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Theoretical Frameworks – why we need them in governance and management

Nonprofit organisations (and SMEs) are wise to work within a theoretical framework:

  • a theory is defined as a system of rules, procedures and assumptions used to produce a result,
  • a framework is defined as a structure or frame supporting or

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Jean’s on-the-job mentoring – Risk Scenario

Scenarios provide a rich framework for on-the-job mentoring.

Using a scenario in a mentoring relationship enables both parties to examine a familiar situation (whether need, problem, challenge or opportunity) from a different perspective.  Examples include changing:

  • the ‘people’ factor,
  • the

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Skills Involved in Tendering

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Evaluation Framework for a Telephone Information and Advice Service

Enquiries are welcome about the Jean Roberts Internal Evaluation Framework.

The quality framework underlying this Internal Evaluation Framework is the Total Quality Management (TQM) framework.

TQM particularly attempts to minimize the amount of time and money spent on quality control …

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Jean’s Core Business Strategy No. 9: Retrospective Planning

Retrospective planning ensures a solid basis for forward planning

Retrospective planning allows a degree of useful and objective observation, where the emotional component can be suspended: the future for your business may look uncertain, but you can be certain about …

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Jean’s Core Business Strategy No. 8: Project Mentality and Management

Developing a project mentality is an effective approach to business. Very simply, it means treating each major assignment, action-plan or responsibility as a project – with a beginning, a middle, and an end.

Together, project mentality and project management should …

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Jean’s Core Business Strategy No. 2: The Art and Science of Business: ‘Critical Success Factors – Jean’s A-Z’

Don’t ignore clear and factual signs that your business is not healthy, or your product is missing the mark.

If your business or organisation is picking up clear and factual signs that all is not well, then you have urgent …

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Introduction to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Measures and Targets for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are the means by which an SME owner/manager regularly monitors progress against the targets established within the annual business plan for the enterprise.

The annual business plan should inform both the budget and cashflow projections for …

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Entrepreneurial Initiative as a Sole Operator

Institute for Small Business Affairs
National Entrepreneurship and SME Development Conference
1-3 November 2004 – Newcastle-Gateshead

Paper written and presented by Jean Roberts – title:  Entrepreneurial Initiative as a Sole Operator

Abstract

A ‘sole operator’ is, in the true sense …

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Highlights from my attendance at the 2008 Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ISBE) World Conference

Highlights of my attendance at the three-day 31st Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ISBE) World Conference in Belfast, Northern Ireland, November 2008.

The Conference theme: International Entrepreneurship – promoting excellence in education, research and practice.

Conference Tracks:
Papers …

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