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    Charley Morrow, PhD

    Executive Consultant and Coach

    Talent Assessment Development Advisors

    Key Takeaways

    • 1.Expert in using focused assessment methodologies to improve individual and organizational performance.
    • 2.Coached over 500 leaders to enhance their effectiveness and impact.
    • 3.Founded Sage Assessments and Linkage Assessment Solutions, specializing in executive feedback.
    • 4.Holds a PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Tulane University.

    About Charley

    Charley Morrow, PhD is a leading authority in using focused assessment methodologies to enhance individual and organizational performance, serving as an expert faculty member at the Best Practice Institute.

    Who is Charley Morrow, PhD?

    Charley Morrow, PhD, is an Executive Consultant and Coach with over two decades of experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating interventions that drive performance. His expertise lies in translating complex assessment data into actionable strategies that foster accountability and results within organizations. Dr. Morrow is recognized for his pragmatic approach to talent management, particularly in not-for-profit sectors, where he helps leadership teams optimize their human capital.

    Dr. Morrow's work with the Best Practice Institute as an expert faculty member underscores his commitment to sharing best practices in leadership and organizational development. His contributions help organizations understand and leverage the power of accurate measurement to build more effective and engaged workforces.

    Quick facts about Charley Morrow, PhD

    RoleExecutive Consultant and Coach
    CompanyTalent Assessment Development Advisors
    ExpertiseFocused assessment methodologies, organizational performance, talent management, employee engagement
    Notable forDesigning and evaluating training, assessment, and organizational transformation interventions; founding Sage Assessments and Linkage Assessment Solutions
    BPI affiliationExpert Faculty member

    What is Charley Morrow, PhD known for?

    • Focused Assessment Methodologies: Expertise in developing and applying assessments to enhance individual and organizational performance.
    • Organizational Transformation: Designing, implementing, and evaluating interventions that drive significant organizational change.
    • Talent Management Accountability: Increasing accountability and results within talent management departments, particularly in not-for-profit organizations.
    • Leadership Coaching: Coaching over 500 leaders to improve their effectiveness and impact.
    • Founding Consulting Practices: Established Sage Assessments and Linkage Assessment Solutions, a division of Linkage Incorporated, specializing in in-depth feedback for executives.
    • People-Metrics Expertise: Conducting research and applying insights on measurement issues, employee engagement, competency assessments, and the strategic use of "people-metrics."

    What is Charley Morrow, PhD's background and experience?

    Dr. Morrow brings over 20 years of professional experience to his role as an Executive Consultant and Coach. His career has focused on the practical application of industrial and organizational psychology principles to real-world business challenges. He has a proven track record of helping numerous organizations achieve their performance goals through customized training, individual assessments, and large-scale organizational transformation initiatives.

    Prior to his current work, Dr. Morrow gained significant experience in both consulting and experiential education. He founded Sage Assessments and Linkage Assessment Solutions, a consulting group dedicated to providing rigorous feedback for executives. His diverse background also includes serving as an experiential facilitator for Outward Bound, an experience that has undoubtedly shaped his holistic approach to development.

    • Education:
      • PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Tulane University

    What topics does Charley Morrow, PhD speak and write about?

    Dr. Morrow's primary focus is on the strategic application of assessment methodologies to drive measurable improvements in individual and organizational performance. He frequently discusses crucial topics such as measurement issues, employee engagement, competency assessments, and the effective use of people-metrics to guide organizational decisions.

    He has presented on the critical role of metrics in shaping organizational outcomes, notably in his BPI webinar, "Powerful People Measures: How Assumptions about Metrics Are Barriers to Results and What You Can Do." In this session, Dr. Morrow addressed how common misconceptions about measurement can hinder progress and offered strategies for developing more effective and insightful people-metrics. His expertise helps leaders and talent management professionals gain fluency in using data to communicate directions, identify problems, and foster engagement.

    How does Charley Morrow, PhD contribute to the Best Practice Institute?

    As an expert faculty member at the Best Practice Institute, Charley Morrow, PhD, plays a vital role in advancing BPI's mission to provide cutting-edge research and practical insights. He contributes to the institute's resources on assessments and evaluations, helping BPI members understand how to implement effective measurement strategies within their organizations. His expertise directly supports the development of Most Loved Workplaces® by emphasizing the importance of accurate data in fostering employee engagement and driving positive organizational change.

    Dr. Morrow's presentations and contributions offer BPI members a deeper understanding of how to overcome common barriers to effective measurement. By clarifying the "language" of metrics, he empowers leaders to make more informed decisions, enhancing accountability and achieving better results, which aligns with the core principles of the SPARK Model for organizational health.

    Where can you learn more from Charley Morrow, PhD?

    To learn more about Charley Morrow, PhD's insights into assessment methodologies and organizational performance, explore his contributions and past presentations on the Best Practice Institute website. His webinar, "Powerful People Measures: How Assumptions about Metrics Are Barriers to Results and What You Can Do," is available on-demand and offers valuable perspectives on effective people-metrics.

    Background & Perspective

    Charley Morrow, PhD, is an Executive Consultant and Coach with over two decades of experience in designing and implementing interventions that drive performance. As an expert faculty member at the Best Practice Institute, he is a leading authority on using focused assessment methodologies to enhance individual and organizational performance. Dr. Morrow is recognized for his pragmatic approach to translating complex assessment data into actionable strategies that foster accountability and results.

    Background

    Dr. Morrow has over 20 years of professional experience applying industrial and organizational psychology principles to real-world business challenges. He holds a PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Tulane University. Early in his career, he served as an experiential facilitator for Outward Bound. He later founded Sage Assessments and Linkage Assessment Solutions, a consulting group dedicated to providing rigorous feedback for executives, which became a division of Linkage Incorporated.

    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Morrow's work focuses on helping organizations achieve performance goals through customized training, individual assessments, and large-scale organizational transformation initiatives. His areas of expertise include:

    • Assessment Methodologies: Developing and applying assessments to enhance individual and organizational performance.
    • Talent Management: Increasing accountability and results within talent management departments, particularly in not-for-profit organizations.
    • Organizational Transformation: Designing, implementing, and evaluating interventions that drive significant organizational change.
    • Leadership Coaching: Has coached over 500 leaders to improve their effectiveness and impact.
    • People-Metrics: Researching and applying insights on measurement issues, employee engagement, and competency assessments.

    Topics Covered

    Dr. Morrow speaks and writes about the strategic application of assessment methodologies to drive measurable improvements. He covers crucial topics such as measurement issues, employee engagement, competency assessments, and the effective use of people-metrics to guide organizational decisions. He has presented at BPI on how common misconceptions about measurement can hinder progress, offering strategies for developing more insightful metrics.

    Areas of Expertise

    Assessment MethodologiesOrganizational PerformanceTalent ManagementEmployee EngagementLeadership DevelopmentCoachingStrategic Planning

    Research Topics

    Organizational DevelopmentLearning & DevelopmentLeadership DevelopmentCoachingStrategic Planning

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