PEST analysis tools This page has been developed to help and support individuals new to HR, HRD and Management with assignments which require use of the PEST or PESTLE analysis tool.This is a historical page - for the updated and maintained page please visit PESTLE analysis for our most up to date reference on this materialJump straight to the FREE PEST Template (below)PEST Analysis on an HR department or other internal functionDownload PDF versions of these … [Read more...] about PEST analysis
Set up an Appraisal System and Performance Management (appraisal) System
IntroductionAs a company grows, so does its need for more formal or structured management systems. Managing the performance of people in the company becomes increasingly important.This article guides managers and HR professionals through some of the steps to implementing an appraisal or performance management system.What is an appraisal?Appraisal: - The act or an instance of appraising. - An assessment of the worth or quality of a personAn appraisal (what ever it is called in your … [Read more...] about Set up an Appraisal System and Performance Management (appraisal) System
Its not going to happen here! – change management psychology
It's not going to happen here! - change management psychologyChange management psychology - Death, Taxes and change - some say are the only consistants in lifeSome people love and welcome change - not all change - but a partuicular change at a particular point in time. The change may be instigated by our partner, boss, peers, suppliers, technology etc. These are all factors of change management psychology. Having the skills to effectively manage the effects of change management should be … [Read more...] about Its not going to happen here! – change management psychology
Google’s Project Oxygen – 8 point plan to help managers improve
A practical plan to help mangers be better Google have grown, so has their need to manage. This giga company has the time and resource like no other, and it is use some of that resource to invest not only in technology but inwards. As a part of that investment, the HR team embarken on some research using Google's renound data analysis skills. Project Oxygen (so called as they see people as the life blood of the organisation) was designed to measure the impact of good managers and help the … [Read more...] about Google’s Project Oxygen – 8 point plan to help managers improve
Jam tomorrow, or jam today? – What is the budget?
Jam tomorrow, or Jam today?"I'm sure I'll take you with pleasure!" the Queen said. "Two pence a week, and jam every other day." Alice couldn't help laughing, as she said, "I don't want you to hire ME - and I don't care for jam." "It's very good jam," said the Queen. "Well, I don't want any TO-DAY, at any rate." "You couldn't have it if you DID want it," the Queen said. "The rule is, jam to-morrow and jam yesterday - but never jam to-day." "It MUST come sometimes to 'jam to-day'," … [Read more...] about Jam tomorrow, or jam today? – What is the budget?
Things to look for in a leader
1. Self-confidence 2. Achievement-driven 3. Optimism 4. Understanding of others 5. Self-control 6. Trustworthiness 7. A change catalyst 8. Teamwork and collaboration 9. InnovationHenry Stewart … [Read more...] about Things to look for in a leader
Top tips for Effective Time Management
Top tips for Effective Time Management Time management is a strange concept, we all have 24hours or 1440 minutes or 86400 seconds in a day and we cannot change or manage that. What we can do is manage the activities or tasks that we undertake and manage the efficiency with which we approach or deal with these tasks. The feeling that you are organized is certainly exhilarating and you have the courage to take up every challenge in your life. When you are organized you will start respecting … [Read more...] about Top tips for Effective Time Management
Gamification in business – the war on leadership and talent
Gamification in business - the war on leadership and talent Gamification - It's here, its there its everywhere - are you taking part? Do you even know its a game?What am I talking about? Gamification - turning potentially mundain tasks into game activities, where "points make prizes"In the business world this has been happening for years under the guise of Management By Objectives (MBO) and bonuses. Set a target, when people reach it - reward them. Social Media … [Read more...] about Gamification in business – the war on leadership and talent
Nine Step Training Needs Analysis (TNA) Plan #hrblog
Nine Step Training Needs Analysis (TNA) Plan Conducting a Training Needs Analysis (TNA) can be a daunting task, TNAs get easier with experience, however it can be a straightforward process.An effective Training Needs Analysis needs to be a good fit with your existing (and future desired) business and culture.Nine steps to producing a TNA:Identify the business need (gap in performance/ capability) for the training Strategically align the training need with your objectives … [Read more...] about Nine Step Training Needs Analysis (TNA) Plan #hrblog
Business Coaching – Improve your effectiveness
Introduction Coaching is the current fad in many business circles. Unfortunately, the popularising of this term has led both to the well meaning and the unscrupulous to apply it to their existing services. Consequently coaching is in danger of being misrepresented, misperceived, and dismissed as not so new and different and for failing to live up to its promises. Contrary to the attractive claims of many management consultants there are no quick fixes in business. Good coaching is a skill and … [Read more...] about Business Coaching – Improve your effectiveness
Organizational Change & Traffic Management & Flow
Managing change - the hidden factors of flow Recently while thinking about how change is implemented and impacts organizations, I can across an interesting article on traffic flow.In the UK on our motorways we now have "active traffic management" systems where lanes are closed & opened by control staff, and often used in conjunction with variable speed limits. Most drivers hate these as they usually slow the traffic up by 10 mph. Does this really work to manage traffic jams? and more … [Read more...] about Organizational Change & Traffic Management & Flow
Strategic Analysis and Planning
When to use Strategic Analysis Strategic planning is the process of developing a shared vision of your organization’s future and deciding upon the major steps you will take to move the organization in that direction. A strategic analysis is one of the key phases and requirements to the development of any strategic plan.The strategic planning process determines: (1) what your organization wants to achieve, usually expressed as strategic objectives and (2) how you will direct the … [Read more...] about Strategic Analysis and Planning
The secret to social networking & social media = sharing
The secret to social networking & social media During a conversation with a respected colleague (an individual I met through a very niche business group), we were talking about social media and what made it work.What was interesting was exploring what some considered to be "best practice" and others dismissed as laziness.What was though in some quarters as being "best practice" includes:Creating unique content Creating or initiating discussionAnd the following was … [Read more...] about The secret to social networking & social media = sharing
Are LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter & YouTube a Waste of Time? A digital marketing strategy
Are LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter & YouTube a Waste of Time? yes - if you are inconsistent, don't have a marketing plan and invest the wrong amount of time and effort.What does digital marketing mean to you?Today I received an email that offered a webinar that covered:The top 3 proven strategies for ensuring LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube add value to your business Why the WRONG STRATEGY can hurt you even more than NO STRATEGY. How automation DONE RIGHT … [Read more...] about Are LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter & YouTube a Waste of Time? A digital marketing strategy
Consulting Skills
Rapid-BI Consulting Skills Introduction to Rapid-BI Consulting Skills Being a consultant is a strange place to be. We are often engaged as specialists, and yet the client want to know that we are balanced and impartial. Origionally the word consultant comes from the Latin consultare means "to discuss", note not tell or do but discuss...Often a consultant provides expertise to clients who require a particular type of knowledge or service, often for a specific period of time. In other … [Read more...] about Consulting Skills
HAVE-DO-BE or DO-BE-HAVE?
HAVE-DO-BE or DO-BE-HAVE?In business we often hear terms like ‘business person’ or ‘entrepreneur’, but what do they mean and can we train these skills. Let’s look at what these terms mean before we explore any route to development:Business person “a person engaged in commercial or industrial business (especially an owner or executive)”Entrepreneur “An individual who, rather than working as an employee, runs a small business and assumes all the risk and reward of a given business … [Read more...] about HAVE-DO-BE or DO-BE-HAVE?
Leadership – what you want & what you get
Leadership - what you want and what you get Whilst looking for some information on international leadership, I came across this data from KellyOCG.What I found interesting is that often you hear complaints about the leadership in the UK or the US not being "up to standard". In this survey, interestingly the UK & US are not in the top "dissatisfied" areas.But what is worrying is the fact that less than half of employees feel inspired by their boss to do their best. 29% say their … [Read more...] about Leadership – what you want & what you get
Train the trainer course – what to look for?
17 things to looks for in a Train the Trainer course... Search the web for a train the trainer course and you are provided with a long list of websites which all appear to meet your needs - but do they? What is a train the trainer course? are they all the same and will they meet your needs?What is Train the Trainer?Lets first look at what a trainer is. Today in 2010 a trainer is a little different from those 10-20 years ago, indeed even the language has changed.There are in essence 4 types … [Read more...] about Train the trainer course – what to look for?
Eight things leaders do…
Eight things leaders do…1. Creates vision and sets direction 2. Focuses on ‘what might be’ 3. Thinks strategically, has insight sees long term 4. Inspires, influences, persuades others to follow 5. Acts decisively, models the way 6. Develops a diversity, competency, empowerment 7. Translates vision and mission into strategy and action 8. Maintains customer focusDeborah Atkinson … [Read more...] about Eight things leaders do…
PPCO and SWOT
PPCO, What it is & its relationship to SWOT analysis We all know what the letters in SWOTanalysis stand for, but what about PPCO? they are: Pluses, Potential, Concerns (Fears) & Overcomes Concerns (or Options/ Opportunities)Recently on twitter, having posted a tweet about SWOT, I was asked about PPCO. I had heard of it but had not done much research on it, or its applications or history.A simple Internet search will bring up a wide variety of options for this model. It is one … [Read more...] about PPCO and SWOT
