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White Papers: Organizational Consulting

The Value Of Executive Coaching And Leadership Development In Organizational Change And Strategy (Microsoft® Word document)

by Robert M. Coleman, Psy.D.

Abstract

Rapid changes in our complex socio-economic environment result in extensive organizational stress. Executives and key managers often focus on organizational mission requirements at the expense of personal and career development. However, operational and organizational ineffectiveness has been linked to leadership skill deficits related to psycho-social factors. Investment in coaching/leadership development improves organizational functioning resulting in financial and human resource benefits.

The Six-Sigma Revolution: Driving Change Using Strategy, Metrics, And Behavioral Science (Microsoft® Word document)

by Robert M. Coleman, Psy.D.

Abstract

The global economy, instant information, and rapid growth in knowledge have forever changed business practices. The way customers view and interact with product and service providers has radically changed. Six-Sigma programs, the measurement-based strategy originating at GE during the 80s focused on process/quality improvement through variation reduction, is the latest trend in organizational change. Application of behavioral science methods are key variables that drive outcome effectiveness.

Local Government's Struggle With Change Linked To Rapid Growth: A Problem In Organizational Integration (Microsoft® Word document)

by Robert M. Coleman, Psy.D.

Abstract

Local government, like businesses, often find themselves facing demands for services from customers who will look elsewhere if the organization cannot meet their needs. In making the necessary changes to meet customer demands, organizations often overlook the need for organizational integration and addressing the complex human element in change initiatives. Technology and process improvement initiatives alone will not guarantee organizational success. Assessment, strategy, metrics and standards need consideration.

Health and Wellness

Investing in employee's emotional health and well-being can have a direct and positive impact on employee physical health, and an equally positive impact on the organization. Did you know that nearly one million employees miss work each day because of workplace stress, costing employers $300 billion ($7,500/worker)?

Employees who receive mental health counseling cut their use of medical insurance by nearly 1/3, according to one study.
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Couples & Family

Couples outcome research indicates that current practices yield marginal effectiveness and high relapse. Mindfulness-based interventions, demonstrating effectiveness with lower relapse, are absent in most couples models. Self-directed, adjunct interventions effectively extend current models addressing treatment gaps while simultaneously attending to individual and couple factors.

Developing mindfulness skills concurrently with the first five weeks of couples therapy via experiential exercises using the Johari Window model is proposed. Self-directed skills training influences broader arrays of outcome variables and foster a change-focused therapeutic context. Protocol exercises, assessment data, and skills integrate with primary couples therapy processes.

Primary target areas are individual differences, active learning, and values and commitment. Expected outcomes are increased experiential openness, self-observation, emotional processing, acceptance, responsibility taking, behavioral flexibility, and valued living.