Leadership and Management Advanced Diploma BSB60420

Subject Choices

offered under the Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management

Please note that subjects and specific units of competency on offer will vary and may change during your enrolment

Elective subjects may apply and will be determined during the induction process

• Lead Organisational Change

  Change affects most organisations. However organisations have historically been poor at managing change. This can lead to the gains from the changes not being fully realised and staff becoming disengaged. This subject looks at the people and process side of implementing change.

  • Unit(s):
  • BSBLDR601 Lead and manage organisational change
  • BSBLDR602 Provide leadership across the organisation
• Manage Innovation and Continuous Improvement

  • Unit(s):
  • BSBCRT611 Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving
  • BSBSTR601 Manage innovation and continuous improvement
• Develop and Implement Business Plans

  • Unit(s):
  • BSBOPS601 Develop and implement business plans
• Professional and Effective Work Practices (E)

  Being able to organise personal work priorities is an essential job skill. Learn how to set and meet work priorities through time management and planning your work schedule. Skills to identify potential problems and prevent stress in the workplace are also covered. Also learn the importance of professional development activities.

  • Unit(s):
  • BSBPEF501 Manage personal and professional development
• Lead and Make Good Business Decisions (E)

  Communication and good decision making are essential skills for senior employees and those in leadership roles. This subject focuses on the skills required to make and communicate sound business decisions. Active listening, critical and creative thinking, problem solving and using workplace data lead directly into how to best communicate results to your stakeholders. In addition this subject looks at your responsibilities to develop and role model these skills.

  • Unit(s):
  • BSBCRT511 Develop critical thinking in others
  • BSBXCM501 Lead communication in the workplace
• Build an Effective and Motivated Team (E)

  The need to build positive workplace relationships applies to team leaders, supervisors and new or emerging managers where leadership plays a role in developing and maintaining effective workplace relationships. A range of skills and knowledge is required by leaders to promote team cohesion. It includes motivating, mentoring, coaching and developing the team and forming the bridge between the management of the organisation and team members. High level and influential communication skills are also critical.

  • Unit(s):
  • BSBCMM511 Communicate with influence
• Lead Corporate Social Responsibility (E)

  Leading corporate social responsibility requires skills to consult with stakeholders to develop, implement and evaluate corporate social responsibility policy in an organisation. It looks at strategies to ensure an organisation is positioned to ensure its long-term viability and success with a focus on environmental and labour practices.

  • Unit(s):
  • BSBSUS601 Lead corporate social responsibility