1C BSBPEF301 Factors Affecting Work Objectives PDF

ELEMENT 1C Identify factors affecting the achievement of work objectives Recap Use a things to do list Create a work plan to manage work flow Create a work schedule to help manage and complete tasks and meet deadlines Use priority matrix to manage and prioritise tasks Estimate your tim...

ELEMENT 1C Identify factors affecting the achievement of work objectives Recap Use a things to do list Create a work plan to manage work flow Create a work schedule to help manage and complete tasks and meet deadlines Use priority matrix to manage and prioritise tasks Estimate your time for each work tasks and allow time for interruptions Finish one task and then move to the next Avoid interruptions/distractions (block these out) Break down tasks Estimate how long tasks will take Ask for extension if work can not be completed in time Do easier tasks or tasks you like/don’t like first (also consider priority) Reward yourself for completing tasks  LEARNING OBJECTIVES Learning goals: We are learning to: know a range of factors (risks) that affect work performance and meeting of objectives. Under what is and the purpose of contingency plans (for identified risks) Success Criteria: I can: Identify a range of factors that affect the achievement of work objectives Suggest and implement possible contingency plans to minimise impact Identify factors affecting the achievement of work objectives Sometimes despite planning and organising your tasks well, things don’t always go to plan Things can go wrong, problems can arise or priorities can change. You must understand and know the things that can affect your ability and that of others in your team to achieve work objectives. At times you need to change the original plan.  Budget constraints Competing work demands Factors that affect the Environmental factors achievement of work Unavailability of resources and materials objectives Technology/equipment breakdowns Workplace hazards, risks and controls  Factors that affect work requirements John’s manager at the Leisure Centre asks her to Example - prepare a flyer and have it reviewed by two colleagues Address before printing it, but his two colleagues are not factors that available. John can address this by: affect changing the schedule for the flyer (after consulting achievement with her manager) of work asking whether other staff members can review the publication objectives asking his manager for help (for example, John’s colleagues could be asked to make time to review his work).  Other factors may include: Poor time management Other factors Procrastination regarding that may unpleasant tasks affect Inadequate communication completion of Interruptions or distractions work Poor training/insufficient skills Changes in procedures Workplace stress  Contingency Plan - is a back up plan designed o address unexpected events that could impact a project’s budget, timeline or quality Contingency A contingency plan outlines what you are Plans going to do when something goes wrong Advantage of contingency plan include: saving resources such as time and money minimising disruptions knowing exactly whatt to do if tasks are nott compleetd as per original plan Contingency Plans  Factors that affect work objectives include: Budget constraints. Competing work demands. Environmental factors such as time and weather. Resource and materials availability. Technology/equipment breakdowns. Unforeseen incidents. Workplace hazards, risks and controls. Lesson Other reasons why an employee may not meet their work objectives include: Summary Poor time management Procrastination regarding unpleasant tasks Inadequate communication Interruptions or distractions Poor training/insufficient skills Changes in procedures Workplace stress  What contingency plans could you put in place for these possible workplace problems? Learning Activity  Complete Practice Task 3 Learning Complete the table below. Activity