Benchmarking : Comparing Your Performance with the Best

This Benchmarking training course will utilize a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes stimulating presentations supporting each of the topics together with interactive trainer lead sessions of discussion.

There will also be many practical sessions where participants can practice and experience course-related activities. Practical exercises, case studies, short video presentations, small group work and feedback will be used to facilitate learning.

At the end of this Benchmarking training course, you will learn to: 

• Describe the benefits of benchmarking
• Discuss how benchmarking activities can lead to organizational success
• Apply the correct methodology to data collection and analysis
• Analyze the appropriate methods of continuous improvement
• List the advantages of effective performance measurement

This Benchmarking training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

• Engineers
• Accountants and Finance Staff
• Operation Managers / Process Managers
• HSE Leaders
• Middle Managers and Team Leaders involved in process improvement
• Project and Programme Managers
• Change Leaders
• Human Resource (HR) Professionals
• Any Manager who needs to improve their skills in Benchmarking and Performance Management

Organisational Impact

Benchmarking is essential to success in any setting. This training course will have a very positive impact on the organisation, including:

• Managers with a detailed understanding the benchmarking process
• Improved relationships (customers, employees, suppliers, partners, and others)
• Increased program, project and systems effectiveness
• Increased value creation and value capture from diverse assets (tangible and intangible)
• Staff with practical skills that can be applied in many workplace settings
• Improved engagement with all stakeholders

Personal Impact

By attending this Benchmarking training course participants will develop important work-related skills and competencies. These include:

• A detailed understanding of the practice of benchmarking
• Practical skills in continuous improvement
• An understanding of the importance of metrics
• Improved use of strategic tools
• Increased understanding of how to implement an effective benchmarking project
• Develop practical and transferable skills