Cases

These case studies involve implementing focus software.  Both case studies are different based on the needs of each client.  Both were written by Jim Graber, PHD the founder of BDI, Inc.

• Building a Foundation

• Assessing Competencies and Skills

Past Articles

These cases are downloadable articles by Jim Graber, PhD and founder of Business Decisions, Inc.   Jim has worked with several clients to write these articles and their bylines are represented in the article.

• Human Capital Development: A Good Way to Measure Training
  By Jim Graber and Rick Erwin

• Using ROI to Link Community College
  Resources and Workplace Training Needs
  By Denise P. Rzonca and Jim Graber

• Using ROI Forecasting to Develop a High Impact,
  High Value Training Curriculum
  By Jim Graber, Gerry Post, and Rick Erwin
  

*You will need MS Word 97 to view the articles or MS Word Viewer which can be downloaded free of charge at the Microsoft Site.  Please note that some articles mention TDIM, TDIM was the name of the focus software up until 1997.

Typical Steps Implement focus at a client site

• Create organization competency and skills dictionary.

• Identify organization core competencies. Profile jobs.

• Assess employees using 360 degree evaluations, including competencies and technical skills tailored to their jobs.

• Give feedback on individual and group needs.

• Create High ROI individual & group development plans.

• Implement career development, succession planning, performance management, employee selection, and/or competency-based pay.