and critically analyses the underlying issues that have created the
need for the project .
Well developed, realistic project objectives i.e. SMART format
Project scope clearly outlined
Accurately uses Harvard referencing utilising a minimum of 2 references. Ref
Explanations are clear and concise and free from typographical and grammatical
errors.
Writing
Spelling and grammar are in accordance with academic standards
Submitted by due date in one page format
Mark: _____ / 5
Comments:
Marking Matrix: Assessment 2B – Project Initiation Document (20%)
Criteria HD+
(1)
HD
(.8)
D
(.7)
C
(.6)
P
(.5)
N
(.3)
N
Low
(0)
Updates all areas of the Project Outline to a high standard
Content
Identifies important issues that need to be addressed, including the
consequences of not addressing each critical area.
Industry/sector/company researched and analysed. Research validates or
justifies the project.
Provides options to resolve identified issues
Competitor Analysis / Sales & Marketing Strategy to a high standard
Risk Analysis to a high standard
Financial planning, Cost/Benefit Analysis, ROI and other relevant financial tools
Human Resources & Physical Resources to a high standard
Detailed Gantt Chart or other scheduling tool
Operational / Project Plan to a high standard
Project specific sections of the PID are completed to a high standard
Relationships between the various planning documents are developed
A final solution / recommendation has been chosen, including a critically detailed
explanation
Accurately uses Harvard system with at least eight relevant references Ref
Professional final document, including charts/graphs etc where appropriate
Writing
Explanations are clear and concise
Spelling and grammar are in accordance with academic standards
Submitted by due date within 10% of word limit
Mark: _____ / 20
Comments:
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ASSESSMENT 2B: PID Generic Criterion Assessment
HD80 - 100 Comprehensively identifies, develops and researches questions that generate a high level understanding of the important aspects of the project
Identifies and critically analyses the underlying issues that have created the need for the project
Identifies important issues that need to be addressed in the project
Options to resolve issues and the pros and cons of the options are evaluated.
A recommendation has been made and explained and critically detailed, including consideration of the overall net impact of the option
Comprehensive well developed objectives and detailed scope with assumptions and constraints
Comprehensive risk analysis undertaken
A comprehensive effective stakeholder analysis, marketing plan, financial plan, staffing plan, organisation chart and operating plan have been devised
Relationships between the above plans are developed and explained
Financial viability conclusively established
Estimates of expected returns to investors calculated and provided, based on detailed financial projections (provided as an Appendix)
Positioning of expected returns relative to market and perceived risk explained
Prospectus style report produced effectively integrating all components and displaying awareness of requirements of a prospectus
Accurately uses Harvard system with more than eight relevant references
Shows evidence of having read beyond supplied references, and has integrated reading into project
Explanations are clear and concise and free from typographical and grammatical errors
Timely submission – within 10% of the word limit
D
70 - 79
Clearly identifies, develops questions and researches questions, that generate a good understanding of the important aspects of the project
Understands the key underlying issues that have created the need for the project
The important issues that need to be addressed in the project have been identified,
Options to resolve issues considered and evaluated
A recommendation has been made and explained and critically detailed, including consideration of the overall net impact of the option
Well developed objectives and detailed scope with assumptions and constraints outlined
Key risks have been identified
A detailed stakeholder analysis, marketing plan, financial plan, staffing plan, organisation chart and operating plan have been devised
Connections between the above plans are developed and explained
Estimates of expected returns to investors calculated and provided, based on appropriate financial projections
Prospectus style report produced effectively integrating all components and displaying awareness of requirements of a prospectus
Accurately references at least five resources using Harvard system
Professional quality presentation including consistent use of graphics and displaying awareness of publication design
Generally free from typographical and grammatical errors
Timely Submission – within 10% of the word limit
C
60 - 69
Appropriately identifies, develops questions and researches questions, that generate a good understanding of the important aspects of the project
Some of the underlying issues that have created the need for the project have been addressed
Options to resolve issues and the pros and cons of the options considered
Recommendations to resolve the business challenge have been identified and evaluated
An option to recommend has been chosen and an explanation regarding the choice has been detailed
Objectives, scope with assumptions and constraints
Some risks have been identified for prospective investors or buyers
Projections of returns for investors estimated and provided
Prospectus style report produced effectively displaying awareness of requirements of a prospectus
A reasonable stakeholder analysis, marketing plan, financial plan, staffing plan, organisation chart and operating plan have been devised
Accurately references at least three resources using Harvard system
Professional quality publication including consistent use of graphics and displaying awareness of publication design
Timely Submission - within 10% of the word limit
P
50-59
Identifies, develops questions and researches questions, that generate a good understanding of the important aspects of the project /simulation
Questions have been researched to generate an appropriate response to the challenge
A small number of underlying issues that have created the need for the project have been addressed
An option to recommend has been chosen and an explanation regarding the choice has been detailed
Basic objectives, scope with assumptions and constraints
Some risks have been identified for prospective investors or buyers
Projections of returns for investors estimated and provided
Ethical business practices have been mentioned
Sustainability principles and practices have been addressed
A stakeholder analysis, marketing plan, financial plan staffing plan, organisation chart and operating plan have been devised
Accurately references at least two resources using Harvard system
Professional quality publication including consistent use of graphics
Timely Submission - within 20% of the word limit
N1
40 - 49
Recommendations to resolve the business challenge have been identified
Poorly developed objectives, scope with assumptions and constraints
Supporting plans and principles would not allow the opportunity to be implemented OR
Supporting plans and discussion do not enable prospective investors to make a decision on the viability of the proposal
Limited marketing plan, financial plan staffing plan, organisation chart and operating plan have been devised
No referencing and sourcing of required reading
Contains grammatical, typographical and presentation errors
Poor quality writing, with insufficient description and no analysis
Submission within 30% of the word limit
N2
0 – 39
Misses the point of exercise (or not submitted)
No objectives, scope with assumptions and constraints
No relevant evidence to support viability of proposal
No referencing and sourcing of required reading
Insufficient word count (less than 70% of required)
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Assessment 3
Presentations- Learning Outcomes1,2, 4, 5,6,7,8
Total Weighting: Total: 25% 3A-Project Outline Presentation Hurdle
3B-Draft Industry Panel Presentation Hurdle
3C-Final Industry Panel Presentation 25%
Due Date: Week 4 3A-Project Outline Presentation
Week 10 3B-Draft Industry Panel Presentation
Week 12 3C-Final Industry Panel Presentation
Assessment Type: Group (Team)
You will present your Project proposal three (3) times. The first two times will be in your seminar group outlining the progress of your project.
The first presentation will be Peer Reviewed by fellow students, which involves another team critiquing your team’s performance. You
then have the opportunity to use the feedback given to you from the Peer Review team to make changes for your next presentation.
The second presentation may involve another PD3 facilitator, who has no prior knowledge of your project, to assess your
presentation. This presentation provides you with an excellent opportunity to practice for your final presentation which takes place at
the end of semester.
Your final presentation may be to an Industry Panel and is worth 25%.
Please Note: The Project Outline Presentation is a ‘hurdle task’ which means that even though your team does not receive a mark your team
must satisfactorily complete the presentation.
Details of Final Industry Panel Presentation:
Having completed, and submitted, the Project Initiation Document your team will be required to:
1. Present your project to a panel comprising representatives drawn from Industry and the College of Business Academic Staff. Your
seminar facilitator may be present.
2. Participate in a question and answer session with your panel.
3. Provide a copy of your PID Executive Summary which will be distributed to your panel prior to your presentation. This is to be
provided to your facilitator during your Week 11 class.
Your team's presentation will be a maximum of 10 minutes. The Question and Answer discussion will be a minimum of 10 minutes.
The Panel presentation begins with a summary presentation of your project to the industry panel. This presentation runs for 10 minutes. You
may use your 10 minutes to present your project in the manner you believe best serves both the project and your overall objective of convincing
the panel that your proposal is serious, considered, and worth supporting. You can use PowerPoint, film, and/or handouts or simply reply on
your presence and the spoken word. Whatever you choose to use, and however you choose to get the message across in this presentation it is
essential to consider the following points:
1. Determine who your audience is
2. What are you trying to achieve in the presentation?
3. What role each team member take in the presentation?
4. Plan what you need to do to achieve a convincing, inspiring, and excellent professional presentation
5. If you use slides design them carefully. Make sure they are not too ‘busy’ and don’t contain too much text.
6. Be conscious of the quality of any printed documents you give the panel.
7. Dress appropriately for a professional presentation.
The second part of the Industry Panel Presentation is a question and answer session with the industry panel where you will have the opportunity
to discuss your project IN DETAIL. In preparing for this session you need to be aware that:
1. All team members will be required to understand all aspects of the project.
2. You will be able to provide additional supporting materials to the Panel to support both your presentation and your team responses to
questions
3. The Panel will have been provided with your executive summary as a briefing paper prior to the discussion, and will therefore have
had time to consider questions they may wish to direct to you;
4. Your capacity to respond to questions, to respond to criticism, and to substantiate your claims with evidence will be evaluated and
forms an integral part of the assessment.
Please Note: All team members must participate in the Panel Presentation in some capacity. For example, if a team member has not
participated in the presentation they must take on a major role in the question and answer session.
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ASSESSMENT 3A (hurdle) &3B: Draft (hurdle) & 3C Final Panel Presentation Marking Sheet
Team Name:
Facilitator: Campus: Day: Time: Present
1 ID Name
2 ID Name
3 ID Name
4 ID Name
5 ID Name
6 ID Name
5–Excellent 4-Very Good 3-Acceptable 2-Not at required level 1- Not Exhibited/Poor
CONTENT / 25
5 4 3 2 1 Comments
Specific nature of project is clear and succinctly explained
Problem that has been identified
Solution to be proposed and evaluated.
Demonstrates a clear understanding of the relevant industry in which the
project is set
Critical project information is highlighted in the presentation that supports
the final project recommendation. This may include data as related to the
Financial Analysis
Risk Analysis
Competitor Analysis
Other critical project areas
Project recommendation is consistent with both project objectives and
research and analysis findings
An effective and well crafted Executive Summary is provided to panel prior
to presentation
PRESENTATION & DISCUSSION /50
Overall the presentation has a strong visual impact. ie. presentation
materials(including slides), team presentation and other visual aids.
The visual aids utilised clarify and reinforce the verbal presentation.
The presentation has a logical flow and includes only relevant information
and data as related to the objectives of the presentation.
The presentation has been tailored appropriately to the audience.
Engages and involves audience through the use of anecdotes, interesting
facts, audience participation, relevant discussion etc.
The purpose of the presentation is made clear and project objectives are
introduced to provide appropriate background and context.
Teamwork is evident throughout the presentation /Q&A and each team
member contributes equally to the presentation / Q&A
All team members respond to questions clearly, articulately and with an
appropriate level of knowledge and relevancy.
Team members demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the overall
project
Team members engage panellists on the merits of the proposed solution
Total
Comments: TEAM TOTAL (TT) / 75
TEAM MARK:
3C Mark - /25 (TT / 3 = Team Mark)
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Assessment 4-Learning Outcome 5
Peer Review
Total Weighting: Total: 20% 4A-Individual Reflection 15% (500 words)
4B-Project Status Report 5%
Due Date: Week 5 4A-Individual Reflection 15%
Week 12 4B-Project Status Report 5%
Assessment Type: Individual & Team
Overview
The Peer Review Assignment involves two key tasks in weeks 4 and 12.
In Week 4 your team is required to complete a Team-on-Team review using the template provided on following pages of your unit guide. You
will be asked to critique another team’s presentation and provide constructive feedback to them which they then utilise in their individual
reflection piece 4B and to refine their future presentations.
Assessment 4A requires you to complete an individual reflection based on the Team-on-Team review given to your team. The word limit for the
reflection is 500 words. Your reflection should demonstrate a mature and thoughtful response to any constructive criticism received. You may
utilise the DIEP format that you used in PD1.You must submit your Reflection to Turnitin in WebCT in Week 5. Please refer to WebCT for more
detail on the DIEP method.
Assessment 4B requires you to track your progress over the course of the semester. At various project milestones, you will be expec ted to
demonstrate completion and obtain a signature from your facilitator. This document also acts as a contract between you and your team
members. The Project Status Report template is included in your unit guide. Completion of the template is ongoing, and the document
must be submitted in week 12 as an attachment to your PID.
ASSESSMENT 4a: Individual Reflection-Team on Team Review –15%-Learning Outcome 5
Instructions
1. As a reviewer you will individually review ANOTHER group’s presentation of their project. Fill out
this hardcopy template during their presentation and Q&A session. The Review team will be
expected to lead the Question and Answer.
2. This individual review will be COLLATED into a team review. All individuals will discuss, review
and synthesise their individual reviews and as a team you will then combine these to complete
one team review document.
3. You will EMAIL your collated team review to both the team you reviewed and to your facilitator
prior to the end of your Week 4 seminar.
4. You will REFLECT on your teams’s feedback provided by the Team on Team Review. Use the
marking matrix to guide what you need to address in your reflection. This is an individual piece
of assessment.
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Team-on-Team Review Template
This section is designed to capture your views on the content included in the presentation.
Project Content
What is the specific nature of this project?
How and why has the project been initiated?
What is the project trying to achieve?
What are the main project objectives? Are they SMART objectives? Why/Why not?
This section is designed to capture your views on the presentation.
Please give a score between 1-5 and justify your scoring with appropriate comments.
5 = excellent 4=very good 3=good 2=fair 1=poor
Criteria Score Comments
Specific nature of project is clear and
succinctly explained.
The presentation has a strong visual impact
and engages audience.
The visual presentation has a logical flow of
information.
Slides are of a high standard.
Teamwork is evident through the presentation.
Team members demonstrate a comprehensive
knowledge of the project.
Acid Test
Overall, what score would you give this project,
taking everything into account?
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Marking Matrix: Assessment 4A – Individual Reflection (15%)
Criteria HD +
(1)
HD
(.8)
D
(.7)
C
(.6)
P
(.5)
N
(.3)
N Low
(0)
Effective use of feedback provided by reviewing team to inform
future improvements to the:
presentation
Content
60%
Effective use of feedback provided by reviewing team to inform
future improvements to:
project
Analyses and evaluates own behaviour as a peer reviewer
involved in peer review
Uses appropriate theory to support evaluation
Shows evidence of wide reading, and an ability to integrate
reading/theory with own reflections
Uses DIEP or other reflective writing technique DIEP
10%
Accurately uses Harvard referencing including at least two
relevant references
Ref
20%
Explanations are clear and concise
Spelling and grammar are in accordance with academic
standards
Submitted by due date within 10% of word limit
Writing
10%
Mark: _____ / 15
Comments:
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ASSESSMENT 4A: Individual Reflection 15%
You are required to write a 500 word self-reflection using the DIEP format (used in Professional Development 1). Your reflection is
to be based upon the feedback your team received in the Team Peer review in week 4. You will be required to use theory and
referencing according to Harvard. This is an individual submission.
Grade Criterion
80 - 100 Comprehensively addresses feedback provided by reviewing team to inform future improvements relating to the
the presentation
the project
Analysis and evaluation of both your own behaviour and the team’s behaviour based on the review feedback
Uses theory to support evaluation
Accurately uses Harvard system to reference at least two resources.
Reading/theory is integrated with reflections.
Explanation is clear and concise.
Report free from typographical and grammatical errors.
Timely submission – within 10% of the word limit
70 - 79 Effectively addresses feedback provided by reviewing team to inform future improvements of
the presentation
the project
Analysis and evaluation of own behaviour or your team’s behaviour based on the review feedback
Uses theory to support evaluation
Accurately uses Harvard system to reference at least two resources.
Reading/theory is integrated with reflections.
Explanation is clear and concise.
Report free from typographical and grammatical errors.
Timely submission – within 20% of the word limit
60 - 69 Good use of feedback provided by reviewing team to inform future improvements of
the presentation
the project
Some Analyse and evaluation of own behaviour or your team’s behaviour based on the review feedback
Attempt to use theory to support evaluation
Accurately uses Harvard system to reference at least two resources.
Explanation is generally clear and concise.
Report largely free from typographical and grammatical errors.
Timely submission – within 20% of the word limit
50 - 59 Some use of feedback provided by reviewing team to inform future improvements of
the presentation and/or
the project
Attempt to analyse and evaluate own behaviour or your team’s behaviour based on the review feedback
Attempt to use theory to support evaluation
Accurately uses Harvard system to reference at least one resource.
Explanation is clear and concise in some sections.
Report has some typographical and grammatical errors.
Late submission – within 20% of the word limit
40 - 49 Inadequate use of feedback provided by reviewing team to inform future improvements of
the presentation or
the project
No attempt to use theory to support evaluation
No use of any resources.
Explanation is clear and concise.
Report has typographical and grammatical errors.
Late submission – within 20% of the word limit
0 - 39 Misses the point of exercise.
No description of own or team performance in relation to group project.
Insufficient word count.
Not submitted.
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ASSESSMENT 4B: Project Status Report – 5% Team
Your team is to provide a completed Project Status report (PSR) to your facilitator in Week 12. This report should be attached to
your PID. This document will provide the facilitator with a snap-shot of how you progressed through the project. It will not be
possible to complete this at the end of the project. It is designed to track and encourage you to complete project tasks.
BFP3001
Project Status Report
Project Name
Facilitator/ Seminar/Campus
Project Type
Industry Contact/Mentor
Name: Company:
Project Conflict Resolution
This project agreement recognises that team conflict may occur but that if
harnessed correctly team conflict becomes a positive force for creativity and
team attainment of goals. The team will take all measures to harness conflict
and to use it to achieve team goals. Further, the team recognises that
individual goals may need to be subordinated for team goals. The milestones
outlined below represent significant stages of the project and by signing the
milestones I am signifying my progress through the project.
Milestone Team
Mem1
Team
Mem2
Team
Mem3
Team
Mem4
Team
mem5
Team
Mem6 Facilitator
Week 1/2; I have been formed into a
Team and am ready to proceed
Week 4; My Team and I have completed
the project scope and outline, and are
ready to proceed.
Week 8; I have received PID
Content/Project instructions and am
ready to proceed to develop PID.
Week 10; My team and I have delivered
the Draft Presentation, received feedbacl
and are ready to proceed to the final
presentation and PID.
Week 12; My team and I have delivered
the Final Presentation, and are ready to
submit the PID.
Team Member Details- Please fill in once
team is formed.
Name
St No Sign & date
Team 1
Team 2
Team 3
Team 4
Team 5
Team 6
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Important Information for PD3 students
Plagiarism
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acknowledge other peoples’ work through your referencing and all will be well!
Refer to the following website for further information - http://w2.vu.edu.au/library/referencing/
We also recommend that you familiarise yourself with the university’s Academic Honesty and Preventing Plagiarism Policy.
Special Consideration
If you are not able to submit your work by the extended submission date, and there are valid grounds (i.e. medical, personal hardship or other extenuating circumstances) for not
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This procedure applies to both individual and group assignments.
Supplementary Assessment
If your final result for PD3 falls into the 45-49 range you will be eligible to sit a Supplementary Assessment during the Supplementary exam period. Students are not notified by PD3
staff of their eligibility to sit a supplementary assessment. You must therefore check your final result and if you fall into the supplementary assessment result range you need to
confirm the details of your supplementary assessment on MYVU.
Word Counts
Some of the assessments for PD3 require you to complete the assessment with a certain Word Count in mind. For example, the word count for the Project Initiation Document is
3000 words. It is important you understand that you (or your team) can submit an assessment item that is up to 10% under/over any set word limit. Once you exceed this
additional 10% then your facilitators will STOP READING your document. It is therefore very important that you manage your Word Count carefully.
Appendix
Information that is included in the Appendix of your report is not part of the body of your report, but is useful information that the reader may wish to refer to for more detail.
Anything included in your Appendix is not
included in your Word Count (refer above).
Please be aware that there is a limit on the number of Appendices that you can include with any PD3 assessment piece. A maximum number of 8 pages of Appendices are to
be used.
VU Email Address
Your facilitator and the PD3 Co-ordinators will only communicate with you via your VU email address. Please ensure your VU email address is active and remember to check it
regularly.
Team Work
Working in teams is a wonderful learning experience but sometimes there can be challenges. If you require any assistance in relation to your team please chat with your facilitator.
If the challenges continue then your concerns can be escalated by your facilitator to the PD3 Co-ordinators. In this instance all team members will be required to attend a meeting
with one of the PD3 Co-ordinators to talk through the team related issues.
WebCT
WebCT is full of wonderful information and many of your questions can be answered just be reviewing the PD3 information available . For example, if you require more information
about the DIEP method of reflection just jump onto WebCT for some guidelines! You are expected to check WebCt regularly between seminars for announcements and updates.
You are expected to check WebCt regularly between seminars for announcements and updates.
PD3 Results
To successfully pass PD3 you do not need to pass each individual assessment item. We would however encourage you to endeavour to pass each and every assessment item as
this will maximise your learning and your final result!
Student Support Services
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Services would love to hear from you. Refer to the following website for more details: http://www.vu.edu.au/current-students/learning-support