Strategy and tools in businessOver the years a lot of good and bad stuff has been said about SWOT. Sure it is not the most robust of tools but when used in the way it was originally developed – it is a powerful tool. Some people have argued that it is time to move on from SWOT to other things – in this piece we explore SOAR an appreciative Inquiry tool.An interesting article on this topic was published in Ai Practitioner magazine (http://preview.tinyurl.com/2bvobg ) (it is available … [Read more...] about Strategy and tools in business
Has Microsoft just killed the HR software & CRM market? #LinkedIn #HRSS16 #RECEX16 #HRBLOG
Microsoft to acquire Linkedin. If you have not already read the news, yesterday Microsoft announced that it was on track to buy LinkedIn later this year. This is causing some upsets in many corners. Why would a Business software & services supplier (Microsoft) buy what most people think as a CV warehouse? Why over pay? If you look at the figured it is clear that Microsoft are paying over the odds per user. In addition is this a copy of many other bad tech purchases over the years or is this … [Read more...] about Has Microsoft just killed the HR software & CRM market? #LinkedIn #HRSS16 #RECEX16 #HRBLOG
Introduction to Knowledge – Understanding – Action The RapidBI approach to Change
Introduction to KUA™ Knowledge -> Understanding -> ActionKnowledge leads to Understanding which can be applied into effective Actionis the process and principles that RapidBI base all of our programs, products and development upon.We recommend that when starting any OD or change intervention that you follow this simple, yet effective process:KNOWLEDGE - learn the principles, underpinning information and concepts UNDERSTANDING - from that knowledge develop your … [Read more...] about Introduction to Knowledge – Understanding – Action The RapidBI approach to Change
Why change management often fails to deliver management expectations
Why do most change management initiatives fail? Many of us are involved in change management and yet we often do not learn from previous mistakes as to why change management often fails to deliver. Change happens but we often fail to deliver management expectations.Over the past 15 years The RapidBI team have researched and investigated the reasons why many organizational change and improvement initiatives fail to deliver bottom line results. Indeed many change and improvement initiatives … [Read more...] about Why change management often fails to deliver management expectations
guide to employee satisfaction & engagement surveys
A guide to Employee Satisfaction Engagement SurveysA guide to conducting employee engagement and satisfaction survey. This page outlines the key steps and requirements of a successful staff or employee survey.EESS Home - Employee Engagement Satisfaction - Guide to surveys - EESS overviewA guide to conducting employee engagement and satisfaction surveys Employee survey techniques have developed significantly over the past few years, with web based technologies it is … [Read more...] about guide to employee satisfaction & engagement surveys
Why business improvement fails to deliver
Why business improvement fails to deliver Why business improvement often fails to deliver. This article explores the reasons why so many business improvement initiatives fail to deliver.Over the past 10 years The RapidBI team have researched and investigated the reasons why many business change and improvement initiates fail to deliver bottom line results. Indeed many change and improvement initiatives don't just fail to add to the bottom line, the often suck valuable resources from the … [Read more...] about Why business improvement fails to deliver
Training Needs Analysis
Training Needs Analysis Sample templates The links below will provide access to a sample TNA form and an example how the same data can be used for developing personal development plans.TNA Sample data collection form and Sample Output for PDP use Need simple, low cost help implementing TNA's For help in implementing systems like this please Contact us.Costs from as little as £1000 for a whole organisationIndividual needs analysis from just £199.Try one of our management … [Read more...] about Training Needs Analysis
Dale – Cone of Experience or Learning Pyramid Theory – Misleading Quotes
Whatever you call it, it's probably not what you expected. Dale Cone of Experience, Cone of Learning or the Learning Pyramid is not how most books and sites quote it. The origins of this stuff have been distorted over time. Or did they really exist, and was it just a figment of someones imagination? The reality of course is that its a mix. dales did develop a cone of experience, but it had no numbers and was a metaphor not a piece of research. as for the National Training Laboratory in Maine and … [Read more...] about Dale – Cone of Experience or Learning Pyramid Theory – Misleading Quotes
A Comprehensive Guide to Common LinkedIn Profile-Building Questions #HRBlog
Many of us have a LinkedIn profile, and there are many common LinkedIn profile-building questions that this article seeks to address. First off, when did you last update your profile? When did you add that MOOC course? - is your profile up to date or stagnant?Networking is the primary way to go about looking for a new job. Spread your net far enough, and you will eventually catch something. LinkedIn is the premiere job networking social media site. It enables users to form “connections” with … [Read more...] about A Comprehensive Guide to Common LinkedIn Profile-Building Questions #HRBlog
Stop Start Continue Change Management Model
Stop Start Continue Change Management Model Introduction to the model - SSCCThe stop start continue change management model is a useful 'quick and dirty' tool for looking at service improvement. It can also be used as a technique for generating ideas, solving problems, and negotiating behavior changes between two groups, individuals, or departments Using the four basic titles (STOP START CONTINUE CHANGE) look at a service or offer and consider each of the actions, top stop elements (or the … [Read more...] about Stop Start Continue Change Management Model
Action Learning (sets) – Reg Revens An experiential learning methodology
Action Learning (sets) - Reg Revens An experiential learning methodology What is Action Learning? Action learning is based upon the concept of learning by reflection (or reviewing) on an experience Action Learning & Action Learning SetsIntroduction to Action learningSo what is Action Learning?A definition of Action LearningAction Learning Set Who is in it?A 'Set' MeetingAction Learning ProjectsParticipating in an Action Learning … [Read more...] about Action Learning (sets) – Reg Revens An experiential learning methodology
Performance Reviews & Performance Appraisals are already gamified #hrblog
Do you have performance reviews or appraisals of any kind? Do they have a score or rank included in them? then rad on!Readers of this blog will know that I have been interested in gamification for some time. Even traveling to New York to learn from one of the biggest names in the industry, Gabe Zichermann. Last week I was at one of the UKs leading conferences for Learning and development #cipdLDshow. On several occasions I found myself hearing other professionals and practitioners in the … [Read more...] about Performance Reviews & Performance Appraisals are already gamified #hrblog
schools-education-and-the-PESTLE-analysis-tool
PESTLE Analysis micro site - History - Introduction - Templates - HR example - Schools & Education - PEST-G The PEST or PESTLE Analysis in Schools & Education A PESTLE analysis is a tool that can provide prompts to the governors, management and staff involved in the analysis of the changes in the school’s environment that could impact future finance, planning and management decisions. It can enable them carry out a more comprehensive analysis.A PESTLE is usually used in commercial … [Read more...] about schools-education-and-the-PESTLE-analysis-tool
Knowledge Understanding Action
Knowledge Understanding Action Introduction to KUA Knowledge Understanding Action is the principle that RapidBI base all of our programs, products and developments. We recommend that the approach to organizational development and change management follow this simple structure:Knowledge - learn principles, information, behaviours and concepts Understanding - from that knowledge develop your understanding of what is meant and what it might mean. Action - to do - to do something … [Read more...] about Knowledge Understanding Action
Employee Engagement and Satisfaction Models
Research into Employee Engagement and SatisfactionEmployee Engagement and Satisfaction Models, There are many models on the market and each provider claims that their model is based on empirical research. For this I am sure, however for each organization that undertakes this they appear to arrive at different conclusions.So are they all correct or are they all incorrect?The jury is out on this. What we do know is that no two organizations are the same and that the prevailing … [Read more...] about Employee Engagement and Satisfaction Models
Green Bean bag thoughts #cipdLDshow 2016 @martincouzins @rapidbi #cipd
Each year the CIPD hold an annual conference and exhibition looking at the world of Learning and Development. This show is known as the CIPDLDShow (or HRD if you are old enough!).Followers of this blog would have seen several entry's over the years. This year as well as a few blogs and individual videos here are some collaboration reflections.The conference takes place at Olympia in West London. It's a 2 day conference and exhibition.Mike Morrison and Martin Couzins review … [Read more...] about Green Bean bag thoughts #cipdLDshow 2016 @martincouzins @rapidbi #cipd
Critical Success Factors (CSF’s) Made Easy. A step by step guide
Critical Success Factors - Analysis made easy, a step by step guideHow to Determine the Critical Success Factors for your organization Identify>> Determine>> Deploy>> Measure What are Critical Success Factors? This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview and application of Critical Success Factors. use the links below to jump to the section of most interest. What are Critical Success Factors (CSF's)?Being practical when using CSF'sAcademic Background/ … [Read more...] about Critical Success Factors (CSF’s) Made Easy. A step by step guide
Cone of Experience – Dale
Dale's Cone of ExperienceThe Cone of Experience is a visual model meant to summarise Dale's classification system for the varied types of mediated learning experiences.Please read carefully. All is not as it first seems! The original labels for Dale's ten categories in the Cone of Experience were:Direct, Purposeful Experiences Contrived Experiences Dramatic Participation Demonstrations Field Trips Exhibits Motion Pictures Radio, Recordings, Still Pictures … [Read more...] about Cone of Experience – Dale
Change Management and Change Management Models
Introduction to Change, change management and change management models For any organizational development (OD) intervention to be effective, change needs to be lead or at the very least managed.Many organizations focus on the project management aspects of change. While this is an important factor - it is not the critical factor. People are. Having said that, it is about balancing the development or change of both at the same time - see our business growth model.Often when … [Read more...] about Change Management and Change Management Models
Career Anchors – Edgar Schein
Career Anchors - Edgar Schein Edgar Schein, widely acclaimed as one of the founders of the field of modern organizational psychology, suggests that every one of us has a particular orientation towards work and that we all approach our work with a certain set of priority and values. He calls this concept our ‘Career Anchors’.A "Career Anchor" is a combination of perceived areas of competence, motives, and values relating to professional work choices.Often, people select a career for all … [Read more...] about Career Anchors – Edgar Schein
