Leadership and Management Diploma BSB50420

Subject Choices

offered under the 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

• Professional and Effective Work Practices

  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
  • BSBPEF401 Manage personal health and wellbeing
  • BSBPEF402 Develop personal work priorities
• Lead and Make Good Business Decisions

  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

  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):
  • BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness
  • BSBLDR523 Lead and manage effective workplace relationships
  • BSBCMM511 Communicate with influence
  • BSBPEF502 Develop and use emotional intelligence
• Advanced Operational and Financial Planning

  The skills and knowledge required to run a business operation such as a business unit and the steps required to develop and implement an operational plan are covered in this subject. A key element is the requirement to develop and revise budgets and have a financial plan that supports the operational plan. Integrated into this are the techniques behind operational planning to ensure the effective recruitment and management of staff.

  • Unit(s):
  • BSBOPS502 Manage business operational plans
  • BSBFIN501 Manage budgets and financial plans
  • FNSORG501 Develop and manage a budget
• Managing for Improved Performance (E)

  This hands on subject looks at the skills and knowledge required to manage the performance of staff who report to you directly. Development of key result areas and key performance indicators and standards, coupled with regular and timely coaching and feedback, provide the basis for performance management. This subject covers strategies for assigning and allocating work, establishing clear role responsibilities, and using performance counselling methods and development plans for improving performance. Students are required to video simulated role plays.

  • Unit(s):
  • BSBLDR522 Manage people performance