DEFDPA006 — Develop and implement a public affairs strategic plan

1 Confirm organisational vision and mission

• 1.1Check the currency of and support for organisational vision and mission with key stakeholders
• 1.2Propose changes or refinements to vision or mission statement as required
• 1.3Gain support for strategic planning process and mission refinements from relevant stakeholders
• 1.4Undertake approval process for required refinements in accordance with organisational procedures

2 Analyse the internal and external environment

• 2.1Identify required information and undertake research to deliver relevant information
• 2.2Analyse political, economic, social and technological developments
• 2.3Seek advice from identified subject matter experts as required
• 2.4Consider identified strengths and weaknesses of existing stakeholders
• 2.5Analyse organisation’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats
• 2.6Identify organisational risk factors that will impact on the implementation of a strategic plan in accordance with operational procedures

3 Write strategic plan

• 3.1Document relevant research and background for inclusion in the strategic plan
• 3.2Formulate strategic objectives and strategies
• 3.3Assign strategies a priority, timeframe, responsible parties and measurable performance indicators
• 3.4Circulate strategic plan for comment, support and endorsement in accordance with operational guidelines

4 Implement strategic plan

• 4.1Communicate strategic plan to relevant parties
• 4.2Brief personnel who have a specific role in relation to strategies
• 4.3Use performance indicators to monitor progress of the implementation of the plan
• 4.4Make necessary refinements to the plan from feedback received
• 4.5Evaluate achievement of objectives at agreed milestones
• 4.6Review effectiveness of plan and consider methods for improving strategic planning processes

What does an assessment tool for DEFDPA006 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for DEFDPA006 needs to address all 29 unit components: 4 elements with 20 performance criteria, 6 performance evidence requirements, 3 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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