Category: Columns
What Does Your Power Profile Look Like?
Students of organizations are familiar with the distinction drawn between what some call “positional power” (i.e., formal authority) and “personal power” (the kind of influence you exercise based on your style, personality, or charisma). To these two can be added a third: the power, authority, and influence that you exercise by virtue of your knowledge and expertise.
Learning Delivery Advisor for Android™
Need to find a delivery method that is a good fit for your learning need? This app will help you quickly identify delivery methods appropriate for different learning levels. Use the interactive chart to plot a desired learning level (awareness, understanding, or skill) to a continuum of nine delivery methods ranging from audio or video presentation to on-the-job training or coaching.
ISPI Collaborate: A Member’s Perspective with Lucy Newman
When I was approached to write articles about ISPI Collaborate, I was very excited. I admit, my writing is a bit rusty, but I figured I had majored in journalism, so I might as well put it to the test. After my initial excitement wore off, the fear crept in. What am I going to write about? Can I do it justice? As I began my journey, I tried navigating ISPI Collaborate like a ghost because I did not want to interfere with those using the platform. I looked in on everything, but never engaged.
Consulting DNA: Diagnosis, Negotiation, Action
All consulting engagements (or “gigs” as they are commonly called) are marked by their own DNA. In this case, DNA stands for discussions, negotiations, and agreements. Each element of this consulting DNA is examined below.
Here Are a Few More Apps That Will Help Get Your Month Started Off Better
As the year is getting into full swing and spring is right around the corner and most people are coming out of their winter hibernation. what better way to start new projects than to jump right in. Kashoo and Sign in Blue are two apps for your smart device that could help you save and skim some time off your daily, and not so daily, routine.
Organizational Spotlight: The Institute for Performance Improvement
The institute is global. Members of its communities of practice (CoPs) both live and work in different parts of the world. Our approach to HPT is the same–we are dedicated to building capacity in HPT in our members and our clients. Working together, we find common ground and collaborate on building the future.
Collaborate: PI Members Only
So far, we have armed you with the knowledge to tackle Collaborate and get on that points board. But how do you access Member Only resources? Don’t worry, I have you covered. Whether you are interested in SkillCasts, archival textbooks, or conference documents, you will be able to access them with ease.
Thoughts About Programming
Programming is probably why anyone would want to join your chapter. To attract and retain members, programming needs to be high quality and applicable for chapter members. Here are some thoughts about chapter programming that you might consider.
Competitive & Industry Analysis for HPT Practitioners (and ISPI)
By Fred Nickols If we, as performance improvement professionals, want to be taken seriously by our clients, we have to understand their world and we have to speak their language, whether it is marketing, finance, strategy, operations, HR, or legal. One of the “languages” spoken in many for-profit organizations is that of “competitive strategy” with [...]
Legato for iPad
Legato is a performance improving application that is offered free by Ellegro Learning Solutions Inc. The vision of the company is “To become the premier strategic partner in the custom learning space for clients across the US.”
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