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6 Factors of Performance Alignment

Deviation in Performance results in failure to achieve our set objectives, which consequently leads to criticism from stakeholders, among other more severe consequences. One reason for the inability to meet Performance objectives is that individual employee goals do not match up with the organization’s larger goals. Performance Alignment occurs when actual Performance synchronizes with expected […]

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GAP-ACT Model

Performance in the workplace depends on two key factors: Behaviors and outcomes of Behaviors. According to the Handbook of Human Performance Technology, Behaviors and their outcomes are the foundation of superior Human Performance. Typically, the impact of our activities reaches other individuals, information, objects, and “systems” (e.g., work flows, processes, practices, etc.). Developed by Keith […]

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Stakeholder Scorecard

Stakeholders are integral to the operations and growth of an organization.  Stakeholders are all those individuals or organizations that are impacted by the events and activities taking place at a business. Stakeholders ensure that everything that’s undertaken or created by the organization is flawless.  In return, the enterprise strives to make the stakeholders content.  The […]

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Organizational Elements Model

Organizational Analysis is critical for improved Performance and growth. The Organizational Elements Model provides a systematic approach to Organizational Analysis.  It is a potent tool to evaluate an organization, comprehend its competitors and their strengths, and track problems. The Organizational Elements Model provides a way to view an organization holistically.  The model facilitates in examining […]

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Change Management in Times of Uncertainty

Organizations during good times enjoy lenient and thriving economic conditions.  The confidence interval for tolerance of errors is relatively high.  There isn’t a pressing requirement for overhauling operations or Business Models, compelled by external factors.  There is a rare feeling of sense of urgency and people tend to take time to ponder over and carefully […]

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Diversity and Inclusion: Leaders vs. Laggards

Diversity pertains to representation of races, ethnicities, and other minority groups in an entity, or in other words the make-up of an organization.  Inclusion on the other hand, represents the degree of value given to inputs, existence, and viewpoints of various groups of people and the extent of their integration in a setting. A study […]

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Business Case for Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity and Inclusion are 2 interlocked ideas.  However, they are anything, but interchangeable.  Managing Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) involves actions beyond policies, programs, or headcounts. Diversity pertains to representation of races, ethnicities, and other minority groups in an entity or in other words the make-up of an organization. Inclusion represents the degree of value given […]

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3 Key Elements of Performance-driven Culture

A strong, positive Organizational Culture fosters a good feeling in employees about their work and the work environment. Nourishing such a culture demands key behaviors to be keenly managed by looking for and recurrently strengthening Bedrock Behaviors. Bedrock Behaviors is a set of acts that has the influence to initiate a domino effect, altering other […]

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Neuroscience of Change

Business Transformation initiatives are typically undertaken to solve a pressing issue, bring about improved performance, or to serve customers better.  A critical element of the success of such initiatives entails transforming the existing behaviors of the employees across the organization.  However, this isn’t a straightforward task. Attitudes and practices get reinforced in people by following […]

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7 Principles of Culture Change

Employee behaviors are critical for the success of Business Transformation endeavors.  However, transforming the ingrained behaviors and mindsets of the workforce isn’t straightforward, and when tackled cause the enterprise’s emotional state to go down. Leaders need to identify the components of Culture that are in line with their Corporate Strategy.  They have to ascertain and […]

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Can We Transform Employee Engagement into a Competitive Advantage? Yes, Here’s How

Organizations typically focus on Customer-centric Design in their Strategic Planning and overlook the critical driver of Performance, Growth, and Operational Excellence—their employees.  With cut-throat competition now the norm the realization has become clearer that employees are: The face of the business and create lasting—or perishing—brand impression. Sources of innovation and organizational knowledge. Representation of the […]

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Why “Best Practice” May Not Be Best Practice

The term “best practice” came to common usage during the benchmarking craze of the 1990s. Since then, it has been pursued by many “learning” organisations, supported by a burgeoning consulting industry who claim to have uncovered the best ways to do everything from strategic planning to systems reengineering. The promise is quite compelling: “Benefit from […]

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