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Before we start on our design journey we should perhaps clarify what we mean by ‘learning’ and ‘training’. A pure definition of ‘learning’ could be: ‘Learning is a process that enables someone to acquire new attitudes, skills or knowledge.’
To justify all the direct costs in providing learning opportunities, not to mention the lost revenue-earning time, [...]
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Learning
Posted by Mahmud Hasan on September 9th, 2010
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QUESTIONNAIRE ON “QUALITY OF WORK LIFE”
Posted by Mahmud Hasan on September 8th, 2010
_______________________________________________________________________
Designation: Age:
________________________________________________________________________
Please ‘Tick’ your choice
How long have you been working for QUALITY CARE INDIA LIMITED?
a) Less than one year b) One – Two years
c) Two – Five years d) Five years or more
Work environment:
How motivating is the work environment?
a) Extremely motivating b) Fairly [...]
Key Performance Indicators – Catalogue for HR Function
Posted by Mahmud Hasan on September 8th, 2010
Employee Productivity
average sales turnover per employee
average profit per employee
value added per employee
Employee Cost
employment costs as % of sales turnover / profit
employment costs per employee
employment costs as % of operating costs
Employee Turnover/Loyalty
% of employees that leave the organization in a given time period
average length of service
Remuneration and Benefit Benchmark
average salary paid vs. competition / industry and [...]
Candidate Evaluation Form – Part 1
Posted by Mahmud Hasan on September 8th, 2010
Position:
Candidate Name:
Interviewer Name:
Interview Date:
Based on the interview, please evaluate the candidate’s qualifications for the position listed above. In each section, space is provided to write additional job specific comments. If one of the questions does not apply to the position, please write N/A in the comment section.
Education / Training
The candidate has the necessary education and/or [...]
Making the 21st Century Masonic Lodge viable
Posted by Mahmud Hasan on September 7th, 2010
Notes on leadership and management matters for consideration …
Seven Objectives for the Lodge of the 21st Century :
Planning for the future (make it happen)
A commitment to strong, informed leadership
Soundly based decision-making
Care and Benevolence
Sound Resource Management
Responsible Financial Management
Membership Growth and Retention
Seven Key Initiatives for Membership Growth and Retention :
Excellence in Ritual
Care and Mentor system
Masonic Education [...]
Barriers to Effective Communication
Posted by Mahmud Hasan on September 7th, 2010
Anything that prevents understanding of the message is a barrier to communication. Many physical and psychological barriers exist.
Culture, background, and bias – We allow our past experiences to change the meaning of the message. Our culture, background, and bias can be good as they allow us use our past experiences to understand something new, [...]
Effective Communication Techniques
Posted by Mahmud Hasan on September 7th, 2010
How does one talk so that another person listens and understands? How does one listen? How does one know if he has been heard and understood?
These are all points about communication that have never before been analyzed or explained.
People have known that communication is an important part of life but until now no one has [...]
Teams – The Five Common Barriers to Effective Teamwork
Posted by Mahmud Hasan on September 7th, 2010
Successful teams produce extraordinary results in all areas of business, in sport, in communities and in voluntary bodies to name a few. Teams often fail to realise their potential because barriers get in the way of success. What are those barriers and how can you overcome them?
Barrier 1: Individual agendas
People are use to looking [...]
Team Building
Posted by Mahmud Hasan on September 7th, 2010
WHAT IS TEAM BUILDING?
Your organization is ready to roll; your officers are enthusiastic about beginning the year, and your returning and newly recruited members are eager to contribute. There are two important steps to take before you just plunge into the year’s activities – building your group into a team and determining your goals [...]
Reporting
Posted by Mahmud Hasan on September 7th, 2010
Reporting structure
The reporting structure defines how power and control is cascaded throughout the organization and is usually represented in a chart, showing how the lines of control reach the various functional areas and physical locations.
Tall or flat: Organizations may be like tall pyramids in which there are many levels with a person at each level [...]
