SGS700: Strategy Governance and Sustainability Assessment Brief 2

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Description of Assessment Tasks

Assessment Summary

Assessment Task 1 Written Board Report: Strategic Analysis and Recommendations

Task Description:
Students are required to conduct an analysis applying two (2) – five (5) frameworks from Topics 1-4 of this unit to their own organisation. Students not working or unable to use their organisation need facilitator approval to use an alternative organisation.

The analysis should include:

• How well sustainability (or ESG) has been embedded within your organisation’s strategy and governance frameworks.

• Key risks, opportunities, and threats that your organisation faces with respect to implementing sustainable principles and practices.

Format Requirements:

• Write in the format of a Board Report, including an Executive Summary.

• The report must include a Conclusion summarising key findings or insights and at least two strategic recommendations.

Submission Requirements:

1. Written as a Board Report.

2. Include a minimum of four suitable academic journal articles.

3. Word count: 3,000 (+/-10%) – Executive Summary, Table of Contents, tables, and references not included.

4. Appendices and tables can be used sparingly to clarify and support arguments.

5. Submit one document to the Assessment section of myABS with the filename including your name, cohort, and Assessment Task number.

Assessment Criteria:

1. Critically analyse and evaluate how sustainability/ESG frameworks are implemented in strategy and governance.

2. Research and apply strategy, governance, and sustainability (ESG) theoretical frameworks to your organisation.

3. Develop strategic recommendations to adopt and implement more sustainable principles and practices.

4. Professional board report presentation – layout, structure, writing style, and referencing.

Assessment Task 2 Strategic Issues and CEO Leadership Board Presentation

Task Description:

• Prepare 8–10 slides (optional) and a maximum 7-minute video recording.

• Present as if to the board or owner of your organisation. Students not currently working should seek facilitator approval for an alternative case.

• Presentation must be delivered by the student without AI-generated content.

• Slides should summarise bullet points; video must show the student’s voice and image.

Part A:
i) Identify three strategic issues that may significantly impact your organisation over the next 5–10 years.
ii) Analyse strategy, governance, sustainability, and leadership versus requirements, including ESG objectives, key risks, opportunities, and threats.
iii) Make conclusions and recommendations for strategy, governance, sustainability, and leadership.

Part B:
iv) Provide personal reflections on leadership of strategy and change with a high-level personal development plan (PDP):

• Learnings from the course

• Relevance to role/career

• Strengths, weaknesses, development opportunities

• At least two specific improvement plans

Submission Requirements:

• Part A: Minimum 4 relevant academic journal articles, max 5 minutes

• Part B: Minimum 2 relevant academic journal articles, max 2 minutes

• Maximum 20 slides, professional style, references in APA7

• Video must be recorded publicly on YouTube; link included in final slide and uploaded to myABS

• Single file submission with transcript and reference list

Assessment Criteria:

1. Part A: Identification of 3 strategic issues, analysis of strategy, governance, sustainability, leadership, and recommendations.

2. Part B: Personal reflections on leadership and PDP.

3. Research and application of theoretical frameworks and tools.

4. Professional presentation – clarity, time compliance, visual design, and speaking style.

Assessment Task 3 Engagement Online with Discussion Forum Posts

Task Description:

• Make four discussion forum posts on four different topics.

• One post must cover Topic 6 or 7.

• Posts must apply relevant course materials and frameworks.

• Word count includes headings, text, and in-text references. No reference list required.

Assessment Criteria:

1. Application of strategy, governance, sustainability (ESG), and leadership theoretical frameworks.

2. Clear expression, structure, and coherence.

3. Use of relevant frameworks and in-text referencing.

4. Insights and analysis well explained and supported.

SGS700: Strategy, Governance and Sustainability

The SGS700 unit requires students to complete three interlinked assessment tasks designed to evaluate understanding and application of strategy, governance, sustainability (ESG), and leadership principles within an organisational context. The assessments are as follows:

1. Assessment Task 1 – Written Board Report (40%)

   • Task: Conduct an organisational analysis using 2–5 frameworks from Topics 1–4.

   • Focus Areas:

     • Evaluate how sustainability/ESG principles are embedded in strategy and governance.

     • Identify key risks, opportunities, and threats to implementing sustainable practices.

   • Requirements:

     • Format: Board Report with Executive Summary, Conclusion, and at least two strategic recommendations.

     • Word count: 3,000 ±10% (excluding Executive Summary, TOC, tables, references).

     • Include minimum 4 academic journal articles.

   • Assessment Criteria: Critical analysis, application of theoretical frameworks, strategic recommendations, and professional report presentation.

2. Assessment Task 2 – Strategic Issues and CEO Leadership Board Presentation (40%)

   • Task: Deliver a professional 7-minute video presentation with optional 8–10 slides.

   • Focus Areas:

     • Part A: Identify 3 strategic issues impacting the organisation, analyse strategy, governance, sustainability, leadership, and provide recommendations.

     • Part B: Personal reflection on leadership and a high-level Personal Development Plan (PDP) with at least two improvement plans.

   • Requirements:

     • Minimum 4 journal articles for Part A; minimum 2 for Part B.

     • Record video publicly on YouTube and submit link with transcript and reference list.

     • Maximum 20 slides, professional style, APA7 referencing.

   • Assessment Criteria: Clarity of analysis, application of frameworks, insightfulness of PDP, and professional presentation quality.

3. Assessment Task 3 – Engagement Online with Discussion Forum Posts (20%)

   • Task: Contribute 4 posts to discussion forums across different topics; one must cover Topic 6 or 7.

   • Focus Areas: Apply course materials to answer questions, provide reflection, or analyse case studies.

   • Requirements:

     • Maximum 300 words per post (total 1,200 words).

     • Apply relevant theoretical frameworks; in-text referencing included, no reference list required.

   • Assessment Criteria: Correct application of ESG and leadership frameworks, clarity of expression, structured responses, and supported insights.

Academic Mentor Approach to Guiding the Assessment

The academic mentor guided the student through the assessments using a structured step-by-step approach:

1. Initial Planning & Understanding:

   • Reviewed unit learning outcomes and assessment criteria.

   • Helped the student select the appropriate organisational context for the report and presentation.

   • Explained word count expectations, referencing standards, and importance of integrating ESG principles.

2. Framework Selection & Research:

   • Guided the student to identify 2–5 relevant theoretical frameworks from Topics 1–4.

   • Assisted in locating and critically evaluating high-quality, peer-reviewed journal articles and industry sources.

   • Discussed strategies for linking ESG principles to real organisational practices.

3. Report Writing – Task 1:

   • Mentored the student on structuring the Board Report: Executive Summary, introduction, main analysis, conclusion, and recommendations.

   • Ensured key points (risks, opportunities, threats, sustainability embedding) were clearly articulated.

   • Reviewed draft to ensure clarity, coherence, and alignment with professional board report standards.

4. Presentation Development – Task 2:

   • Guided preparation of slides summarising strategic issues, ESG analysis, and recommendations.

   • Practiced video delivery, ensuring the student’s voice and image were clear and professional.

   • Helped formulate the Personal Development Plan (PDP) with specific, actionable improvement plans.

5. Discussion Forum Engagement – Task 3:

   • Advised on responding to discussion topics effectively while integrating course materials.

   • Ensured posts applied ESG and leadership frameworks, were within word limits, and demonstrated reflective thinking.

Outcome and Learning Objectives Covered

• Task 1 Outcome: A comprehensive 3,000-word Board Report demonstrating critical analysis, application of ESG frameworks, and clear strategic recommendations.

• Task 2 Outcome: A polished 7-minute presentation summarising strategic issues, providing actionable recommendations, and reflecting on personal leadership development with a PDP.

• Task 3 Outcome: Four high-quality discussion forum posts showing consistent engagement, reflective thinking, and theoretical application.

Learning Objectives Achieved:

• Critical understanding of sustainability/ESG in strategy and governance.

• Ability to analyse and apply theoretical frameworks to real-world organisational contexts.

• Development of strategic thinking, leadership insight, and professional communication skills.

• Practical application of learning through reflective practice and personal development planning.

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