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Complete your USA here. Current Trends King Edward VII College offers courses in management, marketing, human resources, and international trade. The quality of the teaching staff and the latest technology in the course, the strategic sense is addressed to the top. They are trying to turn their existing systems into webinars, virtual classrooms, that is, fully online classrooms. Because they want to get rid of the files strategically. As a result of implementing the strategies it has determined, with the successful results received, Brisbane and Adelaide will also open new branches. This is a sign that they are growing in the Sunday environment of the education class which create the flexibility. King Edward VII College's biggest goal is to become one of the leading professional training providers that responds by leading the changing workplace by example and adopting innovative business systems that can adapt over time. Using Windows 7 and office 10 on their current training computers which will prove to be up-to-date and innovative "King Edward VII College" in the assessment was used as an internal source in the report. The information was taken directly from here. Organizational Culture The distinctive cultural characteristic of the college is its quality, collaborative, and strong bond between team members. The mutual warm behaviour of the members is reflected in the new members and students rather than the current team. This culture also brings success because of its attractiveness. King Edward College should encourage the respect to all culture among the staff, management, and students. Not only hiring the female teacher, also need to hire the male with different cultural background, as a result the environment of the college will be dynamic and will be more effective. Especially with the new location, different cultural and nature student will be welcome in the college. This will help college to target its goal. Employ more women in senior positions to add diversity to the organisation. And the culture of following old pattern of thinking need to remove. The College should give more focus on the current trends. There are enough faculty members based on the number of students in the current system and branch. And that makes the organization move right. But the college is going to innovate in organization. They will also open two new branches. And it is inevitable that this innovation will be influenced by stakeholders from the preparation process to the completion process. The college currently prefers the filing system. All necessary information and related files are created, sorted, and stored. If necessary, these files are still referenced. In fact, they are trying to pour this system into a completely virtual environment with the latest studies. Lecturers will be asked for more working hours and organizational managers will have to do overtime. So, all stakeholders will need to work harder on this transition. Techniques and tools The main resource needed to support innovation is finance. Because in the renewal phase, changing systems, IT projects and employee overtime will result in new fees to the college. The other resources required for the renewal of my site will be human resources. Training staff are expected to work increasingly at multiple locations. The HR department will be leveraged on flexible work arrangement strategies and policies to increase the permanence of staff and show employees that they live up to their values. Some tools are as below: Brain storming During the brainstorming session, each group member is instructed to write down several ideas anonymously on post-it notes or index cards. It serves two important purposes to Page 3 of 15

 Government regulations, policy, or funding initiatives  Issues related to globalization.  Labour market and industry changes and restructures These are the important conditions that need to research and issues that impact on innovation. Research can be conducted in varies way. Some ways are as below:  By becoming aware of issues in the field in which we work – for example, by reading college/ industry journals and websites, attending college/ industry events, etc.  By reading about issues affecting your organisation specifically – for example, by reading past reports (in particular, your organization’s annual reports).  By speaking with people – both within, and external to organisation – about the issues which affect the college generally, and your organisation specifically.  By reviewing the contend that we finalized from the research, then find the merits and demerits points that can be generate and find the solution for demerits points/ situation for worst case scenario. Innovation drivers and enablers Drivers are the factors or changes that impel innovation practice. They might include: Globalization Markets shifts Allocate responsibilities: Making sure that everyone on the innovation team has a role. This will motivate them to be creative and caring. Giving them the tools, they need and make sure they're well-trained on how to handle innovation and become more productive. Set goals to achieve and ways to track progress. These will both encourage and support innovation. King Edward should give equal responsible to all team members of the college. Price and profitability Technology change The team: Creating an active team tasked with ensuring innovation is achieved drives innovation. The team should be curious to learn more and humble to accommodate different points of view. A high-performing team fosters innovation and keeps the organisation competitive in the market. Enablers are factors that help innovation overcome barriers. They may include: Management Support: If the team members and staff will get the support from the management to show off their ideas and view without any hesitation, then there will be the high numbers of ideas and manpower and resources. Proper and friendly environment will be there among all staff and management. Collaboration among the team member and management will help in problem solving which arise in the college. Using this factor, the challenges of King Edward open its new branch in different location will be solved or will get support to solve the upcoming problem. Integration Potential students make their decisions based on the reputation of the organisation, quality of courses, pricing, employment options and personal recommendations amongst other factors. Our strong vocational emphasis and continual college consultation will ensure our courses of study materials are appropriate to develop the skills and knowledge currently demanded by employers and students. Our market decisions are based on extensive and continuous market research, targeting market segments and students within this organisation. We collect our data from a variety of sources including current and potential clients, VET and business sectors, competitors, media, and government along with many other sources. Page 6 of 15

Also, in my report, you can see areas that can be improved with solutions to receive some feedback and opinion from you. I submit to your information. Thank you. Kind regards, Operation manager, King Edward College. 3. King Edward VII College Innovation Strategy Introduction Outline the strategy’s vision and objectives The strategic vision is to develop an online learning platform for students to be a leader in vocational education and training. The purpose of this innovation strategy is to document innovation strategy implemented by King Edward VII College. The Strategy supports the achievement of the goals set out in the college’s business plan and will ensure that innovation is integrated into all our activities Innovative practices, processes and products/services The potential innovative practices, processes and product/services of King Edward College are as follows:  Environment, workplace circumstances, access to tools and techniques or equipment, funds, the proper employees, time for creativity, and the right workspace are all factors in providing the resources for innovation to emerge.  Promoting high academic standards and have the appropriate level of quality assurance and enhancement of the college.  For innovative ideas staff must spend 2 hours a week within work time. This would be most likely to be at a time to suit each staff member and they could use the creative thinking techniques they had training in. The rationale for this would be to incorporate time within the workday and in a structured manner to facilitate innovation.  As a standing topic on the management meeting agenda, innovation will be discussed. This would imply that innovation is usually a topic of conversation at meetings. The goal of such a procedure is to make thinking about innovation a regular element of meetings.  Create and offer training on innovation. Staff would be trained to be able to apply creative thinking and novel techniques. It could be done through blended learning, which combines interactive, online learning with the use of a learning management system. The rationale behind this would be to ensure that employees have the necessary abilities to create fresh ideas. Conducting monthly surveys is crucial to improve innovation since it not only improves employee participation in innovation but also provides extra innovative ideas.  Fit out Sydney campus and commence operations  Fit out Brisbane campus ready for student admission Process and system level mechanisms Actions/procedures Resources Timelines Responsibility Improve web site information to attract more students Clear key contents regarding the college To be completed by June 2024 Marketing Manager Develop and implement a cultural sensitivity and awareness program for staff. Cultural talk and seminars To undergo the training on October 2024 Operation Manager Page 9 of 15

 As a standing topic on the management meeting agenda, innovation will be discussed. This would imply that innovation is usually a topic of conversation at meetings. The goal of such a procedure is to make thinking about innovation a regular element of meetings.  Create and offer training on innovation. Staff would be trained to be able to apply creative thinking and novel techniques. It could be done through blended learning, which combines interactive, online learning with the use of a learning management system. The rationale behind this would be to ensure that employees have the necessary abilities to create fresh ideas. Conducting monthly surveys is crucial to improve innovation since it not only improves employee participation in innovation but also provides extra innovative ideas.  Fit out Sydney campus and commence operations  Fit out Brisbane campus ready for student admission Process and system level mechanisms Actions/procedures Resources Timelines Responsibility Improve web site information to attract more students Clear key contents regarding the college To be completed by June 2024 Marketing Manager Develop and implement a cultural sensitivity and awareness program for staff. Cultural talk and seminars To undergo the training on October 2024 Operation Manager Prepare monthly absence management reports. Attendance to be taken Every end of the month Human Resource Manager Arrange the annual induction programmes for new and continuing students Seminar and talk and Question and Answer sessions with students Before every commence of semester starts Marketing Manager Open application and interview sessions. Interview staff for commencement February till March. Human Resource Manager Prepare monthly absence management reports Reports on performances Every end of the month Human Resource Manager Communication and consultation processes Catching inventive thoughts and practices can be through utilizing apparatuses and strategies, for example, conceptualizing and mind planning, conference workshops, input structures, making layouts, putting away gathering notes, utilizing arrangements and systems to help the catch of data and information. Moreover, Regular communication is essential if innovation, and the achievements that are attributed to innovative approaches are to be appreciated by all staff. Regular staff meeting should be held that give time to the presentation and discussion of innovative thinking and practices that are proposed or undertaken by their colleagues. This process would give the opportunity for all staff to contribute to innovation, as well as assist with knowledge transfer through sharing ideas. Regular training as part of communication and consultation processes is also important. This allows the organisation to communicate important information about innovation to staff. Regular reports on innovation area also a great way of communicating, as well as consulting if the report asks staff to provide feedback. In other hand, Active listening is a skill that can be acquired and developed with practice. However, active listening can be difficult to master and will, therefore, take time and patience to develop. ‘Active listening’ means, as its name Page 12 of 15

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