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One of the best things you can do to improve your team's training plan is to add Skill Gap Analysis. This step helps the trainer to identify gaps in performance and areas for added training and development.
Benchmarking
The first step in conducting a thorough Skill Gap Analysis is to create a picture of what ideal performance looks like. This step-called Competency Profiling-takes a look at the attitudes, knowledge, behaviors, and specific skills needed for an individual to excel in a particular role. These competencies can be rated as critical or core, meaning that a high level of proficiency is needed in order to be successful in the role; or preferred, meaning that while not mandatory, a particular competency would help the employee to better excel.
Assessment
Once your benchmarking is done and core and preferred competencies are identified for the role; it's time to measure the employee's proficiency against the competencies you've identified. There are a number of ways that this can be accomplished, and while any one of the following strategies can be effective, it's far preferable to use a combination of several so that you get a more well-rounded picture of how the employee is performing and what he or she might be missing that can be rectified with added training and development. Assessment techniques include:
• Performance Review - a standard performance review typically revolves around discussion between the employee and the supervisor of both the supervisor's and employee's assessment of the employee's proficiency. The review includes development of a strategy to help the employee further improve his or her performance in the role.
• Interviews - interviewing employees and supervisors with open-ended questions (questions that cannot be answered with a simple "yes" or "no") allows for gathering of qualitative data. Interviews can also identify misconceptions with regard to the role; resistant attitudes (including change-resistance and personality conflict); and other barriers to excellent performance that might not surface in a performance review.
• Surveys - surveying managers, employees, and coworkers (including other managers) can help gather even more qualitative information that can be used for statistical performance analysis. Today, such surveys can be designed and conducted very quickly, easily, and efficiently, online.
• Customer Feedback - if it's possible to interview or survey customers or other stakeholders, they can be an outstanding source of feedback on the performance of either a group of employees or an individual.
• Performance Tests - many skills can be assessed using standardized tests to gather quantitative data (multiple choice, fill in the blank etc.) of employees' understanding of particular competencies, necessary to their ability to perform them.
• Audits - this process simply creates a checklist of specific operational standards, and the employee's ability to perform to those standards is checked against the list.
Analysis
Once the assessment has been completed using one (or preferably several) of the techniques listed above, the trainer can then begin the process of closing the gaps with strategies including training (if a lack of knowledge is identified), role reassignment (personnel transfer or organizational changes); allocating new resources; added rewards or other incentives; or improved goal-setting and measurement. As in any case where proficiency can't be improved by other means, termination may have to be considered.
Adding Skill Gap Analysis to your training plan will help you to identify, improve, and prioritize your training and development projects by creating a sharper picture of your team's abilities as compared to your vision for ultimate success; but creating a fully comprehensive plan requires far more than we could fit into one article! If you're interested in putting this outstanding tool to work in your organization, we recommend Your Team's Got Talent: Better Training Through Skill Gap Analysis presented on Thursday, September 16th by Kara Rice and Jana Muma of Grace Hill at Brainstorming 2010! We'll see you there!
Tami L. Siewruk
Chief Imagination Officer
http://Multifamilypro.com
2010 - 2011 High End Designer Costume Jewelry Trend Forecast
Whether you are a collector, a fashionista or a specialty shop retailer, knowing what fashion jewelry trends are current and coming is vital and then being able to duplicate the trend at a fraction of the designer or retail pieces is essential. After much market research and trend-spotting, I have compiled a list of the jewelry trends for 2010 and into 2011. In summary;
-Massive, Dramatic and Heavy Metals
- Antique, Vintage, Retro & New Combinations
- Dramatic, unique, unusual necklaces
¨ Ornamented & Bold Bracelets
¨ Eclectic Natural Look
¨ Crystal, Rhinestone & Venetian Art Glass
¨ Black, Grey and Neutrals
- 2010-2011 Color Predictions
¨ Faux & Real Pearls
¨ Over-The-Top Rings
- Enormous Hoops and Chandelier Earrings
-Green Eco Aware Movement
Massive, Dramatic and Heavy Metals– Big and bold ornaments are in this season.
There is no such thing as "not enough" and "more more-ness" is absolutely desirable. Decadently embellished pieces having drama and making a major statement will be the showstoppers everyone is looking to own. Also massive metal pieces such as the giant curb link necklace pieces designed by Kenneth J. Lane and others and which are very expensive.
Antique, Vintage, Retro & New Combinations – everyone loves the look of antique, vintage and retro jewelry and now the latest trend is to thoughtfully mix these with new and creative pieces for a unique one of a kind look. Jewelry designers such as Elizabeth Locke and Roberto Coin are beautifully infusing their new concepts and marrying them to antique and vintage looks and the resulting designs are perfection.
Dramatic, unique and unusual necklaces – unlike in the past when the massive brooches and pins were the key element in one's personal adornment… it is now the necklace. Necklaces that fill a neckline such as the popular bib style, or the long multi-chain with or without a pendant such as some of the designs by Chopard can include rhinestone crosses, circles, skulls and skeleton keys. Also multi media pieces that appear to be one-of-a kind create that ever popular "artist -bohemian" look and each having matching earrings to complete the statement is what drama and unique are all about.
Ornamented & Bold Bracelets– this trend has been hot for a while since Louis Vuitton made a major statement with his embellished cuff designs. Also wonderful dyed leather cuffs reminiscent of "surfer chic" with ornamentation are making their appearance. Massive lucite confetti bangles like the old 50's – 60's versions, and metal cuffs with charms, studs and crystals are all bigger than ever.
Eclectic Natural Ethnic and Tribal Looks – ethnic and regional designs are always hot and this year is no exception. Taking from the Native American or African use of natural stones including turquoise, agates, onyx, opaque and semi precious stones in rock candy colors and like the high end designs of Oscar Heyman and Katy Briscoe. Gorgeous pale angelskin coral and the most important one yet is precious and rare red coral whether used in their raw form or carved are not to be missed. All of this incorporated into original nature inspired designs create an "earth mother" appeal.
Crystal, Rhinestone & Venetian Art Glass– this look is eternal as it duplicates the look of fine diamonds at a mere fraction of the cost. Grey and black are new this year and H. Stern's "Cobblestone" collection and jewelry designer Jane Taylor's use of beautifully colored sets in interesting color combinations in dangle earrings, bracelets and necklaces are making any jewelry maven wanting these tasty morsels. The combination of Venetian and Murano colorful lamp-work art-glass beads and hand-blown glass make for a fabulous combination of light reflecting beauty.
Black, Grey and Neutrals – this is a major trend in not only women's but men's jewelry. It can be glass, metal, crystals, lucite, pearls, leather or anodized stainless steel. All of these materials when used deliberately create a very sophisticated statement. Another less available but super hot trend is the use of rough cut and off color diamonds, such as Rio Tinto's grey diamond "Silver Mist Collection". Also coming from Italy (and who knows fashion and trends better than the Italians) is Chocolate Gold and is being used extensively in the collections of Italian jewelry designers de Grisogono, Licia Mattioli and Gruosi. Chocolate gold is beautiful with any skin tone and the true jewelry lover with discerning taste will fall in love with it.
2010 – 2011 Color predictions- the color stories for 2010 and moving into 2011 are muted tones: pale grey blues, faded creams and taupe, soft violets, washed out ochre, and then combined with more saturated colors such as yellow, violet, purple, red and cerulean blue. These colors are one step away from the jewel-tones and pastels in the past and are more unique and make for great combinations. Elizabeth Gage, Tom Munsteiner and Paloma Picasso use many of these color stories in their highly desirable jewelry pieces which can sell for $1000's.
Faux & Real Pearls – Pearls are pure classicism. For centuries they have been highly desired for their unique one of a kind nature. However in 2010-2011, pearls are not your mom's string of 8mm pearls anymore. Pearls whether real or faux are coming in massive rounds, teardrops or biwa shapes and are showing up everywhere. Even Cartier has revived their classic styling in more eye catching pearl in combination with diamonds designs. Pearls can be at the end of a long neck chain, incorporated into a massive heavy metal multi chain bib necklace, on top of a ring, dangling from ears or clustered as charms around the wrist. They are still feminine but with a "warrior princess" edge.
Over-The-Top Rings- whether faux or real the more one can put on a finger the better and the idea is to "catch the eye". Clusters of crystals, pearls, charms, Lucite beads, reflecting a style referred to as "French Salon Chic". Flashing an unbelievable ring while having cocktails and conversation is the ultimate "tease" and everyone will be envious.
Enormous Hoops and Chandelier Earrings – The hoop earrings is extremely versatile and this trend is still very strong. The bigger… longer… and glitzier the better. Earring Hoops that are 2" – 4" long and have rhinestones or diamonds on the outside and inside are right on trend. Jewelry designers Patricia Locke and Ramona Singer are creating new and exciting hoop earring designs. Now for a more elegant look, chandelier earrings are perfect. Bulgari, and others are giving their spin on this classic earring design. In 2010, earrings with intense color palettes such as hot pinks, reds, greens and yellows create a striking contrast that will give any fashion look a touch of glamour.
Green Eco Aware Movement –thank God this movement finally made it to the over-indulgent world of jewelry. More and more designers such as Mari & Lani Davis, Alex and Ani, and Tamra Gentry just to name a few are concerned with" recycle and reuse" philosophies in their designs. Whether it is recycling auto paint, plastic milk cartons, used newspapers, or just plain trash… interesting and exciting jewelry is literally popping up everywhere!!.
Consider yourself forewarned and now that you are armed with market insights and trend predictions, what do you do about them? If money is no object than visit the designers' websites that have been cited in the above. But if you are a collector on a tight budget or a specialty shop retailer on a limited open inventory you really only have one choice. Visit www.VintageGemsEmporium.com for a look at most of these trends at wholesale and lower than retail prices. Most all of the trends are identified in a section called "2010 and Beyond Trends". You will find that the prices are half of what anyone else would retail them for and they have been hand-selected for the discerning jewelry buyer and seller. Registration is free and if you need quantities of a specific item and while supplies last, Vintage Gems Emporium will be pleased to accommodate your desires.
About the Author
Candace Daugherty Owner of VBMShops, your online source for Antique, Vintage and New Fine and Costume Jewelry
Which combination of processors contains the most power?
1. A Intel Pentium Dual-Core T3400 / 2.16 GHz, 1 MB L2 cache with 4GB Ram and 320GB 5400 rpm hard drive
or
2. A Intel Core 2 Duo T5750 / 2.0GHz, 3MB L1 Cache with 2GB Ram and 120GB 4200 rpm hard drive.
This will be for a laptop.
I WILL NOT BE GAMING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I want the one that can handle the most tabs open in firefox at once while msn is running 
Don't just tell me which processor is best.
Remember A Low-End Processor with lots of ram can compare with a High-End processor with low ram.
Please take it all into account
The 1st processor has a Intel GMA 4500M graphics card
The 2nd processor has a Intel GMA 3100 graphics card
2nd processor is slightly better, but I'd go with the first since it has double the RAM, and a decent speed hard drive. 4200 rpm is awfully slow! Plus, 4500m is a little better than 3100
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