The Rogers Group - Our Philosophy

THE ROGERS GROUP

Our Philosophy

What is a Healthy Organization? | The Rogers Group Executives

Our Philosophy

Our Philosophy is that all organizations have access to the same customers and the same labor pool, yet some always rise to the top of their industry. When analyzed, the common ground always indicated that the successful organizations were in clear alignment around a common set of goals. Just as important, the people in the organization were trained not only on the technical skills, but also were developed to understand how their individual actions and decisions affected the organization as a whole.

Through many years of experience, we have concluded that consultants rarely (never) have as much knowledge as the composite of an organization's entire staff. Yet, by discovering dis-connects or mis-alignments, we can reveal the causes of stress on you, your people and on the bottom line. Only after understanding why these symptoms exist and the stress they cause, can a holistic solution be implemented to bring the organization back to full strength and profitability.

The Rogers Group has proven that the health of your organization will determine its grouth rate and profitability. Healthy organizations will always out-distance one riddled with "dis-ease" or one dominated by a few strong excutives.

What is a Healthy Organization?

To achieve optimal health an organization must rid itself of “Dis-ease” and align itself from within.

Alignment consists of three factors:

All actions and decisions are made within the context of the overall strategic business plan.

The strategic plan takes into account the goals of the customers, the employees and the stockholders. The plan includes a clear set of values that everyone understands and agrees with.

People understand how to evaluate the consequences of their actions and have the attitudes and skills necessary to willingly carry out their functions.

The Rogers Group Executives

Dr. Tom Rogers and Jim Velos are the founding executives. They are seen on the home page being interviewed on the national television program "Heartland of America". On the program they received th national "Keeping America Strong" award for their work in improving the growth and profits of clients just like you.

They have work with clients in industries such as manufacturing, banking, health care, information technology, and distribution/service. Their diversified and expanding client base continues to grow and prosper. They were recently chosen to be the family business consultants for the Automotive Recyling Association.

In addition, they co-host radio program "Business Dis-eases: Cure Them or Die". A link to the show's archive can be found on the home page.

Dr. Tom Rogers

Thomas A. Rogers, Ph.D., is an Industrial and Organizational Psychologist. After receiving his doctorate from the Illinois Institute of Technology, he authored “The Seven Deadly Sins of Family Business” and “The Al Factor: The True Story of a 20th Century Businessman, Everyman, All American and Unsung Hero”.

He continues to publish articles on performance management, hiring, and training effectiveness. Before founding The Rogers Group, Dr. Tom grew a parts distribution enterprise into a statewide chain. His experience as a salesperson, General Manager, and President earned him a nomination as the National Executive of the Year. After the successful sale of his family business, he achieved his advanced degree while still working with family and other privately held companies to eliminate “dis-eases” that drained profitability.

Dr. Tom is actively involved with interviewing, assessing and hiring executives and employees. He developed the process on how to hire and develop 5-star employees.

Jim Velos

Throughout his career, Jim has held many positions including President and General Manager of his own manufacturing company, Regional Vice President for a company formerly owned by IBM, and President of his consulting firm. He has had more than 25 years of P&L responsibility. His background in Services and Manufacturing combined with his client experience give him the capability of facilitating groups and individuals to attain higher levels of performance. This results in enhanced organizational effectiveness and personal development and growth.

Jim has also been a guest on the television program “Money, Finance and You”, spoken to groups such as the "International Productivity and Quality Center", and authored the “Healthy Organizations” suite of books which provide roadmaps for creating and maintaining profitable and growing organizations. He has also served on the strategic planning committees of start-up companies as well as a $600 million corporation.

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