PEST/ PESTLE Analysis Introduction PESTLE Analysis microsite - History - Introduction - Templates - HR example - Schools & Education - PEST-GThe PEST or PESTLE AnalysisOriginally designed as a business environmental scan, the PEST or PESTLE analysis is an analysis of the external macro environment (big picture) in which a business operates. These are often factors which are beyond the control or influence of a business, however, are important to be aware of when doing product … [Read more...] about Introduction to the PESTLE analysis tool
PEST or PESTLE Analysis
PESTLE Analysis micro site - History - Introduction - Templates - HR example - Schools & Education - PEST-GWriting a PESTLE Analysis - Tools and Template ETPS - PESTEL - PESTLEE - PESTLIED - SLEPT - STEEPLE - STEP - STEPE - PEST-G The Environment Scan - Environmental Organizational ScanningWelcome to our new micro site on the PEST or PESTLE analysis.Our popular page has now been improved and is split into more easily digested chunks. Lets us know your comments and … [Read more...] about PEST or PESTLE Analysis
Write SMART objectives & Goals – Criteria
What is the criteria and how to write SMART objectives & goals? We all need to do it. But what are SMART objectives and goals? What is the history of SMART objectives & goals? What are the variations of SMART objectives & goals. This page seeks to answer all of these questions. What is a SMART Objective or goal? Think of an objective you need to set right now, business or personal. To make your objective SMART, it needs to pass the following test: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, … [Read more...] about Write SMART objectives & Goals – Criteria
Thinking about vision – Ten 100-year predictions that came true
Thinking about vision and talking about it are very different things. We all talk about corporate vision, mission statements. Some even talk about "futurists". Now until today I did not even realise that there was a professional association for futurists! http://associationofprofessionalfuturists.org/ or http://apf.org/ Thinking about vision Recently I read this great post on the BBC news site about an American civil engineer called John Elfreth Watkins Jr made a number of predictions about … [Read more...] about Thinking about vision – Ten 100-year predictions that came true
RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #6
"He never forgets... unless it's something I asked him to do." … [Read more...] about RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #6
SWOT analysis (TOWS matrix) Made Simple
SWOT Analysis Made Simple - History, Definition, Tools, Templates & WorksheetsHow to do a SWOT analysis SWOT analysis made simple - date reviewed April 2016This page has been developed to help you to carry out a SWOT or TOWS analysis. It can be used for strategic planning or business review purposes. This page is comprehensive. It contains many examples, templates and outlines. Go straight to the free Templates (below) Template 2 Template 3 Template 4 Page Contents (there is a … [Read more...] about SWOT analysis (TOWS matrix) Made Simple
When is a DeepDive not a Deep Dive
So When is a deepdive not a deep dive? It is interesting how the use for a name in a given field changes over time. Or to be more realistic how a sexy name for an interesting subject gets hijacked by others without really understanding or respecting difference?In innovation, marketing and management the term Deep Dive was a methodology originally made popular by Ideo. It was a brainstorming or idea creation methodology.Then came along Stanford with their DeepDive ( … [Read more...] about When is a DeepDive not a Deep Dive
PRINCE2 Project Management – 7x7x7 #PMOT
PRINCE2 Project Management. We hear this talked about in many organizations, but what is it really? What is PRINCE2 Project Management? The organization that sets the standard say that it is: PRINCE2 (PRojects INControlled Environments) is a process-based method for effective project management. PRINCE2 is a de facto standard used extensively by the UK Government and is widely recognised and used in the private sector, both in the UK and … [Read more...] about PRINCE2 Project Management – 7x7x7 #PMOT
Chase to the bottom – or do you know of a free tool to…? #hrblog
Do you know of a free too to...? When was the last time you asked the question "Do you know of a free tool ...?" Was this your first attempt at solving the problem or last resort? Are free tools really free or is the cost hidden? Do we really understand all the costs involved?Many of our readers know that we are active in some of the HR and learning & Development online communities. Sometimes questions asked spark ideas and thoughts to share. This piece is one of them.The article … [Read more...] about Chase to the bottom – or do you know of a free tool to…? #hrblog
Do you trust strangers with your bank account? Internet security for small businesses
Most smaller businesses have a web presence of some kind. We have to. In 2016 it is a key part of the marketing mix. But is it secure? Would you trust a stranger with access to your bank account? Internet security for small businesses I like to think that I am security conscious. I am aware of my online security (even this site is SSL). I only grant access to my accounts with great caution. Change passwords often. Not using the same passwords in lots of different places.But today whilst … [Read more...] about Do you trust strangers with your bank account? Internet security for small businesses
Mental Health, HR and Training #HRBlog
Mental health issues impact on 1 in 4 adults. If you are not personally affected, then the chances are people around you are. Some years ago I had an interesting experience on a training course. I have mentioned this to a few people in the past but never written publicly before. Talking therapies in the workplace are on the rise. They certainly have their place, but are people aware of the dangers as well as the opportunities.Some of my readers know that I have been a long term … [Read more...] about Mental Health, HR and Training #HRBlog
Have your team leaders lost their grip? Time to train managers #hrblog
Have your team leaders lost their grip?It's a straight forward question: Have your team leaders lost their grip?Managers, most of us have one. They are not always called managers of course. Sometimes they are called supervisors, team leaders, deputy manager, leader, VP, Boss. Whatever we call them or their official job title, they are our “line manager”.We rely on them for guidance in our jobs. For support when things are not going well. For praise when things go well. For many … [Read more...] about Have your team leaders lost their grip? Time to train managers #hrblog
NATO Phonetic Alphabet – SIA & Call Centre Training
Security and customer care teams. The NATO phonetic alphabet is a requirement of the SIA training for security staff. It is highly valuable for all customer service and call centre employees How do you communicate with your customers?We have all had the call centre experience. On a phone call to a call centre and trying to make sure that the spelling of a name or address etc is correct. Then the person in the call centre starts saying things like "A for apple" or "T for tree". Great, … [Read more...] about NATO Phonetic Alphabet – SIA & Call Centre Training
LinkedIn it’s not just for job search #HRBlog
LinkedIn is more than just a job search and CV hosting tool. Being or getting active on linkedin raises your profile. The problem that many users create for themselves is only being active when looking for work or a new role. LI gives us tools to raise our profile too.Effective use of LinkedIn requires ongoing balance. When in a stable (employed) role, we often use LinkedIn for connecting, learning and sharing. When needing or seeking new opportunities we can use it to raise our profile even … [Read more...] about LinkedIn it’s not just for job search #HRBlog
Can you trust a LinkedIn profile? Will recruiters trust yours?
For many of us our LinkedIn profile is our CV or resume. Can you trust a LinkedIn profile? We need people to trust what we have on the screen. It's our sales page. Unfortunately some people seem to treat it as a game of the worst kind. Our Skills One of the features that LinkedIn have introduced is skills endorsements. These can only be given by first connections. That is people that 'know us'. They are supposed to be endorsements that we can do certain things or that we know about certain … [Read more...] about Can you trust a LinkedIn profile? Will recruiters trust yours?
HR trends survey 2016 in just one word #hrblog #cipd #oneword
Introduction to One Word HR Trends SurveyWhat is the One word HR trends survey 2016? Early in 2015 we ran a simple survey among HR professionals. They were given 10 topics and asked for one word which represented there understanding or meaning for that word or phrase. This produced some interesting results. So twelve months on I thought we could repeat the process. The results are fascinating. In the first survey we had just over 500 responses, in this later version we had just under 400 … [Read more...] about HR trends survey 2016 in just one word #hrblog #cipd #oneword
Value of LinkedIn Groups – Why do some professionals use them? #hrblog
Many of us are on LinkedIn. many of us use the groups on LinkedIn. But what is the value of LinkedIn groups and what do people use them for?Earlier in the month I ran a survey with my group members. the group has just over 40,000 members. Most of the members are in the HR profession. The group is a reasonably active group. I would love to be able to tell you how active, but LinkedIn has removed the group statistics! Why do people use LinkedIn groups? As a regular user of LinkedIn … [Read more...] about Value of LinkedIn Groups – Why do some professionals use them? #hrblog
Disruptive innovators – Can your organization cope?
Wanting change is one thing but can your organization cope with disruptive innovators? We often hear that businesses and organizations of all sizes crave to be more innovative. They certainly do not want to be 'out of date', and want to keep providing customers with the products and services they need. But do we really understand innovation and the costs? Do we really want innovative companies? Are we prepared to disruptive our whole industry, and put some of our cash cows to bed?There … [Read more...] about Disruptive innovators – Can your organization cope?
Leadership Competences – how effective are you?
Leadership Competence, just how effective are you in managing tasks and people? Leadership and management competencies are often used by larger organizations to identify peoples strengths and development needs. Often these frameworks are expensive and complex. One framework we have used in the past is this simple 55 item competence framework. It is based on 3 key factors:Managing yourself, Managing tasks, and Managing others.You can use this list to look at the statements, rate … [Read more...] about Leadership Competences – how effective are you?
Corporate values and behaviours – Dangers of not walking the talk #hrblog #linkedin
Corporate values or core values as some call them, have been in management texts for many years. As more and more business leaders complete education and training, so more and more firms have written value statements. But are these statements just marketing puff or is it really a tool to run a business by? Hit the self-destruct button! In this piece we look at one business that has hit the self destruct button by saying one value is important, but employees clearly have not got the … [Read more...] about Corporate values and behaviours – Dangers of not walking the talk #hrblog #linkedin
