The assessment task is due on the date specified by your assessor. Any variations to this arrangement must be approved in writing by your assessor. Submit this document with any required evidence attached. See specifications below for details. Performance objective You must demonstrate your ability to analyse the innovation system needs of a business, develop a plan for an innovation system and pilot the implementation of innovation projects through this system to meet organisational needs. Assessment description You will be acting as a consultant to a small business (this could be one that you already work in). You will modify your innovation system developed earlier and pilot it in the business. Before you commit to a business, validate the readiness of the business for an innovation program. Survey existing workplace systems carefully and identify how you will integrate innovation processes with existing business systems and processes. Note: If you don’t have a workplace that you can undertake this task in, you can use another type of non-business organisation such as a social club or sports club. Procedure Identify a small business. Survey the business using the seven dimensions of strategic innovation (see attached template). Modify your innovation principles and processes to address the business’ specific needs. Scope out an area/department to run a pilot program. Identify key stakeholders. Develop an implementation plan. Develop a communication plan. Obtain approval from stakeholders. Communicate the project to all participants and stakeholders. Lead the pilot of the innovation system for at least two innovations of any type (product, process, marketing, organisational). Review outcomes with key stakeholders. Adjustment for distance-based learners Evidence can be submitted electronically or posted in the mail. A follow up interview may be required (at the discretion of the assessor). Specifications The project must: Address innovation needs of a small business. Be approved by your assessor (meet the requirements for a suitable business and be sufficiently complex). Be completed in the timeframe set by your assessor. The report must show: Profile of the organisation, including: description innovation goals key stakeholders. Summaries of: consultation with key stakeholders pilot including monitoring of outcomes. Innovation leadership, including how you: were involved in leadership and management activities received ideas from others to encourage innovation established trusting relationships with participants encouraged considered risk taking with respect to the innovations complied with organisational approaches, policies, procedures and processes. Work practice establishment, including how you: consulted on existing systems and innovation needs (using attached template) introduced new processes (idea generation and evaluation) encouraged participation in new processes introduced tools and disciplines for innovation (innovation principles). Innovation promotion, including how you: acknowledged suggestions from participants promoted innovation ideas and outcomes evaluate the innovations within the wider organisational context (e.g.: internal or external client feedback and involvement). Provision of learning opportunities, including how you: actively share information, knowledge and skills coach participants establish buddying and mentoring for innovation. Documentation including: survey: seven dimensions of strategic innovation process documents (modified for business) innovation principles (modified for business) client surveys and feedback on innovations. All relevant plans including: implementation plan communication plan stakeholder mapping professional development plan for participants. Your assessor will also be looking for: Clearly written, spell-checked documentation. Consistent monitoring throughout the project. Photos or other documentation demonstrating your involvement with the project. Evidence of your involvement in all stages. Documentation completed accurately and completely (dated and signed where required) and submitted in a timely manner.