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In an uncertain economy, it's now more important than ever to get the best out of your current workforce. Many organizations are struggling with downturns and layoffs-- and losing sight of planning for their most important assets: people. Now more than ever it's critical for companies to maximize their employees strengths, motivate them to do more, and ensure that the correct people are in the correct roles-- positioning them succeed in any economic climate.
Strategic workforce planning means that you have a continual internal dialogue that balances all aspects of your planning process-- including issues such as self service, scheduling, and ultimately optimizing employee satisfaction. All of these need to balance the with the cornerstones of your budgets and forecasts. Even if you are not hiring, your workforce plan needs to remain front and center. Join us for this hour that will look at the ways that you can get the most out of what you have today-- and plan for a strong tomorrow.
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Paul H. Elliott is the President of Exemplary Performance, LLC [EP] based in Annapolis, Maryland which he started in 2004. Dr. Elliott's expertise is in the analysis of human performance, the design of interventions that optimize human performance in support of business goals, and strategies for transitioning from training to performance models. Dr. Elliott assists organizations in performance analysis, instructional design, product and process launch support, design of advanced training systems, and the design and implementation of integrated performance interventions.Prior to starting EP, Dr. Elliott was a Fellow with Saba Software of Redwood Shores, CA. There he provided thought leadership in both the services and product strategy of the company.From 1995 through 2001, Dr. Elliott was President of Human Performance Technologies, LLC, a leading provider of methodologies and training for performance consultants. HPT was formed upon the retirement of Dr. Joe Harless, a founder of the field of human performance, and was the exclusive source for the methodologies and training he had developed.From 1988 through 1995, Dr. Elliott was Vice President of RWD Technologies. He consulted on approaches to improve human performance across diverse industries, which included telecommunications, financial services, automotive manufacturing, chemical and petroleum processing, advertising, and consumer products.Dr. Elliott served on the Board of Directors of the American Society of Training and Development (1993 - 1995) and was recognized as External Technical Trainer of the Year by that organization (1994). In 1996, Dr. Elliott served as Executive-in-Residence for ASTD where his focus was on the paradigm shift from training to performance and its implications for that professional organization.Dr. Elliott received his Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from the University of Illinois (1975). His M.S. is in Instructional Technology from Syracuse University (1972) and his B.A. is from Rutgers University (1970). Recent publications include 'Making the Exemplary Normal' in the June 2005 issue of ASTD's journal T&D. Dr. Elliott also wrote the chapter on 'Assessment' in Moving From Training to Performance, edited by Dana Gaines Robinson & James C. Robinson (ASTD & Berrett Koehler, May 1998) and 'Job Aids' in the Handbook of Human Performance Technology, edited by Harold Stolovitch and Erica Keeps (ISPI & Jossey-Bass, March 1999).