Posts Tagged ‘feature’
Moneyball, Marquee Factors, Magic Mirrors and Charlie Chaplin
Boards need to be assessed. This is a must read for genuinely improving performance and competency rather than merely satisfying the regulators.
Read MoreUB The Judge – extraordinary tool announced
UB The Judge is the most significant development yet in the support of people managing events where judging is involved. For far too long, whether you were hosting an event where a judging process is used, or simply been asked to be a judge, you will have experienced the relative chaos that occurred. Some of…
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How Boards can discover where they are collectively missing key skills they are required to have. By combining this with a performance improvement study you will be making a significant step in measuring your Board’s progress towards improving its own operating standard.
Read MoreGreat news for event judges – a better system
Recent comments about event judging coming down to a coin toss underlines the need for a better deal. Well now the time has come. The Judging Experience delivers all the support needed to create objective results whether judging business awards, Miss Universe, best sheep in show or even the best art creation.
Read MoreWelcome to Skillspeak and Governance Park by Skillspeak
We are pleased to unveil our new image online. We hope you will find the site informative and that you will be encouraged to try our services. Everything we do is aimed at pushing the boundaries of innovation. We always believe things can be improved by applying the right analysis. Remember – WORK EVAPORATES IN THE HANDS OF AN EXPERT
Read MoreMaximising Benefits from your Governance Park by Skillspeak Board Assessment
This article adresses frequently misunderstood aspects of the process of self-assessment of Boards. A good understanding of the application of a metrics approach can make the benefits clearer and more easily attained. It clearly explains the reasons you would be well-advised not to attempt to process self-assessments inhouse.
Read MoreBoard Self-Assessments – How to Choose a Metrics Provider?
Boards have no natural evaluation authority. They do, however, need to be assessed regularly to either meet the requirements or to simply be confident they are operating to best practice. Areas needing regular scrutiny are Control, Compliance, Leadership, Execution, Strategy and of course, Governance. This article was originally published in Keeping Good Companies, the Journal of The Chartered Secretaries Association.
Read MoreThe Real Life Inspiration for The Utilisation Paradox
You may be thinking that The Utilisation Paradox while a footnote for real business – is unachievable. Think again! – read the inspiration for its creation before you judge.
Read MoreThe Utilisation Paradox – how to pay your people more but charge your customers less while increasing profit
This fundamentally simple proposition will forever change the way you think about the contribution of people to your service business. Whilst it flies in the face of conventional thinking, its truth is difficult to challenge. Those businesses having embraced it as axiomatic will tell you it is the secret of their success. The author has used the concept to drive his business philosophy – WORK EVAPORATES IN THE HANDS OF AN EXPERT.
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