White Papers
(2007)
“Designing Surveys with Business Impact: How Workspace Design Drives Workplace Productivity and Employee Engagement”
by Bernard Cullen
This white paper describes how we applied our approach to a high-technology client’s need to understand the impact of workplace environment – specifically building design and functionality – on employee productivity and retention.
(PDF 62 KB)
(2007)
“Developing Future Program Leaders – Part III”
by Timothy Kroecker
In this third and final article in a series, Tim explores the alternatives available to create a program manager development program. This article appears in the May-June issue of Defense AT&L (Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics), published by the Defense Acquisition University.
(PDF 255 KB)
(2007)
“Developing Future Program Leaders – Part II”
by Timothy Kroecker
In this second article in a series, Tim addresses the challenges faced when defining program management, and details the process for creating a complete understanding of the program manager using a “success profile” structure with the required competencies. This article appears in the March-April issue of Defense AT&L (Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics), published by the Defense Acquisition University.
(PDF 603 KB)
(2007)
“The Nature of Effective Global Leadership”
by George Klemp
Highly effective global leaders, despite their many differences, act in many consistent ways and have certain experiences in common that taught them how to lead. These lessons can help companies do a better job of developing people to lead with a global perspective.
(PDF 128 KB)
(2007)
“If Your HR Process is Broken, No Technology
Solution will Fix It”
by Joyce Quindipan
Technology-based HR systems are evolving from integrating transactional processes to strategic talent management processes. Cambria’s Joyce Quindipan takes the position that getting the underlying HR processes right before investing in an integrated technology solution is the best way to go.
(PDF 143 KB)
(2007)
“Developing Future Program Leaders – Part I”
by Timothy Kroecker
In this first article in a series, Tim discusses the business case for developing vs. selecting people into these positions and spells out the key steps to create a career path that capitalizes on the talent and experience already in the organization. This article appears in the January-February issue of Defense AT&L (Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics), published by the Defense Acquisition University.
(PDF 524 KB)
(2006)
“The Coaching Impact Study: Measuring the Value of Executive Coaching”
by Barry Schlosser, Derek Steinbrenner, Ellen Kumata
and James Hunt
This article, published in the November 2006 issue of the International Journal of Coaching in Organizations, reports on the authors’ efforts to develop a meaningful methodology for the study of ROI of executive coaching in Wachovia, Deloitte, and Credit Suisse.
(PDF 111 KB)
(2006)
“Podcasting Finds a Role in ‘Portable Learning’”
by Joyce Quindipan and Christa St. Cyr
Podcasting, a popular way to provide portable multimedia entertainment, is gaining popularity as a vehicle for training and development. This paper explores how companies and colleges are using podcasting to revolutionize the world of just-in-time e-learning.
(PDF 49 KB)
(2006)
“Evaluating Executive Talent Using Assessment Centers”
by Bernie Cullen and Christa St. Cyr
This paper examines the pros and cons of applying assessment center methods for assessing and developing the potential of senior leaders.
(PDF 43 KB)
(2006)
“Is Your Organization Ready for Change?”
by George Klemp
The information you need to determine whether an organization’s drive for change will succeed or fall short depends on employee’s views of four critical factors that can be readily assessed.
(PDF 54 KB)
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