We all know that planning is essential in order to achieve overall organisational and departmental goals, but many plans I see when dealing with management development are, quite frankly, not worth the cigarette packet they are written on. So how do you make sure…
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When I visit clients, the conversation often turns to how their staff could do with further development. That’s music to my ears, as that’s the service I offer! But a fundamental question I ask of them makes them stop and think. I ask, ‘If…
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Many companies have cut back on their training budgets in today’s economic climate, as they put their attention on surviving and ensuring every penny is well-invested. But this doesn’t mean they have to neglect the development and progress of their people. In fact, if you…
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Imagine what’s going on in the mind of your new employee when they come to work on their first day. “Have I made the right decision? I wonder what they have planned for me. I’m excited but really nervous. Will I make a good impression?…
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In the past we’ve had several conversations about knowledge and how to manage the knowledge you have within your ogranization. We’ve talked about auditing information, storing information, and even making sure it gets back out to those who need it. Today I want to talk…
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Now that we’re a bit more familiar with the knowledge management cycle and some of its key factors I’d like to take a few minutes today to discuss the importance of conducting a knowledge audit. A knowledge audit is the process through which you take…
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The fact that you and your organisation have knowledge to share or use in your day to day operations is one thing. Having a firm grasp on when and how to store that knowledge is another concept altogether. As a manager, it will be your…
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Your success as a manager will depend in part on your mindset concerning knowledge and the way it is handled. When happens when you obtain new knowledge? Do you keep it to yourself or share it with others? There are four things – we’ll call…
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