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Useful articles Learn more about intelligence gathering and analysis from industry experts and from people who have been there. You'll learn some great tips as well as insight on how others are using their Blue systems to grow their environments in a positive direction. 360 Degree Feedback System Selection Guide: Questions to Ask Your Vendor , by Angie Gallop, eXplore Many tools claim to address all different information-gathering demands at once. But, in the end, a general-purpose system can be more time-consuming and less satisfying. 360s in Global Corporations: Five Survival Tips, by Angie Gallop, eXplore The prospect of implementing a 360-degree review in a global corporation may seem to be a daunting task. In fact, the challenges that pop up are often similar to those encountered in 360-reviews with smaller companies. A larger organization simply amplifies them. Two members of Eagle's Flight, an internationally known training provider, share tips on help your process go smoothly. Are Out-of-the-Box Assessments Worth it?, by Angie Gallop, eXplore Out-of-the-box assessments may be faster and cheaper. But are they measuring what you need them to measure? Buyer beware, says D. Kerry Laycock: Assessments are only useful if they provide feedback that's relevant to your organization. Clients Enjoy Smooth Projects with New Implementation Services, by Gordon Graham, eXplore What do two senior executives from Saudi Arabia have in common with an administrator from Toronto? They all needed a helping hand to get the most from their survey projects. Five Tips on How to Create More Accurate Customer Service Surveys, by Gordon Graham, eXplore In a competitive marketplace, what you don't know can hurt you. If you don't know what your customers are thinking, how can you solve their problems, and keep them coming back? For many organizations, the answer is to sponsor customer service surveys. How Can You Make Your Survey Project a Success?, by Dr. Fred Van Bennekom, Great Brook Consulting Dr. Fred Van Bennekom gives a dozen presentations a year for people with a genuine interest in conducting surveys or improving their survey process. This gives him an opportunity to learn about the surveying methods used in many different companies. Here are his seven keys for successfully managing a customer surveying project. One special hint: Be sure to dedicate sufficient resources to the project, including people, budget, and time. How to Get Better Buy-in for Your Next 360. An interview with Dr. Elizabeth Fried, by Angie Gallop, eXplore Companies can spend thousands on consultants to create 360-degree surveys, but still suffer from low response rates. Do you have to accept this as a fact of life? Or, is there anything you can do to make your surveys more relevant? How to Grow Your Consulting Business with eXplorance, by Gordon Graham, eXplore If you want to increase your revenues and extend your reach into the marketplace, you have an ally in eXplorance. We provide five key benefits that can add up to more visibility and more revenues for your consulting firm. How to Successfully Communicate the Results of Your 360: An Interview with Dr. Elizabeth Fried, by Angie Gallop, eXplore Once you've conducted a 360-review process and the results are in, what do you do? How can you deliver the feedback so that your people truly listen? How can you use the 360-review process as a stepping stone to better performance throughout your organization? Nine Questions to Ask 360 System Vendors, by Samer Saab, eXplorance Many HR organizations are searching for an automated solution to support their 360 initiatives. But if you've never purchased a 360 solution before, how do you go about it? This article from HR Management magazine gives you nine tough questions to ask potential vendors. Online Course Evaluations System Selection Guide: Questions to Ask Your Vendor, by Angie Gallop, eXplore Many tools claim to address all different information-gathering demands at once. But in the end, a general-purpose system can be much less satisfying. To help you decide what's best, eXplorance has created a series of system-selection guides, complete with a set of questions to ask your vendor. Staff Appraisals System Selection Guide: Questions to Ask Your Vendor, by Angie Gallop, eXplore Many tools claim to address all different information-gathering demands at once. But, in the end, a general-purpose system can be more time-consuming and less satisfying. To help you decide what's best for your organization, eXplorance has created a series of system-selection guides, complete with a set of questions to ask your vendor. Training that Sticks and Creates Lasting Results: An Interview with Dr. Elizabeth Fried, by Angie Gallop, eXplore The long-term goal of a 360-degree review process is to foster a coaching environment throughout your organization. To do this, it's essential to reinforce 360-feedback with training to cultivate leadership skills and behavior. But not all training programs are equal. Dr. Elizabeth Fried continues her lively discussion with eXplore by taking us through a process to ensure that the training you provide "sticks," and that the dollars you invest are not wasted. |
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