Matrix Organizational Structure – Is it the right structure for your company?
An organizational structure determines the chain of command and the flow of information, instructions and activities in order to acquire organizational goals. There are various structures used by organizations according to their specific needs. In this post we will discuss the various types of organizational structures, with a specific focus on the Matrix Organizational Structure […]
Using 360 Degree Feedback in Your Organization
Many organizations use 360 degree feedback to provide assessment for employees via multiple sources to analyze the knowledge, skill and behavior of employees. It is also known as multi-rater feedback, multi-source feedback, 360 Degree Review and multi-source assessment, since it is used frequently for assessing the performance of an employee and to determine his/her future […]
A Step-by-Step Guide to Developing Growth Mindset in Your Team
The most successful teams and workplaces are known to be oriented on growth. But what exactly the much buzzed growth mindset popularized by the likes of Microsoft and LinkedIn entails? In short, it stands for switching from a highly individualist culture where everyone is expected to act as the smartest people in the room, to […]
An Executive Guide to Management Consulting
Management consulting continues to be a lucrative field for those who have very specific skills that meet organizational needs in a variety of areas – IT, HR, Finance, Logistics, etc. In fact, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics in the US, the job outlook for this profession looks bright with a 14% predicted growth […]
How to Develop an Effective Lead Generation Strategy
Getting plenty of traffic does not automatically equals sales and profits. Most people need time to shop around and make up their mind, especially in the B2B niche. Case in point: cross-industry only 3% of your target audience is actively buying, 56% are not ready and 40% are at the awareness/consideration stage of their buying […]
How To Use Hoshin Kanri For Business Planning
Without successfully implemented strategic planning, businesses are doomed to fail. That’s a well-known fact, so most companies regularly schedule planning sessions, create reports, forecast and so on. The real issue? All those “paper” efforts rarely result into action. Strategic planning, or more specifically, strategic execution fails as executives are tied with too many priorities, and […]
Make Sales Plans With Editable Territory Maps for PowerPoint
Sales plans can be more appropriately presented in presentations if you have territory maps tied to them. This is because pin pointing the exact area with your current and potential clients can give a more comprehensive view of where your business stands. Moreover, you can also use maps for making comparisons with competitors.
How To Use SWOT Analysis or SOAR Analysis
Introduction The SWOT and the SOAR analysis models are two different business management tools that are used as organizational frameworks to enhance business performance. Some organizations use both methods, while other will choose one or the other. SWOT Analysis is an acronym for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats. SOAR Analysis, on the other hand, stands […]
US Department of Energy Award Won by Team Using SlideModel Templates
Slide Model is proud to inform its readers that students from the University of California, Berkeley have won the award for the “Most Innovative” Proposal by the US Department of Energy, using SlideModel’s PowerPoint Templates.
What is FIFO and LIFO?
FIFO and LIFO are inventory evaluation methods. FIFO (First in First Out) is meant to use stock based on first unit being sold first, whereas LIFO (Last in First Out) assumes the opposite. Let’s explore these two inventory evaluation methods in detail and see how we can create FIFO and LIFO related reports, diagrams and presentations […]
Time Management PowerPoint Templates
Discover why Time Management PowerPoint templates can easily help you plan and implement specific activities over time. Boost your productivity and efficiency with this tool.