Steps to Competitiveness

Eligibility Criteria

Summary

Modules

• Needs Assessment will help you take the first step by assessing your organization and its people.
• Strategic Planning will map your route to future growth.
• Adequate Financing is the foundation of your business.
• Are you using today's Business Technology Tools effectively?
• The Human Resource function is the people end of your business.
• Marketing is possibly the most important management function you can undertake.
• Partnerships and Alliances are your keys to long term success.
• Quality Assurance distinguishes the great from the good.
• New Service will gauge your success in introducing a new service line.

Each module begins with an overview of the topic. In many instances, the narrative is followed by a diagnostic or self-assessment tool which enables users to assess their competitiveness and identify any weaknesses which may require additional examination and follow-up.

A reference section containing suggestions for further study as well as links to other relevant Web sites concludes many of the modules.

Ontario Contact(s):
See National Contact.