Business performance

Introduces PESTLE analysis, its development as a strategic diagnostic tool, the process, possible applications and the link with SWOT. Gives two example case studies.

Introduces SWOT analysis, a diagnostic tool for assessing strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats, its development, the process, possible applications and gives two example case studies.

What are the latest trends in reward management? How will efforts to reward performance be affected by tighter economic times? And what is the psychology behind reward?

Explores the idea that there is a new organisational paradigm based on moving away from traditional systems and methods of organising work to new 'smarter' ways of working.

Reports on CIPD research looking at investors views on the contribution of people to business, and sets out the implications of the findings for human capital evaluation.

Details of the CIPD response to the Department of Trade and Industry consultation.

Many organisations rely on external partners such as suppliers and consultants to operate effectively. These people have valuable knowledge which is strategic...

Findings of a study exploring how people management and development can help NHS organisations to drive performance and achieve their goals.

A report of the experiences and lessons emerging from an action learning consortium of nine public sector organisations working together to develop a more strategic approach to HR.

This 2-day course is designed to help managers to prepare more robust strategic goals and better implementation plans. It also helps you to justify the cost-effectiveness of your budget and your resources.

This course is an intensive programme that focuses on giving participants the skills to feel more confident about operating and influencing at a higher strategic level.

Learn how to expect the unexpected by thinking about different possible futures; how you can recognise which future you are moving towards and which levers you can pull in your organisation to steer a more beneficial course