The document outlines an assessment task that requires students to: 1) Choose a managing others capability (conflict/negotiation, empathy/trust, or teams/groups) 2) Complete diagnostic tools in workshops and literature review on the topic 3) Analyze diagnostic results against literature to identify strengths and weaknesses 4) Develop a 6-month plan to improve two identified capability areas

1. Task Description: Developing Capability
Assessment details for ALL STUDENTS
Length: 2500 words
Format: Report Format
Weighting 30%
Task Required:
The aim of this assignment is to allow participants to explore
and develop key capabilities in one of the two key managing
others capabilities addressed in the course.
Students are to choose either:
1 Conflict and Negotiation, or
2 Empathy and Trust, or
3 Teams and Groups.
During the Saturday workshops, diagnostic tools and mini-
simulation activities will be undertaken for each topic that
serves as the experiential basis for individual reflection about
current practice. These are compulsory activities for students
enrolled in the on-campus delivery mode. Students who do not
attend and participate in these activities will be deemed not to
have completed this component of the assessment task and will
receive a penalty.
Students are then to prepare a literature review about the chosen
topic that defines the key terms and outline key theories or
models and application.
Students enrolled in MGMT20124 must utilise a number of
diagnostic tools undertaken during the workshops (such as the
Johari Window, Thomas Kilmann Conflict Questionnaire, The
Big 5, ESCI, Belbin Team Inventory etc.) that provide insights

2. into current capabilities or preferences. Students are to contrast
the results of the diagnostics tests and compare these to the
literature so as to identify key strengths and weakness in their
managing others capabilities.
(See the note below for students enrolled in MGMT20124 &
MGMT20129)
Students are then to identify two areas for improvement. Using
your learnings from the literature review and diagnostic tools,
develop a realistic plan of activities designed to improve your
knowledge and skills over a 6-month period.
Research Requirements: A minimum of 15 scholarly references
are to be used that includes at least 6 peer reviewed journal
articles included as citations within the report. These must also
be listed in the reference list which is in alphabetical order-
Keep in mind that the external sources (outside the textbooks)
must be peer reviewed journal articles or scholarly book
chapters. If you are in doubt of what constitutes a journal
articleor scholarly book chapter you need to ask your
lecturer/professor or tutor.
If you are uncertain about how to reference correctly and how to
draft a reference list please access student support through
CQU.
Marks will be deducted for poor referencing!
PLEASE NOTE:
Students enrolled in MGMT20124 have a slightly higher word
limit and are expected to undertake at least 5 diagnostic tools
compared to students enrolled in MGMT 20129 who are
expected to undertake a minimum of 3 diagnostic tools. This is
to reflect the higher credit point value of MGMT20124.

3. However the more diagnostic tools you use the greater the
insights into your preferences.
The world limits provided are guidelines/approximate limits.
Section
Description
Additional Information
Value
Introduction
Brief statement that clearly identified the purpose of the report
and the components of the report.
Approximately 100-150 words
No additional information statement, definitions or commentary
should appear in the introduction
2 marks
Capability Topic
Contrasting of several definitions of the term. Outline of
principle model or theory.
Identification of the key competency associated wit the
capability- Students must use the terms from one of the
competency models i.e.
Approximately 800-1000 words
Students should demonstrate wide reading through multiple
citations. It is expected that the recommended readings of
Carlopio, Quinn et al, Goleman etc- either texts of Journal
articles will feature in this section.
8 marks
Research Associated with the Capability topic
A minimum of 12 scholarly references, with a minimum of 4
Journal articles, correctly cited using in-text referencing.
A full reference list at the end of the report with all references
actually cited in the report included in alphabetical order.

4. Students who have less than 12 references will not receive more
than 1-2 marks.
Students who meet the minimum references (12) receive 3-4
marks.
To obtain the full 6 marks, students need to use at least 20
references.
6 marks
Self Analysis of Capability
Using the results of the diagnostic tests Students are to reflect
on the results of the diagnostic tests, directly link these to the
literature to explain the specific capability (skills, knowledge
and attitudes) that need to be improved.
Approximately 500 words
Students should cite at least 2 brief examples of their own
behaviour, either in work or social situations that illustrate the
two areas that need to be developed.
4 marks
Diagnostic Tools
Students in MGMT 20124 need to undertake a minimum of 5
diagnostic tools, and students in MGMT 20129 need to
undertake a minimum of 3 diagnostic tools.
Both groups must include at least 3 results sheets signed by
course facilitator.
Students who do not include at least 3 signed diagnostic tools
results sheet receive no marks for this section.
The results sheets should be attached as appendices and the
actual results discussed in the previous section.
4 marks
Development Plan

5. Students need to specify at least 3 activities per capability that
are identifiable as to knowledge and behaviour development.
Specific goals need to be identified in terms of standards and
timeframes so that capability development can be measured.
Approximately 500 words
Students can identify up to two Masters electives at CQU as
part of the development process. However students must include
an overview of the course and how it will facilitate specific
knowledge or behavioural development.
Other activities can include short courses, industry training,
personal reading (must be recognized text) as part of the
development plan.
4 marks
Conclusion
Brief statement that outlines the major learnings from the task.
Statement to include observation about the need to continue to
develop management capabilities (life long learning)
2
marks
Assessment
e literature review
that defines key concepts and terms related to the selected
competency/capability
concepts/models related to the selected competency/capability
3 diagnostic tools that relate to the
selected competency and to analyse these against the literature
to identify personal strengths and weaknesses
supported by literature, that addresses these key capability
needs
Task Description: Developing Capability

6. Assessment details for ALL STUDENTS
Length: 2500 words
Format: Report Format
Weighting 30%
Task Required:
The aim of this assignment is to allow participants to explore
and develop key capabilities in one of the two key managing
others capabilities addressed in the course.
Students are to choose either:
1 Conflict and Negotiation, or
2 Empathy and Trust, or
3 Teams and Groups.
During the Saturday workshops, diagnostic tools and mini-
simulation activities will be undertaken for each topic that
serves as the experiential basis for individual reflection about
current practice. These are compulsory activities for students
enrolled in the on-campus delivery mode. Students who do not
attend and participate in these activities will be deemed not to
have completed this component of the assessment task and will
receive a penalty.
Students are then to prepare a literature review about the chosen
topic that defines the key terms and outline key theories or
models and application.
Students enrolled in MGMT20124 must utilise a number of
diagnostic tools undertaken during the workshops (such as the
Johari Window, Thomas Kilmann Conflict Questionnaire, The
Big 5, ESCI, Belbin Team Inventory etc.) that provide insights
into current capabilities or preferences. Students are to contrast
the results of the diagnostics tests and compare these to the
literature so as to identify key strengths and weakness in their

7. managing others capabilities.
(See the note below for students enrolled in MGMT20124 &
MGMT20129)
Students are then to identify two areas for improvement. Using
your learnings from the literature review and diagnostic tools,
develop a realistic plan of activities designed to improve your
knowledge and skills over a 6-month period.
Research Requirements: A minimum of 15 scholarly references
are to be used that includes at least 6 peer reviewed journal
articles included as citations within the report. These must also
be listed in the reference list which is in alphabetical order-
Keep in mind that the external sources (outside the textbooks)
must be peer reviewed journal articles or scholarly book
chapters. If you are in doubt of what constitutes a journal
articleor scholarly book chapter you need to ask your
lecturer/professor or tutor.
If you are uncertain about how to reference correctly and how to
draft a reference list please access student support through
CQU.
Marks will be deducted for poor referencing!
PLEASE NOTE:
Students enrolled in MGMT20124 have a slightly higher word
limit and are expected to undertake at least 5 diagnostic tools
compared to students enrolled in MGMT 20129 who are
expected to undertake a minimum of 3 diagnostic tools. This is
to reflect the higher credit point value of MGMT20124.
However the more diagnostic tools you use the greater the
insights into your preferences.

8. The world limits provided are guidelines/approximate limits.
Section
Description
Additional Information
Value
Introduction
Brief statement that clearly identified the purpose of the report
and the components of the report.
Approximately 100-150 words
No additional information statement, definitions or commentary
should appear in the introduction
2 marks
Capability Topic
Contrasting of several definitions of the term. Outline of
principle model or theory.
Identification of the key competency associated wit the
capability- Students must use the terms from one of the
competency models i.e.
Approximately 800-1000 words
Students should demonstrate wide reading through multiple
citations. It is expected that the recommended readings of
Carlopio, Quinn et al, Goleman etc- either texts of Journal
articles will feature in this section.
8 marks
Research Associated with the Capability topic
A minimum of 12 scholarly references, with a minimum of 4
Journal articles, correctly cited using in-text referencing.
A full reference list at the end of the report with all references
actually cited in the report included in alphabetical order.
Students who have less than 12 references will not receive more
than 1-2 marks.
Students who meet the minimum references (12) receive 3-4

9. marks.
To obtain the full 6 marks, students need to use at least 20
references.
6 marks
Self Analysis of Capability
Using the results of the diagnostic tests Students are to reflect
on the results of the diagnostic tests, directly link these to the
literature to explain the specific capability (skills, knowledge
and attitudes) that need to be improved.
Approximately 500 words
Students should cite at least 2 brief examples of their own
behaviour, either in work or social situations that illustrate the
two areas that need to be developed.
4 marks
Diagnostic Tools
Students in MGMT 20124 need to undertake a minimum of 5
diagnostic tools, and students in MGMT 20129 need to
undertake a minimum of 3 diagnostic tools.
Both groups must include at least 3 results sheets signed by
course facilitator.
Students who do not include at least 3 signed diagnostic tools
results sheet receive no marks for this section.
The results sheets should be attached as appendices and the
actual results discussed in the previous section.
4 marks
Development Plan
Students need to specify at least 3 activities per capability that
are identifiable as to knowledge and behaviour development.
Specific goals need to be identified in terms of standards and

10. timeframes so that capability development can be measured.
Approximately 500 words
Students can identify up to two Masters electives at CQU as
part of the development process. However students must include
an overview of the course and how it will facilitate specific
knowledge or behavioural development.
Other activities can include short courses, industry training,
personal reading (must be recognized text) as part of the
development plan.
4 marks
Conclusion
Brief statement that outlines the major learnings from the task.
Statement to include observation about the need to continue to
develop management capabilities (life long learning)
2
marks
Assessment
detailed and cohesive literature review
that defines key concepts and terms related to the selected
competency/capability
concepts/models related to the selected competency/capability
vide the results of 3 diagnostic tools that relate to the
selected competency and to analyse these against the literature
to identify personal strengths and weaknesses
supported by literature, that addresses these key capability
needs