MSS408012Develop problem solving capability of an organisation

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What an assessment for MSS408012 must cover

42 assessable components: 3 elements (19 performance criteria), 1 performance evidence and 18 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 4 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Develop problem solving framework

  • 1.1Consult with stakeholders across levels and areas of organisation to evaluate current state and confirm improvements
  • 1.2Evaluate current strategies for problem finding and definition to identify potential improvements
  • 1.3Evaluate current selection and application of problem solving tools to identify potential improvements
  • 1.4Determine preferred problem solving strategy for organisation, expected outcomes and KPIs
  • 1.5Review organisational structures, systems and procedures to determine changes that will facilitate improvements in problem solving
  • 1.6Develop strategy for skills and/or other development to improve problem solving ability
  • 1.7Oversee development of systems, procedures and documentation to support application of problem solving tools, tracking and reporting
  • 1.8Liaise with process or system owners to generate support for proposed changes

2 Improve problem solving ability

  • 2.1Oversee implementation of skills and/or other development activities according to identified strategy
  • 2.2Facilitate development of information and communication methods to promote engagement with problem solving framework
  • 2.3Guide and assist stakeholders to apply problem solving framework
  • 2.4Facilitate allocation of resources and organisational support for problem solving and implementation of solutions
  • 2.5Consult with stakeholders to determine need for additional or improved resources and skills and/or other development support
  • 2.6Consult with stakeholders to determine any improvements in problem solving ability and/or outcomes

3 Review problem solving effectiveness

  • 3.1Monitor KPIs, reporting and tracking to determine effectiveness of problem solving
  • 3.2Determine benefit/cost from implemented solutions
  • 3.3Analyse interactions of problems with each other and organisation to determine implications for problem solving framework
  • 3.4Review problem solving strategy with input from key stakeholders
  • 3.5Facilitate identification and implementation of improvements to problem solving strategy

Performance evidence

  • develop problem solving capability of at least one organisation or a department or section of an organisation.

Knowledge evidence

  • competitive systems and practices at both a strategic and tools level
  • organisational strategy and vision
  • approaches to problem identification, definition and quantification
  • benefits and limitations of common problem solving methodologies
  • value stream and value as defined by the organisation’s customers
  • approaches to tracking and reporting problem solving
  • identifying and quantifying desired outcomes from improved problem solving capability
  • techniques to facilitate communications and agreement across levels and areas of the organisation
  • communication styles, methods and media to suit a range of audiences
  • underpinning values relevant to competitive systems and practices including:
  • respect for people
  • respect for process
  • transparency and culture of learning
  • creation of value and customer perceived value
  • empowered teams and devolved decision making and/or strategy deployment
  • go and see and/or go to the source decision making
  • rapid cycle or iterative development
  • empirical development.

Foundation skills

  • Reading: Reading skills to interpret complex workplace documentation
  • Writing: Writing skills to communicate with a range of audiences
  • Oral communication: Oral communication skills to facilitate engagement and participation with a range of stakeholders
  • Numeracy: Numeracy skills to interpret and amend KPIs.

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Questions about assessing MSS408012

What does an assessment tool for MSS408012 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MSS408012 needs to address all 42 unit components: 3 elements with 19 performance criteria, 1 performance evidence requirements, 18 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for MSS408012?

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