The secret to social networking & social media During a conversation with a respected colleague (an individual I met through a very niche business group), we were talking about social media and what made it work.What was interesting was exploring what some considered to be "best practice" and others dismissed as laziness.What was though in some quarters as being "best practice" includes:Creating unique content Creating or initiating discussionAnd the following was … [Read more...] about The secret to social networking & social media = sharing
Leadership – what you want & what you get
Leadership - what you want and what you get Whilst looking for some information on international leadership, I came across this data from KellyOCG.What I found interesting is that often you hear complaints about the leadership in the UK or the US not being "up to standard". In this survey, interestingly the UK & US are not in the top "dissatisfied" areas.But what is worrying is the fact that less than half of employees feel inspired by their boss to do their best. 29% say their … [Read more...] about Leadership – what you want & what you get
HR Metrics #hr #shrm #cipd
HR metrics For human resource departments and professionals around the world, one of the most often talked about topics is HR metrics of success. Measures that the function can use to demonstrate to the business leaders that they are not only adding value, but strategic in nature. This is as true for HR departments as it is any other function in a business. Often these are called Critical success factors or key performance indicatorsOn the surface this may appear to be an easy thing to … [Read more...] about HR Metrics #hr #shrm #cipd
HR must embrace social media & technologies #HR #CIPD
HR must embrace social media & technologies Technology and the ability for people to connect and communicate is occurring at an ever faster rate. No longer are the news channels the first to have the "news", it is now more often to be people "on the ground" using their twitter,instagram, pinterest or googleplus accounts to communicate with their network.This morning I saw the images of the mars lander on social media before the BBC. The BBC mentioned the landing, but it took them … [Read more...] about HR must embrace social media & technologies #HR #CIPD
Organizational Behaviour – a summary of its constituent parts #HR
Organizational Behaviour - a summary of its constituent parts Often we hear the terms "organizational behaviour" or "organizational development" but what does it really mean?Today I came across this very simple diagram highlighting some of the key points of organizational behaviour.I think the graphic outlines many of the "whats", but misses out on the "how" and "why"What do you think? Browse more Business infographics. Source: … [Read more...] about Organizational Behaviour – a summary of its constituent parts #HR
The Outrageously Simple Visual – Guide To Goal Setting
The Outrageously Simple Visual - Guide To Goal Setting Goal setting is one of those things that many of us talk about, and yet few can do consistently well.Whilst searching for some information for a workshop I came across this powerful graphic. It does not use the SMART objective format (yet this could be incorporated), but it is nonetheless a simple framework/ process to guide managers and others when setting goals.What do you think? Is this over simplifying the process? … [Read more...] about The Outrageously Simple Visual – Guide To Goal Setting
Are the #Olympics killing freedom of speech in the UK #2012
Are the #Olympics killing freedom of speech in the UK We are now less than a week away from the start of the greatest sporting event on the planet, but at what cost?It seems that Lord Coe is dictating what visitors to events are wearing, and what products they can have with them.This week i heard that one of the emergency services during a PR photography session even had staff take off watches and belts that showed logos/ brands that were not official sponsors, and because BMW are an … [Read more...] about Are the #Olympics killing freedom of speech in the UK #2012
Talent Management Challenges In Ordinary Businesses
Talent Management Challenges In Ordinary Businesses Talent management features at almost every HR and executive conference, but most of the solutions are those that are targeted at the big multi nationals. But what about the "ordinary" businesses that you and I work for?This graphic shows some interesting and thought provoking ideas. I am not going to suggest that this graphic shows "best practice" - because it does not. for example it highlights research that shows in performance … [Read more...] about Talent Management Challenges In Ordinary Businesses
#HRD12 – summary of free learning at Olympia this week
#HRD12 - summary of free learning at Olympia this weekLearning Arena Leading L&D experts deliver lively updates, skills and techniques to help you further your professional development.Wednesday 25 April 09:30-10:00 - Positive Personal Leadership - CIPD Enterprises10:15-10:45 - Being a More Authentic Employee - Bolt from The You Ltd11:00-11:30 - Three Performance Management Strategies to Help you Address Underperformance - iManage Performance Ltd11:45-12:15 - 'What to … [Read more...] about #HRD12 – summary of free learning at Olympia this week
Business Debt line Fact sheets
Fact Sheets The Business Debt line in the UK is a great resource to small business. They provide some excellent fact sheets as well as telephone advice and support.As well as the advice contained on this site, and the extra help available to you by phoning one of our advisers, we have also published a range of fact sheets giving you more information on different aspects of debts and arrears.All fact sheets are available for you to print off and use for future … [Read more...] about Business Debt line Fact sheets
Coach training – is coaching individuals different from groups?
Often in sport we coach teams, in business we tend to coach individuals - but what is team coaching in a business context? Can it ve done? does it add value? … [Read more...] about Coach training – is coaching individuals different from groups?
UK training sector crash
With budgets being squeezed it is not surprising that training is taking a hit like many other business services. Traditionally external spend on training has been cut early on but internal training resources allowed to continue to develop.Today I received an advert from Gower – a well respected provider of books and paper based resources on management, HR and training. Usually the sort of spent that is so small – £20-£100 per item, that this is barely impacted, but what I saw today shocked … [Read more...] about UK training sector crash
management models
Management Models, Leadership Models, Coaching Models and Business Models Management models and theories shape the way we think, manage and run our organizations. This page lists some of those management models found to be of value by the team at RapidBI.UPDATE: as of December 2009 we have revised these slides, corrected the errors and provided them in UK & US spelling, as well as adding another 130+ see all of them Management, leadership & coaching modelsLATEST 2010 - PLEASE … [Read more...] about management models
