| Global Benchmarking Council Membership Features | Basic | Executive |  |
| Primary Services | |
| Custom Rapid Benchmark Research | No | Yes |
Custom Rapid Benchmark Research
Executive members need decision-making and planning support specific to their issues. Analysts will conduct Internet Benchmarking Exchange survey research, complete two to three executive interviews, and deliver a final written report to make sure you get the right information to make decisions. |
| Community of Practice Research | No | Yes |
Community of Practice Research
Executive members meet to define a set of metrics, processes or practices to benchmark with others in the member network. Analysts create a tool to gather benchmark data, gather input from other members, analyze results and present the findings to all members. Members meet again during the year to review and discuss benchmark results. |
| Community of Practice Meetings | No | Yes |
Community of Practice Meetings
Executive members meet at least twice a year, to share best practices and discuss Community of Practice Research findings. Members receive one ticket to each of these meetings and are instrumental in building Community of Practice meeting agendas. Electronic summary reports of Community of Practice sessions are sent to members and archived on-line. |
| General Session Meetings | Yes | Yes |
General Session Conferences
Global Benchmarking Council Basic and Executive members are invited to general session Global Benchmarking Council conferences, which cover a variety of business topics and include practitioners from many industries and functions. Council and Forum members receive two tickets to each general session conference. In addition, members have on-line access to speaker presentations, summary reports and related research. |
| Internet Benchmarking Exchange Survey | Yes | No |
Internet Benchmarking Exchange Survey Research
Internet Benchmarking Exchange surveys help Global Benchmarking Council members benchmark metrics, practices and processes in weeks, not months. Analysts refine survey questions, post the survey on our website, solicit targeted executives, tabulate the data, chart findings and return a summary report of insights and findings ready to present. Global Benchmarking Council Basic and Executive members may also participate in an unlimited number of surveys sponsored by other members. |
| Best Practice Database Access | Yes | Yes |
Best Practice Database Access
Unlimited access to our library of practices and case studies -- Every day, our practice library captures best practices from information-rich sources including: executive interviews, benchmarking surveys, corporate site visits, and secondary research. With these practices and key learnings from world-class companies in hand, you’ll be ready to grapple with complex issues such as brand management, channel optimization, global marketing, and more. As a member, you can search, browse, read, and download the business practices you want, right from the Internet. |
| Member Cooperative Research | Yes | Yes |
Member Cooperative Research
Everyday we interact with top executives at the world's most respected companies. Analysts develop cooperative member surveys during the year to probe top business issues across diverse industries. Global Benchmarking Council Basic and Executive members are invited to participate in these surveys during the year and receive a report of insights and findings. |
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| Additional Services | |
| Conference Summary Reports | Yes | Yes |
Conference Summary Reports
Executive members receive on-line summary reports for all Community of Practice and General Session meetings. Summary reports are 20-30 pages in length and can be shared with others in your company.
Global Benchmarking Council members receive on-line summary reports of each General Session meeting. Summary reports are 30-40 pages in length and can be shared with others in your company. |
| Electronic Speakers' Slides | Yes | Yes |
Electronic Speaker Slides
Electronic copies of each speaker's slides are provided to Global Benchmarking Council Basic and Executive members when made available to Best Practices LLC. You may share presentations with others in your company. |
| Discounts on Benchmarking Reports | 10% | 10% |
Discount on Benchmarking Reports
Other than the insights stored in our online Best Practice Database, members also receive a 10% discount on purchases of our Benchmarking Reports. These reports present a comprehensive, integrated look at over 50 key business subjects, including global branding, sales productivity, Six Sigma, supply chain management, e-business, mergers and acquisitions, employee performance management, customer relationship management and more. |
| Benchmarking Study Participation | Yes | Yes |
Benchmark Study Participation
Global Benchmarking Council Basic and Executive members are invited to participate in benchmarking studies conducted by Best Practices, LLC. Participating individuals receive access to the full benchmarking report free of charge. This benefit has already saved members tens of thousands of dollars in consulting fees. During the past few quarters, board members have participated in the following studies:
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| Price Comparison | |
| Yearly Fee | $16,500 | $25,000 | |