The authors are part of Axiom Consulting Partners, a firm that helps clients ranging from Nokia and Pfizer to Clorox and Imclone deliver sustainable, profitable growth by working with managers to align business strategy, organization and talent to improve execution.

Debra Jacobs (New York, NY) has over 20 years of experience as a human resources and organizational development change agent. As Partner at Axiom, she consults with and coaches senior leaders accountable for daunting business goals. Deb is the author and co-creator of a variety of learning tools including the Personal Drive Alert (PDA) and the cross-cultural communication simulation, "Snomodust." She is a frequent keynote speaker at professional and corporate events and has been quoted or published as an expert in culture change, strategy execution, leadership alignment and executive coaching.

Garrett Sheridan (Lexington, IL) as Managing Partner specializes in aligning business with talent strategy to improve execution effectiveness and results. He has been widely published in publications such as Management Review, HR Intelligence, Business Plus (Ireland), Human Resources Magazine (Australia), and on HR.com. He is also frequently quoted on human capital management issues in HR and business publications including Human Resource Executive Magazine, US News and World Report, Workforce Management, and HR Forum. Sheridan has been a frequent speaker on Human Capital Management and translating strategy into results, under the aegis of Federated Press, the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions, the International Quality and Productivity Center and Institute for International Research (IIR).

Juan Pablo González (Washington DC) is Principal at Axiom and has 20 years of professional experience as a consultant and executive in the field of human resources. He has developed human resources solutions for leading employers in the fields of software/ telecommunications manufacturing, financial services, government contracting, consumer products, professional services and pharmaceuticals. Juan has authored articles that have appeared in International Human Resource Journal, workspan (the monthly magazine of WorldatWork) and the American Management Association's Compensation and Benefits Review. He is an active member of/speaker for several Washington, DC area human resources organizations.

About Axiom:

Axiom Consulting Part:ners is a management consulting firm that helps clients achieve sustainable, profitable growth by working with leaders to align business strategy, organisation and talent to improve execution. We take a practical, fact-based approach to analysing and solving complex business issues. We focus on removing the disconnects that commonly exist between the boardroom, middle management and front line employees, resulting in dramatic improvements in financial performance. Our partners have an average of 20 years experience across a variety of industries and have served clients in North America, Europe and Asia.