1 Minute to Benchmark Your Organization

by Aug 19, 2021

In the fast-paced and competitive landscape of today’s business world, organizations constantly seek avenues to enhance their performance, streamline processes, and stay ahead of the curve. One potent tool that enables this pursuit of excellence is benchmarking. By comparing their practices, metrics, and outcomes against industry standards or best-in-class competitors, companies can uncover valuable insights that drive continuous improvement. In this blog, we’ll delve into the art of benchmarking and how it can be harnessed effectively in just minutes.

Benchmarking Decoded: Beyond Numbers, Into Insights

Picture this: your organization is a ship sailing the vast sea of industry competition. Benchmarking acts as your compass, guiding you towards uncharted territories of excellence. It’s not just about comparing numbers; it’s about the journey of discovery – understanding the “how” and “why” behind those numbers. By examining what sets high-performing organizations apart, you gain insights that can revolutionize your own practices.

Organizations must adapt or be left behind. Benchmarking is the lighthouse guiding your organization toward growth and innovation. Just one minute – that’s all it takes to ignite a transformational process. Benchmarking isn’t a destination; it’s a cycle. Regularly revisit the process. Measure, learn, adapt. As your organization evolves, so does the benchmarking journey.

There’s been a lot of information going around about mask and vaccine mandates, return to work policies, and flexible work. There has been a whole lot less information going around about the most important topic: People.

We are curious about the people component of managing COVID and returning to work. With so much out there about physical safety, it’s important to understand the extent to which we’ve lost track of psychological safety.

We want to know what you’re up to. All you have to do is click this link right here, and answer 11 easy questions. It’ll take you 1 minute or less to complete.

In return, you’ll receive the results to benchmark your organization against over 1,000 other companies.

Yes, we are aiming for 1,000+ respondents, so please share this survey with your friends, colleagues and neighbors! The more feedback we get, the better you can benchmark how your organization does in comparison to others.

In the race for success, organizations can’t afford to operate in isolation. Benchmarking provides a powerful mechanism to objectively evaluate performance, learn from the best, and implement changes that foster growth and innovation. With just a minute, you can kickstart a benchmarking journey that has the potential to transform your organization’s trajectory. Remember, benchmarking is not a quick fix; it’s a commitment to continuous improvement that propels organizations toward sustainable success in a dynamic business world. So, take that first minute today and unlock a world of possibilities for your organization’s future.

Through benchmarking, you engage with the wisdom of experience, the innovation of the present, and the promise of the future. The journey begins now. Embrace it, and watch as your organization rises to new heights, charting a course towards excellence that no map could have foretold.

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About Catherine Mattice

Catherine Mattice, MA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP is President of consulting and training firm, Civility Partners, and has been successfully providing programs in workplace bullying and building positive workplaces since 2007. Her clients include Fortune 500’s, the military, several universities and hospitals, government agencies, small businesses and nonprofits. She has published in a variety of trade magazines and has appeared several times on NPR, FOX, NBC, and ABC as an expert, as well as in USA Today, Inc Magazine, Huffington Post, Entrepreneur Magazine, and more. Catherine is Past-President of the Association for Talent Development (ATD), San Diego Chapter and teaches at National University. In his book foreword, Ken Blanchard called her book, BACK OFF! Your Kick-Ass Guide to Ending Bullying at Work, “the most comprehensive and valuable handbook on the topic.” She recently released a second book entitled, SEEKING CIVILITY: How Leaders, Managers and HR Can Create a Workplace Free of Bullying.

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