RapidBI in top 100 Tweeters on Leadership Many of you may know Evan Carmichael's site. Using a range of tools Evan measures and publishes top blogs and tweeters on a range of business related topics.His current one is the top 100 tweeters on leadership. And I am proud to say that @RapidBI is not only in the top 100, but we are number 25. Looking at the list (only very quickly) I cannot see any other UK based people here. Where are you?We include only the top 50January 2012 Top 100 … [Read more...] about Top 100 Tweeters on Leadership
Top International Leadership Blogs
Top International Leadership Blogs While doing some searches today (Jan 2012) for material and inspiration I came across this page at Invesp which lists not only top leadership blogs - but all the feeds etc.Below is one of their core tables - see their article for a full list.Which is your favourite leadership blog and why?Leadership Blogs: The ultimate rank# Blog TitleRSS Site Score1st How to Change the … [Read more...] about Top International Leadership Blogs
Creating an image based RSS feed of your blog
Adding a visual feed to your email or article footer This article is now historical as the service is no longer available RSS can look so boring, but can it be made more interesting?I have been asked how I put the "ticker" in my footer on emails and on some article sites I post to.It looks like:Each time an article is added to the blog so the graphic is updated. How to create this graphic To get this just go to http://www.rss-image.comAdd your RSS feed you … [Read more...] about Creating an image based RSS feed of your blog
Tick the box or do the job right?
Tick box or customer service...? Often we have heard the phrase “tick the box” as a way of saying “well we have done enough to say we have done the task” – but have we really?Many of us know that some jobs do only need a “tick in the box”, but sometimes we miss the point.Last week while preparing for a business trip I was down my local high street (it’s just a few weeks to Christmas) and I noticed in our local shopping centre was a Santa’s grotto. Nothing unusual here except that, well … [Read more...] about Tick the box or do the job right?
Global Hand Washing Day 15th October
How clean are your hands? Today marks the fourth global hand washing day. Started in 2008 its goal is to prevent deaths through cross infection and poor hygiene.The organization behind this (Global hand washing day) have launched some excellent Posters and other resources to help. Of course, hand washing is for life, not just for hand washing day... but it's a great focus. Why is effective hand washing important? Although people around the world wash their hands with water, … [Read more...] about Global Hand Washing Day 15th October
Getting learning & Development on the national agenda
At the end of the conference I asked Nicholas Owen for his opinion of what the learning and development profession needs to do to raise the game and be taken seriously by the government and business. … [Read more...] about Getting learning & Development on the national agenda
Summary of Day 2 #wol11
Hear Nicholas Owen and his end of day two of the World of learning Conference summary … [Read more...] about Summary of Day 2 #wol11
Nick Owen’s summary of World of Learning
Nick gives his view on discussions & topics covered … [Read more...] about Nick Owen’s summary of World of Learning
Pearlcatchers at wol11
An interactive session at world of learning. Its certainly a way of creating energy & a feel good factor … [Read more...] about Pearlcatchers at wol11
World of learning 2011
Test post. View from the vip lounge … [Read more...] about World of learning 2011
new-uk-law-requiring-firms-to-give-a-standard-reference-to-reduce-red-tape-for-smes
New UK law requiring firms to give a standard reference to reduce red tape for SME’s New proposals for HR which will impact the day to day running for personnel & HR functions.Why the secret? The hidden impact in last week’s budgets for UK’s HR teams.Budget 2011In the budget 23/03/11, a little reported statement was made as part of the general announcement to help increase employability and reduce the current unemployment numbers, as well as reduce the red tape burden on SME’s. … [Read more...] about new-uk-law-requiring-firms-to-give-a-standard-reference-to-reduce-red-tape-for-smes
Free membership of the CIPD or SHRM from AHRI for HR
Double professional membership for just $299 AUD* for 12 months 1 April 2011A brave move onto the world stage.In a bold bid to generate more members and to raise their status on the global HR scene, the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) have announced that the first 200 people to call either the CIPD or the SHRM and ask for a unique “Talent Fuel number” will be provided with free full membership for 12 months of either the CIPD or the SHRM as well as … [Read more...] about Free membership of the CIPD or SHRM from AHRI for HR
Launch of ready to use training materials
Off-the-shelf customizable training courses PRESS RELEASE New product launch. As we draw towards the end of the financial year for many businesses, budgets are getting tighter and tighter. Increasingly managers and training departments are having to find creative ways of doing "more for less". Today RapidBI launch the first batch of "ready to use", off-the-shelf training packs which are fully editable and licensed for unlimited use within the purchasing organization. Now available are the … [Read more...] about Launch of ready to use training materials
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
Most popular posts of 2010
Our most read content We may be into 2011, however having been involved in making a large number of changes to the site over the last few weeks I thought it would be of value to summarise the most read articles on the site.This pages contains these in alphabetical order.So if you have a few minutes when you have nothing better to do - use this as a guide to some reading about topics new and old.100 Thoughts on Business – banks using social media 10 day payment pledge – the UK … [Read more...] about Most popular posts of 2010
Culture to Ride the Wave of Innovation #cipd10
Day 2 at #cipd10 - Riding the waves of innovation Looking at culture, diversity and innovation was Fons Trompenaars. It would be easy to dismiss Trompenaars as being out dated and out of context, but from what I recall of seeing Trompenaars some 12+ years ago his message has changed and kept fresh.Trompenaars started out by saying that the “essence of innovation is to combine existing stuff in exciting ways”. He told stories of when his consulting firm would be asked to go in and work with … [Read more...] about Culture to Ride the Wave of Innovation #cipd10
Beyond Survival- delivering ambitious growth #cipd10
Beyond Survival – delivering growth through your people #cipd10 This was the last session of day one at this years CIPD annual conference. It was led by Carl McPhail CEO of New Look the large UK retailer. After showing us a short (1min) promotional video showing the business time line from conception as a market stall to its current multi million operation. McPhail introduced the business as “always being about change” and that to be successful in a sustainable way “you need to engage with … [Read more...] about Beyond Survival- delivering ambitious growth #cipd10
CIPD Annual Conference #cipd10
CIPD Annual Conference 2010 - #cipd10 This year as last the annual shin-dig of the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development CIPD (the UK’s professional body for HR, HRD & OD professionals) is taking place at Manchester.Some interesting sessions attended so far.The introduction by Jackie Orme – the CIPD’s CEO set the scene for the event. Pointing out that for an organisation to be a success required a unique blend of both financial health of the business with an appropriate … [Read more...] about CIPD Annual Conference #cipd10
wolce- Using MTA kit
A short video of an activity on the MTA stand using some of the larger activity equipment … [Read more...] about wolce- Using MTA kit
WOLCE – MTA
MTA are THE large scale training and development kit supplier. Listen to the debrief after one demonstration session at WOLCE 2010 … [Read more...] about WOLCE – MTA
