Chicago Regional
Organization Development Network
Meeting Description
July of 2004
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July ODNChicago Programs
Measurement, Metrics, and HR/OD Credibility
Wednesday, July 21
Where: Underwriters Labs, 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 
Cost:  Free to members, $15 to nonmembers 
Agenda:   6:30 - Social and networking; 7 pm - Meeting begins
RSVP essential - even if you only MIGHT come - Call (773) 561-4919 or email odnchicago@aol.com
Thursday, July 22
Where:  Harris Bank, 111. W. Monroe, 20th Floor, (20C), Chicago 
Agenda:  Networking begins at 6:30 P.M. and the panel discussion kicks off at 7:00 P.M. 
Cost:  Free to members, $15 for Nonmembers 
RSVP essential - even if you only MIGHT come - Call (773) 561-4919 or email odnchicago@aol.com
The human resource and organization development professions have experienced significant changes over the last five years.  These functions now are held to a greater level of accountability in using the corporation's financial resources and the cost of interventions intended to improve performance.  Determining ROI on HR/OD programs/interventions is frequently required and this expectation is growing. 

This interactive and informative 90-minute workshop is designed for HR &OD professionals who need to take a more strategic approach to their jobs in order to improve their credibility as business partners through the application of basic metrics and measurement methods.  During this workshop, participants will examine key metrics and measurement methodologies that individuals can apply to the work setting. 

Attendees will:

  • Site compelling reasons for the need to take greater financial accountability for their roles and daily actions. 
  • Hear about ways to become a more strategic business partner capable of contributing to the bottom line and able to speak the language of business – i.e., financial.
  • Apply basic metrics to aspects of the HR/OD role.
  • Cite possible applications of metrics and measurement to the HR/OD role
  • Review the metrics associated with certain costs of business behaviors to an organization (turnover, low productivity, absenteeism, time to hire, etc), the cost of appropriate interventions, and the resulting ROI.
  • Identify needed resources to utilize as follow up on particular areas of interest related to metrics, measurement, strategic collaboration, and ROI.
Bob Robert, PhD
Summary of Education & Work Experience
Dr. Roberts has over twenty-five years experience in organization development, management training, and strategic human resource management – in a variety of industries.  He has an undergraduate degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Organizational Behavior from Brigham Young University, where he served as a teaching assistant to Stephen Covey.  He received his Ph.D. from Benedictine University in Organization Development.
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