Task summary

For this assessment task you are required, in the role of General Manager of Accountancy Victoria, to plan networking opportunities for yourself for the upcoming 12 months, as well as participate in a networking opportunity.

Required

• Computer and Microsoft Office
• Access to the internet for research
• NetworkingPlan Template
• /Networking Report Template

Assessment Task 3 Instructions

Complete the following activities:

 

1. Identify networks

In this part of the assessment task you are required to research at least three networks that may be relevant to yourself in the role of General Manager of Accountancy Victoria. This could be an association for managers or a local business network. It could also be a Facebook Group set up specifically for managers.  You will record these networks/events in the next part of the assessment.

For each of the networks that you have selected, identify events provided by the network over the next 12 months. Identify at least 4 events that are of interest to you in the role of General Manager of Accountancy Victoria and that would be of benefit to the team and/or company.

Bear in mind that when you complete your networking plan, one of the opportunities that you identify must be a networking opportunity that you participate in and report on as part of this assessment task. This networking opportunity can be something as simple as identifying and reviewing a relevant LinkedIn group or participating in a free webinar.

Make notes to use in your networking plan.

2. Develop a networking plan

Complete the networking plan template provided by your assessor for the next 12 months. You will need to complete the plan in full to show the details of the networking events you have identified are relevant to the role of General Manager of Accountancy Victoria.

The plan should show full details of the event, including the name of the event, where it will be held, date and time and the cost of the event. You should also provide a brief description of the expected benefit to yourself (in the role of General Manager), as well as for the team of staff that you are responsible for in the role of General Manager of Accountancy Victoria.

3. Networking report

The final part of this assessment task requires you to participate in and report on a networking opportunity that you identified in your plan.

Complete the networking report template provided to you by your assessor.

All of the documents you submit must be in clear and concise English and submitted by the date advised by your assessor.