Center for Effective Organizations

Center for Effective Organizations

Rigorous research. Reliable results.
Since its founding in 1979, the Center for Effective Organizations (CEO) brings over 40+ years of experience in conducting cutting-edge research and helping forward thinking leaders and companies bridge research and practice to solve complex organizational effectiveness challenges.

As a leading university-based action-research center, CEO’s world-renowned researchers and practitioners are at the forefront of the future of work focused on evolutionary leadership in organization design, agility and change, organizational transformation, digital transformation, people analytics, employee resource groups, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, leading multi-generational workforces, leadership development, and strategy execution. CEO distinguishes itself from other applied research centers and consulting organizations by partnering with organizations to rigorously assess the relevant and strategic issues facing them, applying proven interventions guided by that assessment, and evaluating the effectiveness of the engagement. The Center for Effective Organization's pioneering research has earned it an international reputation for research that bridges the gap between academic theory and management practice.
CEO offers action research, consulting, custom programs, and executive education.

INSIGHT + ANALYSIS

Article: When Employees Say They Are 'Underpaid' Bosses Often Misunderstand

JENNIFER DEAL, senior research scientist at the CENTER FOR EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATIONS, authors a piece that looks at the root of employee dissatisfaction and how managers might approach concerns from a unique angle.

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Quoted: Jennifer Deal in The Wall Street Journal

DEAL, senior research scientist, contributes to a WSJ piece looking at what companies should be doing to design effective internship programs.

GO TO ARTICLE Quoted: Jennifer Deal in The Wall Street Journal
Quoted: Alec Levenson in The Orange County Register

Levenson, a senior research scientist at Marshall's CENTER FOR EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATIONS, adds historical context to the recent LAUSD workers strike and challenges with current economic conditions.

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QUOTED: Alec Levenson in the Los Angeles Times

Levenson, a senior research scientist at Marshall's CENTER FOR EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATIONS, details the benefits of an employee-owned organization in a piece on LA-based podcast firm Maximum Fun.

GO TO ARTICLE QUOTED: Alec Levenson in the Los Angeles Times
Interview: Soren Kaplan on Literary Hub

The Center for Effective Organizations' Soren Kaplan joins the Keen On podcast to discuss his book Experiential Intelligence: Harness the Power of Experience for Personal and Business Breakthroughs.

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NEWS + EVENTS

The 2020 Diversity Impact Award Winners

The Association of ERGs & Councils released their annual list of the Top 25 US Employee Resource Groups, Top 10 Enterprise-Wide ERGs, Top 10 Diversity Action and Executive Sponsor Recognition Awards.

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Organizational Resilience – Immediate & Sustained

Our Senior Researchers have designed a multidisciplinary approach that spans strategy, organization design, technology systems, data and analytics, leadership, and strategic HR. [subscription]

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“What’s My Energy” Platform Allows for Energy Tracking and Productivity Optimization

The Daily Energy Pulsing Project was launched to help individuals learn through a daily reflection process.

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NETWORKS + RESEARCH

CEO is supported by a network of leading global organizations who join the CEO Sponsors network to apply evidence based research in real-time through the relationships with CEO’s world renowned research scientists and other senior leaders within the network.

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Led by USC Marshall CEO experts in building enterprise effectiveness, the network brings together senior HR Business partners, heads of COE’s, and their teams to tackle key issues that matter for the participating companies at a deeper level than is taking place today. Network meetings are held in-person and online.

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The Annual Employee Resource Groups benchmarking scientific study, launched in 2012, is pivotal to advancing knowledge of ERGs and their impact on organizational strategy and performance. The study helps DEI leaders, ERG leaders, executive sponsors and leadership teams understand the ways in which ERGs are driving impact within organizations.

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CERTIFICATES + WORKSHOPS

As you advance through your journey as an ERG leader, the ERG leadership certificate can help you not only during your time as an ERG leader, but also strengthen your skills for future, non-ERG leadership roles. The ERG Certificate program will help move you ahead on your journey from where you are now, to your next role.

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The Certificate in Human Capital and Effective Organizations (HCEO) is an excellent complement to more traditional HR executive development. Participants gain knowledge and expertise on five key competencies that are often overlooked, yet vital for those moving into strategic positions. The rigorous and integrated curriculum prepares high-potential professionals to take leadership roles in their organizations.

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Organization design is a critical organizational capability in today’s dynamic global economy. The Organization Design Certificate Program offers participants a deep understanding of this important competency, as well as opportunities for application of design models, tools, and processes in their organizations. One-on-one coaching and peer consulting foster a community of business leaders while providing breadth and depth in the skills required to address design challenges at all levels of the organization.

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USC Marshall School of Business
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Los Angeles, CA 90015

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