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Self-study Guide

Unit code and title

BSBSTR601 Manage innovation and continuous improvement

Instructions

You are to complete each of the self-study tasks below. Each activity is a mandatory part of your study. After completing each of the tasks, tick the box below to show that you have completed the activity and bring evidence of this to class to share.

Activity

Task

Expected time

Completed

Watch & research

Watch one of the videos from the RTO Works video series:

· Celebrating Innovation

Conduct your own research to answer the following questions:

· How can innovation aid in continuous improvement?

· Why is innovation important for a company that aims to continuously improve?

· Which types of brands or companies do you view as innovative and admire? Why?

2 hours

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Practical activity

Think about a current system you have in your personal or work life. Brainstorm a series of innovative ideas you could use to improve the current system.

4 hours

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Research

Research a company that uses one of the following continuous improvement theories:

· Kaizen

· Lean

· Six sigma

Explain how the company works using one of these theories.

4 hours

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Review

Review your assessment requirements for this unit and read through your Project Portfolio so you know what you will be required to do. Make sure you review your Student Guide if you need to revisit some areas of your training. Ask your trainer any questions before you begin your assessment to ensure you understand all of the learning and are ready to be assessed.

3 hours

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Reflection

Reflect on the following:

· Information learned during your training

· Your main key “takeaways” from this unit

· What did you learn that you didn’t know already? How can you apply this in your study/work/life?

· What did you find challenging or confronting? How did you overcome these challenges or barriers?

2 hours

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