Assembled by Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD Much of the content of this topic came from this book: Suggested Pre-Readings Information about organizational design will have more context and meaning if you have read the following articles in this order: 1. What is an Organization? 2. What Makes Each Organization Unique 3. How They’re the Same: …
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Fixed fee recruitment is a hiring model in which businesses pay a flat rate to fill a role, regardless of the position’s salary or seniority. Unlike traditional recruitment agencies that charge a percentage of the candidate’s salary (often 15–25%), fixed-fee recruiters offer a predictable, budget-friendly alternative. With rising hiring costs and pressure to maximize ROI, …
In the digital age, launching an online business has become a gateway to entrepreneurship. With diverse business models available, you can pursue your entrepreneurial dreams without the expenses of a physical storefront. This guide provides a list of 101 online business ideas you can start quickly and easily. 1. Small Business Consulting Earn Money Online …
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© Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD Whether your organization is a for-profit or nonprofit, you have to address certain considerations and make certain decisions if you set out to intentionally expand — or grow — your organization, products and/or services. You can grow your organization, products and/or services just by managing them well, for example, …
Learn Strategic Planning Without Incurring Travel Costs! The Series Facilitating Strategic Planning from the Consultants Development Institute provides virtual courses and numerous downloadable tools to learn to facilitate strategic planning. Concurrently you customize your own relevant and realistic Strategic Plan and earn a Certificate in Facilitating Strategic Planning. © Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity …
© Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Adapted from the Field Guide to Leadership and Supervision in Business and Field Guide to Leadership and Supervision for Nonprofit Staff. Strongly Suggested Pre-Reading How to Ensure Strong Employee Performance Management Sections of This Topic Include How to Set Relevant and Realistic Goals With Your Employees …
© Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Adapted from the Field Guide to Consulting and Organizational Development. Sections of This Topic Include Introduction Preparation for Interview Types of Interviews Types of Topics in Questions Sequence of Questions Wording of Questions Carrying Out Interview Immediately After Interview Other Resources *General Information and Resources *Ethics …
© Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Sections of This Topic Include Test – What is Your Personal Decision-Making Style? Guidelines to Rational Problem Solving and Decision-Making Rational Versus Organic Approach to Problem Solving and Decision Making General Guidelines to Problem Solving and Decision-Making Various Methods and Tools for Problem-Solving and Decision Making …
© Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Much of the content of this topic came from this book: This document provides guidance toward planning and implementing an evaluation process for for-profit or nonprofit programs — there are many kinds of evaluations that can be applied to programs, for example, goals-based, process-based, and outcomes-based. …
© Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD Sections in This Topic Include What Are Generational Differences? Overview of Perceived Differences Between Generations Are Generational Differences a Myth? Guidelines for Managing Different Generations Also, consider Related Library Topics What Are Generational Differences? What is a Generation? Before we go on to discuss any perceived differences between generations, …
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Some Types of Organizational Diagnostic Models Much of the content of this topic came from this book: © Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Sections of this Topic Include: Critical Role of Organizational Diagnostic Models Some Types of Diagnostic Models for Organizations Critical Role of Diagnostic Models in Evaluations An evaluation could collect …
Traits of Useful Recommendations Much of the content of this topic came from this book: © Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. The following guidelines will be useful when, for example, sharing results of an evaluation of an organization or specific function with an organization. Focus on the most important recommendations. You don’t …
Business Process Reengineering Assembled by Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD This approach aims to increase organizational performance by radically re-designing the organization’s structures and processes, including by starting over from the ground up. Sections of This Topic Include Various Perspectives Various Programs and Movements to Increase Organizational Performance Learn More in the Library’s Blogs Related to …
Learning Organization (Organizational Learning) This method (or movement) focuses on enhancing organization systems and people to increase the organization’s capacity for performance. It includes extensive use of principles of systems theory. In and of itself, this is not an overall comprehensive process assured to improve performance. Its effectiveness toward reaching overall results for the organization …
Much of the content of this topic came from this book: © Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Strongly Suggested Pre-Reading Organizational Performance Management Sections of this Topic Include: Description What is an Organizational Evaluation and Diagnosis? Benefits of Organizational Evaluation and Diagnosis Guidelines for Any Successful Evaluation Preparation Adjust for Your Personal …
Management by Objectives (MBO) This method aims to identify and closely align organizational goals and subordinate objectives throughout the organization. Ideally, employees get strong input to identify their own goals and objectives. It includes extensive, ongoing tracking and feedback in the processes to reach objectives. Similar to continuous improvement, many organizations already implement some version …
Knowledge Management Assembled by Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD This method (or movement) focuses on collection and management of critical knowledge in an organization to increase its capacity for achieving results. Knowledge management often includes extensive use of computer technology. In and of itself, this is not an overall comprehensive process assured to improve performance. Its …