Develop a collaborative partnership arrangement

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TASK 2 – Project
 Task summary
For this task you will need to develop a collaborative partnership arrangement for SimIT. The
partnership should be between SimIT and a community group (which may be public or
private).
This assessment task requires you to:
• demonstrate and model skills and knowledge to foster partnerships, conduct
stakeholder consultation and use strategic and personally enhancing
communication skills
• develop collaborative approaches to enhance individual, team and organisational
outcomes
• initiate and implement partnerships in line with relevant regulatory, employment and
organisational requirements.
 Resources and equipment required to complete this task
o Access to textbooks and other learning materials.
o Access to a computer, word process software (Microsoft Word), printer, Internet and
email software (if required).
o Access to SimIT Information and Project Management case-study (provided)
document.
o Access to relevant legislations, regulations, standards and codes.
o Templates – (provided by your assessor).
 When and where should the task be completed?
o This task may be done in your own time as homework or you may be given time to do
this task in class (where applicable).
o This task may also be done in your workplace (this may be during your work
placement, where applicable).
o Your assessor will provide you with the due date for this assessment.
 What needs to be submitted?
 A separate Microsoft Word (or similar) document with your answers to each of the
following parts:

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Part A: Written Task
Part B: Applied Research and Analysis
Part C: Getting Ready Checklist
Part C: Risk Management Plan
Part C: Collaboration Business Plan

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 Part C: Memorandum of Understanding
 Instructions
o Please use provided case-study/simulated business (SimIT), and templates provided
by your trainer.
o Your answers should be a minimum of the word count for each question/part.
o You must answer the questions by typing your answers in Microsoft Word or a similar
program.
o Please include the following details in the header section of each page of your
assessment document:
• Student Name and ID:
• Course Code and title:
• Unit Code and title:
• Trainer and assessor name:
• Task No.: 2
• Page numbers: (set automatic page numbering on your document)
o Your assessor will advise as to whether you must email them your completed
assessment, submit the file on a USB drive or hand in a hard copy
Task 2: Project
Part A: Written Tasks
1. Discuss the benefits of collaboration (approx. 200-250 words).
2. What formal arrangements should be in place between partners? (approx. 100-150 words).
3. Outline how collaborative relationships could be built on trust (approx. 200-250 words).
Part B: Applied Research and Analysis
Read the following case-study and then answer the question that follows.

Case-study
Exploring new collaborative partnerships: NBA Africa
In February 2014, Alan Davies, chief executive of Rio Tinto’s Diamonds & Minerals product
group, attended the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) conference on Africa
development during the annual All-Star weekend in New Orleans, US. While some of the
world’s greatest basketball players competed on court, behind the scenes, global business
leaders met to discuss partnerships and the future of African social and economic
development.

On the heels of the Africa Mining Indaba conference, Alan attended a number of NBA
sponsored events with 40 business leaders to discuss Rio Tinto’s vision for African
development and how collaborative partnerships can deliver economic impact. He
discussed Rio Tinto’s 50-year history on the continent and the opportunities he sees in the
seven countries in which the company operates.
“It is critical that we find ways for the business community and development groups to
work together to address important issues such as unemployment, health and youth
development for the benefit of both local communities and the businesses around those
communities,” said Alan.
The common thread between Indaba and the NBA Africa meetings was that leaders from
around the world remain optimistic about Africa’s future and the role the extractives
industry will play in it. Many companies, including Exxon, shared how their partnerships with
the NBA were having a positive material impact on their business and the communities in
which they operate.
Rio Tinto is increasingly using its experience and expertise to further work alongside
governments, international agencies, community groups and non-government
organisations (NGOs). That objective was advanced in New Orleans as new relationships
were formed and discussions with the NBA about advancing mutually beneficial initiatives
were explored.
In particular, Alan met with former NBA players Hakeem Olajuwon and Dikembe
Mutombo, as well as NBA deputy commissioner Mark Tatum. Both players are very active in
African development and they shared views on the benefits their NBA programmes
provide for corporate entities and communities. Mark Tatum also shared that the NBA will
be hosting its first ever game in South Africa this August.
Much like Rio Tinto, the NBA views Africa as a growing market with great opportunity.
Around the world, the NBA has had success in advancing their business objectives by
partnering with corporate stakeholders, governments and NGOs. In Africa, they are
working to grow their footprint by engaging more fans, create positive social change, and
increase their brand awareness through programmes such as NBA Cares and Basketball
without Borders.
“Cultivating and building collaborative partnerships with respected organisations will have
positive results on our business. In particular, the NBA Africa development programme
could have a significant impact on youth and unemployment in countries like South
Africa,” said Alan.

• Like Indaba, the NBA Africa events further validated what Rio Tinto has promoted
for decades: collaborative partnerships are a critical part of developing pathways
forward for all stakeholders on the African continent.
Source: Rio Tinto, as at http://www.riotinto.com/ourcommitment/features-2932_9960.aspx, as on 10th
October, 2016.

Read the above case-study and then answer the following question.
Part B: Question;
Discuss, as an essay, how Rio Tinto can further develop their collaborative partnerships.
Include in your discussion how the company can effectively communicate to influence
relevant individuals and stakeholders, cultivate new and existing partnerships with
stakeholders, and Establish reporting mechanisms for partnership program.
Your essay should be approx. 2,500 – 3,000 words
Part C: Collaborative Partnership
You are required to develop a collaborative partnership arrangement for the simulated
business (SimIT Information and Project Management).
The partnership should be between SimIT and a community group (which may be public or
private).
This assessment task requires you to:
• demonstrate and model skills and knowledge to foster partnerships, conduct
stakeholder consultation and use strategic and personally enhancing
communication skills
• develop collaborative approaches to enhance individual, team and organisational
outcomes
• initiate and implement partnerships in line with relevant regulatory, employment and
organisational requirements.
In completing the task, you are also required to:
• outline the legislative and regulatory context of the organisation (SimIT)
• outline SimIT’s mission, purpose, values, objectives and strategies
• explain techniques that cultivate collaborative relationships and partnerships
• describe data collection methods
• explain the external context including social, political, economic and technological
developments
• explain emotional intelligence and its relationship to individual and team
effectiveness
• explain organisational transformation and the management of the stages of change.
ANIT Australia Pty Ltd t/a Albright Institute of Business and Language | RTO: 45041 | CRICOS: 03553J |P.1
1300 189 154 | Level 2, 341-345 Queen Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 | www.albrightinstitute.edu.au | v 1.0
In order to satisfactorily complete this task, you must undertake all required consultations and
complete the following documents:
• Getting Ready Checklist – (use template provided)
• Risk Management Plan – (use template provided)
• Collaboration Business Plan – (use template provided)
• You must also produce a Memorandum of Understanding, which has the minimum
inclusions you must provide. – (use the template provided).

What do I need to submit/hand in for this task?	Have I completed this?
Part A: Written Task	
Part B: Applied Research and Analysis	
Part C: Getting Ready Checklist	
Part C: Risk Management Plan	
Part C: Collaboration Business Plan	
Part C: Memorandum of Understanding	

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