Counter-offer to a resigning employee?In our previous post (maintaining performance during notice periods) we explored the issues of the psychology of change. These looked at the value of retaining people throughout their notice.This and psychological state is valid when an employee has an offer and tenders their resignation, and we consider offering a counter-offer to keep this talent.Counter-offers fall under the same category although many may not see it this way.When an … [Read more...] about Counter-offer to a resigning employee? Human Capital, Talent & Retention
OrganiSation or OrganiZation – which spelling is correct?
OrganiSation or OrganiZation? The great spelling debate What is the correct spelling? OrganiSation or OrganiZation - the great Atlantic debate There is a belief that it is spelt with an 's' in the UK and in the US with a 'z'.In fact, while the US spelling is with a 'z' the UK preferred spelling is also with a 'z' and as an alternative with an 's' if you follow the guidance from leading authoritative dictionaries.This is true even in my 1972 Concise Oxford … [Read more...] about OrganiSation or OrganiZation – which spelling is correct?
Leadership going through the levels
No matter what level of manager you are, a team leader or first line manager you will need leadership skills to succeed. The transition from 'employee' to team leader or supervisor/ manager is often a difficult one. The management in the business do not see you as part of their team. The employees from where you have been promoted no longer see you as one of the girls (or boys), and now part of "the management".You are in the middle ground. One your own!Identifying what leaders need at … [Read more...] about Leadership going through the levels
How to Run a Webinar
The story of how to run a webinar #cipdlrn #CPD Yesterday (9th Feb 2012) was the day of my first “real” webinar. Sure I have used online platforms before, In fact back in 2004 I used an inline platform to bring a colleague into a public course run in the US that he missed due to traffic stopping him from getting his flight. But this was a first, not a small audience, and not an invited audience – but a “public” event. Quite a large event – well over 100 participants In the beginning Some of … [Read more...] about How to Run a Webinar
Social media expert or wannabe?
Social media expert or wannabe? ... or how to spot a fake social media expert.Let me start this piece by saying that I am not a social media “expert”. I use social media for marketing and promoting my business, but It is not a service that I routinely do for people. What frustrates me is people that claim to be experts in helping businesses in social media, but are blatantly not.The more you look around, the more people there are that proport to be “experts” in this area. Why are there … [Read more...] about Social media expert or wannabe?
How to get 1000s of followers on Twitter
How to get 1000s of followers on Twitter So just how to get 1000s of followers on Twitter.. quickly? Well maybe you can't - at least not in the way you are expecting or many spammers will have you believe is possible.One of the ways that smaller (and big) business can attract customers is through social media. Twitter for a variety of reasons has become very popular. A short lesson from history about twitter In the past when we wanted to market we needed mailing lists of thousands or … [Read more...] about How to get 1000s of followers on Twitter
Talent Management & Identification – who are we kidding?
Seeking the Potential of, and in our People Often we talk about succession planning, or talent management and identification. But do we really know what talent is - or how to find it?Many organisations use tools like the Nine Box Grid or one of the many other talent management frameworks to identify, map and ultimatly manage talented people.But as the old saying goes - rubbish in --- leads to --- rubbish out. Identifying Talent Potential So when we are looking to identify … [Read more...] about Talent Management & Identification – who are we kidding?
7 reasons why I might follow you on Twitter
7 reasons why I might follow you on Twitter I have been asked on several occasions why I follow people. This list may seem strange to many reading this article, but it fits MY strategy for the @rapidbi account. It may not be right for you.When using any social media/ social business platform or technology, it is important to understand its strengths and weaknesses in the organisation (or culture/ context) in which it is being used. Then for each of us to develop a strategy or methodology as … [Read more...] about 7 reasons why I might follow you on Twitter
A guide to setting up an Action Learning Programme
A guide to setting up and facilitating an action learning programme Action learning is a powerful method of learning; It is where a group of 6 or 7 people meeting regularly to discuss work-related issues support one another and take action. The process is non-directive, non-judgemental, supportive, and confidential. Set members present a current work issue they are experiencing, and the other members of the group ask questions. The crucial point here is that the other set members are asking … [Read more...] about A guide to setting up an Action Learning Programme
Defining Practical Employee Engagement
Defining Practical Employee Engagement The term Employee Engagement has been prolific over the past few years but what does it really mean? How can we use this to really make a difference?This question was asked of me by a writer I have been in discussions with for some time, and she was surprised that we do not have the definition clear on this site. Well it was buried, but here puts it into context.There are several definitions on the web including: The Work Foundation’s … [Read more...] about Defining Practical Employee Engagement
15 reasons I will unfollow you on twitter
Reasons I will unfollow you on twitter Following a post on connecting or more accurately not connecting on LinkedIn a few weeks ago, this prompted me to write a short series on other social networking tools.Please read this in the context of how and why I use Twitter. My/ our context for Twitter For me and the RapidBI team, Twitter is both a marketing and engagement tool. I (RapidBI) use twitter to reach potential customers or website users. My interest in you is as much about what you … [Read more...] about 15 reasons I will unfollow you on twitter
10 top tips for guaranteed employee engagement
Essential activities to ensure your people are engaged Talent management and engagement are current buzz phrases and in this context employee engagement seems to be climbing up the agenda again.The environment in which we operate is changing at so many levels at a political, environmental, social, technological, economic and legal. These changes mean we need to find ways of both changing and yet providing some level of stability or consistency.Recently, several requests have been made … [Read more...] about 10 top tips for guaranteed employee engagement
Check the price you are paying
Does shopping around really make business sense? We do it for private purchases – but for our business purchases?It’s coming up to holiday season, and for many of us that means buying things we would not normally buy. Often when you go from shop to shop items are generally the same price or within a pound of each other. Indeed when I travel to Dubai, I have stopped shopping around. I am sure the whole place is price fixed... to the Dirham – of course you can negotiate for free extras. But … [Read more...] about Check the price you are paying
10 reasons I won’t connect to you on LinkedIn
10 reasons why I won't connect to you on LinkedIn Connect to you on LinkedIn - well that depends...LinkedIn has become THE connection and networking tool. It easily allows members (for free) to connect with people they know, share ideas, thoughts and of course look for new employment opportunities.The principle is simple, if you know someone then invite them to connect… it's as simple as that. Or is it? Do people connect to you on LinkedIn, why?When I first joined LinkedIn I would … [Read more...] about 10 reasons I won’t connect to you on LinkedIn
November 2011 Top 50 Business Coaches to Follow on Twitter
Evan Carmichaels' November 2011 Top 50 Business Coaches to Follow on Twitter Evey month Evan Carmichael publishes a number of top 50 blogs or tweeters to follow.http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/4492/November-2011-Top-50-Business-Coaches-to-Follow-on-Twitter/November 2011 Top 50 Business Coaches to Follow on Twitter#1) @richardbranson - richardbranson - Founder of Virgin Group:@virgin#2) @DeepakChopra - Deepak Chopra#3) @tonyrobbins - Tony Robbins … [Read more...] about November 2011 Top 50 Business Coaches to Follow on Twitter
October 2011 Top 50 Leadership Experts to Follow on Twitter
Evan Carmichaels' October 2011 Top 50 Leadership Experts to Follow on Twitter Evey month Evan Carmichael publishes a number of top 50 blogs or tweeters to follow.http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/4492/October-2011-Top-50-Leadership-Experts-to-Follow-on-Twitter/ #1) @richardbranson - richardbranson - Founder of Virgin Group:@virgin#2) @HarvardBiz - Harvard Biz Review - The latest Harvard Business Review blog posts, Management Tips of the Day, Daily … [Read more...] about October 2011 Top 50 Leadership Experts to Follow on Twitter
Businesses – are we in 2011 or 1911?
Human Resources, internships, apprentices and the future of work for all of us Are we practicing modern human resource policies or those over 100 years old?There has been a significant change in the last few years in how graduates and undergraduates are developed and employed. Indeed this directly impacts most of us working today in one way or another. Most of these changes are purported to be for the benefit of both business and individuals and businesses alike. But are they?What got … [Read more...] about Businesses – are we in 2011 or 1911?
Why training does not work – there is more to training than training
There is more to training than training… Do we know why training does not work?The other evening while on the way home from some client work, I read the paper on the train. In this was an interesting article that suggested that public transport staff should be given “civility” training by one of the UKs top retailers for customer service – John Lewis.The article cited that London has high levels of “incivility” and blamed it on the time people travel to and from work. The recommendation … [Read more...] about Why training does not work – there is more to training than training
Difference between Vision and Goals
Difference between Vision and Goal We all use these terminologies but what do they mean? Let’s look at the history of these terms:Vision late 13c., "something seen in the imagination or in the supernatural," from Anglo-Fr. visioun, O.Fr. vision, from L. visionem (nom. visio) "act of seeing, sight, thing seen," from pp. stem of videre "to see," from PIE base *weid- "to know, to see" (cf. Skt. veda "I know;" Avestan vaeda "I know;" Gk. oida, Doric woida "I know," idein "to see;" O.Ir. fis … [Read more...] about Difference between Vision and Goals
What is the Difference between Goals and Objectives?
Often in business and education, we confuse the difference between goals and objectives. We sometimes talk about goals and (SMART) objectives interchangeably. But are they the same?Let us start by exploring some history and definitions: Goal - 1530s, "end point of a race," of uncertain origin, perhaps from O.E. *gal "obstacle, barrier," a word implied by gælan "to hinder." The word goal appears once before this, in a poem from early 14c. and with an apparent sense of "boundary, limit." … [Read more...] about What is the Difference between Goals and Objectives?
