Strategy
A strategy is a set of a company’s key decisions. Formulating a strategy requires answering questions such as what, to whom, in which market and how do we sell?
That is underpinned by the need to create an outstanding business model. At House of Skills, we believe the strategic planning and strategy execution are the same process. Therefore our offer focuses on more than just strategy design. It includes innovative business model development (e.g. based on BOS - Blue Ocean Strategy). We also offer a broad palette of solutions for strategy implementation, managing strategic change, designing and implementing cultural changes, integrating human resources around strategic goals, as well as understanding business mechanisms.
Leadership
Effective leadership begins with the leader and management team; it should permeate every level of company operations.
At House of Skills we believe in leadership where the fundamental task is to direct the hearts and minds of all employees to achieve company goals, i.e. building a culture of total commitment. Our solutions focus on developing strategic leadership that stimulates a company’s entire team, as well as the operational leadership that occurs on a daily basis in direct relations between managers and employees, at every level of management. Greater involvement of employees resulting from proper leadership results in increased effectiveness.
Talents
Talents are one of a company’s greatest strategic assets.
Talents are one of a company’s greatest strategic potentials. Acquiring, identifying, motivating and developing employees with potential requires a systematic approach while also tailoring methods and tools to the company’s strategy, organisational culture and employee character profiles. Our talent management solutions include design and implementation of systems for evaluation and development, competence models, goal-oriented management, skills potential diagnosis tools, 360° evaluations, and numerous psychometric tests. We merge particular elements in integrated talent management and hipo development processes, supported by action learning, coaching and mentoring.
Effectiveness
A company achieves the highest effectiveness level through a synergy of:
A company achieves the highest effectiveness level through a synergy of: efficiency (competence and effectiveness) of teams; individual effectiveness related to competence, attitude and work organisation of each employee; project effectiveness – accounting for project management specifics and the project portfolio; organisational effectiveness, underpinned by the organisation’s business orientation. We offer consulting and training solutions to support the development of each of the four kinds of effectiveness.
Fundamentals
To be successful, irrespective of the business, strategy or specific goals to be achieved, every manager must effectively fulfil the fundamental managerial task: achieving goals through others.
This requires effective use of fundamental managerial skills. Our offer includes development activities on the four fundamental managerial functions – planning, organisation, motivation, and control. As part dedicated management academies, we develop specific skills of delegation and coaching, evaluating, as well as communication skills – the fundamental tool for interaction with employees. We also teach you how to deal with difficult interpersonal situations and better manage your own emotions.