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By RapidBI-orig - Last updated: Thursday, February 18, 2010

Recently I have noticed a number of trends on many professional forums. There appear to be increasing numbers of people in HRD roles or studying for HRD roles that lack some of the ‘basics’. To meet this need I have written a number of guides and introductory articles, their purpose is to act as a [...]

5 common mistakes in doing a PESTLE analysis

By rapidbi - Last updated: Wednesday, July 29, 2009

The PEST or PESTLE analysis is one of the most common diagnostic tools used in marketing and business planning. Its six basic perspectives provide a framework for understanding external factors which may impact the organization, which is easy to follow and yet the tool is so often misunderstood.
PESTLE - Political, Economic, Sociological, Ecological, Legal, Environmental.
PESTLE provides the [...]

5 common mistakes in doing a SWOT analysis

By rapidbi - Last updated: Tuesday, July 28, 2009

The SWOT analysis is one of the most common diagnostic tools used in business. Its four simple perspectives provide a framework which is easy to follow and yet the tool is so often misunderstood.
SWOT – Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats.
The Strengths and Weaknesses are internal factors, the opportunities and threats are external factors. Some advocate [...]

5 common mistakes in SWOT analysis

By RapidBI-orig - Last updated: Sunday, December 28, 2008

The SWOT analysis is one of the most common diagnostic tools used in business. Its four simple titles provide a framework which is easy to follow and yet the tool is so often misunderstood.