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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 recent most frequently downloaded publications, as well as a link to the book or article.
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There is No Cookie Cutter Approach to Engagement
By Dr. Tracy Maylett, DecisionWise CEO, and Julie Nielsen Senior Director of HR and Organizational Learning at ASTD, in T+D Magazine
The need for greater productivity in the workplace has placed a critical importance on employee engagement in organizations, including ASTD.
Maylett, T., & Nielsen, J. (2012). There Is No Cookie-Cutter Approach To Engagement. T+D, April, 2012(1), 55-59.
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The Power's In the People: Interview with Tracy Maylett
By Mitch MacDonald, Editor at DC Velocity Magazine
It's important to understand what really determines the long-term effectiveness of a supply chain, says consultant Tracy Maylett. And it's not the technology or the process.
MacDonald, M., (2012). The Power's In the People: Interview with Tracy Maylett. DC Velocity, MarchThought Leaders | The DC Velocity Q & A
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Halting the Engagement Exodus
By Dr. Tracy Maylett, DecisionWise CEO, and Julie Nielsen Senior Director of HR and Organizational Learning at ASTD, in The Public Manager
Some disengaged employees leave. Others stay. However, employees may be mentally leaving workplaces long before they exit the building for good.
Maylett, T., & Nielsen, J. (2012). Halting the Engagement Exodus. The Public Manager, 41(1), 20-23
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A hard look at the soft side of performance
By Kate Vitasek and Dr. Tracy Maylett, DecisionWise CEO, in CSCMP's Supply Chain Quarterly
Supply chain scorecards typically focus on operational metrics. But if companies want to capture a true picture of supply chain success, they need to measure employees' interpersonal performance, too.
Vitasek, K. & Maylett, T. (2012, April). A hard look at the soft side of performance. Supply Chain Quarterly, Spring, 5(4), 26-32.
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Looking Beyond the Clinical Side of Performance
By Dr. Tracy Maylett, DecisionWise CEO, in HR Pulse
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.
Maylett, T. M. (2010). Looking Beyond the Clinical Side of Performance. HR Pulse (American Hospital Association), Spring 2010, 17-18.
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360-Degree Feedback Revisited- The Transition from Development to Appraisal
By Dr. Tracy Maylett, DecisionWise CEO, in Compensation and Benefits Review
Successfully using 360-degree feedback for both employee development and performance appraisal requires a clear understanding of objectives and possible outcomes. This article addresses how to differentiate between the two uses, and how to ensure the process measures what it is intended to measure. This article was named one of the "Top 5 Most Downloaded Articles" for Compensation and Benefits Review.
Maylett, T. M. (2010). Looking Beyond the Clinical Side of Performance. HR Pulse (American Hospital Association), Spring 2010, 17-18.
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Get the Most Out of Engagement Surveys
By Dr. Paul Warner, DecisionWise Sr. Consultant, in Canadian HR Reporter, The National Journal of HR Management.
Employee Engagement surveys can provide the base from which to increase organization performance. However, most organizations stop short when it comes to using this data in a way that facilitates improvement. This article discusses going beyond numbers to assess employee satisfaction, motivation, and effectiveness.
Warner, P. (2009). Getting the Most Out of Engagement Surveys. Canadian HR Reporter, The National Journal of HR Management, December, 2009, 1-2.
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Using 360 Degree Feedback to Predict Performance
By Tracy Maylett and Juan Riboldi, DecisionWise Partners, in T+D Magazine
Using 360-degree feedback, employee engagement surveys, and financial results, this article explores the correlation between feedback and future organizational performance. The authors demonstrate that feedback serves as both an indicator of past and current behavior, and as a predictor of future success.
Maylett, T. M., & Riboldi, J. (2007). Using 360° Feedback to Predict Performance. Training + Development, September, 48-52.
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