Assessor Resource

BSBPMG538
Manage project stakeholder engagement

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage stakeholder relationships.

The unit applies to individuals responsible for managing and leading a project in an organisation, business or as a consultant.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

manage project stakeholder engagements on at least two occasions.

In the course of above, the candidate must:

develop and implement stakeholder engagement for a project

implement a range of appropriate stakeholder communication mechanisms

demonstrate team leadership for project team and stakeholders.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

stakeholder engagement approaches

stakeholder interests and expectations

stakeholder engagement methods

stakeholder engagement theory

types of project stakeholders

conducting performance reviews.

Skills in this unit must be demonstrated in a workplace or simulated environment where the conditions are typical of those in a working environment in this industry.

This includes access to:

examples of project management documentation for stakeholder engagement

records of project team leadership in stakeholder engagement activities.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

manage project stakeholder engagements on at least two occasions.

In the course of above, the candidate must:

develop and implement stakeholder engagement for a project

implement a range of appropriate stakeholder communication mechanisms

demonstrate team leadership for project team and stakeholders.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

stakeholder engagement approaches

stakeholder interests and expectations

stakeholder engagement methods

stakeholder engagement theory

types of project stakeholders

conducting performance reviews.

Skills in this unit must be demonstrated in a workplace or simulated environment where the conditions are typical of those in a working environment in this industry.

This includes access to:

examples of project management documentation for stakeholder engagement

records of project team leadership in stakeholder engagement activities.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify project objectives and relevant stakeholders 
Establish stakeholder interests and expectations and determine forms of engagement 
Determine and agree with relevant stakeholders on forms of engagement, communication methods, project content, budget and timelines 
Identify and apply actions to address differing interests 
Consider and advise stakeholders on project management issues 
Assign roles and responsibilities to team members according to interests and expectations and confirm defined project roles are followed 
Develop knowledge management systems to capture team progress, insights and experiences 
Conduct and lead stakeholder performance reviews 
Identify and address team member development needs and opportunities 
Support development of interpersonal skills of the team for stakeholder engagement 
Communicate information as planned and according to authority levels, identifying and addressing variances 
Seek and respond to feedback from relevant stakeholders on management of stakeholder engagement 
Document identified improvements and feedback received for future management of stakeholder engagements 

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