Engage in collaborative

alliances
BSBPMG637
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Marking Sheet Comments

DNS
Completed successfully
The student has satisfactorily completed and ☐ ☐ ☐
submitted the following:

 Case Study – all scenarios addressed in Task

3.1A
 Evaluation in Task 3.1B

Demonstrated ability to: ☐ ☐ ☐

 Monitor and nurture relationships with
collaborators
 Assess performance of all parties to an
agreement against organisational and
program objectives and expected results,
and address variances
 Make changes to agreements as required
according to organisational policies and
procedures

This is evidenced by:

 Case Study – all scenarios addressed in Task
3.1A
 Evaluation in Task 3.1B
Feedback from the Program Sponsor (trainer ☐ ☐ ☐
and assessor) on how the collaborative alliance
was managed for the program.

Task Outcome: Satisfactory ☐ Not Yet Satisfactory ☐

Student Name:

Assessor Name:

Assessor Signature:

Date:

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 Table of Content

Student Declaration........................................................................................................................2
Task 3 – Support the evolution of collaborative agreements........................................5
Task 3.1 Case Study........................................................................................................................7

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Task 3 – Support the evolution of collaborative agreements

Task summary and instructions

What is this This Task builds on Task 2.

assessment task
about? As part of your role as Program Manager, you are required to:

 Identify opportunities for collaboration with external companies or

between organisational departments to support the realisation of
program benefits
 Develop a collaborative alliance
 Establish collaborative agreements
 Support the evolution of collaborative agreements

This Task focuses on the last point.

The trainer and assessor will play the role of the Program Sponsor in
simulated work conditions.
Consult with them as required.

The trainer and assessor, in their role as Program Sponsor, will

provide feedback on how collaborative alliances were managed for
the program. This feedback will be provided on the Marking Sheet.

This task comprises of the following assessment methods:

o Product-based ☒
o Direct observation of Role-Play ☐
o Case Study ☒
o Other (specify) ☐

It has been designed to evaluate your ability to/competency in:

 Monitor and nurture relationships with collaborators

 Assess performance of all parties to an agreement against
organisational and program objectives and expected results, and
address variances
 Make changes to agreements as required according to
organisational policies and procedures

You are required to address the following:

 Task 3.1 Case Study
o Address the scenarios provided

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o Evaluate the performance of the collaborative alliance

What do I need to do  submit the completed assessment tasks, according to instructions,

to complete this task  complete the tasks with sufficient detail and present them in a
satisfactorily? professional manner,
 use your own words and reference sources appropriately,
 meet the word count where required,
 use the scenario provided,
 use the templates provided where required,
 for your performance to be deemed satisfactory in this
assessment task you must satisfactorily address all of the
assessment criteria,
 if part of this task is not satisfactorily completed you will be asked
to complete further assessment to demonstrate satisfactory
performance.

Specifications You must deliver/participate in:

 NA

You must submit to GOALS

 Case Study – all scenarios addressed

 Evaluation

Resources and • Computer with Internet access

equipment • Access to Microsoft Office suites or similar software
• Learning material
• Scenario for assessment as provided
• Appendices as provided
• Relevant policies and procedures as provided
• Templates as provided

Re-submission You will be provided feedback on your performance by the Assessor.

opportunities The feedback will indicate if you have satisfactorily addressed the
requirements of each part of this task. If any parts of the task are not
satisfactorily completed, the assessor will explain why, and provide
you written feedback along with guidance on what you must
undertake to demonstrate satisfactory performance. Re-assessment
attempt(s) will be arranged at a later time and date. You have the
right to appeal the outcome of assessment decisions if you feel that
you have been dealt with unfairly or have other appropriate grounds
for an appeal. You are encouraged to consult with the assessor prior
to attempting this task if you do not understand any part of this task

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 Task summary and instructions

or if you have any learning issues or needs that may hinder you when
attempting any part of the assessment.

Complete the following activities:

Task 3.1 Case Study

You are working with the collaborative ally in your program. Assume the scenarios below occurred.
Contextualise each scenario to reflect your program and plans where required.

You have received a series of reports that have highlighted the following issues

A. Two of the KPIs set in the collaboration plan are not on track (specify the KPIs).

B. The following happened:

o The collaborative ally is no longer able to share all the resources that were agreed upon
(specify what resources)
o The collaborative ally is not providing timely reports/feedback as agreed because they
think it is time-consuming

C. The Program Board has decided to discontinue one of your program projects (specify which
project) and cut your program budget by 15%.

D. The collaborative ally is implementing a new knowledge management system that requires
substantial work, new processes, and personnel training.

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 The new system will have to be used in work tasks covered in the collaborative alliance.

A) Manage the collaborative alliance

For each scenario, address the following:

 Identify, analyse and evaluate how the program and the collaborative alliance is impacted
 Outline how the issue management process is applied (including the escalation process)
 Outline how you maintain a productive working relationship with the collaborative ally
 Identify what changes in the MOU and collaboration plan need to be negotiated and
implemented (if any, for the scenario) following relevant policies and procedures
 Outline how to address any variance to expected results based on the impact of the
scenario on the objectives of the collaboration and, therefore, the program

(150-200 words in total/scenario)

Scenario A
Identify, analyse
and evaluate how
the program and
the collaborative
alliance are
impacted
Outline how the
issue management
process is applied
(including the
escalation process)
Outline how you
maintain a
productive working
relationship with
the collaborative
ally
Identify what
changes in the
MOU and
collaboration plan
need to be
negotiated and
implemented (if

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 Scenario A
any, for the
scenario)
Outline how to
address any
variance to
expected results
based on the
impact of the
scenario on the
objectives of the
collaboration and,
therefore, the
program

Scenario B
Identify, analyse
and evaluate how
the program and
the collaborative
alliance are
impacted
Outline how the
issue management
process is applied
(including the
escalation process)
Outline how you
maintain a
productive working
relationship with
the collaborative
ally
Identify what
changes in the
MOU and
collaboration plan
need to be
negotiated and
implemented (if

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 Scenario B
any, for the
scenario)
Outline how to
address any
variance to
expected results
based on the
impact of the
scenario on the
objectives of the
collaboration and,
therefore, the
program

Scenario C
Identify, analyse
and evaluate how
the program and
the collaborative
alliance are
impacted
Outline how the
issue management
process is applied
(including the
escalation process)
Outline how you
maintain a
productive working
relationship with
the collaborative
ally
Identify what
changes in the
MOU and
collaboration plan
need to be
negotiated and
implemented (if

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 Scenario C
any, for the
scenario)
Outline how to
address any
variance to
expected results
based on the
impact of the
scenario on the
objectives of the
collaboration and,
therefore, the
program

Scenario D
Identify, analyse
and evaluate how
the program and
the collaborative
alliance are
impacted
Outline how the
issue management
process is applied
(including the
escalation process)
Outline how you
maintain a
productive working
relationship with
the collaborative
ally
Identify what
changes in the
MOU and
collaboration plan
need to be
negotiated and
implemented (if

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 Scenario D
any, for the
scenario)
Outline how to
address any
variance to
expected results
based on the
impact of the
scenario on the
objectives of the
collaboration and,
therefore, the
program

B) Evaluation

Based on your work in this assessment, the scenarios you responded to and self-reflection:
 Assess and evaluate the performance of both parties against the organisational and
program objectives and expected results.
 Determine lessons learned.
 Reflect on how you could improve your managerial and leadership skills when engaging in
collaborative alliance.
(100-150 words)

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