Hawthorne Services Projects for Organizational and Leadership Development

• Created a management team/structure where none existed and developed employees to become more effective managers.
• Guided organizations to establish their vision / mission and communicate it throughout the organization.
• Created accountability for the vision through performance evaluations and project teams.

"Karen has presented, coached and consulted with numerous of our CEO members. I have seen significant improvements in the executives, their team and personnel as a direct result of Karen's knowledge, skills and experience. She is constantly being sought out by these companies on organizational / personnel issues. I encourage my CEO members to engage Karen on the tough issues"

- Tony Hutti, CEO / Owner, Executive Forums,
Northern Indiana

• Supported the recruiting and hiring process, and assisted in orienting key employees through customized job matching hiring processes.
• Created business continuity and succession plans for businesses, including unexpected loss plans and work life legacy documents.
• Trained groups on team and communication skills, utilizing the DISC, Workplace Motivators, MBTI & TKI Assessments.
• Evaluated causes of turnover and implemented solutions, resulting in a 50% reduction of turnover.
• Conducted 360° evaluations of key leaders, including one-on-one interviews and electronic surveys. Facilitated senior level meetings including retreats and strategic off-site events