Mike Marten
A Value Management specialist, Mike has a particular passion for communicating its principles and practices in ways that are clear and easy to understand.
This principally involves developing video and graphical content, but also ensuring that implementation and delivery processes are clear, simple and smooth.
Mike also contributes articles from time to time.
Mike has contributed the following content:
Understanding Diagnostics – don’t confuse them with surveys…
People typically don’t understand what a Diagnostic is. They then get all kinds of things wrong – especially in the conclusions they draw from them – and miss out significantly (even entirely) on the true insights and power that Diagnostics possess….
What’s it like to take part in an ARC Diagnostic?
What’s it like to take part in an ARC Diagnostic? ARC Diagnostics are how we deliver Value Codes for respondents to evaluate the Things That Matter, all in a fully secure, inclusive and scalable way. But what is it like to take part in a diagnostic? The answer…
Change Stabiliser Profile
A Change Stabiliser is one of three critical roles in a change initiative – they are procedural, systematic, advocate stability, solve problems, make good decisions and communicate effectively….
Change Champion Profile
A Change Champion is one of three critical roles in a change initiative – they are visionary, goal-oriented, influential, adaptable, proactive and diplomatic in building trust and relationships….
Transformational Leader Profile
A Transformational Leader is one of three critical roles in a change initiative – they have authority, strategic focus and experience of change;, and they are people- and team-oriented….
Missing the Things That Matter
The Things That Matter are everything valuable in achieving an outcome, but whilst people think they’re focused on them, they’re not. This is because they are being let down by existing approaches and tools, and the results are disastrous….
Ineffective Strategic Relationships
Strategic relationships are crucial. They are also mostly less effective than they need to be. The growth of relevant industry bodies and standards reflects the accelerating pursuit of more healthy relationships. But are the right approaches being adopted?…
ARC Perspectives
“ARC” is the “branding” we’ve given our ARC Diagnostics – our online framework and platform for secure and rapid spreading and scaling of Diagnostic processes – but what does “ARC” mean and how is it useful? Let’s find out….
