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Summary of Services
At InterConnections, LLC, the focus of our practice is to help organizations in their efforts to build a positive employee relations climate, eliminate counterproductive work behaviors, and create cultures of respect. In support of this focus, our consulting work centers around three key services: (1) Executive Coaching for Leaders and Managers; (2) HR Investigations, including employee misconduct, allegations of sexual harassment, and toxic workplace environments; and (3) HR Consulting, including executive and board-level performance evaluations, and the development of HR professionals and the HR function
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A Dark Matter of Memory: Adding fiction novel to our repertoire
I’ve recently published a novel, A Dark Matter of Memory. It explores the possibility that dark matter (which is a placeholder for unknown parts of the universe) might retain patterns of history. Not only was it a great deal of fun to write, it’s also a different way of approaching social systems design. What possibilities can we imagine, which might then shape the work that creates them? “A Dark Matter of Memory is a love story set in a future beyond nation-states. Alfred Medupe, a young scientist from the African Region, is exploring the possibility of finding memory in dark matter. Then a tragedy makes his search more personal. Is…
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Handbook of Systems Sciences
The Handbook of Systems Sciences in nearing completion. It is published by Springer in their reference series. The book consists of 49 chapters covering a range of theories and applications related to systems, cybernetics and complexity. The online / living edition can be found here , where individual chapters can be purchased and downloaded. The print version will be available by July 2021. Pre-orders can be made for printed copies here.
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Dr Gary Metcalf Receives Climate Reality Leadership Certification
On July 26, 2020, Dr. Gary Metcalf received the Climate Reality Leadership Corps certification from the Climate Reality Project for the completion of training received. This certificate was signed by Al Gore, Chairman and Ken Berlin, President and CEO.
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Social Systems and Design podcast
This podcast was hosted by Tom Scholte, as part of the New Books in Systems and Cybernetics series.
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Organizational Toxin Handlers Book Promotion
Dr. Teresa Daniel’s upcoming book “Organizational Toxin Handlers” is available for pre-release from Palgrave, along with a promotional offer of 20%.
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The complexity of climate change and the need for policies of resilience
Forthcoming in the Journal on Policy and Complex Systems *** Abstract: The challenges presented by climate change may be the most complex issues humans have faced. It is critical to capture that complexity in ways that can be understood across disciplines. Equally daunting is the task of developing policies which can translate into actions. Scientifically, humans need to cease all use of fossil fuels as soon as possible. Feasibly, that could wreak havoc on global economies. This paper explores the design of policies which could move human societies towards resilient and biophysically sustainable systems. The petrochemical industry is considered as an example for change. Introduction There is arguably no more…
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Your Employees Are Not Criminals . . . So Why Treat Them That Way?
Teresa A Daniel, JD, PhD Dean & Professor-Human Resource Leadership Program at Sullivan University Originally published on linkedIn Every company has work rules and expected standards of conduct. Unfortunately, employees do not always live up to those standards resulting in a unilateral decision to part ways. Adding to the stress and emotion that an employee is likely to feel when notified of the termination decision, all too often employers also put them through a somewhat barbaric and humiliating “walk of shame”. You know what I am talking about (and no, it is not the morning after a college fraternity party). You have likely seen it happen at work or even…
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Dr. Teresa Daniel Authors New Book on Toxin Handlers in the Workplace: Sullivan University
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Sullivan University Dean and Professor Dr. Teresa Daniel, a leading expert on the management of human capital, has written a timely and unique book titled Organizational Toxin Handlers: The Critical Role of HR, OD, and Coaching Practitioners in Managing Toxic Workplaces Situations. The book examines HR’s role in helping employees deal with toxic workplace emotions that are caused by difficult organizational decisions and situations. The numerous return to work issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic are a prime example of the types of issues causing stress to both employees and their organizations. HR practitioners have never been more relevant or more in demand. The book is being…
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Gary Metcalf: Complex Systems Science Gathering, Stockholm, Sweden, 2019 Dec 07
Dr. Gary Metcalf gives a talk at the Complex Systems Science Gathering, Stockholm, Sweden, on 2019 Dec 07 http://www.garymetcalf.com/extras/gary-metcalf-complex-system-science-stockholm-2019-12-07.mp4