Actually its simple when you think about it. There are millions of blogs around the world. So why do people read some and not others? What is the single real reason why 99% of people read a blog?The single real reason why 99% of people read a blog? Is most often because of the title!Next it's the reputation of the author ;)What were you expecting 1000 words on how to make money blogging?Put simply it's about timely titles and valuable content... done in an authentic … [Read more...] about The single real reason why 99% of people read a blog
Goodbye Change Management Hello Navigating Flux
Can we really say Goodbye Change Management Hello Navigating Flux? In this piece we will look at the The 3 new competencies of success in modern business and society.In the last 10 years there has been a lot written and spoken about change and change management. The fact that change is here and here to stay is understood. What is less recognised and accepted is that “change” implies a process. A change from state a to state b. From one stable state to another. It is time to say goodbye … [Read more...] about Goodbye Change Management Hello Navigating Flux
Purpose of LinkedIn – Ninja tips to raise your profile increasing prospects #hrblog
What is the purpose of LinkedIn? Many will say that LinkedIn doesn't work. They do not get jobs through it. As a consultant they do not get work through it. They also say that LinkedIn cannot be used for raising your profile to increase job or consulting prospects. Why do they say that? Simple, they have a profile and expect work to come to them. Worse, they have a basic headline only profile that gives NO INFORMATION. Having the profile is much like having a product. Getting it on the shelf in … [Read more...] about Purpose of LinkedIn – Ninja tips to raise your profile increasing prospects #hrblog
All interview questions fall under one of three types
All interview questions fall under one of three types. Knowing what they are, and trying to do is just a matter of understanding the process. In essence, the employer needs to replace a person or fill a new role. They need to be as productive as fast as possible. Cost as little as possible and fit in with 'The way we do things here'.We need to understand what it is that the interviewer is trying to do. The Killer question You know what it is like. You go for the interview, then at some … [Read more...] about All interview questions fall under one of three types
Myth of the History of SWOT – Learned, Christensen, Andrews and Guth – wrong?
Myth of the History of SWOT - Learned, Christensen, Andrews and Guth - why do so many writers get it wrong?There are 100s of websites that claim to know the origins of the SWOT Analysis. But it seems that lazy writers copy from others without checking their facts! Myth of the History of SWOT - Learned, Christensen, Andrews and Guth Some researchers reference the 1965 publication “Business Policy, Text and Cases” by Learned, Christensen, Andrews and GuthIt is close but not a SWOT as any … [Read more...] about Myth of the History of SWOT – Learned, Christensen, Andrews and Guth – wrong?
Follow the leader – How to raise your LinkedIn Profile #hrblog
Some time ago I published a discussion in a group for people looking for work helping them by showing how to raise your LinkedIn Profile. This has been repeatedly removed by moderators on LI. Why? Because it works!After the initial discussions were deleted, I published a post on the LinkedIn publishing platform Pulse. You can see one of the original posts: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/two-secrets-help-you-linkedin-no-one-tells-li-dont-morrison-fcipd - if you get a post not found message, … [Read more...] about Follow the leader – How to raise your LinkedIn Profile #hrblog
So Much Training, So Little to Show for It
So much training, so little to show for it in our organizations. Why is this often the case?Back in 2012 the Wall Street Journal published a piece looking at this. They concluded that businesses needed to do:Better training needs analysis (TNA) - not just what but who Design - what where how follow up - testing to see if people have learnt. Are they applying the new ways?Research from the The American Society for Training and Development claimed that only 10% of learning goes … [Read more...] about So Much Training, So Little to Show for It
Top tips for you on getting the most out of LinkedIn for Graduates
Are you getting the most out of LinkedIn? Are you a recent graduate or job hunter? New to the world of work? Here are some top tips to help you get the most out of LinkedIn Getting the most out of LinkedIn can be hard and sometimes scary. You do have a profile on Linkedin...right? Are you getting the most out of LinkedIn and your profile there? Job sites LinkedIn like most "job sites" will not work for you, you need to make it work. It's a tool, not a service which will feed you jobs on a … [Read more...] about Top tips for you on getting the most out of LinkedIn for Graduates
Fun Friday – Wellness & meeting skills Weekly office cartoon #346 #hrblog
Wellness & Meeting skills Fun Friday – Wellness & meeting skills – weekly office cartoon #346"I'm looking over the agenda for our Wellness Workshop. You forgot to schedule cigarette breaks!" Wellness & meeting skills Fun Friday – Wellness & meeting skills – weekly office cartoon #346 … [Read more...] about Fun Friday – Wellness & meeting skills Weekly office cartoon #346 #hrblog
Learning, are we evolving or regressing – Things Trainers wont tell you! #hrblog
How we learn – and making learning work for us With regards to learning are we evolving or regressingSome years ago I was asked to speak at an international conference on e-learning. What I was talking about is not relevant, but what I learnt from the keynote speaker has changed my approach to training and learning and development.The speaker concerned was Professor Heinz Wolf from Brunel University (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heinz_Wolff). What follows is not ‘word for … [Read more...] about Learning, are we evolving or regressing – Things Trainers wont tell you! #hrblog
Training is like PPE – A lack of budget does not mean no training
We have all been there at one time or another. Budgets are tighter than expected. Often external spend is reduced to a minimum.A lack of budget should not mean training stops. It means we need to start thinking differently. Its innovation time! Attending courses are not the only way to train and develop people. Sometimes we need to focus on the end result, the learning needed and not the journey – how that knowledge of skill should be achieved.When as part of a Personal Development … [Read more...] about Training is like PPE – A lack of budget does not mean no training
Fun Friday – Listening skills – weekly office cartoon #345 #ff
Fun Friday – Listening skills – weekly office cartoon #345"Your opinion is very important to me. So maybe you should save it for a special occasion." … [Read more...] about Fun Friday – Listening skills – weekly office cartoon #345 #ff
eLearning – a tick box exercise that fails at ticking boxes? #HRBlog
Increasingly as firms look to “do more with less”. Training such as health & safety and compliance training is delivered using eLearning platforms.In the past much of this training was Click next>>Click next>>Click next>>test. You have passed/failed.But thankfully things have moved on. If only a little at times. There are challenges Whilst we are more than 15 years after the turn of the millennium, many internal networks and their capacity set the limits for what … [Read more...] about eLearning – a tick box exercise that fails at ticking boxes? #HRBlog
Fun Friday – Customer service – weekly office cartoon #338 #ff
Some office fun for a Friday afternoon - Customer Service - Fun Friday"This matter requires immediate action. I'll get someone to ignore it right away!" … [Read more...] about Fun Friday – Customer service – weekly office cartoon #338 #ff
Fun Friday – office with a view – weekly office cartoon #337 #ff
Fun Friday – office with a view – weekly office cartoon #337"A cubical with a periscope is not the same as an office with a window...let's not nitpick." … [Read more...] about Fun Friday – office with a view – weekly office cartoon #337 #ff
attendance, absence, presenteeism and big data #cipd15
Just because someone is at their desk, does not mean they are adding value!In Manchester this week is the annual conference of the CIPD, the annual gathering of professionals working in Human Resources (HR). A theme running through several of the sessions this year is the challenge of businesses and organisations to connect, engage and motivate their people.In the past many organisations have put in place systems to manage and reduce absence at work. In fact this very week several … [Read more...] about attendance, absence, presenteeism and big data #cipd15
Not another training course – Coping with famine to feast of learning in business
From time to time it seems like we go from famine to feast. We have no training for months, then like a buss many come along at once!Many of us value learning new skills and knowledge. Indeed this is why quiz shows are so popular on TV. It is also why pub quiz nights are so popular at our local pubs and clubs. It is a mix of the social and the mental stimulation.We like to learn stuff. Some of us prefer to learn things around our specialisms. Others like to learn anything that broadens … [Read more...] about Not another training course – Coping with famine to feast of learning in business
Fun Friday – Paperless office – weekly office cartoon #336 #ff
"Call an exterminator. I'm pretty sure the paper in my office is beginning to breed and reproduce!" Fun Friday – Paperless office - weekly office cartoon #336 #ff … [Read more...] about Fun Friday – Paperless office – weekly office cartoon #336 #ff
LinkedIn or LinkedOut – the social game changer – The 800000 missing communities – where are they?
There is change, and there is change. LinkedIn or LinkedOut – the social game changer. Recent changes will change the social landscape - and not for the better.Go back 10 years and Myspace rules the social media world. Yahoo led the field in groups and communities. Linkedin was new, Facebook was a newborn. Twitter was the twinkle in someone’s eye. People who wanted to look for work online used Monster.com or CareerBuilder.com. Things change. But one change that started less than 1 year ago … [Read more...] about LinkedIn or LinkedOut – the social game changer – The 800000 missing communities – where are they?
Fun Friday – Corporate wellness – weekly office cartoon #332 #ff
"In the next phase of our corporate wellness campaign, all office machines shall be lubricated with omega-3 fish oil" Fun Friday – Corporate wellness - weekly office cartoon #332 #ff … [Read more...] about Fun Friday – Corporate wellness – weekly office cartoon #332 #ff
