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
Project Management Model – SQERT
Project Management model - SQERT - Scope, Quality, Effort, Risk, & Timing.The SQERT model helps us to look at typical project constraints.Scope: What is being delivered Quality: The grade of what is being delivered Effort: The investment made to deliver Risk: The level of tolerance for variances from expected outcomes along the other four dimensions Time: The duration of the deliverySQERT can also be used for Status reports (project specific) Document completed on … [Read more...] about Project Management Model – SQERT
business improvement review – strategic (BIR-s)
Business Improvement Review - Strategic version Business Improvement Review - Strategic versionAs organizations grow they need to take the time to ensure the organic growth is relevant for achieving their vision. The BIR-S is a rapid diagnostic tool which can help manage this growth. While the Business Improvement Review is an effective diagnostic tool with many businesses or organizations we have found that when used with larger organizations we need to take a slightly different … [Read more...] about business improvement review – strategic (BIR-s)
Three broad leadership competencies
Three broad leadership competencies 1. Setting the agenda 2. Taking others with you 3. Doing it the right way Cacioppe … [Read more...] about Three broad leadership competencies
HR Metrics #hr #shrm #cipd
HR metrics For human resource departments and professionals around the world, one of the most often talked about topics is HR metrics of success. Measures that the function can use to demonstrate to the business leaders that they are not only adding value, but strategic in nature. This is as true for HR departments as it is any other function in a business. Often these are called Critical success factors or key performance indicatorsOn the surface this may appear to be an easy thing to … [Read more...] about HR Metrics #hr #shrm #cipd
Innovation – new or coming of time?
Innovation the missed management element? While looking at some references for a post on objectives and objective setting, I discovered an interesting entry by Drucker in his seminal work "The Practice Of Management".In my version (p53 1963 Mercury books ) Drucker identifies eight areas for an organisation to have strategic objectives (in this order):Market standing Innovation Productivity Physical & financial resources Profitability Manager performance & … [Read more...] about Innovation – new or coming of time?
HR must embrace social media & technologies #HR #CIPD
HR must embrace social media & technologies Technology and the ability for people to connect and communicate is occurring at an ever faster rate. No longer are the news channels the first to have the "news", it is now more often to be people "on the ground" using their twitter,instagram, pinterest or googleplus accounts to communicate with their network.This morning I saw the images of the mars lander on social media before the BBC. The BBC mentioned the landing, but it took them … [Read more...] about HR must embrace social media & technologies #HR #CIPD
Organizational Behaviour – a summary of its constituent parts #HR
Organizational Behaviour - a summary of its constituent parts Often we hear the terms "organizational behaviour" or "organizational development" but what does it really mean?Today I came across this very simple diagram highlighting some of the key points of organizational behaviour.I think the graphic outlines many of the "whats", but misses out on the "how" and "why"What do you think? Browse more Business infographics. Source: … [Read more...] about Organizational Behaviour – a summary of its constituent parts #HR
SWOT Analysis Assignment – the basics & method
SWOT Analysis Assignment - the basicsWhat is a SWOT analysis?In simple terms a SWOT is a look at the factors and influences which may be considered a Strength, Weakness, Opportunity or Threat to an organization, its mission or goal or its current business plan/ objective.Assignments on SWOT & BusinessWhen studying management, marketing, business or human resources, it is not uncommon to be asked to complete a SWOT analysis assignment. What often makes this difficult is … [Read more...] about SWOT Analysis Assignment – the basics & method
The Outrageously Simple Visual – Guide To Goal Setting
The Outrageously Simple Visual - Guide To Goal Setting Goal setting is one of those things that many of us talk about, and yet few can do consistently well.Whilst searching for some information for a workshop I came across this powerful graphic. It does not use the SMART objective format (yet this could be incorporated), but it is nonetheless a simple framework/ process to guide managers and others when setting goals.What do you think? Is this over simplifying the process? … [Read more...] about The Outrageously Simple Visual – Guide To Goal Setting
Four essentials for transfer of learning
Association - Linking new learning with what is already known Similarity - Reinforcing a known, logical framework or pattern Degree of original learning - High impact of the new learning Critical attributes - Learning content has material extremely beneficial to the jobFrom: Stephen Lieb … [Read more...] about Four essentials for transfer of learning
History of the SWOT analysis
History of the SWOT Analysis In recent years I have become rather obsessed with the history and origins of the SWOT, along with PESTLE & SMART.As the months have gone on I have identified much of the history of SWOT analysis and found may sites which appear to have credible sources - however when one 'delves deeper' often the data is clouded, indeed whenever I read of a source I attempted to buy the original book - so have amassed a large collection of old management books.For example, … [Read more...] about History of the SWOT analysis
History of the SWOT Analysis (brief) [Originally SOFT Analysis]
A brief history of the SWOT Analysis Model. You may be surprised to learn that it started out being called a SOFT Analysis. Let's follow the journey.In recent years I have become rather obsessed with the origins and the history of the SWOT analysis model, along with PESTLE & SMART.As the months have gone on I have identified much of the History of the SWOT analysis and found may sites which appear to have credible sources – however when one ‘delves deeper’ often the data is clouded, … [Read more...] about History of the SWOT Analysis (brief) [Originally SOFT Analysis]
Reality Coaching – Life Coaching
Ok so you have done your training and in so doing bought your coaching toolbox, now how do you use these things?Before we get into the meaning of life (coaching) lets go back in time a little.One day while sitting in the office you suddenly notice that the world is talking about coaching. Over the coming days, weeks and months your interest grows, you start searching the web for training, information and ideas. You may even post a request for help on an industry based networking … [Read more...] about Reality Coaching – Life Coaching
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Google Chrome – Is it really faster?
Google Chrome - Is it really faster? Ok, so when it comes to IT and office technology I am a bit of a luddite. I like my tech to work and be compatible with our customers software.This means at the moment we run windows, and have stuck with windows XP as it is on the whole reliable, and when vista and others came along, the drivers for some expensive hardware were not available.But as XP only supports older versions of IE we have moved to Firefox & chrome.But Chrome is getting … [Read more...] about Google Chrome – Is it really faster?
Eight things coaches & trainers do well
Create rapport and give undivided attention Help set clear goals to ensure positive outcomes Ensure learners drive the process - never ‘over-helping’ Clarify objectives and deadlines Praise skilfully and genuinely, reinforcing positive effort Give feedback well, both observation and interpretation Provide appropriate structure that supports learning Intuitively seeing when to change a plan or directionFrom: Daniel Robin … [Read more...] about Eight things coaches & trainers do well
Four types of leader
Four types of leader 1. Traditionalists 2. Catalysts 3. Visionaries 4. Trouble shooters/negotiatorsStuart Hannabuss … [Read more...] about Four types of leader
socatwalk – a collaboration story of social media into social business
View the story "#socatwalk" on Storify #socatwalk Time-line from the #socatwalk event at marketing Week Live. the event was run by Collaboration matters. Taking Social Media & using it as a tool for and with Social Business tools & strategies. #twitter #IBM #socialbiz #rapidbi Storified by Mike Morrison · Tue, Jul 03 2012 04:15:05 RT @marie_wallace: The Future of #Retail | Marie's Ramblings & Ruminations http://bit.ly/Lh2PnG #socatwalk #ibmsocialbiz #ibmcnx #socbiz … [Read more...] about socatwalk – a collaboration story of social media into social business
June 2012 Top 100 Management Experts to Follow on Twitter
June 2012 Top 100 Management Experts to Follow on Twitter Each month Evan Carmichael publishes list of influential people on twitter - they are a great list to follow. June 2012 Top 100 Management Experts to Follow on Twitter#1) @gtdguy - David Allen (Up from #9)#2) @alevit - Alexandra Levit (Up from #21)#3) @hoamgtcom - HOA Management#4) @newwestmgmt - New West Management#5) @AMAnet - American Management (Up from … [Read more...] about June 2012 Top 100 Management Experts to Follow on Twitter
