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Skill and talent analysis using NOISE

Mike Cardus

When I developed the NOISE analysis is was to present a solution-focused alternative to SWOT. We developed a qualitative report to show trends and opportunities for investing in changes and learning and development. From the qualitative report the company recognized 3 large area of need and opportunitity.

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Writing academic reports and references

Rapid BI

Writing academic reports and references Often I am asked about the references for some of the pieces I have written about on this site, for example SWOT, PESTLE & SMART, so I thought it was about time to provide an answer here rather than just in person. Unfortunately writing a reference for some of these […].

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Establishing the Goals is NOT Enough

Mike Cardus

Then managers are surprised when (if) the goal is completed it is late, over budget, below quality and the people fight the entire process. Ignore these steps at your own management peril! Great planning is done, you have your SWOT results, you created excellent QQT/R Goals for the next year with all of your subordinates.

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Smart Strategies for a More Effective Business

Strategy Driven

Though you should have already created a business plan when you first started, it’s important to periodically create new reports. You need to know where your weak points are if you can ever hope to succeed, which is why you should conduct a SWOT analysis as soon as possible.

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Effective Meeting Models

CO2

The financial report should be sent prior to the meeting and read by all participants. Each staff member should be prepared to give a short report that contains explanations for positive and negative deviations from the plan as well as their expectations going forward. Focus Teamwork at Work Meeting Management'

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SWOT analysis and university students

Rapid BI

SWOT Analysis – an email question. Yes another article on SWOT analysis. On this site we have several pages exploring the SWOT analysis, and from time to time we receive emails asking for help. Usually from students on university or professional courses studying Management, Business studies or Human Resources.

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Business Plan Development: Know your Finances

Strategy Driven

Your marketing plan and SWOT analysis are interesting – but they don’t mean a thing if you don’t have realistic figures on your bottom line. You will need to make projections of the figures your business will achieve, rather than report on those you have.

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