Continually improving performance should be a permanent objective of any organisation, and needs to be at the forefront of its mission and values. This article examines how making continuous improvement part of an organisation’s culture creates and maintains an environment of excellence and high performance.
There are a number of ways an organisation may approach continuous improvement. Here we outline some of the more formal continuous improvement methods and how they are used.
We feature three key consultation methods: the medical model, the purchase model and the process consultation model.
Here we review this strategic tool developed by the European Foundation for Quality Management, which is particularly helpful in identifying the components of organisational performance and setting performance standards.
Outplacement is a process designed to support organisations through times of change and transition. In this article we look at why it is so important it is to select the right outplacement consultants, with tips on how to do this effectively.
Properly organised support groups increase the success of a change initiative by sharing knowledge and pooling expertise in a trusting, risk-free environment.
Developed by Beckhard in the 1960s, this is an enduringly effective way in which managers can take an accurate reading of organisational health in a single day.
This article outlines a number of suggestions for coping with and adapting to change positively across a range of scenarios in which you may find yourself. Use it to work through your initial thoughts and concerns.
One of the main reasons why change fails is due to poor communication. This article offers advice on clear, effective communication both before and during the change process.
A list of questions you can use to help you choose the right outplacement consultants for your organisation.
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