Saturday night with the Investors In People framework

I lead such an exciting life. Today, I have spent the majority of my time compiling a diagnostic report on a previous place of work using the Investor in People framework. It has been both draining but also cathartic as it has allowed me to use a formal diagnostic framework to highlight the weaknesses of the people management of my previous place of work and shape recommendations for how i could improve things. I am not entirely sure they would accept them but it is always fun to be idealistic and righteous!

While I am on the subject, this framework is quite handy. If you were looking to appraise the way you manage your people, this would be a very easy and cost effective way to do it. Investors In People have offices/people all around the world but they seem to be strongest in the UK. If you are looking for cases studies of their effectiveness for your industry - check out www.investorsinpeople.co.uk

Good night!

Happy birthday to my biggest fan

 

Just a quick note to say happy birthday to my biggest fan! Happy birthday Ankit!

Free beer for the best comment...

 

Ok, starting to think about my next step post study in January. What better to ask the masses what I should start to consider as career options post study. I have some good ideas but what better to go to my readers and ask what I should consider as a career options. For going to the effort of commenting I am prepared to shout you a beer the next time I see you. The best advice will get a beer but I will also reward humorous efforts as well! Try to be constructive :)

Comment away!

Check out Mark!

Otago MBA 37 classmate Mark Berryman in the news!

 

Mark in the Otago Daily Times

Down the mine - Accounting mid term exam

Sorry it has been a while since my last post - Maya Culpa!

We have been crazy busy this term and I have completely lost track of time. Tempers have flared and people have been scattered. This little period has probably been more intense than any other time in my work life. As I come up for air we are about to be hit by another wave of assessment.

On Tuesday we have our accounting mid term. The subject is all pretty logical but it is hard to study as it seems to be very repetitive. I am getting a little bored of spreadsheets but I guess that is why I am not an accountant!

I promise to be a little more active in the coming weeks. In the coming weeks I am thinking about having a competition on the blog - any suggestions, post a comment and let me know.