Channeling Collective Intelligence
By Craig Maier, Consultant, Dewey & Kaye
For years, researchers and managers have searched for the secret behind effective meetings. A few weeks ago, Leslie Bonner, a Senior Consultant at Dewey & Kaye, discussed the implications of an article by CMU professor Anita Williams Woolley (http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11010/1116833-115.stm) on what Woolley describes as the "collective intelligence" groups use to solve problems together.
For managers, meetings present opportunities to tap that collective intelligence. But how?
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Its Official: Dewey & Kaye is now part of the
ParenteBeard Family of Companies
Our ongoing pledge is to provide the services and solutions you need. With that in mind, we are pleased to announce the combination of Dewey & Kaye and McCrory & McDowell LLC with ParenteBeard, effective today June 1, 2011. ParenteBeard is a leading CPA and business advisory firm in the mid-Atlantic region.
McCrory & McDowell will become part of ParenteBeard LLC and provide services under that name. Dewey & Kaye will maintain its name, staff, services and brand and will become an affiliate company joining ParenteBeard Technology, Vantagen (benefits administration and human resource consulting firm), ParenteBeard Wealth Management and Curtis Financial (a leading investment banking and corporate advisory firm).
This merger combines the professional knowledge and resources of two strong and well-respected firms to further enhance Dewey & Kaye's consulting and executive search services to community based organizations and foundations in eight states: Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, District of Columbia, Delaware, West Virginia and Virginia.
With common goals, client service philosophies and values, this combination will provide numerous benefits to you. We will have over 20 partners and 125 team members in Pittsburgh, which will become the firm's largest office, not to mention over 1,000 additional team members located in eight states. ParenteBeard brings added expertise and a broad variety of services to help you improve your organization. In addition, if you choose to grow or expand your organization locally, regionally or nationally, we will be able to continue to provide the level of service you need.
We are sure this will be a smooth transition process. We will continue to operate from the same location in downtown Pittsburgh. Our absolute commitment to quality and exceptional service remains paramount to maintaining your trust. We are confident that our new resources will allow us to add value to you and your organization.
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Career & Recruitment Fair
Mental Health Social Services
Agencies looking for qualified candidates are:
Glade Run Lutheran Service
Every Child, Inc.
Wesley Spectrum
Bring your resume and be prepared for an interview
June 6, 2011
4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
The Regional Learning Alliance Center
850 Cranberry Woods Drive
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
724-741-1000
– OR –
June 8, 2011
5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Brashear Center
2005 Sarah Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
412-431-2236
Open positions:
Behavioral Specialist Therapists, Therapeutic Staff Support, Mobile Therapists, Direct Care Staff, Mental Health Therapists, Psychiatric Nurse, Therapeutic Specialist, Director of Family and Clinical Support, Director of Training, Family Focused Solutions Based Case Manager, Family Focused Solution Based Mental Health Professional, Outpatient Therapists, Strength Based Mobile Therapist