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Finding the time to read the diverse research in fields of HPT, HRD, HRM, OD, Management, Personnel, and other related disciplines the inform your decisions is a rare luxury. Translating those research findings into practical applications is nevertheless the foundation of successful improvements in human and organizational performance. For this reason we annually survey leading researchers and research journals in numerous disciplines to identify the top research articles that can guide your needs assessments and related performance improvement efforts. Summaries of the research studies are posted in the Related Research section, and we are now in the process of conducting podcast interviews with many of research authors to further explore how the research can be applied in organizations. Below is a list of currently available interviews.
Annette Towler, author of Effects of trainer expressiveness, seductive details, and trainee goal orientation on training outcomes, published in Human Resource Development Quarterly.
Frank Nguyen, author of The Effect of Performance Support and Training as Performance Interventions, published in Performance Improvement Quarterly.
Conversation on Human Perforamnce Technology (HPT)
With the help of John Wedman at the University of Missiouri, we have recorded more than twenty-five podcast interviews with professionals who work on needs assessments or related performance interventions. The interviews are free to download or link to. We have organized the podcasts around Wedman's Performance Pyramid and each interview can be a valuable source for information for those interesting in analyzing or improving performance. The interviews are aligned with contributing chapters in the The Handbook of Improving Performance in the Workplace - Volume 2: Selecting and Implementing Performance Interventions [see the Books section for more information].
Anne Marrelli on Data Collection [Listen]
Roger Kaufman on Achieving Results [Listen]
Miki Lane on Performance Aid [Listen]
Ryan Watkins and Doug Leigh on Performance Systems [Listen]
Patti Phillips on Return-on-Investment [Listen]
David Gliddon on Performance Management Systems [Listen]
Jessica Frumkin on Rewards and Incentives [Listen]
Gene Kutcher on 360 Feedback [Listen]
James Altschauld on Needs Assessment Processes [Listen]
Marvin Faure on Appreciative Inquiry [Listen]
Frank Nguyen Electronic Performance Support [Listen]
Hillary Leigh on Succession Planning and Management [Listen]
Judy Hale on Outsourcing [Listen]
Bea Griffith-Cooper and Karyl King on Change [Listen]
Michelle French on Job Crafting [Listen]
Christi Hegstad on Mentoring [Listen]
Ingrid Guerra-Lopez on Performance Measurement [Listen]
Scott Schaffer on Team Learning [Listen]
Steven Condly on Incentive Systems [Listen]
Jim Breaugh on Realistic Job Previews [Listen]
Tyrone Holmes on Diversity in the Workplace [Listen]
Marvin Weisbord and Sandra Janoff on the Future Search [Listen]
Dan White on Leadership Coaching [Listen]
Tony Marker on Organizational Culture [Listen]
Andrea Ellinger on Managerial Coaching [Listen]
Links to the interviews and the chapter abstracts are available at Conversations On HPT.
Additional resources are also available on the Performance Pyramid Website.
Interview with Ryan Watkins on Performance Improvement (conducted by Guy Wallace)
Interview with Doug Leigh on Performance Improvement (conducted by Guy Wallace)
Webinar with Doug Leigh
HR.com Webinar with Doug Leigh
Interviews with Roger Kaufman
Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=td5PAaJQgw0
Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDoKeRAWHT4
Just for fun: http://www.baynews9.com/VideoPlayer/?Gasparilla_Miracle_128
Starting in 2010 the HPT Bookclub meets quarterly to discuss a recent book from the literature on performance improvement, human resources management, organizational development, instructional design, or any of the related fields. Podcasts of those discussions are posted here and if you are interested in joining the Bookclub you can email me at hptbookclub@gmail.com.
February 2, 2010 - Building Expertise by Ruth Clark (sorry, no recording available)
April 30, 2010 - Structured On the Job Training by Ron Jacobs