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Maximize your learning and development investments and close the talent gap by focusing on the performance that matters most. Do you know how to identify the linchpin positions in your organization with the highest correlation between high personal performance and superior business performance? To target development programs effectively and achieve the necessary behavior changes, it's important to know which behaviors distinguish a high performer from everyone else. And then decide which group has the greatest potential for high performance if they receive the targeted development.
Join Paul Elliott, PhD., of Exemplary Performance, renowned expert in Human Performance Technology, and Julia McClung, VP of Talent Management Solutions with Vangent, as they share key performance analysis methodologies and strategies for planning high impact learning.
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Vangent leverages behavioral science, deploys targeted process automation technology, and provides consulting services to assist leaders in achieving rapid and measurable workforce improvement results. Julia's current focus includes human capital management product development and product management, executive oversight of key client accounts, and strategic business development. She has over 22 years of senior management experience in the human resources and human capital development fields.Julia holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Marymount University. She holds the Human Capital Strategist designation from the Human Capital Institute and is an active participant in the Partnership for Public Service private sector council.

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).
