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My name is Paul Meyers.  I am a lifelong Hoosier living in Indianapolis. I completed my undergrad at Purdue and attended an electrician apprenticeship through the IBEW in the early 2000s.  Anyone from central Indiana may be familiar with the Circle of Lights display on the monument downtown.  Our organization puts up the lights to…

What do you think Human Performance Technology (HPT) entails? The end goal of a practical HPT approach is to enhance individual and organizational effectiveness and efficiency. HPT takes a holistic view of performance by considering worker motivation, training programs, administrative support, mentoring, and continuous improvement through monitoring. What skills and knowledge do you already have…

I recently had the privilege of listening to Antonio Cortes, a seasoned professional with an impressive academic background, including a Ph.D. in Business Psychology, a General Psychology BS degree, and a Master’s degree in Industrial Organization Psychology. As the Managing Director of the EDIJ team at NonprofitHR, Antonio has cultivated a reputation for his expertise…

I recently attended a presentation by Lisa Giacumo Ph.D., and Steve Villachica Ph.D., from Boise State University who presented on the topic of the LeaPS model on instructional design. They shared their insights that shed light on the evolving landscape of performance improvement and instructional design. Giacumo and Villachica Steve approached the discussion from the…

Defining HPT after EDCI 528 HPT is a multidisciplinary approach to solving complex performance issues in the workplace. A successful intervention plan starts by asking probing questions to get to the root of the problem. Before I began this course, I was likelier to suggest training as my primary method to solve performance issues. The…