1. PTC talk 4/9/14 Given by Dr. Rich Cober of Marriott “Leaving an I/O Footprint on Business”

2. I/O Science –Practice Gap Science is a foundation; not a good source to solve issues Practice is a creative solution It has been 20 years since certain guidelines have been made for academia

3. Practice-Business Gap Business has the following: Relevant solutions Connections and creative strategy Ability to navigate change Business has the following: Relevant solutions Connections and creative strategy Ability to navigate change

4. What works in the Business Environment Ask the right questions Pattern recognition (data) Imagination and creativity(unlock innovation) Understanding Compensation/Finance Be an open, rapid learner; build breadth Leverage the experts, enlist assistance Systems thinking

5. Continued Telling stories: communicate With data, using strategies Have impact-make your point Be a translator Get AND give feedback!

6. Recommendations Take a Finance class in grad school to understand compensation (how people are paid) Certifications available: SPHR Global HR Take a Finance class in grad school to understand compensation (how people are paid) Certifications available: SPHR Global HR