Gap Analysis: What is it and how to conduct one?
A Gap analysis forces structured thinking about current and desired future states, the gaps between the two, and the remediation plan.
BLUF: How to communicate effectively and persuasively?
The BLUF framework helps distill and structure the essential information upfront, so you sound crisp, confident and persuasive.
Influence Mapping: Understanding power distribution
Influence mapping helps identify key stakeholders and people who influence those stakeholders to manage change and drive initiatives.
SMART: How to set effective goals?
The SMART acronym outlines a strategy for reaching any objective. SMART goals are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time-bound.
Delphi Technique: Achieving consensus through experts
The Delphi technique helps estimate the likelihood and outcome of future events through a group of subject matter experts.
Crisis: How to turn around an engagement?
An engagement crisis creates trigger - a legitimization for special initiatives and establishes the foundation for change.
OLI: A framework for international expansion
OLI framework helps companies evaluate the competitive advantages resulting from internationalization and guides expansion to foreign markets.
PARTS: An approach towards strategic alliances
PARTS is a game theory based approach that helps define players, added value, rules, tactics, and scope to forge strategic alliances.
Pugh Matrix: How to use criteria in evaluating alternatives?
Pugh Matrix is a criteria-based decision matrix that uses criteria scoring to determine which of several potential alternatives should be selected.
Systemic Questionnaire: How do consultants use it?
Systemic questionnaire is an interview technique through which consultants use a standard scheme to interview several people on a topic.
Headstand: How to find ideas through problem reversal?
The headstand brainstorming technique reverses the original question to eliminate established thought patterns and spur more ideas.
Brainstorming: How to develop new ideas as a team?
Brainstorming is a process about problem solving. Brainstorming generates ideas that are a means to an end, but not an end in themselves.