Cool Tools

CT001

Context Map

The Context Map is a snapshot of the current environment and is designed to help a group understand the factors (external and internal), trends and forces impacting the organisation - factors that can impact the design of the organisation and can change the approach of the business.

This video looks at the template which has been adapted from the Visual Leaders original.
   

Music by Wandering Monster, copyright Sam Quintana

To purchase and download a guide to complete your own Context Map, click here!

£4.99

CT002

Vision Framework

The Collins-Porras Vision Framework* describes the essence of a good vision as consisting of:

  • Core Values and Beliefs
  • Purpose
  • Mission

Like all our Cool Tools, it is the thinking that is needed to write down your vision that derives most value. This video will look at what exactly is a vision.

Music by Wandering Monster, copyright Sam Quintana

To purchase and download a guide to complete your own Vision Framework, click here!

£4.99

CT003

EM Leadership Self Reflection Scorecard

The Leadership Perception Gap is the difference between a leaders perception of their effectiveness and their colleague’s or team’s opinion.

Understanding that there is a gap will help you plan and deliver leadership development where it is needed most, and with maximum impact.

In this Cool Tool video, we will explore the Leadership Self-Reflection Scorecard, the Leadership Perception Gap survey developed by hgkc partner, Engagement Multiplier, and the ways in which you can use them.

Music by Wandering Monster, copyright Sam Quintana

To download your own EM Leadership Self-Reflection Scorecard, click here!

£0.00

CT004

Getting Ready For Sale Due Diligence Checklist

Many business owners put a lifetime into their business but fail to think about what will happen to all their hard work when they choose to retire or want to do something else.

Exit planning is taking the time to identify any problems that need fixing, developing your business so you can maximise its value, transitioning the business to others, and considering your personal wealth and legacy.

This video looks at our framework to help you plan your exit.

Music by Wandering Monster, copyright Sam Quintana

To purchase and download a guide to complete your own Sale Due Diligence Checklist, click here!

£2.99

CT005

Outcomes Mapping

Outcomes Mapping helps identify the benefits to be gained from, and the initiatives required to, deliver a Strategic Change or Business Growth programme, and to structure the thinking of those involved in delivering them.

This video explains how to use the tool yourself.

When you have evaluated your map you will be able to turn it into a plan - why not check out our Cool Tool guide for a SOAP - Strategy on a Page.

Music by Wandering Monster, copyright Sam Quintana

To purchase and download a guide to complete your own Outcomes Map, click here!

£4.99

CT006

Scenario Planning

Traditional strategic planning is based on forecasts, converted into plans that get frozen into budgets and structures. But we live in a world increasingly shaken by discontinuities and sudden changes.

Scenario planning is a really cool tool to help you plan for what you don’t know that you don’t know.

Scenario planning uses alternative narratives about the future, many with improbable and radical twists, that will help you develop future-proof strategies.

Music by Wandering Monster, copyright Sam Quintana

To purchase and download a guide to complete your own Scenario Planning workshop, click here!

£9.99

CT007

SWOT-TOWS Analysis

SWOT Analysis is a useful tool for understanding the strengths and weaknesses of your business, and helping to uncover opportunities, and identify threats.

But to develop strategies to take advantage of strengths and opportunities, and use an understanding of your weaknesses to manage and eliminate threats, it is necessary to conduct a TOWS analysis. This video explores how these two tools work.

Music by Wandering Monster, copyright Sam Quintana

To purchase and download a guide to complete your own SWOT-TOWS Analysis, click here!

£4.99

CT008

Team Canvas Guidelines

The Team Canvas is a strategic framework that creates context for a team, helping team members align on a common vision and build trust.

We have adopted a template based on the Business Model Canvas, developed by Alexey Ivanov and Dmitry Voloshchuk.

This video looks at how you can use it to accelerate the transition of your team from forming to high performing.

Music by Wandering Monster, copyright Sam Quintana

To purchase and download a guide to complete your own Team Canvas, click here!

£4.99

CT009

Strategy On A Page (SOAP)

Having a clear, unambiguous strategy for an organization provides a sense of common direction and outlines measurable goals. While vision and strategy are important, execution is key. It’s all too easy to write a lengthy strategy document, file it away, and forget about it. A Strategy on a Page, or SOAP, is hgkc’s preferred tool to allow you to easily build your strategy.

This video explains how to use your tool and develop your strategy.

Music by Wandering Monster, copyright Sam Quintana

To purchase and download a guide to complete your own SOAP, click here!

£4.99

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