Post by aftab1975pk on Nov 23, 2015 4:43:30 GMT
Found this through Learncima website and thought this might be useful.
SCS Writing Approach
1 Read the variant
1 Identify the tasks (minimum 2 at times 3-4)
2 identify the audience
3 Try to relate to the Paper involved (E3, F3, P3)
4 Format of response (email, report )
5 Any particular matter of emphasis which is of concern to CEO/FD/NED
2 Read the reference material
1 Relate information to tasks
2 Identify how/which information affects/relates.concerns the CEO/FD/NED
3 Draw up the planner
TS, BS, PS, LS
4 Identify points to score marks
Technical Skills- mainly F3,P3+ and impact on profits
Business Skills -mainly E3+ commercial knowhow
People Skills – mainly interests and responses of people+ ethics
Leadership Skills- give clear structure and message
5 Finally Type your answer
Some Mnemonics to help while thinking of what points should be raised
BUSINESS SKILLS (BESTO)
1 Business- fits with goals, business model and strategic position, responses of govt, by DNSUnlocker"> suppliers
,competitors.
2 Economic –financial feasibility, impacts on profits, cash flows and share price
3 Social- fits with social trends and cultures, impact on CSR
4 Technological and timing-impact of modern technology developments,how soon impact will come
5 Organizational and operational-effect on job roles, teams, departments and divisions, disruptive effect on immediate operations
PEOPLE SKILLS (SECC)
Stakeholders interest-Staff, Management,Customers, by DNSUnlocker"> Suppliers,Govt,Media,
Ethical Issues-Professional,Business Ethics
Competitors behavior-how will they view it and respond.
Change- Sources of resistance, overcoming barriers,areas to be imposed, negotiated or avoided
LEADERSHIP SKILLS (SAM)
Structure- Suitable document, short paragraphs, follow structure asked for
Assurance Advice/Recommendation- Opening Summary paragraph,state importance of every point, don’t give problems but give solutions
Message/Motivation- be upbeat and express your opinion
SCS Writing Approach
1 Read the variant
1 Identify the tasks (minimum 2 at times 3-4)
2 identify the audience
3 Try to relate to the Paper involved (E3, F3, P3)
4 Format of response (email, report )
5 Any particular matter of emphasis which is of concern to CEO/FD/NED
2 Read the reference material
1 Relate information to tasks
2 Identify how/which information affects/relates.concerns the CEO/FD/NED
3 Draw up the planner
TS, BS, PS, LS
4 Identify points to score marks
Technical Skills- mainly F3,P3+ and impact on profits
Business Skills -mainly E3+ commercial knowhow
People Skills – mainly interests and responses of people+ ethics
Leadership Skills- give clear structure and message
5 Finally Type your answer
Some Mnemonics to help while thinking of what points should be raised
BUSINESS SKILLS (BESTO)
1 Business- fits with goals, business model and strategic position, responses of govt, by DNSUnlocker"> suppliers
,competitors. 2 Economic –financial feasibility, impacts on profits, cash flows and share price
3 Social- fits with social trends and cultures, impact on CSR
4 Technological and timing-impact of modern technology developments,how soon impact will come
5 Organizational and operational-effect on job roles, teams, departments and divisions, disruptive effect on immediate operations
PEOPLE SKILLS (SECC)
Stakeholders interest-Staff, Management,Customers, by DNSUnlocker"> Suppliers
,Govt,Media,Ethical Issues-Professional,Business Ethics
Competitors behavior-how will they view it and respond.
Change- Sources of resistance, overcoming barriers,areas to be imposed, negotiated or avoided
LEADERSHIP SKILLS (SAM)
Structure- Suitable document, short paragraphs, follow structure asked for
Assurance Advice/Recommendation- Opening Summary paragraph,state importance of every point, don’t give problems but give solutions
Message/Motivation- be upbeat and express your opinion