TASK 3 – Action plan

þ Task summary

This taskrequires you to develop action plans for implementing the continuous improvement and innovation changes
agreed to.

þ Resources and equipment required to complete this task

o Computer and Microsoft Office.

o Access to the Internet for research.

þ 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 Your assessor will provide you with the due date for this assessment.

þ What needs to be submitted?

o Email to assessor including action plans for two initiatives.

Instructions:
o Please use the “Template for a Report” (given by your trainer)to complete this assessment.
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.

COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES:

1. Develop action plans for implementing the continuous improvement and innovation initiatives agreed to in
Assessment Task 2.
 The plans should be developed using a relevant project management tool such as a GANTT chart that sets
out all of the actions required to implement the initiatives including timing, responsibilities, required
resources, communication and key performance indicators for assessing the introduction of the initiative
 Include a risk assessment for each initiative, identifying the possible risks and how they can be managed
 Document a cost-benefit analysis for each initiative. You may make some assumptions in your analysis
 Document the impact of the change and the consequences for staff for each initiative
 Document a brief contingency plan for non-conformance for each initiative
2. As an introduction to your action plans, discuss the importance of continuous improvement and sustainability as
an essential element of business and competition.
3. Send an email and your action plans to your assessor and fellow students (from Assessment Task 2). Your email
should indicate that you are seeking input and final approval for the action plan.
You will be assessed as to whether your plan and email have been written in clear and concise English and
whether your email and plan addresses all of the content as specified in the assessment instructions above.

What do I need to hand in for this task? Have I completed this?

Emailto assessor including action plans for two 
initiatives