The Force Field analysis is a graphical tool for supporting decision making. It can be used equally by individuals or teams.Kurt Lewin in 1943 developed the concept based in the physical sciences. He originally proposed it as a tool to understand problem based situations in social science and to effect planned change.He described a problem situation as one where the difference between the way things are and the way they are desired to be. The principle of force field analysis is that in … [Read more...] about Force Field Analysis
90-9-1 rule or theory for marketing, communication & social media
Social Network Contribution Ratio 90:9:1 The use of social media to support marketing has increased in recent times. How can we use this to develop our business?Is the 80/20 rule applicable to social networks, forums and web 2.0? Is the 90-9-1 Rule the new Pareto Principle for web 2.0 and other online environments?Lets start by understanding that this is not a "rule", but some say a modern "Myth of Community Participation".To me the "99-9-1 rule" is a tool or guide to help manage … [Read more...] about 90-9-1 rule or theory for marketing, communication & social media
Eight Orientations of #Innovation
What Is Your Creativity And Risk-Taking Orientation? Measuring the creative sense and risk-taking orientation of individuals in organisations helps to explain why one organisation (or team) stagnates and dies, another takes excessive risks and lands in bankruptcy, and yet others are moderately to extremely successful. Understanding the eight orientations of innovation can help improve performance and change.As the Creatrix model suggests, your creativity and risk-taking orientation can be … [Read more...] about Eight Orientations of #Innovation
Learning Styles – Kolb & Lewin
Kolb & Lewin learning styles Learning styles specifically deal with characteristic styles of learning. Kolb (1984) proposes a theory of experiential learning that involves four principal stages: concrete experiences, reflective observation, abstract conceptualization, and active experimentation. The CE/AC and AE/RO dimensions are polar opposites as far as learning styles are concerned and Kolb postulates four types of learners (divergers, assimilators, convergers, and accommodators) … [Read more...] about Learning Styles – Kolb & Lewin
Models for use in leadership, change, projects and management
Management models and theories are tools that help to shape the way we think, manage and run our organisations.This page lists some of those management models found to be of value by the team at RapidBI.Jump straight down the page to our leadership, management and coaching models UPDATE Jan 2011 Our slide sets have now been updated and include over 400 fully editible management models[wpcocategory id="8"]Introduction Management models are not in themselves a … [Read more...] about Models for use in leadership, change, projects and management
