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Performance ImprovementVolume 38, Issue 8 p. 44-47 Article Back to school. (Musings on education reform) Timm J. Esque, Timm J. Esque: is an independent management consultant specializing in setting up sustainable performance systems for organizations, large projects, and teams. Timm frequently publishes and presents for both performance improvement and product development audiences. He co-edited Getting Results: Case Studies in Performance Improvement and is currently writing a book on improving new product development (and other project-oriented work) through the effective use of performance systems. Timm began his career in 1981 writing training objectives and collecting and analyzing data (and delivering packages) for minimum wage at a small consulting firm in the Phoenix area. In 1983, Timm joined Intel Corp. as an Instructional Designer, where he also held positions as Industrial Engineer and Project Manager. Timm discovered Tom Gilbert's work in 1984 while working on a literature review in task analysis. In 1989, he enticed Tom to present at a local ISPI meeting and then later at Intel. By 1993, Timm and Tom were working on a project together at Intel. This project launched Timm into an internal consultant role for product development teams, which he continued until his departure in mid-1998. Timm enjoys reading and writing, recreational sports, music, traveling, and the theater. His favorite pastime is escaping to the mountains with his wife Shelly, his daughter Jacquelin, and his unruly dog Jas. Timm may be reached at Esque Consulting by email at tjesque@yahoo.com, or by phone at (480) 456-5240. Timm Esque's essays are a regular feature in PI. Through entertaining but thought-provoking essays, the author hopes to stimulate discussion rather than provide answers.Search for more papers by this author Timm J. Esque, Timm J. Esque: is an independent management consultant specializing in setting up sustainable performance systems for organizations, large projects, and teams. Timm frequently publishes and presents for both performance improvement and product development audiences. He co-edited Getting Results: Case Studies in Performance Improvement and is currently writing a book on improving new product development (and other project-oriented work) through the effective use of performance systems. Timm began his career in 1981 writing training objectives and collecting and analyzing data (and delivering packages) for minimum wage at a small consulting firm in the Phoenix area. In 1983, Timm joined Intel Corp. as an Instructional Designer, where he also held positions as Industrial Engineer and Project Manager. Timm discovered Tom Gilbert's work in 1984 while working on a literature review in task analysis. In 1989, he enticed Tom to present at a local ISPI meeting and then later at Intel. By 1993, Timm and Tom were working on a project together at Intel. This project launched Timm into an internal consultant role for product development teams, which he continued until his departure in mid-1998. Timm enjoys reading and writing, recreational sports, music, traveling, and the theater. His favorite pastime is escaping to the mountains with his wife Shelly, his daughter Jacquelin, and his unruly dog Jas. Timm may be reached at Esque Consulting by email at tjesque@yahoo.com, or by phone at (480) 456-5240. Timm Esque's essays are a regular feature in PI. Through entertaining but thought-provoking essays, the author hopes to stimulate discussion rather than provide answers.Search for more papers by this author First published: 07 February 2007 https://doi.org/10.1002/pfi.4140380810 AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Volume38, Issue8September 1999Pages 44-47 RelatedInformation
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