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with today’s extensive scrutiny of capital expenditures, return on
investment (ROI) for organization development interventions is seldom
measured. Frequently this is due to a perception that the impact
of organizational initiatives cannot be quantified, or to a lack
of understanding of how to measure.
Regardless of the reason, what we risk by not measuring is the opportunity
to demonstrate OD’s contribution to meeting our client’s profit expectations.
When we include ROI measures as a standard element in projects we
add a level of value uncommonly associated with the “soft sciences”
and build a more significant level of credibility with clients.
In three case studies of organizational interventions, our panel
of experts will explain how measuring ROI was integral to their process
and how the specific initiative contributed to bottom line revenue
in the organization in which it was implemented. Ron Preston of Kudos
Unlimited Inc. will discuss Appreciative Inquiry, Christine Dreyfus
of Dreyfus and Associates, will report on developing leadership competencies,
and Terry Simmons of Simmons Associates will share his expertise
regarding Diversity initiatives.
This evening’s discussions should prove to be thought provoking
and an opportunity to voice your opinion on whether organizational
development consultants should worry about “ROI”.
| How Can I Use This Topic In My Work? |
- Help you to design measurement into OD interventions
- Provide you with ways to measure the economic value added
of OD interventions
- Focus your OD interventions on strategic business results
rather than “quick fix” solutions
- Apply metrics-based OD in your organization.
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| Who Should Attend? |
- Executives and Managers
- Training and Development Personnel
- HR Personnel
- Consultants: Internal and External
- Anyone responsible for change in organizations
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About the Panel
 Terrence R. Simmons is
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner of Simmons Associates,
Inc., a nationally-known resource team
located in New Hope, PA. The firm has provided consultation and training
services in Human Resources, Organization Development and Workforce Diversity
to Fortune 500 organizations for more than 20 years. Mr. Simmons works
very effectively with executives, assisting them with the development
of a strategic process for Diversity, including the development of a
vision, a realistic definition, a powerful business case, short and long
term objectives, metrics and measures, an accountability plan and a system
for continuous improvement. His clients include those such as Johnson & Johnson,
AstraZeneca, American Express, The Vanguard Group, to name a few. You
can find out more about Simmons Associates by visiting their web site http://www.simmonsassoc.com
 Ron Preston, President of Kudos Unlimited, Inc. and co-owner
of Appreciative Inquiry Consulting, LLC focuses his talents and experience
on the design and delivery of strengths-based individual and organizational
development interventions to promote performance improvement. His track
record of accomplishments in senior management, sales, project management,
consulting, and training positions in a broad range of industries, including
non-profit organizations, supports the strong foundation of insights,
experiences and lessons learned upon which his clients claim enduring
benefit.
Ron has achieved Gestalt Certification in Organization Systems Design.
In addition, he is a candidate for a Doctorate in Spiritual Sciences,
and has earned a Master of Arts in Theology, a Master of Arts in Applied
Psychology, and an Arts Bachelor in Cultural Anthropology. Included in
his numerous certifications and memberships, Ron is a certified relational
therapist, a member of the Society of Human Resource Management, co-chairs
the Philadelphia Region Organizational Development Network, and is an
instructor within the Human Resource Program at Villanova University.
Ron’s
demonstrated ability to assist organizations in achieving business
goals by identifying core competencies, talents and assets, and leveraging
those assets into exceptional business results, continues to challenge
his clients to achieve higher levels of performance than they ever
thought possible. You can learn more about Appreciative Inquiry by going to Ron’s co-owner
website at: http://www.aiconsulting.org
 Christine Dreyfus, PhD is
President of Dreyfus & Associates, Inc.
a Philadelphia based consulting group specializing in strategic solutions
to issues of leadership, organizational development and performance improvement.
The firm provides US and international clients with consultation and
in-house staff development services. Recent clients include Johnson & Johnson,
Siemens Building Technologies, Price Waterhouse Coopers, and LSG Sky
Chefs.
| Logistics
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Registration
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| Thursday,
June 26th
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Location:
Philadelphia College
of Osteopathic Medicine
(City Line Avenue Philadelphia)
ROOM
CHANGE:
Evans Hall, Room 327 A & B
Parking
$4
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