Manage meetings

Assessment 2

Introduction

Nature care products are a cosmetics company that manufactures skin care products by using natural and organic ingredients. Nature care has 70% of women customers and 30% of men customers. The company want to increase their sale and attract new man customer. To increase the sale of the business, the company conduct a marketing survey and identified that male customers are interested in hair care products instead of skincare. Due to this reason, the natural care products identified the organic material or ingredient to manufacture the hair care product for the male customers. The main aim of nature care is to provide the best quality products to the customer according to their skin or skin problems.
Meeting 1 – Team activities
Agenda
Date 18/05/2022
Time 11:00 am
Duration 10 min
Venue Conference hall
Attendees Manager, staff members
Agenda Discussion on the team activities.
Preparation
1. Send an invitation to the team member of the business
Email
From – Managerofthenaturecareproducts@au.in
To – Teammemberofthenaturecareproducts@au.in
Subject – Send an invitation to the team members for the meeting
Date of email – 14/05/2022
Respected sir,
This mail is written to inform you that I want to conduct the meeting to discuss the team activities. Kindly please attend the meeting and give your suggestion for the team activities. There is some detail of the meeting is given below –
Date of meeting – 18/05/2022
Time of meeting – 11:00 am
Duration – 10min
Venue – conference hall
Attendees – manager and staff members
Note – Please all the staff members come on time to attend the meeting.
Kind regards
Manager
Naturecare products
2. Send mail to the management team for meeting arrangements
From – Managerofthenaturecareproducts@au.in
To – Managementteamofthenaturecareproducts@au.in
Subject – Meeting arrangements
Date of email – 14/05/2022
Respected sir,
This mail is written to inform you that I want to conduct a meeting with the team member to discuss the team activities. Due to this reason, I want your help in the arranging of the meeting. There are some arrangements that you all make to conduct the proper meeting such as
1. Check the internet connection.
2. Arrange snacks and drinks for the team members who attend the meetings.
3. Check the seating arrangements.
4. Check the projectors and position to identify whether it working or not.
Kindly please follow this arrangement and complete all the tasks before 18/05/2022.
Kind regards
Manager
Naturecare products
Conduct the meeting
Date – 18/05/2022
Time – 11:00 am
Duration – 10 min
Agenda – Discussion on Team activities
Attendees – Manager and team members
Venue – conference hall
Manager – good morning.
Team members – good morning, sir.
Manager – Today, I conduct the meeting to discuss the team activities to build a good team to complete all the tasks on time and also increase the sale of the business.
Team members – ok, sir.
Manager – There are some activities that you all must perform and follow to build a good team to achieve all the objectives of the business such as
1. All the team members must use the open communication method while communicating with any stakeholder of the business whether they are internal or external stakeholders.
2. All the team members must support each other in their work.
3. All the team members must take participation in the team meeting and brainstorming activities to get new skills and knowledge about their job roles. You also must share your views and suggestion in the brainstorming session to improve your critical thinking skills.
4. All the team members must follow the standards and procedures of an organisation to achieve the organisation’s goals.
5. All the employees must do all the work together as a team.
Team members – ok, sir.
Manager – Now, I want your suggestion to build a strong team.
Team members – According to our suggestion, the manager and employee’s relationship must be strong in the workplace to achieve the organisation’s goals. To build a good working relationship, a manager must use interpersonal leadership while leading the team members.
Manager – ok, good suggestions.
Thank you
Have a good day.
Follow up
Feedback from the team leaders of all the department
Conduct meeting
Date – 25/06/2022
Time – 11:00 am
Duration – 5 min
Agenda – Discussion on the performance of the team members
Attendees – Manager and team leaders
Venue – conference hall
Manager – good morning.
Team leaders – good morning, sir.
Manager – Today, I conduct a meeting to discuss the performance of the team members of your respective departments.
Team leaders – Ok, sir.
Manager – I want to know whether your team performance is improved or not after discussion.
Team leaders – Sir, all the team members perform well and follow the standards of an organisation to achieve the organisation’s goals. Some team members start doing overtime to complete their targets.
Manager – Oh! It is really good news.
Thank you
Have a nice day.
Meeting minutes
Meeting title – Team activities
Date 18/05/2022
Time 11:00 am
Duration 10 min
Venue Conference hall
Attendees Manager, staff members
Decisions and discussion
Decisions Description
Manager The manager suggests that all the employees of the company work together as team members to achieve the organisation’s goals (Dhenesh, et al., 2012).
Staff members Staff members suggest that team leaders must use interpersonal leadership skills to build a good and strong working relationship between team members and team leaders.
Action taken
Actions Responsibility
Use the open communication method. Team members
Develop Critical thinking skills and problem-solving skills (Bens, 2017).  Team members
Meeting 2 – Sales meeting
Agenda
Date 25/05/2022
Time 11:00 am
Duration 10 min
Venue Conference hall
Attendees Manager, staff members
Agenda Discussion on the sales performance (Dhenesh, et al., 2012).
Preparation
1. Send an invitation to the team member of the business
Email
From – Managerofthenaturecareproducts@au.in
To – Teammemberofthenaturecareproducts@au.in
Subject – Send an invitation to the team members for the meeting
Date of email – 19/05/2022
Respected sir,
This mail is written to inform you that I want to conduct the meeting to discuss the sales performance. Kindly please attend the meeting and give your suggestion for the team activities. There is some detail of the meeting is given below –
Date of meeting – 18/05/2022
Time of meeting – 11:00 am
Duration – 10min
Venue – conference hall
Attendees – manager and staff members
Note – Please all the staff members come on time to attend the meeting and also review the sales figure of the company.
Kind regards
Manager
Naturecare products
2. Send mail to the management team for meeting arrangements
From – Managerofthenaturecareproducts@au.in
To – Managementteamofthenaturecareproducts@au.in
Subject – Meeting arrangements
Date of email – 20/05/2022
Respected sir,
This mail is written to inform you that I want to conduct a meeting with the team member to discuss the team activities. Due to this reason, I want your help in the arranging of the meeting. There are some arrangements that you all make to conduct the proper meeting such as
1. Check the internet connection.
2. Arrange snacks and drinks for the team members who attend the meetings.
3. Check the seating arrangements.
4. Check the projectors and position to identify whether it working or not.
Kindly please follow this arrangement and complete all the tasks before 18/05/2022.
Kind regards
Manager
Naturecare products
Conduct meeting
Date – 25/05/2022
Time – 11:00 am
Duration – 10 min
Agenda – Discussion on sale performance
Attendees – Manager and team members
Venue – conference hall
Manager – good morning.
Team members – good morning, sir.
Manager – Today, I conduct the meeting to discuss the sales performance of the business.
Team members – ok, sir.
Manager – Over the last few months, I noticed that the sales performance of the company decreases day by day.
Team members – yes, sir.
Manager – You know why the sale of the business is decreasing day by day.
Team members – yes, sir. We notice that male customers do not take interest in skincare products. The marketing team of the organisation conduct the people survey to identify the demand for the male customer. They identified that male customers are interested in organic hair care products instead of skincare products.
Manager – Yes, I also identify this reason. Due to this reason, the head of the company decided that we give responsibility to the marketing team that they conduct the market research to identify the supplier that provides organic and natural products which we use to manufacture the hair care products. There are some other reasons also due to which sales of the business is decreasing such as
1. I observe that some sales team members do not listen to the demand of the customer and directly show the products to them.
2. I also notice that some sales team members do not communicate properly with the customers.
So, I request to all of you that all the team members must communicate properly with the customer and provide the products to the customers according to their demands.
Team members – ok, sir.
Thank you
Have a good day.
Follow up
Feedback from the team leaders of all the marketing, sale, and production department
Conduct meeting
Date – 25/07/2022
Time – 11:00 am
Duration – 5 min
Agenda – Discussion on the performance of the team members
Attendees – Manager and team leaders
Venue – conference hall
Manager – good morning.
Team leaders – good morning, sir.
Manager – Today, I conduct a meeting to discuss the performance of the team members of your respective departments.
Team leaders – Ok, sir.
Manager – I want to know whether your team performance is improved or not after discussion.
Team leaders – Sir, all the team members perform well and follow all the sales, marketing, and operation techniques properly to increase the sale of the business.
Manager – Oh! It is really good news.
Thank you
Have a nice day.
Meeting minutes
Meeting title – Sale meeting
Date 25/05/2022
Time 11:00 am
Duration 10 min
Venue Conference hall
Attendees Manager, staff members
Decisions and discussion
Decisions Description
Manager The manager suggests that all the employees must use the proper sale and marketing techniques and methods to increase the sale of the business (Alamäki & Kaski, 2015).
Staff members Staff members suggest that the company focus on developing the new products to attract male as well as female customers.
Action taken
Actions Responsibility
Conduct market research to identify the supplier that provides natural and organic products that the company use to manufacture hair care products. Team members
Use marketing and sale skills to increase the sale of the business (Alamäki & Kaski, 2015). Team members

References
Alamäki, A., & Kaski, T. (2015). Characteristics of Successful Sales Interaction in B2B Sales Meetings.
Bens, I. (2017). Facilitating with Ease!: core skills for facilitators, team leaders and members, managers, consultants, and trainers. John Wiley & Sons.
Dhenesh, V. S., Sitnikova, E., & Slay, J. (2012). An Integrated Tool-support for Small Team Meetings: Lessons from Observations of Team Meetings in Organisations. International Journal of Computer Applications, 45(7), 1-7.
Harris, T. E., & Sherblom, J. C. (2018). Small group and team communication. Waveland Press.
Schroff, L., & Tresniowski, A. (2022). An invisible thread: The true story of an 11-year-old panhandler, a busy sales executive, and an unlikely meeting with destiny. Simon and Schuster.

BSBTWK 503Manage meetings 

 

Task 2

Student Declaration

To be filled out and submitted with assessment responses

◻   I declare that this task and any attached document related to the task is all my own work and I have not cheated or plagiarised the work or colluded with any other student(s)

◻   I understand that if I am found to have plagiarised, cheated or colluded, action will be taken against me according to the process explained to me

◻   I have correctly referenced all resources and reference texts throughout these assessment tasks.

◻   I have read and understood the assessment requirements for this unit

◻   I understand the rights to re-assessment

◻   I understand the right to appeal the decisions made in the assessment

Management meetings are a big deal. They bring your company’s leaders together to solve all kinds of problems.

 

Unit Title Unit Code
Student name
Student ID number
Student signature		Date
Task Number

 

——OFFICE USE ONLY—– For Trainer and Assessor to complete:   ◻   Student requested reasonable adjustment for the assessment

 

 

 

Marking Sheet   Completed successfully   Did the student satisfactorily:	Comments	Y	N	DNS
The student has satisfactorily completed and submitted the following:   ·         Meeting requirements form x 2 ·         Meeting Agenda  x 2 ·         Email to attendees x 2		☐	☐	☐
Demonstrated ability to: ·         Establish and verify meeting requirements with relevant individuals   This is evidenced by: ·         Meeting requirements form in Task 2.1A and 2.2A		☐	☐	☐
Demonstrated ability to: ·         Develop agenda according to meeting purpose   This is evidenced by: ·         Meeting Agenda in Task 2.1B and 2.2B		☐	☐	☐
Demonstrated ability to: ·         Contact and confirm meeting with participants according to organisational procedures ·         Provide meeting papers to participants according to task requirements   This is evidenced by: ·         Email to attendees in Task 2.1C and 2.2C		☐	☐	☐
The student liaised with the CEO (played by the trainer and assessor in simulated work conditions) to confirm requirements and attendees for meeting 1.		☐	☐	☐
The student met with departmental managers (played by classmates in simulated work conditions) to discuss and confirm details of meeting 2.		☐	☐	☐
When collaborating with the group (Task 2.2A), the student has actively participated in group work with a substantial contribution that can be assessed individually for all this task’s requirements.		☐	☐	☐
Task Outcome:                 Satisfactory  ☐Not Yet Satisfactory ☐
Student Name:
Assessor Name:   Assessor Signature:   Date:

 

Table of Content

Student Declaration. 24

Task 2 – Prepare for meetings. 29

Task 2.1 Prepare for meeting 1. 31

Task 2.2 Prepare for meeting 2. 38

Appendix 1 – Scenario. 44

Adept Owl Organisational Chart 46

Adept Owl Code of Conduct 47

Adept Owl Anti-discrimination Policy and Procedures. 49

Adept Owl Office Equipment Use Policy and Procedures. 51

Adept Owl Stationery and Consumables Policy and Procedures. 54

Adept Owl Computer Use Policy and Procedures. 55

Adept Owl Recordkeeping Policy and Procedures. 58

Adept Owl Electronic Communication Policy and Procedures. 59

Adept Owl Meetings  Policy and Procedures. 63

Adept Owl Privacy Policy. 66

Adept Owl Procurement and Preferred Suppliers Policy and Procedures. 70

Adept Owl Sustainability Policy. 78

Style Guide. 81

Tables. 93

Specific Document Requirements. 94

Letter template. 102

Memorandum template. 103

Email templates. 104

Meeting Agenda Template. 106

Meeting Minutes Template. 108

Task 2 – Prepare for meetings

 

Task summary and instructions
What is this assessment task about?	You are the Product Development Manager at Adept Owl.   Adept Owl is an Australian developer, publisher and distributor of dice, card and board games for all ages.   You are required to plan two meetings as instructed and following relevant organisational policy and procedures.   To complete this task, please refer to Appendix 1 – Scenario at the end of this assessment document which includes relevant policies and procedures.   Please note that the performance evidence for this unit of competency requires you to provide evidence of the ability to manage a meeting on at least two occasions. This assessment has been designed to meet that requirement.   This task comprises of the following assessment methods: o   Product-based ☒ o   Direct observation of Role-Play ☒ o   Case Study ☐ o   Other (specify) ☐   It has been designed to evaluate your ability to/competency in:   ·         Develop agenda according to meeting purpose ·         Establish and verify meeting requirements with relevant individuals ·         Contact and confirm meeting with participants according to organisational procedures ·         Provide meeting papers to participants according to task requirements   Your assessor will be looking for demonstrated evidence of your competency in the above.   You are required to address the following: ·         Task 2.1 Prepare for meeting 1 Develop a meeting requirements form Develop a meeting agenda Write an email to attendees   ·         Task 2.2 Prepare for meeting 2 Develop a meeting requirements form Develop a meeting agenda Write an email to attendees   Note: template 1 and 2were modified from their original format in Appendix 1 for the purpose of this assessment.   Although the assessment requires group collaboration to simulate a work environment (Task 2.2A), the assessment submission is individual, and it will be marked as such.
What do I need to do to complete this task satisfactorily?	·         submit the completed assessment tasks, according to instructions, ·         complete the tasks with sufficient detail and present them in a professional manner, ·         use your own words and reference sources appropriately, ·         meet the word count where required, ·         use the scenario provided, ·         use the templates provided where required, ·         for your performance to be deemed satisfactory in this assessment task you must satisfactorily address all of the assessment criteria, ·         if part of this task is not satisfactorily completed you will be asked to complete further assessment to demonstrate satisfactory performance.
Specifications	You must deliver/participate in:   ·         Liaise with the CEO (played by the trainer and assessor in simulated work conditions) to confirm meeting requirements and attendees for meeting 1. ·         Meet with departmental managers in week 3 to discuss the requirements for meeting 2.   You must submit to GOALS   ·         Meeting requirements form x 2 ·         Meeting Agenda x 2 ·         Email to attendees x 2
Resources and equipment	•        Computer with Internet access •        Access to Microsoft Office suites or similar software •        Learning material •        Scenario for assessment as provided •        Appendices as provided •        Relevant policies and procedures as provided •        Templates as provided
Re-submission opportunities	You will be provided feedback on your performance by the Assessor. The feedback will indicate if you have satisfactorily addressed the requirements of each part of this task. If any parts of the task are not satisfactorily completed, the assessor will explain why, and provide you written feedback along with guidance on what you must undertake to demonstrate satisfactory performance. Re-assessment attempt(s) will be arranged at a later time and date. You have the right to appeal the outcome of assessment decisions if you feel that you have been dealt with unfairly or have other appropriate grounds for an appeal. You are encouraged to consult with the assessor prior to attempting this task if you do not understand any part of this task or if you have any learning issues or needs that may hinder you when attempting any part of the assessment.

 

Complete the following activities:

 

Task 2.1 Prepare for meeting 1

 

You are the Product Development Manager at Adept Owl.

Adept Owl is an Australian developer, publisher and distributor of dice, card and board games for all ages.

Read the Adept Owl Games Company simulated business information provided in Appendix 1 at the end of this document.

The CEO asked you to organise a meeting to address one of the topics described in TABLE A below.

The trainer and assessor will play the role of the CEO in simulated work conditions.

Choose one of the following topics for the meeting.

	TABLE A -Topic
1	Develop an application to take board games online. ·         Brainstorm ideas about what board game is most suitable for online application: o   Monopoly o   Mastermind o   Connect4 o   Scrabble o   Battleship o   Cluedo ·         Define the target customer ·         Develop a slogan to launch the product
2	Develop an idea for a new educational board game for kids (6-8 years old). ·         Brainstorm possible themes: o   Nature o   Sustainability o   History o   Geography o   Science ·         Describe what the board game will look like and what the rules for the game could be (example: number of players) ·         Decide on the price point for the board game
3	Develo an idea to freshen up the Adept Owl brand to appeal to younger generations. ·         Brainstorm ideas for changes to the logo, and new ideas for taglines, and the core marketing message ·         Decide on the advertising platforms ·         Decide on influencers that could be engaged to support the marketing campaign
4	Develop an idea for a video on a social media platform that could go viral and support brand recognition. ·         The video should be fun, no longer than 30 seconds and should not cost more than $15,000 ·         Describe the video content and select a social media platform

 

 

Address the following:

1. Choose a topic for the meeting

Note: you will have to expand on the content of the meeting based on the topic of choice

2. Identify participants from the organisational chart provided in Appendix 1.

Note: you could invite external guests such as subject matter experts. Consider if external guests may require accommodation and that if the allocated budget may cover the accommodation.

3. Determine the meeting requirements considering:

• The duration of the meeting should not exceed two (2) hours
• Choose a date in week 4 of class
• Catering for morning or afternoon tea is required with a maximum budget of $ 250

Note: review Appendix 1 for the menu.

• Additional approved budget $750
• One of the participants has a physical disability and uses a wheelchair
• One participant is vegan, and one participant is celiac
• The location will be boardroom 2 (max capacity is 14)

Note: you will have to determine and plan for additional requirements to best assist with the meeting of choice.

4. Briefly liaise with the CEO (played by the trainer and assessor in simulated work conditions, to confirm meeting requirements and attendees. Please note that the trainer and assessor will confirm that you liaised with them on the marking sheet.
5. Complete a meeting requirements form
6. Complete a preparation action plan
7. Develop and circulate a meeting agenda
8. Consider what additional documentation you should provide participants with before the meeting (example: links to websites, product information, etc.)

 

1. Meeting requirements form

Complete the meeting requirements form (Template 1).

Template 1 -Meeting requirements form

Meeting Requirements Form -Meeting 1
Chairperson	John Thomas
Department	Developing the product
Meeting name	Appeal of the game education in the childrens.
Meeting details
Date	15-02-2022	Time	1 hour
Location	Conference hall	Budget	$15000
Meeting format
Purpose	The educational game is developed for the kids.
High-level Agenda	The tag line and the logo should be changed for attracting the customers with the use of marketing strategy and board game price should be decided.
Participants	Internal Marketing members of the team Production members of the team Finance manger Product development team member Chief executive officer		External Financial advisor Consultant Company of advertisement Collaborator Quality controller
Speakers	Marketing manager Chief executive officer Finance manager Sales manager
Seating arrangements	From the head of the table on the left (1) – with the door at the back, determine sitting arrangements going clockwise . 1 Company owner 8 Team leaders 2 Finance manager 9 Employee head 3 Sales manager 10 Operation manager 4 Chief executive 11 Senior manager 5 Production manager 12 Functional manager 6 Marketing manager 13 General manager 7 Branch head 14 Frontline manager
Video or teleconference requirements	Application tool for the communication process Internet services and wi-fi networks fast working For the presentation the requirement of server and software.
Supporting materials
Pre-reading	Details of the meeting agenda Meeting minutes that are recorded previously Team member details Agenda and title of the meeting
Meeting documentation	Customer feedback complete report Survey report according the customer demand Document of the meeting minutes that are previously recorded. Research report of advertising (Kleiman, et al.,2020).
Equipment requirements	Loudspeakers and mikes Tool for recording the minutes like stopwatch Projector for the presentation
Hospitality requirements
Catering requirements	Game testing equipment and sound systems Drinks and foods for the attendees Providing the attendees with the needs or requirements
Accommodation requirements	Workplace changes towards the position Presentation for the game Scheduling the meeting and time Timimng of the project management Response towards the project
Other requirements
Special needs of attendees	Drinks, foods and other need that are required by the attendees System of proper management Testing equipment, sound sytem and projector for presenting the game
Other organisational requirements for conducting meetings	For conducting the organizational meeting the requirements of the organization meetings includes – The mission, vision and the goal of the company should be described in that. Teaking senior authority approvals The invitation should be sent to the relevanmt attendees
Applicable conventions for conducting meetings	There are the casual and informal digital meetings that are conducted.
Legal and ethical requirements for conducting meetings	Follow legal requirement and ethics Maintain the meeting records privacy Show the respect towards attendees
Other specific requirements	On time attend the meeting Feedback of the employees should be collected Efficiency of the employees can be improved

 

1. Meeting Agenda

 

Prepare the meeting agenda using Template 2.

Note:

• Select minute taker from the organisational chart in Appendix 1
• 4-6 items for discussion based on the topic of choice

Template 2 –Agenda

		Meeting agenda – Meeting 1
DATE:	15-02-2022		MEETING TITLE:	Meeting will be conduct for developing the educational games for children
TIME:	2 hours		ATTENDEES: Manager Head Manager Marketing Manager CEO Finance Manager
LOCATION:	Conference Hall
CHAIR:	John
MINUTE-TAKER:	Manager and development officer

Meeting preparation

PLEASE READ:	It include Meeting notice, general objective of meeting
PLEASE BRING:	Ideaas will be researched for conducting the meeting, and objective will be achieved as well as goals and sales will be improved.

Meeting structure

ITEM	TOPIC		PRESENTER	DURATION
1	Open meeting		Chair	2 min
2	Objective of meeting		Chair	2 min
3	Apologies		Chair	2 min
4	Approve minutes of the previous meeting		Chair	2 min
5	Action from the previous meeting		Chair	2 min
6	Agenda items
	1	Suggestions will be given for brainstorming of the session	Attendees of the meeting	2 min
	2	Company logo will be changed and the new logo will be selected	Attendees of the meeting	10 mins
	3	Proper planning will be conduct for the new month and ensure that objectives will be achieved (Bačík, et al., 2020).	Attendees of the meeting	3 min
	4	Slogan will be bsed on the company goal	Attendees of the meeting	5 mins
	5	Target will be decide by the CEO of the company (Bačík, et al., 2020).	Attendees of the meeting	10 mins
7	Any other business		Interested parties	5 mins
8	Arrange next meeting		Chair	2 mins
9	Close meeting		Chair	2 mins

 

1. Email to participants

 

Write an email invitation to the attendees using Template 3, dating it at least 24 hours before the meeting:

• Explain the purpose of the meeting and its structure.
• The email text should be in grammatically correct English, written in an appropriate (polite, business-like) style.
• Attach any relevant document, including the Agenda (for external guests who do not have access to the internal drive).
• Provide a file path for the internal staff to find the Agenda.

Please note: The agenda filename includes the meeting type and date (e.g. ‘Agenda-StaffMeeting-220520XX.docx’), and is stored in the ‘Meeting Agendas’ folder on the Administration server:

Administration > Internal > Staff Meetings > Meeting Agendas

 

(50-100 words)

Template 3 -Email

Email to Attendees– Meeting 1

To:attendees@au.in

Cc:ceo@au.in

Bcc:

Subject: Regarding the next meeting

Date email is sent:

Attachments: Meeting Agenda

Respected Staff Members, As you all have attend the meeting, and I ensure that you get to what we have decided in the meeting, and for the further discussion, we are conducting a new meeting, and the objectives and policies and well as strategies to achieve objectives will be discussed, and ensure that all objectives of the business are achieved and proper research analysis will be conduct and reports will be prepared.   Thank You Product Manager

Task 2.2 Prepare for meeting 2

 

You are the Product Development Manager at Adept Owl.

Due to your management experience, the CEO asked you to facilitate a meeting with the other departmental managers to discuss how to improve the meeting procedures to include a code of conduct for virtual meetings.

Determine the meeting requirements considering:

• The duration of the meeting should not exceed two (2) hours
• Two departmental managers will be joining remotely
• One of the participants has a hearing impairment and has trouble hearing voices if there’s a lot of background noise
• Identify participants from the organisational chart provided in Appendix 1
• Choose a date in week 4 of class
• Catering for morning or afternoon tea is required with a maximum budget of $ 100

Note: review Appendix 1 for the menu.

• The location will be boardroom 2 (max capacity is 14)

Schedule a time in week 3 with the trainer and assessor and briefly liaise with a group of classmates who will play the role of departmental managers in simulated work conditions.

Meet with the managers (15-20 minutes) and confirm the meeting requirements by completing the meeting requirements form in collaboration with the managers.

The trainer and assessor will validate your active participation in the meeting and provide feedback on the marking sheet.

 

1. Meeting requirements form

Complete the meeting requirements form (Template 1).

Template 1 -Meeting requirements form

Meeting Requirements Form – Meeting 2
Chairperson	John is the Chairperson who will conduct the meeting
Department	CEO
Meeting name	Code of Conduct
Meeting details
Date	15-02-2022	Time	15 mins
Location	Conference Hall	Budget	$2000
Meeting format
Purpose	Purpose of meeting is that code of conduct will be developed for the organization so that all staff members ensure that code of conduct will be followed by them and communicate properly.
High-level Agenda	Agenda of the Meeting is – 1. Communication of meeting wil be proper. 2. Ensure that there is proper communication among employees. 3. Code of conduct will be followed and how it will be followed
Participants	Internal Production Manager Customer Relationship Manager Operations Manager Operations Executive Marketing Manager Finance Manager Finance Executive		External Investors of the Organization Suppliers of the organization
Speakers	Production Manager and Marketing Manager
Seating arrangements	From the head of the table on the left (1) – with the door at the back, determine sitting arrangements going clockwise . 1 Operations Manager 8 CEO 2 Operation Executive 9 Customer relationship manager 3 Marketing executive 10 Customer relationship associate 4 Marketing associate 11 Supplier 1 5 Production Associate 12 Supplier 2 6 Finance Manager 13 Investor 1 7 Finance Executive 14 Investor 2
Video or teleconference requirements	Ensure that there is proper Wi-Fi communication because presenter will be used to conduct meeting and show presentation.
Supporting materials
Pre-reading	List of apologies will be used, meeting detail and agenda will be conduct and these are the pre-reading materials will be used for the proper conduct of meeting.
Meeting documentation	Records of meeting will be conduct and proper list of code of ethics will be used and ensure that policies and procedure of meeting will be followed and used for conducting the meeting
Equipment requirements	Technical equipment such as speaker, Personal Computer, Laptop, Presenter, password of the presenter, and recorder will be used, and the last one is Camera.
Hospitality requirements
Catering requirements	Food and drinks will be arranged for the meeting of the hospitality requirement.
Accommodation requirements	Accommodation requirement is not necessary as the accommodation will not be given as all the employees and staff members have their houses where they are accommodated.
Other requirements
Special needs of attendees	Other important requirement is password of the presenter is required, presenter sound must be proper, WI-Fi is also required.
Other organisational requirements for conducting meetings	Marketing strategies and production strategies will be used for conducting the meeting and they all will be discussed here in the meeting. Digital marketing will also be explained and ensure that digital marketing will be ensured properly.
Applicable conventions for conducting meetings	The conventions are also applied and code of conduct and ethics are also followed and value will be given to the production manager and marketing manager of the organization (Phillips, et al., 2020).
Legal and ethical requirements for conducting meetings	The legal requirement is that legislations must be followed by the organization and all the managers as well as team members and staff members and there is high-speed internet, participant will be ensured that there is proper meeting.
Other specific requirements	All the partipants must attend the meeting properly and all the participants will need to join the meeting on time, and the sound system will also be proper in the meeting (Phillips, et al., 2020).

 

1. Meeting Agenda

 

Prepare the meeting agenda using Template 2.

Note:

• Select minute taker from the organisational chart in Appendix 1
• 4-6 items for discussion based on the topic of choice

Template 2 -Agenda

 

		Meeting agenda– Meeting 2
DATE:	20-02-2022		MEETING TITLE:	Digital Marketing and Code of Conduct will be discussed
TIME:	30 mins		ATTENDEES: CEO of the organization Marketing Manager Finance Manager Operations Manager Operations Executive Departmental Manager Senior Manager Production Executive
LOCATION:	The Conference Hall
CHAIR:	John Thomas
MINUTE-TAKER:	Marketing Manager

Meeting preparation

PLEASE READ:

Attendees who are attending the meeting in which different digital marketing code of conduct and ethics will be discussed. Objective and scope of meeting Time duration of the meeting will also be ensured that it must not extend to more than 20 minutes. Digital Marketing strategies and code of conduct will be discussed. Digital marketing strategies are discussed and the budget of the meeting will also be discussed and ensured that budget must not be extended in the meeting.

PLEASE BRING:

Presenter and code of conduct, as well as policies and procedures of the meeting will be bring to conduct the proper meeting.

Meeting structure

ITEM	TOPIC		PRESENTER	DURATION
1	Open meeting		Chair	2 mins
2	Objective of meeting		Chair	2 mins
3	Apologies		Chair	2 mins
4	Approve minutes of the previous meeting		Chair	2 mins
5	Action from the previous meeting		Chair	2 mins
6	Agenda items
	1	How to improve the current procedures of organization, and how the current policies and procedures are helpful in building the organization, as well as achieving objectives of organization (Cusumano, et al., 2019).	John	2 mins
	2	Feedback will be taken from suppliers and all the attendees of meeting on current policies and procedures, which helps to proper achievement of objectives of organization and how to implement the code of ethics (Cusumano, et al., 2019).	John	2 mins
	3	How to implement the code of ethics	John	5 mins
	4	Digital Marketing strategies followed in the organization for transformation of business.	John	2 mins
	5	Training will be given to employees for the implementation of digital marketing strategies	John	3 mins
7	Any other business		Interested parties	2 mins
8	Arrange next meeting		Chair	2 mins
9	Close meeting		Chair	2 min

 

1. Email to participants

 

Write an email invitation to the attendees using Template 3, dating it at least 24 hours before the meeting:

• Explain the purpose of the meeting and its structure.
• The email text should be in grammatically correct English, written in an appropriate (polite, business-like) style.
• Attach any relevant document, including the Agenda (for external guests who do not have access to the internal drive).
• Provide a file path for the internal staff to find the Agenda.

Please note: The agenda filename includes the meeting type and date (e.g. ‘Agenda-StaffMeeting-220520XX.docx’), and is stored in the ‘Meeting Agendas’ folder on the Administration server:

Administration > Internal > Staff Meetings > Meeting Agendas

 

(50-100 words)

Template 3 -Email

Email to Attendees– Meeting 2

To:attendees@au.in

Cc:projectsponsor@au.in

Bcc:ceo@au.in

Subject: Regarding the Code of Conduct and Strategies

Date email is sent: 17-02-2022

Attachments: Agenda of Meeting

Respected Sir, Herein I am informing you that I have prepared the revised code of conduct policies and procedures of the organization, and meeting agenda has been attached, and Covid-19 pandemic will be discussed that how the digital marketing strategies of the meeting will be discussed.

 

 

Appendix 1 – Scenario

Adept Owl Business Plan (excerpt)

From Adept Owl business plan FY 2021–2022

Mission

• Adept Owl aims to produce high-quality, entertaining board, card and puzzle games for the enjoyment of all ages.

Vision

• To establish, within five years, the reputation of Adept Owl as one of the finest, most innovative and entertaining board game developers in Australia.

Values

• customer focus
• actively encourage excellence, innovation and continuous improvement
• work collaboratively and consultatively with integrity, professionalism and teamwork
• recognise the diversity and expertise of Adept Owl employees
• Sustainable manufacturing practices.

Strategic directions

The strategic context in which Adept Owl will achieve its mission and vision is through:

• engaging with customers
• developing and improving products and production
• supporting innovative thinking, management and leadership skills
• creating a high-performing organisation
• Ensuring sustainable materials and processes are used in manufacture and distribution.

 

Adept Owl Organisational Chart

 

Adept Owl Code of Conduct

Adept Owl acknowledges its role as a responsible corporate citizen. Adept Owl’s success will result not simply from satisfying specific needs for quality products at reasonable prices, but from conducting its business with integrity and in accordance with the core values of the organisation.

Employees and officers of Adept Owl are expected to:

• respect and support the core values of the organisation:
  • customer focus
  • actively encourage excellence, innovation and continuous improvement
  • work collaboratively and consultatively with integrity, professionalism and teamwork
  • recognise the diversity and expertise of Adept Owl employees
  • sustainable manufacturing practices.
• respect others and treat others (colleagues, managers, reports, clients, customers and organisational stakeholders) with fairness
• act in accordance with relevant legislation, standards and industry codes of practice
• act honestly to protect the reputation of Adept Owl; avoid the fact or appearance of conflict of interest
• protect the privacy of others in accordance with organisational privacy and recordkeeping policies.

 

 

Adept Owl Anti-discrimination Policy and Procedures

Policy

The purpose of this policy is to ensure transactions with customers of Adept Owl and other employees are handled fairly and transparently and in accordance with organisational and legal requirements. Generally, it is unlawful to discriminate on the basis of the following 16 characteristics:

sex relationship status pregnancy parental status breastfeeding age race impairment religious belief or religious activity

political belief or activity trade union activity lawful sexual activity gender identity sexuality family responsibilities association with, or relation to, a person identified on the basis of the above.

The scope of this policy covers all employees and contractors of Adept Owl.

Responsibility for the implementation of this policy rests with all employees, contractors and management of Adept Owl.

Privacy Act 1988 (Cwlth)

Anti-discrimination Act 1977 (NSW)

Age Discrimination Act 2004 (Cwlth)

Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 (Cwlth)

Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cwlth)

Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cwlth)

Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cwlth).

Procedures

All staff will comply with the following procedure when applying reasonable adjustments.

 

Reasonable adjustment

Reasonable adjustments are changes that allow people with a disability to work safely and productively.

Adept Owl will make reasonable adjustments for a person with a disability who both:

applies for a job, is offered employment, or is an employee

requires the adjustments in order to participate in the recruitment process or perform the genuine and reasonable requirements of the job.

Examples of reasonable adjustments can include:

reviewing and, if necessary, adjusting the performance requirements of the job

arranging flexibility in work hours

providing telephone typewriter (TTY) phone access for employees with hearing or speech impairments

purchasing screen reading software for employees with a vision impairment

approving more regular breaks for people with chronic pain or fatigue

buying desks with adjustable heights for people using a wheelchair.

When thinking about reasonable adjustments, Adept Owl will weigh up the need for change with the expense or effort involved in making it. If making the adjustment means a very high cost or great disruption to the workplace, it is not likely to be reasonable.

In some cases Adept Owl can discriminate on the basis of disability, if either:

the adjustments needed are not reasonable

the person with the disability could not perform the genuine and reasonable requirements of the job even if the adjustments were made.

Adept Owl Office Equipment Use Policy and Procedures

Policy

Adept Owl provides staff with access to high quality office equipment in order to complete work tasks to a professional standard.

Adept Owl is committed to maintaining the confidentiality of its customers and employees. All documents relating to staff, suppliers and retailers will be shredded before removing to secure bins.

Procedures

All staff will comply with the following procedures in the use of office equipment.

Photocopier and printers

All staff must:

• attend a training session in the correct use and basic maintenance of the photocopier
• operate the photocopier in accordance with the manufacturer’s guidelines
• comply with copyright legislation
• check that the machine is working properly and clear any paper jams
• check that there is adequate toner and paper available and inform the Office Administrator if stocks are low
• report any faults to your manager or the Office Administrator if you cannot easily resolve them yourself
• note that high-volume printing (500+ copies) should not be printed on Adept Owl printers but should be completed using Adept Owl’s preferred printing supplier, Pixel Precision
• implement the company’s policy on consumables conservation wherever possible.

Binder and laminator

All staff must:

• attend a training session in the correct use of the binding and laminating machine
• use the binding and laminating machines only for the formal presentation of Adept Owl documents or as directed by your manager
• check that the contents of documents are in the correct order and meet professional standards before binding
• operate the binder and laminator in accordance with the manufacturer’s guidelines
• ensure binding and laminating machines are turned off after use
• report any faults to your manager or the Office Administrator if you cannot easily resolve them yourself.

 

Shredder

All staff must:

• attend a training session in the correct use of the shredder machine
• use the shredder for the destruction of confidential documents or parts of documents that contain sensitive personal or confidential information relating to Adept Owl’s customers, employees, suppliers and franchisees
• operate the shredder following the manufacturer’s guidelines
• remove all paper clips and staples before shredding documents
• empty shredded material into recycling bins as necessary
• ensure that confidential documents approved for shredding are shredded before placing them in recycling bins
• ensure shredder machine is turned off after use
• report any faults to your manager or the Office Administrator if you cannot easily resolve them yourself.

Telephones

All staff must:

• attend a training session in the correct use and functions of the telephone system
• when making and receiving calls, remember as a representative of Adept Owl to ensure professional conduct at all times; be polite, courteous and clear
• use the options provided by the system efficiently (e.g. call forwarding, voicemail, hold)
• refer to the user manual supplied by the service provider
• avoid use for personal calls
• consider the need for long-distance calls – use other modes of communication instead (email, etc.), if appropriate
• seek approval from your manager prior to making any international calls
• report any faults to your manager or the Office Administrator if you cannot easily resolve them yourself.

Adept Owl Stationery and Consumables Policy and Procedures

Policy

This policy relates to the purchase and replacement of consumables and general stationery.

Note that some pieces of equipment require special training or an external technician for the installation of replacement consumables.

Procedures

Purchase

• As a general rule, all purchases must be approved by the department manager and processed by the Office Administrator.
• A nominated person in each department will check paper supplies and other general stationery weekly, to ensure stock levels are adequate
• All staff members are to implement Adept Owl’s policy on conservation and use paper and other consumables efficiently.

Replacement of consumables

• All staff members are responsible for the replacement of paper in photocopier, fax machine, etc. for their own use.
• All staff members are to ensure that they remove special paper (colored paper, letterhead, etc.) from the photocopier once they are done and return to supply cupboard.
• Photocopier and printer toner is to be replaced by trained personnel only. Staff members that have not been trained by the Office Administrator to replace toner cartridge are not to attempt it.
• Photocopier drum cartridges are only to be replaced by the Xerox technician. Replacement by someone not authorised by Xerox will void our warranty.
• Notify the Office Administrator as soon as the ‘Drum cartridge is running low’ message appears and they will arrange for a technician to attend as soon as practicable.

Maintenance/servicing

• Regular servicing of equipment is to be booked and recorded in the equipment service log by the Office Administrator.
• All equipment is to be serviced according to the manufacturers’ warranty and, at a minimum, once per year.

Adept Owl Computer Use Policy and Procedures

Policy

Adept Owl is committed to ensuring that staff use computer technology in a manner that promotes a safe work environment. Individual workspaces, furniture and equipment must be adjusted to suit the ergonomic requirements of the user.

All staff members are expected to be able to use a variety of software programs in the course of their daily duties; manage computer data proficiently; and maintain computer equipment in good order and condition.

Procedures

Hardware

• Do not eat or drink near your computer or laptop. Spills can permanently damage the equipment.
• Develop a routine to maintain your computer equipment. The keyboard, monitor and mouse should be cleaned regularly. Before cleaning, make sure the computer is turned off.
• Store any user manuals for your computer in a place where they can easily be accessed for reference.
• Report any suspected hardware problems to the IT Manager.
• Portable devices, such as laptops, smartphones (e.g. iPhones) and tablets (e.g. iPads) are especially vulnerable to physical damage, loss or theft.
• Avoid dropping or knocking about mobile devices, ensuring they are kept secure in protective casing where required.
• Carry and store your laptop in a padded laptop computer bag or strong briefcase to reduce the chance of accidental damage. An ordinary-looking briefcase is less likely to attract thieves than an obvious laptop bag.
• Keep your laptop, tablet or smartphone in your possession and within sight whenever possible, just as if it were your wallet or handbag. Lock them away out of sight when not in use, preferably in a strong cupboard, filing cabinet or safe. This applies at home, in the office and in a hotel.
• Never leave a mobile device visibly unattended in a vehicle. If absolutely necessary, lock it out of sight in the boot or glovebox. The physical security of any company-owned mobile IT devices in your possession is your personal responsibility. Please take all reasonable precautions to keep these devices safe and secure.

Software programs

• Only registered software programs may be used. Do not download, install or use unauthorised software programs. Unauthorised software could introduce serious security vulnerabilities into the network as well as affecting the working of your computer. Software packages that permit the computer to be ‘remote controlled’ and ‘hacking tools’ are explicitly forbidden on Adept Owl equipment unless they have been explicitly pre-authorised by management for legitimate work purposes.
• Be careful about software licenses. Most software, unless it is specifically identified as ‘freeware’ or ‘public domain software’, may only be installed and/or used if the appropriate license fee has been paid. Shareware or trial packages must be deleted or licensed by the end of the permitted free trial period. Some software is limited to free use by private individuals whereas commercial use requires a license payment. Individuals and companies are being prosecuted for infringing software copyright: do not risk bringing yourself and the company into disrepute by breaking the law.
• Authorised programs installed on each workstation are as follows:
  • operating system – Microsoft Windows
  • antivirus software – Symantec Antivirus
  • office software suite – Microsoft Office Professional
  • internet browser – Mozilla Firefox
  • email software – Microsoft Outlook Express
  • file compression/decompression software – WinZip
  • PDF reader – Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Selected workstations also have specialised software relevant to job requirements. These include:
  • accounting software – MYOB
  • design and publishing software – Adobe Creative Suite
  • customer relationship management (CRM) software – Act!
• If your computer notifies you that an update is required, follow the instructions. and update the system or software.
  • These updates could relate to security flaws and it is imperative all software is secure.
  • Some software updates will try to get the user to install additional tools or add-ons for sister companies. Ensure to deselect all added options and only install the required update.
• Use the software’s online Help files if you require assistance with the program.
• Report any software problems immediately to the IT Manager.

Virus protection

• The server and all computers have antivirus software installed and they are automatically updated at least twice per week. Staff members are not to tamper with the antivirus or update settings on their computer.
• Viruses are a major threat to your organisation and laptops are particularly vulnerable if their antivirus software is not kept up-to-date. Ensure your laptop virus software has been set to automatically update.
• Staff are requested to exercise caution at all times:
  • Email attachments are now the number one source of computer viruses. Do not open email attachments that are from an unknown source.
  • Do not copy/open files from an external source (USB flash drive, external hard drive, CD/DVD-ROMs, etc.) until they have been scanned by the antivirus software. This should be automated by your computer; if not, notify the IT Manager.
• Read carefully any emails or memos from the IT Manager regarding virus risks.
• Report any suspected virus immediately to the IT Manager.
• Do not forward any files or upload data onto the network if you suspect your computer might be infected.

 

Adept Owl Recordkeeping Policy and Procedures

Records should be stored securely, being careful to protect privacy, business and personal confidentiality, and maintaining records as required by applicable laws.

• Create a personal subfolder within the server (using your name as the subfolder name) to hold your day-to-day working files.
  • Do not store company data on your computer unless absolutely necessary. Company data should be stored in the appropriate server drive. Unlike the servers which are backed up automatically, data on your own computer is not backed up and your work may be lost if you experience a system crash.
  • If you use a laptop and require access to files offsite, you will be set up with offline files allowing remote access to server files away from the office.
• ‘Move’ completed files to the appropriate folder in your department.
• Filenames:
  • Speak to your Manager regarding the file naming conventions used in your Department
  • For ease of operator identification, add your initials to the end of each filename. For example, JulyConf-mq.doc (document about July Conference, keyed in by Mary Quinlan)
• Back-ups:
  • Back-up copies of all electronic files on the server are made twice weekly.
  • If you spend an extended time away from the office network using a laptop, it is your responsibility to ensure local copies of company files are backed up.

Adept Owl Electronic Communication Policy and Procedures

Policy

This electronic communication policy and procedures establish guidelines for the proper and improper use of Adept Owl’s email and internet resources.

All staff members are responsible for using Adept Owl’s internet and email resources in a professional, ethical, and lawful manner.

Adept Owl will not tolerate inappropriate materials such as pornographic, racist, defamatory or harassing files, pictures, videos or email messages that might cause offence or embarrassment.

Procedures

Allocation and access

• Due to its global nature, users of the internet may encounter material that is inappropriate, offensive and, in many instances, illegal. Adept Owl cannot control the availability of this information and has made the decision not to restrict access to it. However, staff members are notified that they are responsible for any material that they:
  • view on the internet
  • download from the internet
  • upload to the internet.

Authorised use

• Internet and email services can only be used for:
  • Adept Owl business use
  • limited personal use.
• Adept Owl business use includes any activity that is conducted for purposes of accomplishing official business, professional duties including research and, where appropriate, professional development.
  • Official business includes:
    • using devices and software for work-related use
    • using the internet to access work-related information
    • sending emails to colleagues on work-related matters
    • sending emails outside of the work environment on work-related matters.

 

• Professional duties include:
  • using the internet for professional development or other approved study, research or professional forums
  • limited use of computer, email and other facilities to support study (during personal time)

 

• limited support for employees to engage with professional associations.

• Limited personal use means use that is infrequent and brief. This use should generally occur during personal time and should not include use:
  • that requires substantial expenditure of time
  • for private business, personal gain or profit
  • that impedes the efficiency of internet or email services
  • that clogs mailboxes with large numbers of messages
  • that would violate or breach any state or federal legislation
  • that would violate or breach Adept Owl organisational policies and procedures.
• As a guide, use that occurs more than a few times per day and/or for periods longer than a few minutes would not be considered limited personal use.
• Staff members may be held personally responsible for any use of internet and email services that do not comply with these principles.
  • Limited personal use includes:
    • limited personal emails and internet searches that are not unauthorised, unlawful or criminal
    • using a printer or photocopier to print out a few pages of personal information
    • making occasional brief local telephone calls
    • making financial transactions, including bill paying or home banking
    • using web-based email.

Note: It is expected that personal use of internet and email services is undertaken during a staff member’s personal time (Personal time: Staff members’ own time that is not during business hours, e.g. before 9.00 am, after 5.00 pm and during lunch breaks).

Inappropriate use

• Adept Owl will not tolerate inappropriate materials such as pornographic, racist, defamatory or harassing files, pictures, videos or email messages that might cause offence or embarrassment. Never store, use, copy or circulate such material, and steer clear of dubious websites.
• If you receive inappropriate material by email or other means, delete it immediately. If you accidentally browse to an offensive website, click ‘back’ or close the window straight away. If you routinely receive a lot of spam, talk to your IT Manager who can get your spam settings checked.
• Staff members should not use internet and/or email services to:
  • infringe the copyright or other intellectual property right of Adept Owl or third parties
  • download software (without authorisation by management for legitimate work purposes)
  • scan and email print resources protected by copyright
  • disrupt communication and information devices through such means as mass emailing or transmitting files that place an unnecessary burden on departmental resources (without authorisation by management for legitimate work purposes)
  • access inappropriate internet sites
  • download, distribute, store or display offensive or pornographic graphics, images or statements or other material obtained from inappropriate websites
  • download, distribute, store or display material that could cause offence to others, e.g. offensive material based on gender, ethnicity or religious and political beliefs
  • download unreasonable amounts of material for non-business use
  • download information for the purpose of providing it to external organisations or the general public (without authorisation by management for legitimate work purposes)
  • distribute defamatory, obscene, offensive, or harassing messages
  • distribute confidential information (without authorisation by management for legitimate work purposes)
  • distribute messages that disclose personal information (without authorisation by management for legitimate work purposes)
  • distribute private information about other people
  • distribute messages anonymously, using a false identity or using another person’s email account
  • engage in any illegal or wrongful activity
  • engage in private business or personal profit ventures
  • engage in online chat forums, if not for legitimate work purposes
  • stream video from internet sites, if not for legitimate work purposes.
• Any serious or repeated inappropriate use of the organisation’s electronic communication equipment, or any illegal materials will be reported directly to management, and disciplinary processes will be initiated. This may include summary dismissal in the event of a serious breach of the policy.
• Staff members may not:
  • disrupt or interfere with the use of internet or email services
  • without authority destroy, alter, dismantle, disfigure, prevent rightful access to or otherwise interfere with the integrity of internet or email services
  • misuse Adept Owl resources, including human and computing resources.

Note: Sending, receiving, displaying, printing or otherwise disseminating material which is fraudulent, harassing, illegal, sexually explicit, obscene, intimidating or defamatory is prohibited. Staff members encountering such material should report it to the General Manager of Operations immediately. Sexual harassment laws (and other anti-discrimination laws) at both Commonwealth and state level can deem

 

Adept Owl responsible for any breaches of anti-discrimination legislation committed by any staff member.

Communicating information

Staff members should exercise the same care in drafting email messages for any other written communication form. Any messages on Adept Owl’s computer system may be subject to review by authorised Adept Owl personnel. Furthermore, email messages may be required to be disclosed, discovered or produced in a litigious matter involving Adept Owl.

Adept Owl Meetings
Policy and Procedures

Policy

This meetings policy and the procedures below establish guidelines for the expected procedures and conduct expected by Adept Owl staff when conducting and participating in meetings.

All staff members have the responsibility conduct themselves in a professional, ethical and lawful manner, as outlined in the Adept Owl Code of Conduct. Such conduct is expected at both internal and external meetings.

Procedures

Planning meetings

Staff who are planning meetings are responsible for ensuring that:

• a chairperson has been designated
• a meeting invitation is sent to all required participants in an appropriate format and a timely fashion:
  • generally, via email
  • at least 24 hours’ prior for standard meetings, at least one week prior where training or extensive preparation is required
• the meeting space is to be booked and confirmed at the earliest opportunity:
  • meeting room 1: fits up to 5 people
  • meeting room 2: fits up to 14 people
  • board room: fits up to 30 people
• AV or teleconferencing equipment is to be booked at the time of booking the meeting space, and collected:
  • no earlier than 24 hours prior to the meeting
  • no later than an hour prior to the meeting
  • if being conducted off-site, make sure arrangements have been made well in advance so as to not inconvenience other staff who may require the equipment
• a meeting agenda is prepared and distributed to participants prior to the meeting, using the Adept Owl Meeting Agenda template
• meeting minutes are to be taken, using the Adept Owl Meeting Minutes template
• meeting duration is limited to an appropriate time for the purpose, generally 30 minutes to an hour
• meeting budgets for catering are to be limited to $10 per head. See procurement policy for details of preferred catering supplier and menu.

Conducting/chairing meetings

The chairperson is responsible for ensuring these conventions for conducting meetings are followed, where applicable:

• meetings must start and finish on time
• the purpose and goals of the meeting are clear to all participants
• the agenda is followed and items are presented by the assigned speaker and within the allocated duration for discussion
• all participants are encouraged to provide input in the discussions, as appropriate
• discussions are restricted to agenda items only
• discussions are conducted in a constructive and professional manner
• one person is to speak at a time
• time limit on speakers is adhered to, as per meeting agenda
• participants have the authority to make decisions
• conflict of interest provisions are followed
• consensus is required for all decisions
• the chairperson has casting vote
• voting is conducted appropriately.

Attending meetings

All staff who are attending meetings are responsible for ensuring that:

• they arrive on time
• their mobile phone is switched off
• they behave professionally and appropriately, as per Adept Owl Code of Conduct
• they participate actively, constructively and respectfully in meeting discussions to achieve meeting aims.
• Management meetings are a big deal. They bring your company’s leaders together to solve all kinds of problems.

Following up meetings

All staff who are following up meetings (generally the meeting planner or chair) are responsible for ensuring that:

• The agenda filename includes the meeting type and date (e.g. ‘Agenda-StaffMeeting-22052015.docx’), and is stored in the ‘Meeting Agendas’ folder on the Administration server:

Administration > Internal > Staff Meetings > Meeting Agendas

• The meeting minutes’ filename includes the meeting type and date (e.g. ‘Minutes-StaffMeeting-22052015.docx’), and is stored in the ‘Meeting Minutes’ folder on the Administration server:

Administration > Internal > Staff Meetings > Meeting Minutes

• Sending an email to all participants advising them:
  • that the minutes are now available and providing a filepath to the document on the server

 

• advising them of the date of any required follow-up meetings and who will be responsible for coordinating that meeting
• attaching any additional documents that are required by outcomes of the meeting.

Adept Owl Privacy Policy

The Adept Owl Games Company is committed to protecting privacy. It is bound by the National Privacy Principles contained in the Privacy Act 1988 and all other legislation that governs privacy.

Where appropriate, Adept Owl will handle personal information relying on the related bodies’ corporate exemption and the employee records exemption in the Privacy Act. Our respect for our staff and customers’ privacy is paramount. We have policies and procedures to ensure that all personal information is handled in accordance with National Privacy Principles.

This Privacy Policy sets out our policies on the management of personal information – that is, how we collect personal information, the purposes for which we use this information, and to whom this information is disclosed. Management meetings are a big deal. They bring your company’s leaders together to solve all kinds of problems.

What is personal information?

Personal information is information that could identify you. Examples of personal information include your name, address, telephone number and email address, or more complex information like a resume.

How does Adept Owl collect and use personal information?

Some of the ways in which Adept Owl collects personal information is when you send a job application to us or when you email us. These uses are discussed below.

What happens if you don’t provide personal information?

Generally, you have no obligation to provide any personal information to us. However, if you choose to withhold personal information, we are unlikely to be able to respond to your application or query.

To whom do we disclose personal information?

We engage third party service providers (including related companies of Adept Owl, which may be located outside Australia) to perform functions for Adept Owl. Such functions include mailing, delivery of purchases, credit card payment authorisation, trend analysis, external audits, market research, promotions and the provision of statistical sales information to industry bodies.

Management meetings are a big deal. They bring your company’s leaders together to solve all kinds of problems.

For our service providers to perform these functions, in some circumstances it may be necessary for us to disclose your personal information to those suppliers. Where disclosures take place, we work with these third parties to ensure that all personal information we provide to them is kept secure, is only used to perform the task for which we have engaged them and is handled by them in accordance with the National Privacy Principles.

How do we protect personal information?

At all times, we take great care to ensure that your personal information is protected from unauthorised access, use, disclosure or alteration. We endeavour to ensure that our employees are aware of, and comply with, their obligations in relation to the handling of personal information. Only properly authorised employees are permitted to see or use personal information held by Adept Owl and, even then, only to the extent that is relevant to their roles and responsibilities. Your personal information will not be sold to any other organisation for that organisations’ unrelated independent use. Further, we will not share your personal information with any organisations, other than those engaged by us to assist us in the provision of our products and services (as described above).

Management meetings are a big deal. They bring your company’s leaders together to solve all kinds of problems.

What about information you provide in job applications?

If you submit a job application to Adept Owl, we will use the information provided by you to assess your application. In certain circumstances, Adept Owl may disclose the information contained in your application to contracted service providers for purposes such as screening, aptitude testing, medical testing and human resources management activities. As part of the application process, in certain circumstances, you may be required to complete a pre-employment health questionnaire. You may also be asked to undergo a pre-employment medical assessment. In that case, you will be asked to give specific consent to Adept Owl to disclose your questionnaire to its service providers for the purposes of arranging the medical assessment and for the relevant service providers to disclose the results of the assessment to Adept Owl. Please note that medical disclosures will only be communicated to Adept Owl if they are directly related to the job role that you are applying for.

If you refuse to provide any of the information requested by Adept Owl, or to consent to the disclosure of the results of your medical assessment to Adept Owl, we may be unable to consider your application.

Is the personal information we hold accurate?

We endeavor to maintain your personal information as accurately as reasonably possible. However, we rely on the accuracy of personal information as provided to us both directly and indirectly. We encourage you to contact us if the personal information we hold about you is incorrect or to notify us of a change in your personal information.

How can you access or correct the personal information we hold about you?

Wherever possible and appropriate, we will let you see the personal information we hold about you and correct it if it is wrong. If we do not allow you access to any part of the personal information we hold about you, we will tell you why.

Adept Owl’s website privacy policy

Adept Owl generally only collects personal information from its website when it is provided voluntarily by you, for example, when you send us an electronic message with a query about Adept Owl or its products. We will generally use your information to respond to your query, to provide and market our services to your or as otherwise allowed or required by law.

For the same purposes, Adept Owl may share your information with other members of the Adept Owl group (including those who are located outside Australia) and their respective service providers, agents and contractors. If we do this, we require these parties to protect your information in the same way we do.

When you visit this website or download information from it, our internet service provider (ISP) makes a record of your visit and records the following information:

• your internet address
• your domain name, if applicable
• date and time of your visit to the website.

Our ISP also collects information such as the pages that our users access, the documents they download, links from other sites they follow to reach our website, and the type of browser they use. However, this information is anonymous and is only used to statistical and website development purposes.

We use a variety of physical and electronic security measures, including restricting physical access to our offices, firewalls and secure databases to keep personal information secure from unauthorised use, loss or disclosure. However, you should keep in mind that the internet is not a secure environment. If you use the internet to send us any information, including your email address, it is sent at your own risk.

You have a right of access to personal information we hold about you in certain circumstances. If we deny your request for access, we will tell you why.

Use of cookies

A cookie is a small message given to your web browser by our web server. The browser stores the message in a text file, and the message is then sent back to the server each time the browser requests a page from the server.

Adept Owl makes limited use of cookies on this website. Cookies are used to measure usage sessions accurately, to gain a clear picture of which areas of the website attract traffic and to improve the functionality of our website.

When cookies are used on this website, they are used to store information relating to your visit such as a unique identifier, or a value to indicate whether you have seen a web page. We use session (not permanent) cookies. They are used to distinguish your internet browser from the thousands of other browsers. This website will not store personal information such as email addresses or other details in a cookie.

Most internet browsers are set up to accept cookies. If you do not wish to receive cookies, you may be able to change the settings of your browser to refuse all cookies or to notify you each time a cookie is sent to your computer, giving you the choice whether to accept it or not.

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Disposal of personal information

Adept Owl is committed to maintaining the confidentiality of its customers and employees. All documents relating to staff, suppliers and retailers will be shredded before removing to secure bins.

Adept Owl Procurement and Preferred Suppliers Policy and Procedures

Procurement is also called ‘supply management’ or ‘purchasing’. The procurement policy is concerned with processes that control incoming products and materials.

The purpose of this policy is to ensure the purchase of resources is carried out consistently, fairly and transparently and in accordance with Adept Owl requirements. The scope of this policy covers the purchasing and acquisition of resources by employees and contractors of Adept Owl Games Company.

Responsibility for the implementation of this policy rests with those employees and management of Adept Owl with responsibility for purchasing resources.

Principles governing the procurement process

1. Probity and ethical behaviour

The principle of probity (which means to have strong moral principles, honesty and decency) and ethical behaviour governs the conduct of all procurement activities. Employees who have authority to procure goods and services must comply with the standards of integrity, probity, professional conduct and ethical behaviour. Employees or directors must not seek to benefit from supplier practices that may be dishonest or unethical.

2. Sustainability

Follow the sustainability policy and principles outlined in the sustainability policy when procuring supplies.

3. Value for money

Value for money is the core principle underpinning procurement. Organisations contracted to do work for Adept Owl must be cost-effective and efficient in the use of resources whilst upholding the highest standards of probity and integrity.

In general, a competitive procurement process that is carried out in an open, objective and transparent manner can achieve best value for money in procurement.

4. Non-discrimination

This procurement policy requires that the procurement process is non-discriminatory. All potential contracted suppliers should have the same opportunities to compete for business and must be treated equitably based on their suitability for the intended purpose.

5. Risk management

Risk management involves the systematic identification, analysis, treatment of risk as well as, where possible, the implementation of appropriate risk mitigation strategies. It is integral to efficiency and effectiveness to proactively identify, evaluate, and manage risks arising out of procurement related activities. The risks associated with procurement activity must be managed in accordance with the organisation’s risk management policy.

6. Responsible financial management

The principle of responsible financial management must be applied to all procurement activities. Factors that must be considered include:

 

• the availability of funds within an existing approved budget
• staff approving the expenditure of funds strictly within their delegations
• measures to contain costs of the procurement without compromising any procurement principles.

7. Procurement planning

In order to achieve value for money, each procurement process must be well planned and conducted in accordance with the principles contained in this document. The process must also comply with all of the organisation’s policies and relevant legal and regulatory requirements.

When planning appropriate procurement processes, consideration should be given to adopting an approach which:

• encourages competition
• ensures that rules do not operate to limit competition by unnecessarily discriminating against particular suppliers
• recognises any industry regulation and licensing requirements
• secures and maintains contractual and related documentation for the procurement which best protects the organisation
• complies with the organisation’s delegations’ policy.

8. Buy Australian made/support Australian industry

Employees who are involved in procurement activities must make a conscious effort to maximise opportunities for Australian manufacturers and suppliers to provide products where there is practicable and economic value. In making a value for money judgment between locally made and overseas sourced goods, employees are to take into account:

• whole of life costs associated with the good or service
• that the initial purchase price may not be a reliable indicator of value
• the quality of locally made products
• the record of performance and delivery of local suppliers
• the flexibility, convenience and capacity of local suppliers to take on larger orders and meet fluctuations in order numbers
• the scope for improvements to the goods and ‘add-ons’ from local industry.

 

9. Pre-registered list of suppliers and contractors

Adept Owl maintains a pre-registered list of preferred suppliers and contractors.

This list is reviewed at regular intervals with admission of interested parties on a rolling basis. Care should be taken to ensure that such lists are used in an open and non-discriminatory manner. The list should be maintained in accordance with the sustainability policy. Suppliers must be audited once per year with regard to sustainable practices. It is in the interest of the organisation that the pool of potential suppliers is actively maintained and updated. Employees should provide reports of their experiences in working with each supplier/contractor to assist future decisions concerning the list.

 

See the list of preferred suppliers and contractors at the end of this policy and procedures.

10. Avoid conflict of interest

Employees and directors are not permitted to personally gain from any aspect of a procurement process. Employees and directors are required to be free of interests or relationships in all aspects of the procurement process.

For those individuals who are involved in procurements, any investment in, or close relationship with, a contractor represents a conflict of interest. This individual must disclose the conflict of interest to the Finance Manager to allow sufficient time for a review.

Employees and directors shall ensure that to the best of their knowledge, information and belief, that at the date of engaging a supplier or contractor that no conflict of interest exists or is likely to arise in the performance of the supplier/contractor’s obligations under their contract.

Should employees or managers become aware of potential conflicts of interest, they must advise the Finance Manager and CEO immediately.

11. Report collusive tendering

Employees should be aware of anti-competitive practices, such as collusive tendering.

Collusive tender would occur if an employee of Adept Owl were to secretly share information or arrange a situation that would control the result of tendering to favour or discriminate against particular applicants.

Any evidence of suspected collusion in tendering should be brought to the attention of the Finance Manager.

12. Competitive process

It is a basic principle of procurement that a competitive process should be used unless there are justifiably exceptional circumstances. The type of competitive process can vary depending on the size and characteristics of the contract to be awarded.

 

13. Direct invitation (selective or restricted tendering)

A process of direct sourcing to tender may be used. This may involve an invitation to organisations deemed appropriately qualified for a particular product or service (this may be appropriate for specialised requirements in markets where there is a limited number of suppliers or service providers).

The selection process should have particular regard to the need for equal treatment and reasonable distribution of opportunities.

14. Evaluation and contract award

For projects being awarded, consideration will be given not only to the most economically advantageous tender, but also to the track record of the tender respondent and the degree of confidence that the panel has in the quality if the bid. It will be the normal practice to have the evaluation of tenders carried out by a team with the requisite competency.

 

15. Results of tendering process

All tender respondents should be informed in writing of the result of a tendering process immediately after a contract has been awarded.

Summary of procurement policy delegations

Authority	Purchase amount	Required number of quotes	Comment
CEO and Finance Manager (together)	Authority to sign contracts for products and services over $75,000.	Two or more competitive quotes for contracts over $75,000.	Detailed services contract required. Follow Adept Owl procurement procedures.
CEO and General Manager of Operations (together)	Authority to sign contracts for products and services up to $75,000.	Two or more competitive quotes.	Detailed services contract required for contracts over $20,000. Follow Adept Owl procurement procedures.
Managers Delegated authority only through Finance Manager or General Manager of Operations	Authority to sign contracts for products and services under $30,000.	One or more competitive quotes preferred.	Provided they are within the approved budget and consistent with business/ operational and strategic planning. Follow Adept Owl procurement procedures.
Managers	Authority to sign contracts for products and services under $10,000.	One or more competitive quotes preferred.	Follow Adept Owl procurement procedures.
IT Officer, Product Development Officers, Distribution Officers and Manufacturing Officers	Authority to sign contracts for products and services under $5,000.	Must use preferred suppliers list.	Follow Adept Owl procurement procedures.
Office Administrator	Authority to sign contracts for products and services under $1,500.	Must use preferred suppliers list.	Follow Adept Owl procurement procedures..
Contractors and external consultants	No authority.	One or more competitive quotes preferred. Must use preferred suppliers list.	Contractors and external consultants must follow Adept Owl procurement procedures and must seek approval for purchases from person holding relevant authority.

Adept Owl – List of preferred suppliers

Adept Owl has an established commercial relationship with the following companies, who should always be the first contact for their respective services.

Service	Preferred supplier
Specialised expertise and advice in areas of: ●      finance ●      business management ●      marketing and design ●      human resources and training.	Ace Consultants
For short-term project and temporary recruitment needs in areas of: ●      business and office administration ●      project management ●      technical writing ●      marketing and design ●      training and education.	Ace Recruitment
Business travel bookings	Innovative Travel
Fleet sales and service	Melbourne Car World
Office equipment, photocopiers, office stationery and consumables	Ready Office Supplies
Computer hardware, software and technical support	Ready Office IT Solutions
Everyday and event or function catering	Coffeeville (see menu attached below)
Wholesale paper stock; for paper, board, packaging, and label products for product manufacture	Yanakie Paper Merchants
Ink and coating wholesaler	INK!
Delivery and shipping	Speedy Transport

 

CoffeeVille Catering Menu Breakfast, lunch, snacks and drinks – we’ve got you covered!   Our menu changes seasonally. Where possible, we source local, organic products. Breakfast Bacon and egg roll $5 A range of freshly baked muffins* $4 Lunch A range of fresh focaccias made daily $9–10 A range of salads* $8–$10 Snacks A selection of cakes, pastries and biscuits* $4–7 Drinks Espresso coffee, leaf teas, hot chocolate $3–4 Milk shakes and iced coffee $5 Bottled drinks $3–4   * Gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options available   Catering orders must be received no later than 24 hours prior to event. Catering orders for more than 30 people must be received one week prior to event.   CoffeeVille 3216 Collins Street Melbourne Vic 3000 P: 03 1234 5678

Adept Owl Sustainability Policy

Adept Owl takes its commitment to the sustainable and socially responsible use of resources seriously.

Sustainability principles

Adept Owl adheres to the following six sustainability principles:

1. Taking action now to reduce environmental risk

Consider the risk to the environment as part of risk management at Adept Owl.

Take action immediately to reduce environmental risk as you would with any other risk such as health and safety or financial risk.

2. Intergenerational fairness

Consider whether the actions of Adept Owl deplete or use up resources that could be used by later generations. Is your business or workplace activity fair to people who will live tomorrow as well as those who live today?

Ensure the next generation is fairly treated by Adept Owl!

Sustainable use of natural resources

Consider whether Adept Owl uses natural resources at the rate they are naturally replenished. If not, how will Adept Owl compensate for unsustainable use? Compare like businesses to Adept Owl.

Does Adept Owl use resources more sustainably than all other comparable businesses?

Maintenance of biological diversity

Consider how Adept Owl contributes to or diminishes the variety of life on the planet. Biological diversity is important for maintaining ecosystems that contribute to the overall health of the planet.

What ecosystems are disturbed by the location of the manufacturing plant and associated car park? How can this be prevented or offset?

What ecosystems are disturbed by the production and distribution of purchased products? How can this be prevented or offset?

Enhanced economic and social wellbeing

Consider how Adept Owl attributes value or cost to business activity. Is wastage considered (and calculated) as a cost to the environment (which has to be paid by someone), or only as a cost in relation to the narrower financial interests of the business (only the cost of disposal)?

Consider how Adept Owl’s use of resources contributes to social wellbeing. Are people in your community better-off or happier as a result of Adept Owl business activities?

Ensure the community is better off because of Adept Owl!

Strengthened community

Consider how Adept Owl’s use of resources contributes to community. Are people in your community more connected with their community as a result of Adept Owl’s business activities?

 

Ensure the community is stronger and more cohesive because of Adept Owl!

Waste management

The waste hierarchy is an effective approach to waste management which should be applied by all employees of Adept Owl with direct or indirect responsibility for waste management. The diagram below demonstrates the stages:

Yearly environmental audit

An environmental audit should be performed yearly. General operations and administration staff should use the Sustainable Office Checklist provided by the NSW Department of Environment Climate Change and Water:

 

Style Guide

For consistency and clarity of communications, Adept Owl Games Company requires all internal documents to conform to the following requirements of style. All employees of Adept Owl are expected to ensure their documents incorporate the following standards.

As a general rule, for clarity of communications, Adept Owl favors cleanly and simply presented documents.

General Procedures for Writing

Adept Owl Games Company requires all staff comply with the following organisational requirements:

• templates are to be used for document types that are created frequently, both to save time and to maintain clarity and consistency
• documents are to be created in line with the Adept Owl Games Company Style Guide
• correct procedures for design, approval, distribution, and storage of documents are followed where required.

Document/Communication Types

There are several standard types of documents and communications used by Adept Owl in the course of day-to-day business that staff will be required to produce:

• letters
• memoranda
• emails
• meeting agendas
• meeting minutes.

Writing Documents

The person responsible for making and distributing the document is generally the person who is doing the communicating, e.g. if you need to send a letter, you are the person who writes the letter. See the following table for who is responsible for creating the most common types of documents used by Adept Owl.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Document	Staff member responsible	Special procedures
Letter	Sender	–
Memoranda	Managers only, or staff with managerial approval	In most cases, mangers will be the ones sending memos. On occasion, other staff members may need or wish to send internal memos. In those cases, a manager must approve and countersign the memo before it is distributed.
Email	All staff	–
Meeting agenda	Meeting Chair	Meeting Chair is to email all required attendees prior to the meeting, inviting them to attend and requesting agenda items. Meeting Chair is to make note of replies from those unable to attend the meeting so as to compile the apologies.
Meeting minutes	Meeting Minute-Taker	The Meeting Minute-Taker is to use the agenda provided by the Meeting Chair to write up the minutes.

Distributing Documents

The distribution of documents is also done by the person responsible for the writing of the document. See the following table for who is responsible for distributing the most common types of documents used by Adept Owl.

Document	Staff member responsible	Special procedures
Letter	Sender	Letters are to be enveloped and addressed, then placed in the mail box for the Office Administrator to arrange postage.
Memoranda	Managers only, or staff with managerial approval	Managers are to print the finished memo and give it to the Office Administrator, who will photocopy the memo and place it in the required noticeboards and pigeon holes.
Email	All staff	Staff are advised to use the ‘Reply’, ‘Reply All’, ‘Cc’ and ‘Bcc’ functions with care and attention where appropriate.
Meeting agenda	Meeting Chair	Meeting Chair is to email the agenda to all attendees preferably a week before the meeting. They are to immediately double check that the Minute-Taker received the agenda. On the day of the meeting, the Chair is to print the agenda make enough photocopies for all attendees.
Meeting minutes	Meeting Minute-Taker	The Minute-Taker is to email the completed minutes as an attachment to all meeting attendees, with a link to the file’s location on the server.

Document Storage

All files should be saved to the shared drive to ensure they are backed up. No files should be saved only to the ‘C:’ drive on personal computers.

Files should be saved using the document name and the date. For example, the agenda filename includes the meeting type and date (e.g. ‘Agenda-StaffMeeting-220520XX.docx’), and is stored in the ‘Meeting Agendas’ folder on the Administration server:

Administration > Internal > Staff Meetings > Meeting Agendas

See the following table for who is responsible for naming and saving documents used by Adept Owl.

Document	Staff member responsible	Special procedures
Letter	Sender	Electronic copies of all letters sent should be saved on the server in the appropriate folder. A copy must be made of letters once they are signed and before they are sent. The copy should display the words ‘copy’ and ‘sent’ in the top right-hand corner, preferably by way of an ink stamp.
Memoranda	Managers only, or staff with managerial approval	All memos should be filed on the server in the Internal Memoranda folder. The file name should also include the surname of the manager, e.g. ‘MemoMcKenzie01032012’
Email	All staff	Staff should archive old emails when advised by their email software.
Meeting agenda	Meeting Chair	All agendas should be filed on the server in the Meeting Agendas folder. The agenda filename includes the meeting type and date (e.g. ‘Agenda-StaffMeeting-220520XX.docx’), and is stored in the ‘Meeting Agendas’ folder on the Administration server.
Meeting minutes	Meeting Minute-Taker	All minutes should be filed on the server in the Meeting Minutes folder. The meeting minutes’ filename includes the meeting type and date (e.g. ‘Minutes-StaffMeeting-220520XX.docx’), and is stored in the ‘Meeting Minutes’ folder on the Administration server: Administration > Internal > Staff Meetings > Meeting Minutes

Special Document Procedures

Letters

When to use:	●      Letters should be used for all written communications to external organisations or clients, in particular, communications with government departments.
Who can use:	●      All staff may be required to write letters in the course of their duties. ●      Only general managers and the Chief Executive can sign letters addressed to government department staff.
Format to use:	●      Letters should always be in the form of the attached letter template.
Other rules:	●      A copy must be made of letters once they are signed, and before they are sent. The copy should display the words ‘copy’ and ‘sent’ in the top, right-hand corner, preferably by way of an ink stamp.

Memoranda

When to use:	●      Memoranda must only be used for internal correspondence.
Who can use:	●      Generally, only managers are permitted to send internal memoranda. In some cases, staff can prepare and send internal memoranda. ●      In those cases, staff members are required to first seek managerial approval for the memo, and it must be countersigned by a manager before it is sent out.
Format to use:	●      Memoranda should be in the form of the attached memorandum template.

Email

When to use:	●      Email can be used for a variety of internal and external correspondence. ●      Care and attention must be made before sending emails that it is the most appropriate form of communication. Email can confuse some kinds of messages, while saving time and energy for others. Consider, for example, would it be more appropriate to be written formally by letter? Would a meeting be more appropriate?
Who can use:	●      All staff can and should make use of email.
Format to use:	●      Emails, for both internal and external recipients, should be in the form of the attached email template.
Other rules:	●      The company signature must appear on all emails. ●      When attaching files to emails, be considerate to your recipient: ○     only attach files when necessary ○     keep files sizes low – your recipient will not appreciate their inbox being filled to capacity ○     make sure you mention any attachments in the body of the email, explaining what it is, why you have attached it and what you would like/require the recipient to do with it. ●      Conform to standards of etiquette in all aspects of email use by ensuring: ○     courteous tone and use of appropriate greetings, etc. (avoid sarcasm and similar styles of humour that could be misinterpreted at all costs) ○     appropriate language and relevant content ○     timeliness in replying to email received, e.g. do not wait too long before replying – email is an instant communication; senders expect prompt responses.

 

 

Meeting agendas^*

When to use:	●      Agendas should be written and distributed prior to all meetings.
Who can use:	●      Agendas should be written by the Chair of the meeting, incorporating input from all people they are inviting to attend. ●      All people invited to attend the meeting should receive a copy of the agenda prior to the meeting, even those invited who are unable to attend.
Format to use:	●      Meeting agendas, for both internal and external recipients, should be in the form of the attached meeting agendas template.
Other rules:	●      Agenda items should be clearly itemised. ●      Ensure that action having arisen since the previous meeting is incorporated in the agenda, and is not left to be brought up as other business. ●      Ensure time has been schedule to allow for other business to be raised.

Meeting minutes^*

When to use:	●      Meeting minutes should be drafted during the meeting, written and fully typed and distributed within 24 hours of the meeting’s conclusion.
Who can use:	●      Meeting minutes should be written by the assigned Minute-Taker. ●      All people invited to attend the meeting should receive a copy of the minutes after the meeting, even those invited who are unable to attend.
Format to use:	●      Meeting minutes, for both internal and external recipients, should be in the form of the attached meeting minutes template.
Other rules:	●      Meeting minutes should be based on the meeting agenda.

 

^* Note: before planning a meeting, ensure you have read and follow the requirements listed in the Adept Owl Meetings Policy and Procedure.

 

General Style Requirements

Page Layout

Header and Footer	The footer should include the page number and number of pages on the right hand side of the footer. The document date should appear on the left hand side of the footer.
Templates	All internal documents must be prepared using the relevant template.
Company logo	The Adept Owl Games Company logo should appear in the top left side of the header.

Fonts

Text type	Details	Sample
Heading 1	Georgia 16pt, Bold. Title Case. Paragraph spacing: 18pt before and after, single line spaced, underlined using bottom border.	Heading One
Heading 2	Georgia 14, Bold. Title Case. Paragraph spacing: 18pt before, 6pt after, single line spaced.	Heading Two
Heading 3	Georgia 12pt, Bold. Sentence case. Paragraph spacing: 12pt before, 6pt after, single line spaced.	Heading three
Normal	Georgia 11pt. Paragraph spacing: 6pt before and after, single line spaced.	Normal

Logo

		Full logo: Should be used in the first instance.
		Icon only logo: Should be used in cases where full logo is already present and prominent and is being repeated or used as a watermark.
Adept Owl Games Company		Text only logo: To be used sparingly where regular logo may not print correctly. Lithos Pro Regular font, single line spaced. ‘Adept Owl’ 26pt, 0pt before, 6pt after, single line spaced, bold only on ‘Adept’. ‘Games Company’ 11pt, 6pt before, 0pt after.
Positioning	The logo should always be positioned on the left-hand side of header.
Colour	The logo should be used in colour, where possible, so the dice colour is prominent. The only other permissible uses of colour with the logo are:
	Black and white		Greyscaled and washed out	Red wash

Language Requirements

Australian English	Ensure when word processing, language is set to ‘English (Australia)’ Preferred reference: Macquarie dictionary. Use the first spelling option listed in entries in Macquarie dictionary.
Plain English	Avoid pompous and unnecessary words. Use concise and correct language. Explain all jargon where it is unavoidable. Spell out all acronyms at first appearance.
Tone	Formal in most communications; informal is permissible in some email communications. See Email in Special Document Requirements.
Gender-specific language	Avoid using gender-specific language such as ‘chairman’, ‘male’, ‘authoress’. Use ‘chairperson’. Replace ‘his’ or ‘hers’ with ‘they’.
Capitalisation	Use capital letters for proper nouns and acronyms. Do not use capital letters to emphasise text.
Numbers	Use the ‘ten rule’, i.e. spell numbers out in words from one to ten, then use digits, e.g. ‘14’. Use a space if there are five or more digits, e.g. 55 000 or 555 000. Use words for numbers at the sentence beginnings. Use digits for dates, times, phone numbers, addresses, measurements and sums of money. Exceptions – number ranges, for example 1–2 days
Dates	Write months out in full, Day Month Year, with no punctuation. Example: 2 September 2012 ●      Day: Use numerals with no suffixes, e.g. do not include the ‘nd’ in ‘2nd’. ●      Month: Spell out whole month, e.g. ‘September’ not ‘Sept’. ●      Year: Use four digit year, e.g. 2012 not 12
Punctuation	Minimum punctuation to be used. The use of plain English will make your sentences simpler and reduce the need for complicated punctuation. Do not use exclamation marks and avoid repeated punctuation, e.g. ‘???’.
Check names	Make sure you check that you have spelt all names correctly prior to sending or distributing your communication.

 

Tables

On occasion, you may need to isolate material, or present it in a visual way. Tables should be used consistently and should be presented simply and cleanly, as shown: border lines should be: thin grey header rows and columns: no shading titles, where required, presented in bold and in sentence case header rows should repeat if table spans multiple pages cell text to be plain, matching the ‘Normal’ style table rows should not break over pages.

Column 1 Column 2 Row 1 Text   Text   Row 2 Text   Text   Row 3 Text   Text

Specific Document Requirements

Letters

Content and presentation
Structure	Header Address block Greeting line Subject line Content Signature block
Header	Letter headers must always include: the Adept Owl Games Company logo: full logo positioned at the left side of header on the first page only a date, which should be the date upon which the letter was signed and sent company details and address, left justified and as shown below: Adept Owl Games Company 42 Challenge Lane RICHMOND VIC 3121 Ph: 03 9234 5678 Fax: 03 9234 5679 www.adeptowl.com.au
Greeting line	Letters should always use the salutation ‘Dear Mr’ ‘Dear Ms’ or ‘Dear Dr’ (as appropriate) followed by the addressee’s last name, unless the sender personally knows the addressee, in which case their first name can be used (e.g. ‘Dear Bob’).
Subject line	A subject line in bold format, setting out the subject of the letter
Letter content	Bulleted lists	Bulleted lists should: ●      have line spacing values before and after of 3pt ●      start each point with a capital letter ●      contain no punctuation ●      not allow bulleted lists to run across multiple pages Bulleted lists should contain no more than two levels: ●      Level one should have: ○     an indent of 0.5cm ○     a hanging indent of 0.5cm ●      Level two should have: ○     an indent of 1.5cm ○     a hanging indent of 0.5cm.
	Numbered lists	Numbered lists should: ●      have line spacing values before and after 3 pt ●      start each point with a capital letter ●      contain no punctuation Numbered lists should contain no more than two levels: ●      level one should: ○     use Arabic numbers ○     have an indent of 0.5cm ○     have a hanging indent of 0.5cm ●      level one should: ○     use alphabetical characters ○     have an indent of 1.5cm ○     have a hanging indent of 0.5cm
	Colour	Do not use colour for fonts or highlighting unless directed.
	Tables	Use tables where noted in templates, and presented as noted in this guide. Table rows should have headings.
	General	Do not indent text. All text to be left justified. Language to be set to English (Australian).
Signature block	Letters should always be signed ‘Yours sincerely’ followed by the signatory’s name and job title in bold format (Signature Block). Letters should indicate whether any documents are attached or enclosed with the letter by use of the term ‘enc.’ directly beneath the Signature Block. If other parties will also receive a copy of the letter, this should be indicated beneath the Signature Block by use of the term ‘cc’ followed by the full names of the parties.

Memoranda

Content and presentation
Structure	To: From: Re: Date: Purpose: Background: Action taken: Recommendations: Contact details Signature with title
Header	Memorandum headers must always include: the Adept Owl Games Company logo: full logo positioned at the left side of header on the first page only
Memo content	Use bulleted lists	Bulleted lists should: ●      have line spacing values before and after of 3 pt ●      start each point with a capital letter ●      contain no punctuation ●      not allow bulleted lists to run across multiple pages Bulleted lists should contain no more than two levels: ●      level one should have: ○     an indent of 0.5cm ○     a hanging indent of 0.5cm ●      level two should have: ○     an indent of 1.5cm ○     a hanging indent of 0.5cm.

Emails

Content and presentation
Structure	Greeting Message Farewell Email signature
Message content	Text	Be brief – emails should be used for quick communication. Break separate concepts/discussion points into separate lines/paragraphs so they can be seen. While email is a less formal communication than letter, remember it is still a business communication – do not write or send anything via email you wouldn’t say to the recipient in person! Make text a little larger, around 12pt, to make on-screen reading easier for your recipient. Don’t use common internet acronyms in emails, such as ‘LOL’ or ‘BRB’; use proper English, with fully constructed sentences.
	Colour	Do not use colour for fonts or highlighting unless directed.
	Signature	Signatures must include the following: ●      your name ●      your position ●      company address ●      your direct phone line ●      your email address written out ●      company fax number ●      company website URL ●      privacy disclaimer ●      environmental disclaimer. Note: Between 1 December and 7 January each year, all emails should instead use the company’s Christmas signature, which includes all of the above material, but contains a ‘Season’s Greetings’ image at the top.
	Attachments	Attachments should not be embedded in the body of the email and attached properly in the first instance.

Meeting Agendas

Content and presentation
Structure of meeting	Welcome/open meeting Meeting preparation Apologies for any absences Approve minutes of the previous meeting Matters arising from the previous meeting Agenda items Any other business Arrangement of next meeting Close meeting
Header	Agenda headers must always include: ●      the Adept Owl Games Company logo: ○     positioned at the left side of header ○     on the first page only ●      date, time and location of meeting ●      Chair and Minute-Taker ●      title of meeting ●      attendees ●      dial-in information if you have any attending via video or teleconferencing facilities.
Content	Text:	All language should be clear and concise. All required reading and preparation has been noted. Ensure all agenda items have been included. All action arising from previous meeting has been noted. All attendees and apologies have been noted. Duration for each item of discussion has been allocated.

Meeting Minutes

Content and presentation
Structure	(Mirrors the agenda structure) Welcome/open meeting Meeting preparation Apologies for any absences Approve minutes of the previous meeting Matters arising from the previous meeting Agenda items Any other business Arrangement of next meeting Close meeting
Header	Minutes headers must always include: ●      the Adept Owl Games Company logo: ○     positioned at the left side of header ○     on the first page only ●      date, time and location of meeting ●      Chair and Minute-Taker ●      title of meeting ●      attendees.
Content	Text:	All language should be clear and concise. Ensure all agenda items have been included, and all other business has been noted.

 

Letter template

Adept Owl Games Company 42 Challenge Lane RICHMOND VIC 3121 www.adeptowl.com.au

<Date, e.g. 27 March 2012>       <Title><First name><Surname> <Street address> <CITY/SUBURB><STATE><postcode>       Dear <Title><First name/Surname/both> <Subject line> <Content of letter, flush left, no paragraph indent>       Yours <sincerely/faithfully>   <Signature – leave space, at least four blank lines>   <Signatory’s name> <Signatory’s title>   <Enc: any documents enclosed> <Cc: any other parties receiving this letter>

Memorandum template

	Internal Memorandum
To:           <Name/s> From:       <Name> Cc:           <Name/s> Date:        <Date memo sent> Subject:    <Summary of memo content>   <Content of memo>                   Attachments: <1.> <2.> <3.> Page X of Y

Email templates

Template 1: Formal

Dear <Addressee>,   <Body of message, no indent on paragraphs>                   Regards, <Your name> <Title>   Adept Owl Games Company 42 Challenge Lane | RICHMOND VIC 3121 Ph: 03 9234 5678 | Fax: 03 9234 5679 website: www.adeptowl.com.au | email: <initial>.<surname>@adeptowl.com.au Please consider the environment before printing this email. This email and any attachments to it may be confidential and are intended solely for the use of the individual to whom it is addressed. Any views or opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Adapt Owl Please contact the sender if you believe you have received this email in error.

 

Template 2: History of Correspondence

Hi <Addressee>,   <Body of message, no indent on paragraphs>     Cheers, <Your name> <Title>   Adept Owl Games Company 42 Challenge Lane | RICHMOND VIC 3121 Ph: 03 9234 5678 | Fax: 03 9234 5679 website: www.adeptowl.com.au | email: <initial>.<surname>@adeptowl.com.au Please consider the environment before printing this email. This email and any attachments to it may be confidential and are intended solely for the use of the individual to whom it is addressed. Any views or opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Adept Owl Games Company. Please contact the sender if you believe you have received this email in error.

 

 

 

Meeting Agenda Template

		Meeting agenda
DATE:			MEETING TITLE:
TIME:			ATTENDEES:
LOCATION:
CHAIR:
MINUTE-TAKER:
DIAL-IN INFORMATION:

Meeting preparation

PLEASE READ:
PLEASE BRING:

Meeting structure

ITEM	TOPIC		PRESENTER	DURATION
1	Open meeting		Chair
2	Objective of meeting		Chair
3	Apologies		Chair
4	Approve minutes of previous meeting		Chair
5	Action from previous meeting		Chair
	1
	2
6	Agenda items
	1
	2
	3
	4
	5
7	Any other business		Interested parties
8	Arrange next meeting		Chair
9	Close meeting		Chair

Meeting Minutes Template

		Meeting minutes
DATE:			MEETING TITLE:
TIME:			ATTENDEES:
LOCATION:
CHAIR:
MINUTE-TAKER:

Open meeting

OBJECTIVE OF MEETING:
APOLOGIES:
APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

Action from previous meeting

ITEM	TOPIC	RESPONSIBLE	DUE DATE
1
2

 

 

 

 

Agenda

ITEM	TOPIC	PRESENTER	DURATION
1
2
3
4
5

Any other business

TOPIC	RAISED BY	ACTION

Next meeting

DATE:		ATTENDEES:
TIME:
LOCATION:
CHAIR:
MINUTE-TAKER:

Close meeting

 

 

 

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