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CIPD Level 55CO02AC 1.2

Introduction to analysis tools and environmental/strategic frameworks

5CO02Evidence-based practice

This CIPD Level 5 video introduces a comprehensive range of analysis tools and environmental frameworks essential for evidence-based practice in unit 5CO02. It covers strategic and diagnostic tools such as Porter's five forces, force field analysis, the Ansoff matrix, fishbone diagrams, and the McKinsey 7S framework, alongside methods including interviews, observations, and organisational metrics comparison. By exploring how these analytical approaches can diagnose organisational issues, challenges and opportunities, you'll develop the practical knowledge needed to meet assessment criteria AC 1.2 and apply robust analysis methods within people practice contexts.

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Assessment Criteria 1.2

Evaluate a range of analysis tools and methods including how they can be applied to diagnose organisational issues, challenges and opportunities.

Indicative Content

Range of analysis tools used in people practice: for example environmental analysis tools, strategic review, future state analysis, Porter’s five forces, force field analysis, Ansoff matrix, fishbone analysis, critical incident analysis, cause and effect, target operating model, balanced scorecard, McKinsey 7S; uses and applications within different areas of people practice. Range of analysis methods: for example interviews, observations, job analysis questionnaires, work sampling, examination of organisation metrics, comparison with sector metrics.

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About 5CO02Evidence-based practice

CIPD Level 5
5CO02
Learning Outcome 1

This unit addresses the significance of capturing robust quantitative and qualitative evidence to inform meaningful insight and influence critical thinking. It focuses on analysing evidence through an ethical lens to improve decision-making and how measuring the impact of people practice is essential in creating value.

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