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Best Practices for Evaluating Pilot Training Programs

When developing training programs, be sure to include a plan for evaluating the program after the initial pilot run to be sure it is meeting the participants’ needs and accomplishing the objectives it was created to accomplish.

As a best practice, develop a plan for evaluation immediately following the pilot program:

Define the objectives of […]

Best Practices for Using Self-Directed Work Teams

Self-directed work teams are pulled together to accomplish a specific goal. They are self-directed as they are not managed by a leader and are empowered to accomplish their task as they see fit – solving problems and making decisions as a team. They are comprised of individuals that represent cross-functional areas and have a variety […]

Setting Up a Temporary Project Office

For larger, more complex projects (or programs), consider a temporary project office to manage the initiative. This enables you to take a high level overview ofthe project – plan, manage, communicate, execute and control the project from one central location. The project office becomes the place for everyone involved on the project to get information, […]

How Effectively Are You Planning Your Workforce Needs?

Getting the best talent for your organization isn’t always easy and takes time in order to ensure you select the right employees for the business. However, too often organizations wait until the last moment to hire talent. They are reacting to customer complaints, turnover issues, or other problems that affect headcount.

In order to ensure […]

Do All the Members of Your Team Have the Same Information?

Too often, especially with larger and/or virtual teams, all members do not have consistent information and/or they understand the information they have received differently. This is due to a number of factors including:

Lack of formal communications Lack of sharing information whether formally or informally Lack of understanding of a variety of cultural backgrounds on […]