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NOISE Analysis, an alternative to SWOT. Strategic Planning

Mike Cardus

NOISE analysis is that format. NOISE Analysis. Working with companies and developing strategic plans everyone seems to feel that the default method is a SWOT analysis strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats. While preparing for a focus group meeting it came to me NOISE. NOISE Analysis Chart.

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Managerial Leadership Training Tool: Using DTC Operator Innovation Planning

Mike Cardus

Working with a team of 5 Executive Directors from a company that employs ~2000 people we identified a gap in the Managerial Leadership Training , Mentoring and coaching of employees prior to being promoted to a Manager Level within the company. Dimension Time Cost Operator. The DTC Operator can work to release Psychological Inertia.

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Annual Board Evaluations: A Gateway to Sustained Board Effectiveness

N2Growth Blog

Regular board evaluations and leadership assessments provide valuable insights into the board’s dynamics, functioning, and overall effectiveness. This can be done through individual interviews or focus group discussions, where the facilitator encourages open and honest conversations.

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5 Leadership Signals that Turn Culture into Advantage

Skip Prichard

” Those words are printed on the back cover of Five Frequencies: Leadership Signals that Turn Culture into Competitive Advantage. I followed up with the authors to learn more about their leadership philosophy. There’s nothing wrong with operating out of self-interest. 5 Leadership Frequencies. What Leaders Tolerate.

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3M’s SVP of HR Kristen Ludgate on a Better Way to Attract Top Talent

HR Digest

We led focus groups, created advisory and steering teams, and engaged our executives in workshops and feedback sessions. As we continue to bring our culture to life in our operating model and our HR practices, we continue to use surveys, crowdsourcing, focus groups and other tools to ensure our people are heard.

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Key Elements for a Successful Employee Training Program

HR Digest

Is it increasing revenue, improving customer satisfaction, or enhancing operational efficiency? This analysis will help you identify the specific training needs and ensure that your program targets the areas that will have the most significant impact on your business. So, grab a whiteboard and start brainstorming.

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6 Things Successful Women in STEM Have in Common

Harvard Business Review

A new research study I led at CTI uncovers, through a nationally representative survey of 3,212 individuals with STEM credentials, and through dozens of additional interviews and focus group conversations, the differentiators of success for women in STEM. Yet 82% of women in STEM say their contributions are ignored. Be authentic.