Commercial Training Provider Fined & sent to Jail - A cautionary tale Reported in the Times last week at the Central Criminal Court in London, the Right Honourable Lord Wilkinson set the sentence between George (Director Ultimate Training Associates Limited (UTA)) vs Regina to 10 years for copyright infringement.Throughout the case, George proclaimed their innocence by saying that “the material was only used for education purposes, and not sold”.Evidence given throughout the case … [Read more...] about Court gives director of training firm 10 year jail sentence
PRIMO-F business growth model
PRIMO-F - The Business Growth Model The PRIMO-F model was developed as part of a SWOT analysis of an organization. It provides a consistent framework for comparison either from within the organization or to benchmark against a previous analysis or benchmark against other organizations.The PRIMO-F model was based on some research work from the Durham University Business School (DUBS), looking at what makes an organization and it's management effective.This research demonstrated that … [Read more...] about PRIMO-F business growth model
Business Glossary and Dictionary of Terms
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y ZWelcome to the RapidBI lexicon.We believe in using clear, appropriate business terms here at RapidBI and provide this lexicon or glossary of common business, leadership and training related terms to help enable clarity.If you think we have missed any key terms please add them in the comments field belowAbility The capacity to perform an act, either innate or as the result of learning and practice.Ability … [Read more...] about Business Glossary and Dictionary of Terms
PESTLE analysis templates
PESTLE Analysis Templates PESTLE Analysis micro site - History - Introduction - Templates - HR example - Schools & Education - PEST-GPEST/ PESTLE Analysis on ____________________(organization name) SWOTSWOT Context ____________________ SWOTDate of Analysis ____________ viewPESTLE Analysis factors Your notes Potential Impact: Implication and importanceThe list below is just to get you started. Remember to put these , and others that you add in the context … [Read more...] about PESTLE analysis templates
PESTLE analysis tool
PESTLE Analysis Tool (PEST Analysis) - History and Templates - ETPS - PESTEL - PESTLEE - PESTLIED - SLEPT - STEEPLE - STEP - STEPE - PEST-G - PEST-E -The Environment Scan - Environmental Organizational Scanning PESTLE Analysis micro site - History - Introduction - Templates - HR example - Schools & EducationWelcome to our new microsite on the PESTLE analysis.This popular page has now been improved and is split into more easily digested chunks. Lets us know your comments and … [Read more...] about PESTLE analysis tool
How To Write A Business Diagnostic Tool
How To Develop A Business Diagnostic — a recipe for success Almost every consulting firm you look at offer a business health check or diagnostic tool of some kind. Often these are free. Sometimes they are premium. But do they work? this article explores what is required to write a Business Diagnostic Tool. Unfortunately many look sexy and seem on the surface to offer real value. But are they what they seem? Many of these tools only look at a narrow part of your organization. But your business … [Read more...] about How To Write A Business Diagnostic Tool
Organisational Appraisal – The short cut to effective business development
What is an Organisational Appraisal? An Organisational Appraisal is a process which can look at an organisation and appraise it in a given context. Some tools appraise an organisation in preparation of an award (for example, EFQM, Business Excellence, Baldridge, Investors in People etc) others look at the performance of an organisation in preparation for a buy-out/ buy-in, raising venture capital etc.The Business Improvement Review is an Organisational Appraisal tool with the purpose of … [Read more...] about Organisational Appraisal – The short cut to effective business development
NGO organizational assessment diagnosis
Organizational Assessments in NGO organizations What is Organizational Assessment? An Organizational Assessment (OA) is an evaluation of an organization's capacity and performance.An Organizational Assessment covers the organization's internal performance, relations and image; its performance in achieving its objectives, as well as its internal functioning and resources, role and strategy. The organization's overall strengths, weaknesses and development needs can be identified through this … [Read more...] about NGO organizational assessment diagnosis
Free business health check
Free Business Health Checks Jump straight to the free links belowWhat is a Business Vitality Check or business Health Check? All businesses have weaknesses as well as strengths. If you want to sustain and grow your business, it's vital to address these issues before they threaten your chances of long-term success. A business health check or business vitality check can be a key part of that process.A Business Health Check asks some key questions about your business, highlighting areas … [Read more...] about Free business health check
Business Coaching – Developing Motivational Speakers
Coaching Motivational Presenters By Mike Morrison Introduction I received a phone call asking if I was available to coach a pair of TV personalities preparing to deliver a high profile motivational seminar.The pair had been asked to run an event together and the rehearsals were not being as successful as they had hoped.Let's get to know the clients:He had been a presenter on terrestrial TV for some time and a motivational speaker, he was very successful. Let's call him … [Read more...] about Business Coaching – Developing Motivational Speakers
How to Write a Mission Statement and Sample Statements
How to Write a Mission Statement and Sample StatementsHow to write a Mission Statement Mission Statement Style Template The Ideal Mission Statement Examples of Mission Statements Copyright Mission Statements A mission statement is a statement of intent for a business or organization. It may be a temporary one setting a strategic goal, or a long term statement.They should be more than a series of buzz words and business jargon strung together. Nor should it be a stiff, bland dictum. … [Read more...] about How to Write a Mission Statement and Sample Statements
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
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
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
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
