The HALO Effect: High-performing, Agile, Learning Organizations - Paperback

by Doris L. Chung (Author), Jerry Tarasofsky (Author)

THE POWER OF THE HALO EFFECT METHODOLOGY The HALO Effect methodology is a next-generation resource for organizations seeking an instrument that meets the twin objectives of providing an assessment of what is and providing feedback that can mobilize toward what ought to be. The methodology presents a comprehensive and integrated picture of the organization. It provides numerous direct, indirect and comparison measures of organization strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. In addition, it facilitates the management of desired change throughout the organization. The HALO Effect methodology is a new paradigm for implementing a program of continuous organization improvement and growth, organization adaptation to change, creating a culture of innovation, delighting customers and organization learning. It delivers objective, measurable benchmarks efficiently and economically, making this resource accessible to any size and type of organization. The methodology serves as a galvanizing event stimulating the entire organization to pay attention to stakeholder feedback. It goes beyond any typical survey, or other data gathering means to offer the organization a learning experience in organizational self-transformation. THE HALO EFFECT IS DISRUPTIVE AS THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A WAY TO: Translate the complexity of business in a way that all stakeholders can understand; Quickly and economically do a benchmarkable and comprehensive Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) analysis of an organization. Quantify the non-financial performance of any size enterprise without any disruption to their organization; Effectively measure and monitor operational performance change; Provide an independent qualification of nonfinancial business progress; Identify the cause/effect of all key aspects of an activity with the other elements of that business; Compare the external perspectives of customers and suppliers with the internal perspectives of management and staff on the exact same parameters; Benchmark a company's performance data with that of others in its industry/ sector.

Author Biography

This is the first book from Jerry Tarasofsky. Jerry Tarasofsky is a serial entrepreneur; an organization and management development consultant; a creative thinker; a challenger of the status-quo and for over 55 years a technology aficionado. Upon graduating with both a Science and Arts degree from Concordia University in Montreal in 1962/63, Jerry worked in several large companies - Alcan, ITT, Kruger and Air Liquid, starting as a system's analyst and becoming head of IT at Air Liquid. Following those jobs, he founded or co-founded multiple businesses: Rapatax, one of the world's first attempt at a commercial business utilizing time-sharing technology; Compucentre, the world's first chain of computer and advanced electronic stores JT&A Consulting, introducing early-stage on-line applications, creating multiple business applications for the mini-computer industry; Mage Centers for Management Development, one of the first individual management coaching businesses with offices in Boston, Toronto and Montreal; iPerceptions, the world's first voice-of-customer analytics platform, and CSI Diagnostics, his current business. He serves on the Board of Directors for public, private and non-profit organizations. Jerry is married to Elaine, father of Robert, Daniel and Janet; and grandfather to Joshua, Rachel and Ayla.