Strategic planning is a great way to identify which initiatives can add the most value to your organization. The next step is to prioritize initiatives with a systematic method. Use our downloadable Priority Index Tool to guide you through the prioritization process, and help you drill down on the value added for each proposed initiative.
Risk assessment is an area of concern for all senior executives, but many mid-sized enterprises do not have the skills, processes, or tools to effectively mitigate risks. Instead of reactively 'fire-fighting' and dealing with issues as they arise, consider adding simple risk assessment & analysis exercises to your project planning process.
Key Performance Indicators Worksheet - This tool provides examples of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), which provide a foundation for measuring performance within each department in your organization. Review this worksheet and select the Key Performance Indicators that match your needs.
Key Success Factors Tool - The purpose of this tool is to provide an understanding of Key Success Factors (KSF), and to assist with documenting project-related risks and contingency plans.
Considering how important the interview process is for scrutinizing potential employees, it is surprising that most organizations do not have a formal set of interview questions. Don't misread another hire because you didn't take the time to plan for the interview accordingly. Use Demand Metric's Interview Questions Tool to create a list of standardized interview questions from your perspective.
Developing leaders is a top organizational development priority for every company. Effectively managing knowledge capital is especially important in highly competitive industries. Understanding and deploying a succession management strategy is an excellent way to manage your department, groom future leaders, and mitigate risk. Use Demand Metric's downloadable Succession Management Matrix tool to identify and develop the future leaders of your organization.
Leaders of marketing departments are charged with increasing the knowledge and skills of their team, but many do not have a plan for educating and developing their staff. Use this summary to identify which skills you have, and what strategies you can deploy to engage your team and expand their strategic & tactical skills.
Website Program Metrics Dashboard – Use this tool to define, track, and report on your key website program metrics and key performance indicators. All the metrics can be easily customized to suit your organization’s needs.
