This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement the operational plan by monitoring and adjusting operational performance, planning and acquiring resources and providing reports on performance as required.

It applies to individuals who plan activities to achieve the measurable, stated objectives of the team and the organisation. At this level work will normally be carried out within routine and non-routine methods and procedures which require planning, evaluation, leadership and guidance of others.

In this third of three podcasts on the topic we take a look at how we implement an Operational Plan.

Specifically: 3.1 Monitor performance systems and processes to assess progress in achieving profit/productivity plans and targets; 3.2 Analyse and use budget and actual financial information to monitor profit/productivity performance; 3.3 Identify unsatisfactory performance and take prompt action to rectify the situation according to organisational policies; 3.4 Provide mentoring, coaching and supervision to support individuals and teams to use resources effectively, economically and safely; 3.5 Present recommendations for variation to operational plans to the designated persons/groups and gain approval; 3.6 Implement systems, procedures and records associated with performance in accordance with organisation’s requirements.