Recently I have been involved in a number of discussions about blogging in the context of leaders and managers, and what it is and is not. This got me thinking on how many people should be blogging (internally or externally) but are not. I will start by saying that there are as many forms of blogs are there are bloggers (people that write blogs)… so there is no right or wrong. What is important is for each writer to be authentic and honest to themselves and their readers. Write from the … [Read more...] about Blogging for Leaders
Crowdsourcing, risk and the new rules required
or what to do when crowdfunding goes wrong?If anyone has seen the news over the last 12 months, there has been a raise in a new phenomenon – crowd sourcing. This is where the power of the crowd is used to help fund projects, that often conventional funding would not support, or for people without the connections to conventional funding. Definition of CROWDSOURCING : the practice of obtaining needed services, ideas, or content by soliciting contributions from a large group of … [Read more...] about Crowdsourcing, risk and the new rules required
Tip for Trainers – a recent compendium #trainingtip
Over the last few months I have been putting short tips for trainers up on twitter, I thought it was about time I collated them here. Not in any particular order, there I hope will provide some reflection in your training practice: #trainingtip Tips to be a more effective trainer http://sfy.co/tJPn #storify #trainingtip #greatlearning #trainingtip when covering technical material:regularly stop, ask specific questions to named participants to confirm understanding #trainingtip … [Read more...] about Tip for Trainers – a recent compendium #trainingtip
They’ll Eat Out of Your Hand – Book Review #Leadership
They'll Eat Out of Your Hand If You Know What to Feed Them, is a new book by Dr. Laura Hills This book looks at what the author says are the "30 Essential Communication Skills that Give Highly Successful Career Professionals Their Edge". Split in to six parts, following a 6 point communications mode, Hills provides a well documented journey for developing professionals. Taking a holistic approach Hills takes the reader on a journey through not just one area of communications skills, but and … [Read more...] about They’ll Eat Out of Your Hand – Book Review #Leadership
Leadership – reality or smoke and mirrors?
Leadership does it exist in the way HR and business aspires, or is it just smoke and mirrors? Let me start by saying that I do believe that leadership is different from management. That there are many Leaders in the world, and they make a big difference to people around them. That in almost every business and organization there are undoubtedly leaders... jut not where business owners, shareholders, HR and others expect them. What do I mean? In politics and public life there are leaders, … [Read more...] about Leadership – reality or smoke and mirrors?
Starting your own business
Recently one of my daughters asked if a friend of hers could meet me to talk about setting up her own business. Of course I said yes, but it got me thinking. I'm sure many people are thinking about doing this, but don't know where to start. There is a lot of information out there. But is it accessible? Does it make sense? This article is based on the initial questions I was asked. The real question when thinking about starting a business is “what don’t I know” or the “don’t know what you don’t … [Read more...] about Starting your own business
A Reflection on day 2 and overall of #cipd13
It's been over 24 hours since I left Manchester and #cipd13. This has given me a while to reflect on my time and experiences at this event. Overall the sessions that I participated in were as described, and interesting (I did hear from others that this was not universally true). The presenters were good, but few were great. One of the biggest takeaways for me was the networking with the bloggers and twitterati. many of whom I have known for several years, some only "online" others at … [Read more...] about A Reflection on day 2 and overall of #cipd13
#cipd13 Day two.. the journey continues
Good Morning.Yesterday at #cipd13 was a packed and valuable day. Today I will continue my live blogging of as many events as I can. Live blog: 09.38#cipd13 session e1 Hacking HR to build an adaptable advantagea year after the concept was created and just 6 months after the launch, the cipd launch the output of this innovative online collaboration project and methodology.the nature of work is changing. some say 50% of the jobs we are doing will … [Read more...] about #cipd13 Day two.. the journey continues
A personal reflection on day 1 at #cipd13 #authentic leadership #cipdhack
You may have seen from my live blog yesterday that CIPD CEO Peter Cheese opened the event. Peter has to be one of the most authentic and charismatic leaders of a professional body in the UK today. His opening pitch was honest, open and engaging. Many of the audience wishing that he stayed on and shared more of his view of the world of HR, Management and leadership.This was following by a session on Authentic Leadership (Creating the best place to work on earth), which whilst useful, the … [Read more...] about A personal reflection on day 1 at #cipd13 #authentic leadership #cipdhack
#cipd13 Annual Conference in Manchester
Welcome to Manchester in the UK. Today is the start of the CIPDs annual conference for HR & L&D professionals.As I have done in the past I will attempt to blog live from each session, highlighting some of the key points the presenters highlight. This will be live, so please expect spelling and typos. In the next few days I will return and correct. My goal is to share with you as the conference progresses Below this line will appear the content, if nothing is here please … [Read more...] about #cipd13 Annual Conference in Manchester
swot pestle template
SWOT Analysis and PESTLE Analysis Templates Welcome to the RapidBI web site. To support the official CIPD fact sheets, this page contains two templates for you to use as part of your SWOT or PESTLE analysis. Remember to add the fact sheets and this site to your references. Jump down to the SWOT analysis template Jump down to the PESTLE analysis template Jump down to CPP project and assignment guide The SWOT analysis. The SWOT analysis is a great framework to explore the advantages and … [Read more...] about swot pestle template
SWOT analysis
SWOT Analysis The SWOT analysis is an effective planning tool used to understand the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats involved in a project or in a business. It usually involves specifying the objective of the business or project and identifying the internal and external factors that are supportive or unfavourable to achieving that objective. A SWOT analysis is often used as part of a strategic planning process. SWOT is an acronym for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, … [Read more...] about SWOT analysis
Online meetings – a Cinderella to real meetings? #WebEx #GoToMeeting
Recently I have attended a number of online meetings, when travel was not appropriate. The results of these were mixed, and demotivating at best. Online meetings need not be a Cinderella service. It's all in the design, and respect for the people involved. If you have part of a meeting as "real" and others as online, you cannot run the event as though it were mainly for those in the room. It just wont work. Over the last 2 years I have run a number of online events, and focussed on helping … [Read more...] about Online meetings – a Cinderella to real meetings? #WebEx #GoToMeeting
Lessons in delegation for leaders from using twitter, a form of collaboration
Can we really learn leadership lessons from twitter? I believe so, and have spent the last 5 years learning a lot from twitter, but today it hit home that one of the hidden skills that can be learnt is the black art of delegation. Yes you read that correctly... delegation. How? Let me start with my short journey to this conclusion today. As many of you will know, in June I ceased being an active consultant with RapidBI and have taken a full time project role with a major global logistics … [Read more...] about Lessons in delegation for leaders from using twitter, a form of collaboration
Harnessing the web to drive membership growth & value – #HTW2013 Conference
Welcome to our Live blog from HTW2013 Our members’ online needs are changing. Our online offerings need to evolve in order to more effectively drive up membership value and growth. - Memberwise Please note the content below is written live and may contain errors. Please refresh regularly to get the full comments from the day Event programme: Embracing online opportunities’ for delivering membership excellence - George Land, Chairman, APT Solutions (09:40) RCOG - Harnessing the … [Read more...] about Harnessing the web to drive membership growth & value – #HTW2013 Conference
Size matters…..is bigger better, or is smaller more intimate?
Training tip for group sizes and dynamics It is often said that bigger is better, an in many things in life it may well be true, but when it come to training it is often said that small group size is best. That is sort of true, but not universally. Pros of big groups:economies of scale more ideas, thoughts & contributionsCons of big groupspeople can hide we don't know if people are learningPros of small groupsone to one attention meet individual … [Read more...] about Size matters…..is bigger better, or is smaller more intimate?
…and I’m expected to attend training?
Business, customers, expectations, time pressures, different employees, change. Wherever we look these days things are changing and more often than not it appears to be out of our control. Then on top of this we are expected to attend training, is it really necessary? Does the training have to be for that long? Can’t I just attend for a day? I have a job to do you know. Some great questions If your employer is providing more than just a couple of hours of training, then they consider it … [Read more...] about …and I’m expected to attend training?
Get physical for best practice training #trainingtip
Whilst the human being is supposed to be a smart, intelligent animal, the reality that we cannot escape from is that we are also physical beings. Sitting still or remaining stationary for long periods of time might be aspirational for some, but from a learning point of view, we learn best when we move. There is conflicting research about the exact nature of what physical activity is best for learning, however there are some general principles that Neuroscientists agree on:People need to … [Read more...] about Get physical for best practice training #trainingtip
Less is not more when it comes to training #tna
Our employees are not machines, they are emotional beings, we need to look beyond systematic approaches to training needs analysis How do we know what training to give? Traditionally in the world of training there has been a movement to do what is called "gap analysis" or training needs analysis to help identify the needs that training must deliver. From a systematic point of view, it was thought that the "best practice" would be to do as little training as necessary to plug the gap. Good for … [Read more...] about Less is not more when it comes to training #tna
Collaboration in business what is it how is it different from Teamwork?
One of the most used words in business articles, journals and professional social media networks is the desire to develop "collaborative" environments and cultures. But what is it? If you web search for images for "collaboration", you will get lots on teamwork. so is collaboration just another word for teamwork? I for one don't. I believe that teamwork contributes to a short term goal, but collaboration is more "strategic" and long term in nature. Let's look at some common … [Read more...] about Collaboration in business what is it how is it different from Teamwork?
