Customized Consulting:
We listen to our clients so that we fully understand their issues and then customize our consulting to their unique needs.
How We Do This:
- We create value for our clients by providing tangible, practical solutions that positively impact the “bottom line.”
- We are fast, flexible and readily adapt to the needs and wants of our clients.
- We are certified to use assessment and evaluation solutions including 360° feedback, DiSC, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and others. Certified by Center for Creative Leadership (CCL).
- We are an adjunct to our clients’ Human Resources department, not a competitor.
- We have a unique combination of human resources experience and education. Our education is specific to human resources and organization development (both undergraduate and graduate) and our work experience covers a broad spectrum of business and industry coupled with a wide cross section of public sector organizations.
- We share our expertise and learn from you by providing a free consultation.
Upcoming Events:
Management Workshops
Dates: Fall 2008 from 8:30 to noon (except DiSC [8 - 11:30])
Courses: DiSC:Understanding Self and Others – Sept. 10
Team Building – Sept. 23
Understanding & Working Through Change – Oct. 1
Difficult Conversations – Nov. 6
Conflict Resolution – Nov. 20
Employment: Finding & Selecting the Right People/Talent – Dec. 4
Location: Tallmadge Community Center
Details: Barb Hornyak/Mary Cea at
University of Akron Professional Course Development
Dates: Tuesday, October 7
Course: “Understanding Self and Others Using DiSC”
Location: University of Akron Medina Center
SHRM 2008 Ohio Human Resource Conference
Date: Friday, September 19
Topic: “Surveying Your Organization: How Healthy Is It?”
Location: Kalahari Resort in Sandusky, Ohio
“The Otto HR Group did a great job on our organizational effectiveness project and provided results we needed to develop a meaningful improvement plan. They are easy to work with, flexible, and provided a service tailored to our needs. We will use them again.”
Organization Development Officer for a major manufacturing and distribution company
“The objectives of the session were met. Our understanding of our responsibilities increased as a result of this session. Ann and David were knowledgeable about the topic.”Annual “Harassment Briefing” for a manufacturing company
“The conversations with you and Dave have provided me with renewed determination for my role as an effective HR MNGR. You could help a lot of HR Professionals achieve their goals. Thank you again for your support.”
HR Manager, small manufacturing firm
"Ann did a 4-part Customer Service Training program for our staff that focused on improved communication and teamwork skills. Subsequently, our customer service ratings went from 2.8 to 3.8 on a scale of 1 to 4."
Director of a large service facility in a public university
100% of those attending the session on Hiring and Recruiting Talented Employees said they will take the information presented at this workshop and apply it to their business.
2007 COSE Small Business Conference feedback
“Ann is such a dynamic, believable, and 'in touch' speaker! This information should be part of every manager’s training program for those responsible for hiring.”
Session on “Interview Skills” for a state professional organization’s annual meeting.
“Ann had knowledge of this material and was responsive to participants. A good facilitator!”
Leadership program session on Planning and Evaluation
“We learned new skills. Ann would be a good speaker at our division-level events.”
Annual meeting of a professional association on “Developing Leadership Skills”
“Thank you for a great job!”
Dean of a college on completion of a strategic planning process facilitation
Pricing arrangements are flexible and can be by the project, on retainer, or per hour based on the type and scope of assistance.
