Innovation Practice
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This professional development program addresses the skills and knowledge to support innovative practices for a range of purposes required within or external to an organisation.
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1Apply critical thinking to work practices
This skills and knowledge required to use advanced-level critical thinking skills in a workplace context. This includes using methods of analysis, synthesis and evaluation.
The unit applies to individuals who evaluate existing or proposed work practices. These individuals are typically responsible for reviewing or developing work processes, products or services that may be proposed or already existing.
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2Collaborate in creative processes
This skills and knowledge required to engage in a creative process and reflect on own role in the process.
The unit applies to individuals who are working in creative industries, as well as those involved in broader business and community activities where creative team effort is highly valued.
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3Originate and develop concepts
This skills and knowledge required to originate and develop concepts for products, programs, processes or services to an operational level.
The unit applies to individuals who develop concepts for any business or community activity or process. This may include marketing and advertising campaigns, staff development programs, information technology and communication systems, radio and television programs and entertainment events. These individuals operate with a high degree of autonomy and also collaborate with others to generate ideas and refine concepts for implementation.
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4Implement continuous improvement
This skills and knowledge required to implement continuous improvement of systems and processes of an organisation. It includes using systems and strategies to encourage the team to participate in the process, monitoring and reviewing performance, and identifying opportunities for further improvements.
The unit applies to managers who are responsible for implementing the continuous improvement process to achieve the objectives of the organisation.