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This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 1.0.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Apply portfolio metrics, measurement and report

1.1 Develop and regularly review a portfolio communications strategy, for use by portfolio staff

1.2 Use a portfolio management information system to dynamically capture and manage information on projects and programs that comprise the portfolio and their status

1.3 Ensure progress reports to executive management show achievement or non-achievement toward strategic objectives

1.4 Communicate project selection criteria and project selection model throughout the organisation

1.5 Integrate portfolio data collection processes and systems into organisational processes and systems

2. Undertake stakeholder engagement and management

2.1 Ensure the organisational strategic management planning team interacts with executive management

2.2 Ensure the ideal portfolio mix considers internal and external stakeholders needs

2.3 Ensure the organisation fosters a culture of continuous improvement and of open internal disclosure of appropriate portfolio information

3. Communicate portfolio review outcomes

3.1 Identify and communicate criteria to evaluate portfolio management success

3.2 Forward regular portfolio management reports containing strategic information of portfolio status and progress to key project stakeholders

3.3 Communicate projects selected for inclusion in and rejection from the portfolio along with the rationale for the decision

Skill 

Performance Criteria 

Description 

Reading

1.1, 1.3

• Applies appropriate strategies to construct meaning from complex texts

Writing

1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 3.1, 3.3

• Develops strategies and supporting documentation using appropriate organisational formats and vocabulary
• Drafts and develops written communications to stakeholders using structure and vocabulary appropriate to the audience

Oral Communication

1.4, 3.1, 3.3

• Provides information using language and features appropriate to audience
• Uses active listening and questioning techniques to confirm understanding

Navigate the world of work

1.3

• Recognises contribution of own activities to the achievement of strategic objectives

Interact with others

1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 3.1, 3.3

• Selects and uses appropriate communication methods and practices to provide information to a range of stakeholders

Get the work done

1.1, 1.2, 1.5, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2

• Plans and implements complex tasks to achieve strategic objectives
• Analyses available information to decide on actions needed to facilitate stakeholder engagement
• Uses digital tools to access, organise and analyse information for strategic purposes

Code and title 

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Comments 

Equivalence status 

BSBPMG806 Manage portfolio communications and change

Not applicable

New unit

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Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 1.0.