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Careers in Human Performance

Posted on March 15, 2023 by Kathleen Iverson Leave a comment

By: Kathleen Iverson, Ph.D. Human Performance Technology (a.k.a. Human Performance Improvement) is a field of study and practice that utilizes a systematic process to analyze performance problems and identify and implement solutions. The name incorporates: Human: the individuals and groups that make up our organizations Performance: activities and measurable outcomes Technology: a systematic and systemic approach to solving practical problems When considering careers

The Checklist: A simple requirement for success

Posted on September 8, 2020 by Kathleen Iverson 36 comments

Before they take off, even the most seasoned pilots are required to use a pre-flight checklist. In his book Checklist Manifesto, Atul Gawande applied this process to surgery and found that 80% of the doctors found the practice beneficial and in many cases, there was a rection in error. The book’s main point is simple: no matter how expert you

Perfectionism: The Soul Eater

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Kathleen Iverson 33 comments

Okay, so the title might be just a bit dramatic. But bear with me. This is my last semester in the MATD program here at Roosevelt. I can’t even list everything I’ve learned about instructional design, learning and most of all myself. One of my biggest lessons gained during this program was about the not so pretty side of perfectionism.

Corporate Heros: Psychological capital and performance improvement

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Kathleen Iverson 18 comments

Just as organizations benefit from a healthy stash of financial capital, human performance is enhanced by reserves of psychological capital (PsyCap) that supply the strength and capability to carry on, even in tough times. A spin-off the positive psychology movement (see Positive Psychology: Shifting from what’s wrong to what’s right), PsyCap is defined as an individual’s strength, perceptions, attitudes toward

Positive Psychology: Shifting from what’s wrong to what’s right

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Kathleen Iverson 20 comments

In the field of training and HPI, we often spend a great deal of our time and resources finding out what’s wrong with individuals and organizations, but what if we shifted our assessment to also consider what is right? Two clinical psychologists created a movement when they asked psychologists to shift their view of therapy from pathology to potential. The discipline of

What can a Career Journal do for you?

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Kathleen Iverson 16 comments

Guest Author: Peg O’Donnell We have all been asked at one point in our lives “what is your dream job?” As we continue to grow and develop what we know about the world we start to take the question more seriously. But have you ever thought that the focus needs to be on the “dream you” as much as it

Two Truths, No Lie: Positive Psychology

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Kathleen Iverson 4 comments

Dr. Martin Seligman is a mentor of mine in spirit. His day job however is being the father of Positive Psychology and its’ two supporting theories: the Authentic Happiness Theory (AHT) and the Well Being Theory (WBT). Spoiler alerts: He was brave enough to recant the first I am about to be brave enough to (respectfully!) recall it. Our story starts

Don’t Fall into the Capability Trap: Does your organization work harder or smarter?

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Kathleen Iverson 31 comments

When organizations fall on hard times, as many do in our volatile market, the way they deal with the performance gap typically involves either working harder or working smarter. When organizations take the “work harder” path, they cut staff, increase hours and productivity, and push their constituents to do more with less. If this doesn’t pay off, then wages are

Gaming Time Management: How to boost your productivity with game-based apps

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Kathleen Iverson 9 comments

It’s no surprise that Americans are obsessed with video games. In just one year, (2013-2014) the time spent gaming has increased by 13%, with the average American over the age of 13 spending over 6 hours per week playing games on all platforms. Candy Crush Saga is the king of the App Store, ranking as the most downloaded game to

Put Your Best Self Forward: The reflected best-self exercise

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Kathleen Iverson 9 comments

Do you remember the last time you were extraordinary at work? I’m sure you can recall several moments when your best efforts were recognized and affirmed by others. Memories like these create a portrait of our “best selves” and can help us create a personal vision of who we can become. This portrait or vision is called the reflected best self

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