December 2008

How can Geary Rummler's work support you and your organization?
Sadly, on October 29th, 2008, Geary Rummler passed away. In this online
tribute to his life and his career, we are going to learn about Geary's
initial beginnings where he started as a Civil Engineer and how his
career developed into becoming a leader in the field of Performance
Improvement.

Dr Dale Brethower, a life time friend of Geary's will share more than a
few stories on Geary's beginnings, his early achievemetns, and how
these shaped his later work. He'll provide insights into the challenges
Geary faced and his, oftentimes humorous, solutions to those
challenges. John Fox, a "Rummlerite" in spirit, will discuss elements
of Geary's later work with a focus on the Anatomy of Performance, Four
Views of an organization, and defining your organization's Value Chain.

To Register: Send an e-mail to programs@ispi-dc.org with Rummler Legacy in the subject line. Include the name, phone numbers, and e-mail address of every person you wish to register. Students are welcome!

Cost: No charge for this program.

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Sponsors: ISPI Potomac Chapter

Dr Dale M. Brethower PhD, is a past president of ISPI and a recipient of the Thomas F. Gilbert Award. He is a Professor Emeritus, Western Michigan University and Research Professor, Technological Institute of Sonora. A lifetime friend of Geary Rummler, Dale’s authored over 160 books and articles on performance improvement and is a leader in the field of HPT.

John Fox, MS, CPT, is principal partner of Fox Performance Design LLC. John has worked with a wide range of industries in the US, Europe, and Asia to improve business processes, boost workforce productivity, and reduce operational costs. His clients include Cisco Systems, HP, AMGEN, CUNA Mutual Group, and Genentech.