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Strategy and Planning Techniques

Open Source Software

Open Source Software

The concept explains open source software, an increasingly attractive and cost-effective IT solution. It describes the key issues of licencing for software usage and the advantages and disadvantages of open source software. Case studies and implementation advice, help to ensure better understanding of the concept.

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Operations Strategy Matrix

Operations Strategy Matrix

The operations strategy matrix is a tool used by strategy professionals to assess major factors that affect company operations. The concept will assist organisations in making better strategic operational decisions and reducing risks. It draws special attention to the success factors and implementation step recommendations.

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Organisation Development

Organisation Development

OD interventions aim to find out the root cause of problems so that robust, sustainable solutions can be implemented. Application advice, typical success factors and measures provide practical advice on how to succeed with OD projects.

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Outsourcing

Outsourcing

This concepts describes the operational transfer of one or more business processes from an origin company to an external provider. It explains the potential benefits of outsourcing and also the many risks and drawbacks that all companies need to be aware of.

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Paradigm and Paradigm Shifting

Paradigm and Paradigm Shifting

Paradigms are generally defined as a framework that has unwritten rules and that directs actions. A paradigm shift occurs when one paradigm loses its influence and another takes over. The concept defines paradigm and paradigm shift and explains how it can relate to company strategies and industry cycles.

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Phases of Change

Phases of Change

Lewin’s phases of change model has made an important contribution to the study of organisations and management. Strengths and weaknesses of the theory are considered within a business context and practical implementation guidance is provided.

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Planning Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Using SWOT

Planning Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Using SWOT

Setting personal development goals helps individuals align skills with organisational needs. Using SWOT analysis and SMART goals, they can address weaknesses, leverage strengths, and adapt to industry changes effectively (Locke and Latham, 2019).

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Portfolio Management

Portfolio Management

Portfolio management requires making decisions about investment mix and policy, matching investments to objectives, asset allocation for individuals and institutions, and balancing risk against performance. The concept explores these in more detail and offers a few case studies on how companies across different sectors benefit from it.

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Positive Risk Management

Positive Risk Management

Negative risks matter, but “risk” is often defined too narrowly. Positive risk management focuses on identifying, assessing and managing beneficial outcomes, with boards pairing threats and opportunities to enable balanced decisions (Bryce, Ashby and Ring, 2024).

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Principles of Statistics for Data Analysis

Principles of Statistics for Data Analysis

Statistical principles provide the foundation for analysing data in a structured and meaningful way. They enable analysts to move beyond raw figures, supporting deeper understanding of patterns, relationships, and variability within datasets used in real-world contexts.

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