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)
organisational assessment tools
Organisational Diagnostics, Development and Assessment Tools Introduction to Organisational Diagnostics Development and AssessmentDiagnosing organisational development (OD) needs Assessing and diagnosing organisational development (OD) needs is different from training needs assessment. The Business Improvement Review (BIR) is a diagnostic tool or instrument which enables managers, clients and stakeholders identify what is needed in an organisation to identify changes needed.Let's start … [Read more...] about organisational assessment tools
coaching article sport performer
Coaching Case Study - Motor Sports IntroductionHave you noticed that over the past 5 years the use of the word "coaching" has been increasing within the business environment? What started this trend? Was it that coaching really works or was it that companies started to outsource their training departments and as a consequence it was more cost effective to "train" one on one?What ever the reason the reality is that coaching is here and it is here to stay.So what makes a good … [Read more...] about coaching article sport performer
What is a Strategic Analysis?
What is a Strategic Analysis? A strategic analysis is an external review of what is happening in the environment in which your organization operates now, as well as short, medium and long term futures.It requires looking at several situations:What is happening now that may impact the organisation What might happen that could impact the organization What is the organizations response likely to be to change? How well prepared are the people in the organization to respond to … [Read more...] about What is a Strategic Analysis?
Find a Trainer in the Thames Valley m4
Find a Trainer in the Thames Valley along the M4 Do you need to hire a trainer in 2011 & beyond?Do you need to Find a Trainer in the Thames Valley along the M4 corridor?As an organisations needs change, so does its requirements for trainers with skills.As the credit crunch and the oil prices impact, finding external providers and trainer who do not need to travel far is an increasing priority, especially within the M4 corridor.Equally to meet the increasing green and … [Read more...] about Find a Trainer in the Thames Valley m4
Set up an Appraisal System and Performance Management System
Set up an Appraisal System and Performance Management SystemIntroduction As 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 page 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 … [Read more...] about Set up an Appraisal System and Performance Management System
business_support_standard_analysis
Achieving the Business Support Standard - Business Analysis Business AnalysisTo meet the Business Analysis requirement of the business adviser award you need to be able to demonstrate:SFEDI requirementsBusiness performance data analysis and performance measures (for example, benchmarking). Qualitative and quantitative analytical and diagnostic techniques (for example, SWOT, PEST, five forces or variance analysis). Market appraisal, pricing and evaluating the different types of … [Read more...] about business_support_standard_analysis
business_adviser_training
Business Adviser TrainingA key purpose of RapidBI is supporting the Business Advisory profession. We are committed to providing diagnostic & development tools, training, networking and CPD (continuing professional development) activity for Business Advisers to assist them in their important role of supporting enterprises.Training and development pathwayRapidBI have partnered with key organizations to provide a unique training pathway from zero to competent business … [Read more...] about business_adviser_training
Management development short course programme
Management Development Short Course Programme Effective management development can improve the effectiveness of an organisation as well as improve individual confidence.These programmes can be delivered in a manner appropriate for senior managers, middle managers, or those with limited managerial experience. (The key for success is not to mix the capabilities (of participants on a single programme.)Call us to talk through your particular needs. Currently these course are only available … [Read more...] about Management development short course programme
Red-Recruiter
Red Recruiter - Peer educators for the British Red Cross Peer EdPeer Ed is the name given to an iniative run by the British Red Cross where young people from the community are trained in relevant content and work with other people of a similar age to understand the risks. Peer Ed groups typically get involved with educating other young people in: * First Aid * HIV/ AidsA new LogoIn August 2008 members from the British Red Cross marketing team visited a London based peer ed group … [Read more...] about Red-Recruiter
InductionTraining
Staff Induction Training - evaluating its effectiveness Introduction to Induction EvaluationMany organizations undertake induction of new staff, but how effective is that induction?This page contains a survey which can be used by HR departments to review the effectiveness of their induction processes.Induction Survey/ Induction Questionnaire We hope that you found your induction programme enjoyable and obtained all the information you needed for starting work with us … [Read more...] about InductionTraining
Work finding and tenders for freelance trainers
Work finding and tenders for freelance trainers Are you a freelance or independent trainer? There are many freelance and independent trainers in the UK.The aim of this page is to highlight the most effective way of positioning yourself and find work or tenders for work. Find a trainer type databases There are many of these find a trainer type databases on the internet … [Read more...] about Work finding and tenders for freelance trainers
Whitelaw’s circle of evaluation
Whitelaw's circle of evaluation Whitelaw's circle of evaluationThis is a model which goes beyond Kirkpatrick and provides levels of evaluation. Whitelaw sets 4 levels of evaluation within his cycle: 1) Reaction 2) Learning 3) Behavioural 4) Organisationaland in the cycle passes through first objective setting in each level and then after the intervention four levels of Evaluation.To me this is a much under-used model and helps the practitioner to have clarity in their … [Read more...] about Whitelaw’s circle of evaluation
What’s new in od
What's New in Organizational Development - workshops The What's New Workshop SeriesWe have noticed that many organizations demand leading edge solutions - NOW - but many of us do not have the time to research what is going on in other organizations. That is where we can help. We have looked at many organizations, seen what they are doing (and what works) and have distilled this information just for you. Easy 1/2 day workshops. You will take practical ideas away with you.Sessions run … [Read more...] about What’s new in od
What is Talent?
What is Talent? Where is Talent? What is talent? How does it enable growth How can it be used in succession planning Definition - TalentA marked innate ability, as for artistic accomplishment. Natural endowment or ability of a superior quality. A person or group of people having such ability: The company makes good use of its talentTalent Management has become one of the most important pieces of jargon or buzzwords in the business and HR world today. But are we just using … [Read more...] about What is Talent?
Transformational Leadership
What is Transformational Leadership? Transformational Leadership is a leadership style where one or more people engage with others in such a way that leaders and followers raise one another to higher levels of motivation and performance.Transformational leaders offer a purpose that transcends short-term goals and focuses on higher order intrinsic needs. This results in followers identifying with the needs of the leader. The four dimensions of transformational leadership are said to be … [Read more...] about Transformational Leadership
Training Learning & Development
Training, Learning and Development of People Introduction to Training, Learning and DevelopmentTraining, Learning and Development are key functions and activities in any organization. This page highlights the history and principles of effective employee development.History of Training and developmentWhile there is much debate about when formal training begun, the development of managers is a little clearer.Training for effectiveness began back in the time of the ancient Chinese, … [Read more...] about Training Learning & Development
Train the Trainer Courses
Train the Trainer - Training and development for trainers and developers Train the Trainer programme index:Learning to LearnIntroduction to Training - developing a courseAccelerated Learning Techniques for TrainersGroup Dynamics & InteractionsDynamic Presentation SkillsTraining Needs AnalysisTeam building Techniques for TrainersFacilitation SkillsPlanning a Training StrategyCoaching Skills for TrainersConsulting Skills for TrainersMotivational … [Read more...] about Train the Trainer Courses
Innovation_before_leadership
Before Leadership - Innovation Before Leadership: Creativity and Risk TakingMore often than not when you read books and articles on leadership, you will hear leadership defined as the ability to create a vision, anticipate trends, walk the talk or be congruent in the way leaders live their values (value-congruence), empower and understand their own impact on others (self-understanding).But before these competencies can be realized, there are two factors that are critical to the reality … [Read more...] about Innovation_before_leadership
findatrainerinlondonm25
Find a Trainer in London within the M25 Need to find a trainer within London and the M25As an organisations needs change so does its requirements for trainers with skills.As the credit crunch and the oil prices impact, finding external providers and trainer who do not need to travel far is an increasing priority. Equally to meet the increasing green and environmental needs of organisations priorities finding a trainer that needs to make a minimum impact on the environment is … [Read more...] about findatrainerinlondonm25
