Press Release

Time2Change™

Measure the Success of HRD Programs

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MINNEAPOLIS (Aug. 21, 2002) – Personnel Decisions International (PDI) today introduced Time2Change™, a new HR product that measures the effectiveness of development initiatives and assesses an organization's development climate. These short, multi-rater surveys are tailored to measure specific areas an individual has targeted for development and can be implemented after training, coaching or other development interventions, to measure the degree of performance improvement. The surveys also include questions to measure aspects of the organizational culture that promote or inhibit development.

"Organizations spend big money on developing employees, but most of the time they can't directly link those investments to improved performance on the job," said Dianne Nilsen, Ph.D., director for PDI. "This product creates accountability for development, measures performance improvement and provides the organization with information about how it can better support individuals in their development."

Time2Change™ can be used to measure the impact of development initiatives, such as 360° feedback implementations, training programs, developmental assessments, and coaching. Using a Web-based system, participants select items that best represent their development goals. The resulting questionnaire is completely tailored for each individual, measuring his or her development progress.

For more information on PDI or Time2Change™, contact PDI client relations at
(800) 633-4410 or visit PDI's Web site at www.personneldecisions.com.

ABOUT PERSONNEL DECISIONS INTERNATIONAL (PDI)

PDI helps organizations worldwide improve their performance and achieve strategic results through people. They partner with their clients to:

• Understand the talent implications of their strategies;
• Design and implement solutions that improve individual leadership and organizational performance; and
• Accelerate change and drive lasting improvement throughout the organization.

Specific areas of expertise help clients:

• Improve talent decisions by accurately measuring performance readiness and potential;
• Develop strategy, utilizing information collected through "voice of the customer" feedback systems;
• Enhance sales effectiveness, including people development and implementation of strategic account management programs;
• Recognize and retain top talent, through the design or enhancing of talent management systems;
• Ensure they can execute their business strategies, by defining the performance and capabilities required; and
• Develop leadership capabilities.

For more information, contact PDI client relations at 920-997-6995 (in the U.S. 800-633-4410) or visit PDI's Web site at www.personneldecisions.com.