Whoops - it seems that we are undergoing some maintenance or updates.SorryPlease allow an hour for us to be back upThanksMike & the RapidBI team … [Read more...] about Website under construction
What’s your cause? – Goal setting for 2010
What’s your cause? - Goal setting for 2010 Prompted by this: Instead of writing goals this year, can you define your cause? Goals create actions which might have an effect. Causes create effects, making the goals that arise more fluid, adaptable and meaningful. Marcia ReynoldsIt got me thinking about new Year goals and resolutions. Every year it is the same, every self and personal development guru says that now is the time to clear out the old and set up the new, and less than a month into … [Read more...] about What’s your cause? – Goal setting for 2010
Celebrate 2010 with a 25% discount on our management models
25% discount on our management models As a close to 2009 and a start to 2010 the team at RapidBI have updated our management models slides and added another 130+ more, as well as blank templates for you to build your own management, coaching & leadership models.So to ease everyone back into 2010 we are happy to offer our blog readers and twitter followers a 25% discount!All you need to do is go to our products page, select the management slide set of interest and apply the following … [Read more...] about Celebrate 2010 with a 25% discount on our management models
Free diversity calendar from the CIPD 2010
A free multi-cultural calendar for 2010? It's not often that something for free has intrinsic value, however here is an offer with a difference. The CIPD contribute every year to a calendar which provides a range of multi-faith days, holidays and festivals. This calendar is being made available on their site for all - members and non-members alike. This calendar is a practical and attractive resource produced in association with Diversiton; each month includes details of all the main … [Read more...] about Free diversity calendar from the CIPD 2010
New Management/ Leadership & Coaching Models
More... more... you wanted more so here they come... Thanks to the success of our 100 management models, RapidBI is proud to announce the launch of set #2 - another 100+ management models. Again in a simple graphical form you can use in your presentations and training courses.As 2010 is almost upon us the old set have been updated and refined. A new cleaner style has been developed by one of our designers.The new set contains more models covering:Management Leadership … [Read more...] about New Management/ Leadership & Coaching Models
Help protect Children on the internet and in other environments
The Children's Safety Education Foundation The team at RapidBI support a number of charities, however we are aware that one we support has lost sponsors and is looking for new ones (no matter how little you can give), we do not usually promote this type of activity on our site, however feel that using our market presence can only help this cause.Please look and support them if you can.Each year 1000's of children are given computers, iPhones and other devices for Christmas and birthdays … [Read more...] about Help protect Children on the internet and in other environments
CIPD qualifications for Learning & Development (New – CDP)
New CIPD qualifications for Learning and Development Late in 2009 the CIPD have announced some new qualifications that will supersede the CTP, Certificate in Training Practice. There will be two new qualifications for this market - a level 3 and a level 5 programme.There are not much in the way of details at the time of writing this however the information given below is provided in good faith and as-is.The announcement of these two programmes is a first for the CIPD, in that for the first … [Read more...] about CIPD qualifications for Learning & Development (New – CDP)
Which is better for business – Twitter or status.net
This morning I heard that Identi.ca has changed its name to status.netWhich is better for business?While no-one can deny the success of twitter, one of the significant edges twitter had was its added value from a SEO point of view. Unfortunatly now all tweets have the nofollow tag active, so while twitter is a great communication channel it has lost its edge. In comes Identi.ca or now status.netOffering the same great micro-blogging service (at the moment) all links are follow links, … [Read more...] about Which is better for business – Twitter or status.net
10 ways to lose twitter followers – or ways to encourage people to unfollow you
10 easy ways to lose Twitter followersIn this 'wild west' time of twitter, while businesses are exploring how to make the most from this excellent and powerful communication tool, and small businesses are looking to exploit this free (low cost) medium, many of us are looking for ways to increase our followers.In the hunt for new followers are we at risk of long term damage to our reputation?As an avid user of Twitter I have found it to be a powerful communication and marketing … [Read more...] about 10 ways to lose twitter followers – or ways to encourage people to unfollow you
Twitter was down… where are your communication eggs?
Its been a difficult few days for Twitter the social not-working siteOver the last few days it has now been down for several hours each day and the BBC and other are reporting that it is due to the site being spammed and causing a denial of service - this means that a co=ordinated attack has taken place to take the site 'off the air'.In addition, Twitter has had to take their API service down - this means that when Twitter is 'up' it is only available to a limited number of services, and … [Read more...] about Twitter was down… where are your communication eggs?
Skills and competencies needs in HR to survive in tough economic climates
As the business world gets tough - so does the working environment for HR professionals. In a recent poll () members of the institute answered questions regarding the competencies believed to be most important to establishing the effectiveness and credibility of the HR function in the organisation.The following results were identified as the priorities for HR professionals:Skill/ Competence: ResultEffective management of change 46Strategic thinking 44Business … [Read more...] about Skills and competencies needs in HR to survive in tough economic climates
Twitter is… was… down…. 6th August 2009 #ddos
UPDATE and again on 7th August twitter is down - but now it seems intermittant, one minute there the next it is not- the fact I have noticed is worrying maybe I spend too much time on it? OMG Twitter is down.... and more than the usual 30 minutes.. its been hours...Twitter the social not-working site has now been down for several hours and the BBC and other are reporting that it is due to the site being spammed and causing a denial of service - this means that a co-ordinated attack has … [Read more...] about Twitter is… was… down…. 6th August 2009 #ddos
HRD-2009-are-you-off-to-excel-this-year
HRD 2009 is nearing, while this year I will not be able to attend the whole conference I will be attending the exhibition.What are you going for?What are you hoping to achieve? … [Read more...] about HRD-2009-are-you-off-to-excel-this-year
Free Training courses – legal or illegal?
In the current economic climate there is an increasing trend where some Training and Coaching companies are claiming to give free place on training courses.There are (fortunately) strict guidelines laid out by the government for companies using the word free and this in effect means that you cannot be charged for anything. Any materials, refreshments etc must be provided for free or not al all.If you see any training company claiming to give you a free course and then try and charge you … [Read more...] about Free Training courses – legal or illegal?
Commercial model for Twitter
How to make money from Twitter?This wonderful free service has no commercial opportunity, those that have tried have failed… One of the missing features is the ability to have links on the ‘twitter background’ and this is worth paying for – what about offering for a small annual fee the ability to have an active link in the background area? Pay per additional link and pay to have an RSS feed?Those that want it will but it – those that don’t wont.. and it wont interfere with third party … [Read more...] about Commercial model for Twitter
Can Twitter make money
A thought today, as I was working on adding a background to my twitter page I thought it would be great if this were like my blog or site. Twitter needs to find a business model – soOne of the missing features is the ability to have links on the ‘twitter background’ and this is worth paying for – what about offering for a sum the ability to have an active link in the background area? pay per additional link and pay to have an RSS feed.I want Twitter to survive and if the sums are right … [Read more...] about Can Twitter make money
new-use-of-wordpress-blog-for-management-articles
For some time I have been looking at ways to include smaller articles on the RapidBI site. Our main articles page www.rapidbi.staging.wpengine.com/articles/ works well but is not the place for small tips, thoughts and items. My experience with Wordpress has prompted me to put up a version of wordpress on my site for managing this 'micro content' and the blog software does this job well. … [Read more...] about new-use-of-wordpress-blog-for-management-articles
5000 days down what of the next 5000?
The Web is now just over 5000 days old – yes that is all.. imagine what the next 5000 days will bring.Kevin Kelly in this TED presentation highlights some interesting thoughts, Including the fact that the net is the largest and most reliable machine we have ever made.The future will require more transparency, trust and openness.Watch this intriguing videoOpportunity of threat? what do you think? … [Read more...] about 5000 days down what of the next 5000?
Don’t do as I say, do as I do
Did you see Channel fours "The fun Police" ?In this programme we saw behind the scenes of a Health & Safety Consultant, an HSE inspector and a local authority safety officer.The Health & Safety Consultant was looking around a glazing manufacturer, looking at the operations and running a short session on Manual Handling skills for the workforce. He was talking about correct assessment and posture - all good stuff BUT he was bending and twisting badly. Not exactly leading by … [Read more...] about Don’t do as I say, do as I do
Dont do as I say do as I do
Did you see Channel fours “The fun Police” ?In this programme we saw behind the scenes of a Health & Safety Consultant, an HSE inspector and a local authority safety officer.The Health & Safety Consultant was looking around a glazing manufacturer, looking at the operations and running a short session on Manual Handling skills for the workforce. He was talking about correct assessment and posture – all good stuff BUT he was bending and twisting badly. Not exactly leading by … [Read more...] about Dont do as I say do as I do
