Decisionwise Publications

As part of our on-going research efforts to determine best practices in leadership and organization development, the DecisionWise partners have published a number of articles in professional, academic, and trade publications. Below you will find an abstract of some of our most recent articles, as well as a link to the article.

	Looking Beyond the Clinical Side of Performance HR Pulse, The Official Publication for the American Society of Healthcare Human Resources Administration Spring 2010 A changing healthcare environment has resulted in increased focus on performance, both at the organizational and personal levels. Without considering both performance elements, healthcare organizations may not have an accurate view of how their leaders truly perform.
	Get the Most Out of Engagement Surveys Canadian HR Reporter, The National Journal of HR Management December 14, 2009 Go beyond numbers to assess employee satisfaction, motivation and effectiveness.
	360-Degree Feedback Revisited- The Transition from Development to Appraisal Compensation and Benefits Review September-October 2009 Successfully using 360-degree feedback for both employee development and performance appraisal requires a clear understanding of objectives and possible outcomes.
	Using 360 Degree Feedback to Predict Performance By Tracy Maylett and Juan Riboldi T+D Magazine September 2007 Using 360-degree feedback, employee engagement surveys, and financial results, this article explores the correlation between feedback and future organizational performance. We demonstrate that feedback serves as both an indicator of past and current behavior, and as a predictor of future success.
	For Closer Collaboration, Try Education (external site) By Tracy Maylett and Kate Vitasek Supply Chain Management Review January/February 2007 These days, the story of globalization is a familiar one, and so too is the story of the increasing use of outsourcing. But there is one part of that story that has received little attention so far: the education of supply chain partners, primarily by their customers. More and more companies are not just outsourcing critical supply chain activities next door or even in-country, they ...
	Workaholics Revealed Why giving yourself a break will help you get more done. By Briana Stewart, illistration by Aaron Taylor Utah Valley Business Quarterly Summer 2008 DecisionWise president, Tracy Maylett, contributes to this article and explains the impact workaholic behavior has on employee engagement.