MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
Outsourcing Human Resources
Auditing & Measuring HR
Leadership Effectiveness
Executive Mentoring


Good Management Practices (GMPs) are the nucleus of organizational success. They connect business strategies with leadership, communications, empowerment of employees and even business applications.


Outsourcing Human Resources

We have continued to see business focus on outsourcing Information Technology and it appears that it remains in an upward trend. Outsourcing has moved from a niche technology management tool to a mainstream, strategic weapon for many firms. Outsourcing parts of Human Resources may be a strong strategic move for some organizations.

Outsourcing segments of Human Resources, whether benefits administration, on-site administration, or project specific may be the right solution for your organization. It challenges executives to build a more flexible organization around core competencies and long-term outside relationships, while leaving internal specialists and talent to focus on core business issues.

At Catalyst Connections, Inc. we can discuss outsourcing alternatives, identify services within your organizations that can be purchased externally and assist in this culture shift transition. We would be happy to discuss your outsourcing needs.


Auditing & Measuring HR

In today’s business setting Catalyst Connections, Inc. recognizes the importance of human capital measurement in supporting business objectives. Human Resources, like any other business function should have a strong sense of program cost and impact to an organization. The focused activities of HR should be linked to financial plans, which in turn are part of the overall strategic business plan.

To ensure proper measurement and program effectiveness business has to understand the importance of the formal side of HR effectiveness such as policies, procedures and rules. One also needs to understand the importance of critical skill sets and which are actively focused within Human Resources as an organization grows and expands their business visions.

In the past business focused on absentee rates, cost per hire, turnover costs to mention a few, but today there are many factors that can be measured to ensure the human capital ROI is maintained. Shifting accountability and measuring results strengthens all the business partners on the leadership team.

Allow us to assist your organization in building the necessary metrics assessment tools and formulas to deliver critical data for your business performance structure.

At Catalyst Connections we utilize a systematic analysis approach to ensure the department is operating at peak performance and that the necessary critical activities are aligned with the necessary measurement factors?



Leadership Effectiveness

Profits are increased in part from the product or service produced, but those individuals directly responsible to effectively produce the product or service must possess specific qualities to motivate and inspire employees to perform their jobs. Effective leadership teams sometimes need re-focusing on delegation skills, or re-development of team values, or just need to revisit the basic leadership skills and traits. Strong leadership does expand to effective management and encompasses specific traits:

Does your leadership instill trust in their employees?
Do they have a vision?
Do they keep their composure and lead by example?
Are they encouraged to take a risk or are they willing to take a risk?
Are they an expert in their assigned area?
Is your Leadership “approachable” and do they invite upward communications?
Can they communicate “big picture” concepts in simple, direct and honest terms?
Is there continuity in your leadership team?
Are they a coach in problem solving?

At Catalyst Connections we utilize a systematic approach to evaluating the effectiveness of your organizations leadership. We provide solutions to strengthening deficiencies in skills and abilities and recognize the potential of others to match your business needs. We would be happy to discuss your specific situation and needs and your leadership challenges.


Executive Mentoring

Professional mentoring is an on-going relationship that produces extraordinary results. Through the process of mentoring, clients strengthen and improve performance.

Mentoring service accelerates the client’s progress by providing greater focus and awareness in the choices he/she makes. Mentoring services concentrates on where clients are now and what they are willing to do to get where they want to be within their business plan. Whether it is mentoring for executive planning, next-step HR mentoring for your office manager, or leadership mentoring to strengthen organizational effectiveness, we are there to assist.

WHY PROFESSIONAL MENTORING?

  • Unbias Leadership Development
  • Executive Planning facilitation
  • After Promotion Transitions
  • Cultural or Climate Transitions
  • Skill/styles enhancement
  • Executive Retention
  • Executive "sounding board"
  • Feedback vehicle
  • Next Step - Office Manager mentoring
  • MENTORING ENHANCEMENTS

  • "Next Step" Performance Development
  • Action oriented - becoming a "Catalyst"
  • Succession planning
  • Leadership focus toward new goals
  • Team skill utilization
  • Re-energize leadership direction
  • Executive confidence growth
  • Developing leader backbone
  • Allows the them new HR skills sets to prepare for organizational growth

  • At Catalyst Connections, Inc. we assist organizations with short term solutions for long term results. Mentoring schedules and applications depend on the depth and complexity of the business needs. The key remains with organizational growth to meet business visions. We would be happy to discuss your need for relationship building to maximize management effectiveness.
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