Getting results: Case studies in performance improvement

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Performance ImprovementVolume 39, Issue 2 p. 41-42 Book Review Getting results: Case studies in performance improvement Timm J. Esque, Timm J. Esque Timm J. Esque is an independent management consultant specializing in setting up sustainable performance systems for organizations, large projects and teams. Prior to starting Esque Consulting, Timm spent 15 years at Intel in a variety of roles. Timm's new book, No Surprises Project Management: A Proven Early Warning System for Staying on Track, was published in December 1999. Timm has also edited a book, contributed to several books and journals, and has written regular essays for Performance Improvement since 1995. For more information about Timm or his new book go to www.esque-consulting.com.Search for more papers by this authorPatricia A. Patterson, Patricia A. Patterson Patricia A. Patterson is principal of Patterson Consulting and Training (PCAT). PCAT's mission is to measurably and cost effectively influence human and organizational performance. Her clients include Fortune 500 high-tech, medical, manufacturing, and financial services companies. Much of her work, particularly on information technology (IT) projects, integrates custom consulting, coaching, and training with the client's development team. This model has proven successful, producing both rapid results as well as an efficient internal development transfer system that clients can continue to leverage for implementing future IT projects.Search for more papers by this authorDavid Chapman, David Chapman David Chapman, MS, is an instructional designer for TenFold Corporation. TenFoid develops, in short time frames and fixed cost, large-scale software applications to aid in the survival of businesses in the financial services, energy, telecommunications, health care, and other vertical markets. He may be reached at 180 West Election Road, Suite 100, Draper, UT 84020; by telephone: (801) 495-1010 ext. 187; or by e-mail: dchapman@10fold.com.Search for more papers by this author Timm J. Esque, Timm J. Esque Timm J. Esque is an independent management consultant specializing in setting up sustainable performance systems for organizations, large projects and teams. Prior to starting Esque Consulting, Timm spent 15 years at Intel in a variety of roles. Timm's new book, No Surprises Project Management: A Proven Early Warning System for Staying on Track, was published in December 1999. Timm has also edited a book, contributed to several books and journals, and has written regular essays for Performance Improvement since 1995. For more information about Timm or his new book go to www.esque-consulting.com.Search for more papers by this authorPatricia A. Patterson, Patricia A. Patterson Patricia A. Patterson is principal of Patterson Consulting and Training (PCAT). PCAT's mission is to measurably and cost effectively influence human and organizational performance. Her clients include Fortune 500 high-tech, medical, manufacturing, and financial services companies. Much of her work, particularly on information technology (IT) projects, integrates custom consulting, coaching, and training with the client's development team. This model has proven successful, producing both rapid results as well as an efficient internal development transfer system that clients can continue to leverage for implementing future IT projects.Search for more papers by this authorDavid Chapman, David Chapman David Chapman, MS, is an instructional designer for TenFold Corporation. TenFoid develops, in short time frames and fixed cost, large-scale software applications to aid in the survival of businesses in the financial services, energy, telecommunications, health care, and other vertical markets. He may be reached at 180 West Election Road, Suite 100, Draper, UT 84020; by telephone: (801) 495-1010 ext. 187; or by e-mail: dchapman@10fold.com.Search for more papers by this author First published: 07 February 2007 https://doi.org/10.1002/pfi.4140390212 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 onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat No abstract is available for this article. Volume39, Issue2February 2000Pages 41-42 RelatedInformation