{"product_id":"benchmarking-workbook-isbn-9780471955870","title":"Benchmarking Workbook","description":"The Benchmarking Workbook will do exactly what the title suggestsmake it easier for you to put theory into practice. It is a\"do-it-yourself\" guide to benchmarking. Benchmarking methods aresimple, easy to grasp, and universal everyone can do it! But manypeople suffer from unclear frames of reference, impossibledeadlines, inadequate budgets, unexplained expectations; even whenthese obstacles are overcome, the greatest danger is becomingswamped by detail. This is where the Benchmarking Workbook willprove to be a major ally. If you are on a benchmarking team, youwill find that this workbook is a tool to help get at the practicalaspects; aspects with which books of theory just cannot cope. Itincludes\u003cbr\u003e * examples from actual cases\u003cbr\u003e * self-diagnostic \"what to do\" sections\u003cbr\u003e * forms, checklists and questionnaires\u003cbr\u003e The Benchmarking Workbook helps you\u003cbr\u003e * organize your research\u003cbr\u003e * clarify your thinking\u003cbr\u003e * prioritize your findings\u003cbr\u003e The Benchmarking Workbook has been developed by Karlof andPartners. It is the practical companion to the original bookBenchmarking: A Signpost to Excellence in Quality and Productivityby Bengt Karlof and Svante Ostblom, published by John Wiley \u0026amp;Sons. What Is Benchmarking?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Phases of Benchmarking.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Benchmarking Organization.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e What to Benchmark.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Benchmarking Partners.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Information Gathering.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Analysis.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Implementation.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Case Histories.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Follow-up and Benchlearning.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Work Forms. \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBengt Karlöf\u003c\/b\u003e is the senior partner and president of Karlof and Partners Consultancy, a Swedish-based strategy consultancy with worldwide interests. Renowned for his work in the area of strategic development, Bengt Karlof has acted as a consultant for numerous major organizations in both the public and private sectors over the past ten years. He lectures widely in both academic institutions and at management seminars on all aspects of strategy. He has written a number of books on the subject which have been translated into several languages. Always from a practical stance, Bengt Karlof's aim is to produce a business strategy which will make organizations work more efficiently.\u003c\/p\u003e The \u003ci\u003eBenchmarking Workbook\u003c\/i\u003e will do exactly what the title suggests ? make it easier for you to put theory into practice. It is a \"do-it-yourself\" guide to benchmarking. Benchmarking methods are simple, easy to grasp, and universal ? everyone can do it! But many people suffer from unclear frames of reference, impossible deadlines, inadequate budgets, unexplained expectations; even when these obstacles are overcome, the greatest danger is becoming swamped by detail. This is where the Benchmarking Workbook will prove to be a major ally. If you are on a benchmarking team, you will find that this workbook is a tool to help get at the practical aspects; aspects with which books of theory just cannot cope. It includes \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eexamples from actual cases\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eself-diagnostic \"what to do\" sections\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eforms, checklists and questionnaires\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e The \u003ci\u003eBenchmarking Workbook\u003c\/i\u003e helps you \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eorganize your research\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eclarify your thinking\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eprioritize your findings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e The \u003ci\u003eBenchmarking Workbook\u003c\/i\u003e has been developed by Karlöf and Partners. It is the practical companion to the original book \u003ci\u003eBenchmarking: A Signpost to Excellence in Quality and Productivity\u003c\/i\u003e by Bengt Karlöf and Svante Östblom, published by John Wiley \u0026amp; Sons.","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47988802388197,"sku":"NP9780471955870","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780471955870.jpg?v=1761781647","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/benchmarking-workbook-isbn-9780471955870","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}