The Call for Case Studies

As stated clearly before, the case studies, as provided from H/R managers that I've worked with and known over time, will be an integral part of the book. The time is at hand when I will begin to receive them from those who wish to contribute, and have an important part in the book's development.

A bit over 2 months ago, I sent out the preliminary call, which had gratifying interest & response. Now I am asking for outlines of case studies that the managers believe make, or refute, a certain point. It might be one which resulted in improved accountability for a previously marginal employee, Or, it could be about a manager abusing his/her power using the P/R, and how that wrong was righted. Another may address how culture was bettered through understanding what results achieved, or conduct, was acceptable, and that which was not.

The outlines can be simple; creating more work for the already taxed H/R Manager is not what's desired. Rather the idea is simply to initially communicate 3 things: 1) What was the existing problem or situation? 2) How did proper & intended use of the P/R address it? 3) What was the outcome? Three or four sentences will do.

From these outlines, I will select the ones that serve to prove points made in the book surrounding the appropriate use of P/R's. Since these will be a main source of supporting data, there will hopefully be many of them used. Accordingly, if you send a case study in, it most likely will be used. If you send multiple cases in, I can almost guarantee that at least one/some will be used.

Once your case is intended for use in the book, you will be asked to provide a bit more detail to ensure that it is understandable and relevant to the issue. Anonymity of company and persons will be provided in all steps of the process.

My hope is that this has been kept simple, and will be not only easy, but fun to do. And you'll be doing something in support of your fine profession, that some, like Professor Culbert are maligning.