The purpose and benefits of carrying our risk assessment when managing work activities
A Risk Assessment identifies areas where there could be the risk of an accident, and puts in place measures to either completely prevent and accident or reduce the risk of…
The Impact of Health and Safety Legislation in Carrying Out Work Activities in an Organisation
In my industry (asbestos removal and management), health and safety forms a large percentage of the work methods which we employ. Health and safety legislation is designed to clear set…
The Process of Developing an Operational Plan for an Organisation
There are several important key areas to consider when developing an operation plan and all of them must be considered before the plan can be put into place. An operational…
How the Interdependencies in Work Activities Impact on Operational Planning and Implementation
There are three main types of interdependences in an organisational structure: pooled, sequential and reciprocal (shared). Pooled interdependence is defined as two or more entities being mutually dependent on each…
The Purpose of Risk Analyses and Risk Management in Operational Planning
Risk Analyses in Operational Planning Risk analysis is assessing the probability of something going wrong, whilst at the same time also assessing the possible negative consequences if it does. Risk…
The Usefulness of Different Decision Making Techniques for Operational Planning Decisions
If we are certain of an outcome we may make an instant decision, based on our prior experience, expertise and the predictable outcome, without using any decision-making technique. However, when…
How to Carry Out a Cost-Benefit Analysis for a Project
Step One: Brainstorm Costs and Benefits Initially, you need to look at a project and outline all of the associated costs related to a project. On a basic level these…
The Need for Operational Planning for Different Types of Operations
Operational planning is the process of planning strategic goals and objectives to tactical goals and objectives. It describes milestones, conditions for success and explains how, or what portion of, a…
Different Methods of Developing a Learning and Innovation Culture in an Organisation
Through developing a learning and innovation culture a business will aim to encourage employees and managers to think ‘outside of the box’ or look for unorthodox methods of thinking. In…
Understand How to Plan for Personal and Professional Development
Professional Networks Throughout my career I have needed to build various professional networks, and these networks have been vital in ensuring the growth of any company that I have worked…