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Mike D Morrison

Mike D Morrison is Director of RapidBI, and a published author, as well as a specialist in the area of organizational development, change management and leadership development.

RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #8

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The Government passed a new flat tax today on crackers, computer screens, floor tiles, plywood, pancakes, cheese, roof shingles, cardboard, DVDs, windows, old tyres, stale beer and everything else that is flat. This of course is just one version of what could have been going on. I would love to here what you think they were saying, add your one liner below! … [Read more...] about RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #8

The Role of Social Collaboration in Knowledge & Document Management #socialbiz

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Social business is a real buzzword, but what does it mean, and will it impact your business or organization? In organizations there is often confusion between terms such as Knowledge Management, Document Management, Social networking or communications (Lync, Yammer etc) and more recently Social Business or Social Collaboration. Whilst preparing for a presentation on using Social business tools, I came across this excellent blog … [Read more...] about The Role of Social Collaboration in Knowledge & Document Management #socialbiz

Breaking News… It’s Performance Review Time

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Appraisals.. I thought it time I mentioned... In thousands of companies around the world its performance review and appraisal time again. That annual ritual where the objectives are often dig out deep from in a draw, the dust blown off, and the one-to-one meeting held to review recent history. Strange…but true... There is something strange about most performance reviews or appraisals, no matter how well you know your boss or team member there is a certain nervousness or anticipation about the … [Read more...] about Breaking News… It’s Performance Review Time

LinkedIn groups and your reputation or goto jail!

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This week I came across this post, which neatly summarises some of the difficulties you can get into using LinkedIn. Did you know for example that making a "mistake" in one LinkedIn group can cost you your ability to post in ANY group? Interestingly there are some site wide implications for actions, and its worth a read for anyone using LinkedIn groups. You are in the hands of group owners and moderators! Pay particular attention to this part: SWAM’ed: You posted something somewhere in some … [Read more...] about LinkedIn groups and your reputation or goto jail!

70:20:10 an effective learning strategy?

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In recent years the 70:20:10 approach to workplace learning has become increasingly popular. But is it about more than just blending on and off the job training?Common descriptions say that it is 70% on the job, 20% coaching and 10% from courses, but is that really the case? And is it a universal tool? History of the model The 70:20;10 model is usually credited with developing or popularizing this approach were Morgan McCall and his colleagues working at the Center for Creative Leadership … [Read more...] about 70:20:10 an effective learning strategy?

If you think training is expensive

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"“If you think training is expensive, try ignorance”. Peter Drucker" Training can be in many forms, on-the-job, off-the-job etc. But not doing that training can have costs that as a manager and business we could be paying for many years. For example, if you have a small team, having one person trained to help and support people, may be all that is needed. But what happens when that person is sick or worse, they leave! How do you train your people then? If you do not train, then using systems … [Read more...] about If you think training is expensive

New Year Resolutions, into 2014 and beyond

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New years resolutions, many of us make them, but do we keep to them? Are they realistic? Recently i case across this cartoon on mashable, from DogHousediaries, and it reminded\ me that often we set New Year Resolutions based on "The Plan", and not on the considered reality  According to Forbes 40% of us will make a New Years Resolution, and of that only 8% of people that make a resolution, keep it.   Looking forwards, according to research by University of Scranton. Journal of … [Read more...] about New Year Resolutions, into 2014 and beyond

Credibility of a facilitator or trainer #leadership #trainingtip

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One often cited phrase in train the trainer materials is the phrase “Establish credibility of facilitator”. What does this mean? At one level it asks the facilitator or trainer to “showcase” why they should be there, their credentials, experience etc. At another it is a justification or excuse as to “why you should listen to me”. Sure we need to trust and believe the person at the front, but is that for us to establish credibility, or is that for the participants to do? This reminds me of the … [Read more...] about Credibility of a facilitator or trainer #leadership #trainingtip

Bell Curve for Performance Management – effective tool or poor #leadership let out?

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What is a “Bell Curve”? A bell curve is the shape of a statistical set of data that results in the shape resembling a “bell”, sometimes known as a “normal distribution” curve. It is a way of displaying data to understand strengths & weaknesses in terms of frequency.  It is used in many situations, not just performance management. How does Bell Curve performance management work? If you have 10 people in a team, you rank people compared to others in the team on a set of common objectives or … [Read more...] about Bell Curve for Performance Management – effective tool or poor #leadership let out?

Aligning HR to the Organization

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We have a perception problem in HR the world over. We are often seen as the function internally that is used to “outsource” the hiring and firing of people from the operations side of the business. Some would say doing the dirty work of managers. Human Resources is supposed to add value to an organization. Sure undertaking tasks that one manager may not do very often can help improve consistency, but it's about much more than that. If a manager hires their own people, they have a vested … [Read more...] about Aligning HR to the Organization

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