Much of the content of this topic came from this book: © Copyright by Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD. Published by Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Sections of This Article Include What is Organizational Culture? Some Types of Organizational Culture Understanding the Culture of Your Organization Influencing the Culture of Your Organization Additional Resources About Organizational Culture Also, …
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Embarking on a business venture in Alaska can be an exhilarating escapade, but deciphering the intricacies of business registration may appear daunting. The multitude of necessary steps and momentous decisions to be made can understandably induce feelings of intimidation. However, rest assured that registering your business need not be an arduous undertaking. This guide will …
Starting a business venture can be exciting and fulfilling, but the complexities of registering your business might seem overwhelming, especially if you’re new to entrepreneurship. However, with the right guidance and resources, registering your business in Mississippi can be made easier without unnecessary complications. This article offers a concise and informative step-by-step guide to help …
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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. 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, 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. 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 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, …
A comprehensive, practical book by Carter McNamara The guidelines and resources on this topic are not sufficient to develop strong competencies in supervision. Those competencies come from extensive experience in applying that information. Sections of This Topic Include What is Supervision? To Truly Understand Supervision, Be Acquainted With Its Broad Content Know How Organizations Are …
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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 …
Much of the content of this topic came from this book: © Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, Ph.D., Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Strongly Suggested Previous Readings Performance Management: Traditional and Progressive Approaches Performance Management for any Application Sections of This Topic Include Description What is Organizational Performance Management? General Guidelines for Implementing and Evaluating Organizational Performance Planning …
Assembled by Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD The Balanced Scorecard is a performance management approach that focuses on various overall performance indicators, often including customer perspective, internal business processes, learning and growth, and financials, to monitor progress toward the organization’s strategic goals. Each major unit throughout the organization often establishes its own scorecard which, in turn, …
Used with permission from Barbara Davis, 317 South Hamline, St. Paul, Minnesota 55105) © Copyright 1998-2007. This sample Agreement for Services, or Contract, is for a project that began with a Request for Proposal where the Great Scott Arts Association, a new organization in Mosquito Falls, MN, was seeking a consultant or consultants to assist …