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Technical papers and reports representing the work of PDG consultants.  Papers represent work in progress.  Comments are welcomed; models and presentations are protected by copyright, but permission is granted to use any media for non-profit purposes. © 2007, 2008 PDG



Quality Consulting Article in ASQ Quality Progress

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Introduction to Performance Consulting - Preview Slides

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Instructional Design for Youth Offender Academic Support
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Evaluation Report for Single High School Reform Project
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Evaluation Report for Multi-School High School Reform Project
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Survey of High School Teachers - Smaller Learning Communities
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Interim Evaluation Report: NSF Science-Math-Technology Project (High School)
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Handouts for Data Coach Training -- Consulting Skills
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Presentation Slides: Evaluating Smaller Learning Communities Programs
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Sample Evaluation Report: Training Effectivness Linked to Systemic Change
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Recommended references on Performance Consulting

Flawless Consulting (1999) by Peter Block

The Flawless Consulting Fieldbook and Companion (2001) by Peter Block

The Performance Consultant's Fieldbook (1998) by Judith Hale

Front End Analysis and Return on Investment (2004) Harold Stolovitch & Erica Keeps

Engineering Effective Learning Toolkit (2004) Harold Stolovitch & Erica Keeps

The Fifth Discipline Fieldbook (1994) by Peter Senge, et al.

Terms of Engagement (2000) by Richard Axlerod

Performance Consulting (1995) by Dana Gaines Robinson & James Robinson

First Things Fast (1999) by Allison Rossett

Assessing Impact: Evaluating Staff Development (2002) by Joellen Killion/NSDC

The Future of Staff Groups (1997) by Joel Henning

Analyzing Performance Problems (1997) by Robert Mager & Peter Pipe

The Business of Consulting (1999) by Elaine Biech

The Consultant's Legal Guide (2000) by Elaine Biech & Linda Byars Swindling

Web links

American Society for Training & Development http://www.astd.org

International Society for Performance Instruction http://www.ispi.org

American Society for Quality http://www.asq.org

Association for Quality and Participation http://www.aqp.org/

Florida State University/Instructional Systems http://www.epls.fsu.edu/is/index.htm 

FSU: Learning Systems and Performance Technology http://www.cpt.fsu.edu/

Axelrod Group/Conference Model http://www.axelrodgroup.com/

Designed Learning, Inc./Peter Block http://www.designedlearning.com

Joel Henning/Staff Groups http://www.henning-showkeir.com/home.htm

HR.COM http://www.hr.com/hrcom/index.cfm

Robinson & Robinson/Performance Consulting http://www.partners-in-change.com/

Pegasus/Learning Organization http://www.pegasuscom.com/

Judith Hale http://www.Haleassociates.com

ISPI Performance Express Newsletter http://www.performancexpress.org/

CEP Worldwide/Bob Mager http://www.cepworldwide.com/

Organization Development Network http://www.odnetwork.org/


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