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CIPD Level 55CO02AC 1.2

Problem diagnosis tools and strategic planning frameworks

5CO02Evidence-based practice

This CIPD Level 5 learning video for unit 5CO02 – Evidence-based practice explores problem diagnosis tools and strategic planning frameworks, directly addressing assessment criteria AC 1.2. You'll discover how to evaluate a comprehensive range of analysis tools—including Porter's five forces, force field analysis, Ansoff matrix, fishbone analysis, and the McKinsey 7S framework—alongside practical analysis methods such as interviews, observations, and job analysis questionnaires. The video demonstrates how these diagnostic approaches can be applied strategically to identify organisational issues, challenges, and opportunities within people practice. By watching, you'll gain the expertise needed to select and implement appropriate evidence-based tools for effective organisational problem-solving and strategic planning.

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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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Video covering: Problem diagnosis tools and strategic planning frameworks

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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