FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions - Indigo Consulting Group

Over the years Indigo Consulting Group has been asked a lot of questions regarding its services and specifically about human resources therefore we created a list of the most frequently asked questions and provided answers for them on this FAQ page.

Why do we need to conduct job evaluations?

Job evaluations are required to ensure that all of the outputs of your jobs are aligned with the strategy, cascading down the organization layer-by-layer.

What is meant by "process mapping"?

Process mapping is a methodology of plotting out how work is done in a step-by-step manner. It is a powerful tool to identify organizational bottlenecks and to enhance work efficiency.

What are competencies?

Competencies are behavioral characteristics associated with high performance in any given organizational role.

One of my senior executives seems to be having trouble retaining his staff. What would you recommend?

Emotional Intelligence is a differentiating quality of superior leaders. Managers low in this area often fail to develop motivating relationships with their people. Executive coaching is an excellent way to develop this competency.

My senior executive team is very fragmented. What can I do to resolve this?

It is critical that senior executives work well together towards the attainment of strategic priorities. Top team building is a six-month process focused on unifying the executive team.

Several of my senior executives will be retiring during the course of the next three years. I really have no-one within the company who can take over from them. What should I do?

Leadership development is an excellent way to identify and groom potential successors to senior positions. We normally recommend a twelve-month program consisting of assessment, modular training in leadership skills, and coaching for personal effectiveness.

Several of my senior executives will be retiring during the course of the next three years. I really have no-one within the company who can take over from them. What should I do?

Leadership development is an excellent way to identify and groom potential successors to senior positions. We normally recommend a twelve-month program consisting of assessment, modular training in leadership skills, and coaching for personal effectiveness.

I think I have too many people in the company but I don't know how to confirm this. What should I do?

Micro-structure analysis and manpower planning are excellent tools for optimising your headcount both now and going forward.

I'm losing key staff to competitors because I cannot promote them. How can I get them to stay?

Career planning is a methodology that enables you to plot out a career path for high performers. It enables them to see where they are heading and what they have to do to get there. As such, it is an excellent retention tool.

My workforce seems de-motivated and productivity is way down. How can I get them switched on again?

There may be several reasons for this. A diagnostic is often a good first step to identify the root cause of the problem. Once this has been determined, action planning may then take place to specifically address the problem(s).

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

Indigo Consulting Group asks that, if you have any questions, that you cannot find answers to in this FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions section, related to human resources or our services please do not hesitate to contact us