The Hero's Journey in Business You are planning to change your management team; given the thought process and time involved, you probably have good reason. Whatever the reasons may be, here are a few suggestions to keep in mind to make the transition from old management to new management as smooth and as comfortable for everyone involved as possible.When changing management the series of changes that take place are as follows:Step One: Evaluate the time and cost to make the change. … [Read more...] about Path & Journey of the Every Day Hero
6 ways for social media (twitter) to work for marketing
What makes a successful social media marketing strategy? As more and more people go freelance, marketing is increasingly important. Yet at a time when there are more freelance trainer, consultants & advisers, only a few seem to get the importance of having a serious approach to marketing.Often I get questions in email and phone calls from people about why some people get success and some don’t get success from social media and twitter as marketing tools.Where social marketing includes: … [Read more...] about 6 ways for social media (twitter) to work for marketing
How to write a Critical Success Factor (CSF)
What are Critical Success Factors (CSF's)? Being practical when using CSF's Academic Background/ History Types of Critical Success factors Definitions Five key sources of Critical Success factors How to write a good Critical Success factor Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) and Critical Success factors The Critical Success Factor (CSF) Method Using Critical Success factors for Strategic and business planning Examples of Success factors Sample Critical Success factor … [Read more...] about How to write a Critical Success Factor (CSF)
The SAVI approach to learning
The SAVI approach to learning 1.0: Introduction:In Accelerated Learning, the acronym 'SAVI' stands for Somatic, Auditory, Visual and Intellectual methods of imparting education. In non-technical terms, it is learning through physical activity, talking and social interaction, listening and watching, and thinking, reflecting (and) analysing respectively. It was developed by the Center for Accelerated Learning.In this article, we propose to deal developments in the background of this … [Read more...] about The SAVI approach to learning
TNA template – Training needs analysis for self assessing
Training needs analysis for assessing your own needs Identifying training needs or identifying learning needs are topics we are often asked about. To help individuals undertaking TNA or LNAs on themselves, we have developed a series of templates to act as a starter for you. Often the content of the needs analysis template may be all you need, however, we do not know your particular organization or culture. Use these templates as a starting point.Not all performance issues can be solved … [Read more...] about TNA template – Training needs analysis for self assessing
What is Business Transformation?
What is Business Transformation? Increasingly in the worlds of project management, change and organizational development the term Business Transformation is being used. But what does it mean? What is exactly is Business Transformation?Is it change re-branded? Is it outsourcing? Is it a way for IT companies to sell additional services?In this unique piece Mike explores Business Transformation and looks at how this approach can be used in your company. He gets behind the hype and looks at what … [Read more...] about What is Business Transformation?
How to prepare for your own superlearning programme (learning and mental)
How to prepare for your own superlearning programme 1.0: Introduction to Super Learning: In all the previous articles, we had discussed about the development and the utility of Accelerated/Superlearning Techniques as originally propounded by Dr. Lozanov and subsequently developed by innumerable scholars belonging to a variety of disciplines. One can name any field, Psychology, Sociology, Education, Liberal Arts and the list is endless where the ‘Accelerated Learning Techniques’ and the … [Read more...] about How to prepare for your own superlearning programme (learning and mental)
Pecha Kucha Presentation Technique
Pecha Kucha 20x20 Presentation Technique Introduction to Pecha Kucha or the 20x20 techniquePecha Kucha (pronounced peh-cha ku-cha) is a presentation technique especially for those that love PowerPoint. But this method of presentation design and delivery it ensures it is fun, fast and interesting. The approach limits the presentation to 20 slides and 20 seconds per slide. A maximum of 6 minutes 20 seconds for the whole presentation. A unique structure for a presentation. It requires … [Read more...] about Pecha Kucha Presentation Technique
Networking or not working? – The value of social networking
For those of us that use the net during work time, there are two types of networking sites, those that can aid learning, productivity and build business relationships and those that can slow or even stop work in its tracks. In this article, I explore the risks to individuals and businesses in the growing use of personal contact sites. Personality typesAre you the type of person that enjoys getting post or personal emails. For some of us, personal messages from people they know (or don’t … [Read more...] about Networking or not working? – The value of social networking
London Marathon Change or Transition Model
When looking to lead change: The Marathon EffectThe Marathon Effect or Model is taken from William Bridges, author of Managing Transitions, Making the Most of Change. It is often known as Bridges three stage model.Bridges focus for success to manage the ending and to help people to let go. Bridges three stage model:Change is external Transition is internal Change -v- TransitionTransition is what affects us, not change A transition starts with an ending … [Read more...] about London Marathon Change or Transition Model
Causes and Cures of Stress in Organizations – Walonick
Causes and Cures of Stress in Organizations David S. Walonick, Ph.D. Job stress in organizations is widespread. About half of all American workers feel the pressures of job-related stress. Extensive research shows that excessive job stress can adversely affect the emotional and physical health of workers. The result is decreased productivity, less satisfied, and less healthy workers. This paper will first discuss the symptoms and causes of stress, and then explore ways in which managers might … [Read more...] about Causes and Cures of Stress in Organizations – Walonick
Set up an Appraisal System and Performance Management (appraisal) System
IntroductionAs 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 article 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 quality of a personAn appraisal (what ever it is called in your … [Read more...] about Set up an Appraisal System and Performance Management (appraisal) System
Google’s Project Oxygen – 8 point plan to help managers improve
A practical plan to help mangers be better Google have grown, so has their need to manage. This giga company has the time and resource like no other, and it is use some of that resource to invest not only in technology but inwards. As a part of that investment, the HR team embarken on some research using Google's renound data analysis skills. Project Oxygen (so called as they see people as the life blood of the organisation) was designed to measure the impact of good managers and help the … [Read more...] about Google’s Project Oxygen – 8 point plan to help managers improve
Top tips for Effective Time Management
Top tips for Effective Time Management Time management is a strange concept, we all have 24hours or 1440 minutes or 86400 seconds in a day and we cannot change or manage that. What we can do is manage the activities or tasks that we undertake and manage the efficiency with which we approach or deal with these tasks. The feeling that you are organized is certainly exhilarating and you have the courage to take up every challenge in your life. When you are organized you will start respecting … [Read more...] about Top tips for Effective Time Management
Organizational Change & Traffic Management & Flow
Managing change - the hidden factors of flow Recently while thinking about how change is implemented and impacts organizations, I can across an interesting article on traffic flow.In the UK on our motorways we now have "active traffic management" systems where lanes are closed & opened by control staff, and often used in conjunction with variable speed limits. Most drivers hate these as they usually slow the traffic up by 10 mph. Does this really work to manage traffic jams? and more … [Read more...] about Organizational Change & Traffic Management & Flow
Strategic Analysis and Planning
When to use Strategic Analysis Strategic planning is the process of developing a shared vision of your organization’s future and deciding upon the major steps you will take to move the organization in that direction. A strategic analysis is one of the key phases and requirements to the development of any strategic plan.The strategic planning process determines: (1) what your organization wants to achieve, usually expressed as strategic objectives and (2) how you will direct the … [Read more...] about Strategic Analysis and Planning
Are LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter & YouTube a Waste of Time? A digital marketing strategy
Are LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter & YouTube a Waste of Time? yes - if you are inconsistent, don't have a marketing plan and invest the wrong amount of time and effort.What does digital marketing mean to you?Today I received an email that offered a webinar that covered:The top 3 proven strategies for ensuring LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube add value to your business Why the WRONG STRATEGY can hurt you even more than NO STRATEGY. How automation DONE RIGHT … [Read more...] about Are LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter & YouTube a Waste of Time? A digital marketing strategy
HAVE-DO-BE or DO-BE-HAVE?
HAVE-DO-BE or DO-BE-HAVE?In business we often hear terms like ‘business person’ or ‘entrepreneur’, but what do they mean and can we train these skills. Let’s look at what these terms mean before we explore any route to development:Business person “a person engaged in commercial or industrial business (especially an owner or executive)”Entrepreneur “An individual who, rather than working as an employee, runs a small business and assumes all the risk and reward of a given business … [Read more...] about HAVE-DO-BE or DO-BE-HAVE?
Train the trainer course – what to look for?
17 things to looks for in a Train the Trainer course... Search the web for a train the trainer course and you are provided with a long list of websites which all appear to meet your needs - but do they? What is a train the trainer course? are they all the same and will they meet your needs?What is Train the Trainer?Lets first look at what a trainer is. Today in 2010 a trainer is a little different from those 10-20 years ago, indeed even the language has changed.There are in essence 4 types … [Read more...] about Train the trainer course – what to look for?
PPCO and SWOT
PPCO, What it is & its relationship to SWOT analysis We all know what the letters in SWOTanalysis stand for, but what about PPCO? they are: Pluses, Potential, Concerns (Fears) & Overcomes Concerns (or Options/ Opportunities)Recently on twitter, having posted a tweet about SWOT, I was asked about PPCO. I had heard of it but had not done much research on it, or its applications or history.A simple Internet search will bring up a wide variety of options for this model. It is one … [Read more...] about PPCO and SWOT
