ONTOS global » Ontos News http://ontosglobal.com Enabling business transformation across cultures through leadership effectiveness and integrated talent management Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:52:17 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 International Advantage merges with Ontology Consulting to create ONTOS Global http://ontosglobal.com/2011/04/international-advantage-merges-with-ontology-consulting-to-create-ontos-global/ http://ontosglobal.com/2011/04/international-advantage-merges-with-ontology-consulting-to-create-ontos-global/#comments Fri, 29 Apr 2011 20:26:33 +0000 Lisa Koss http://ontologyconsulting.com/2011/04/international-advantage-merges-with-ontology-consulting-to-create-ontos-global/ Continue reading →]]> We are pleased to announce the formation of “ONTOS Global” resulting from the merger of International Advantage LLC and Ontology Consulting LLC.

Blog posts from International Advantage site “KossTalk” have been migrated to the new ONTOS blog “OntoSomething”.

ONTOS Global, now based in the San Francisco Bay Area, enables leaders and organizations to transform their businesses across cultures. We work globally with leaders and groups to improve their effectiveness and help align, reinforce and sustain change by designing and integrating talent management systems and processes.

Learn about our unique value proposition by browsing our website and watching the video on our homepage at www.ontosglobal.com.

]]> http://ontosglobal.com/2011/04/international-advantage-merges-with-ontology-consulting-to-create-ontos-global/feed/ 0 Valley of the sun human resource association (VOSHRA) invite consultant Lisa Koss to present alongside client http://ontosglobal.com/2009/11/valley-of-the-sun-human-resource-association-voshra-invite-consultant-lisa-koss-to-present-alongside-client/ http://ontosglobal.com/2009/11/valley-of-the-sun-human-resource-association-voshra-invite-consultant-lisa-koss-to-present-alongside-client/#comments Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:05:22 +0000 Lisa Koss http://ontologyconsulting.com/?p=101 Continue reading →]]> On November 19, 2009, Lisa Koss and client, Cathy Stephen, former Regional Director of Gilbane Company, will present to an audience of human resource specialists at Valley of the Sun Human Resource Organization. This is the second time Lisa has been invited to speak at VOSHRA.

The title of the presentation is Starting a Diversity and Inclusion Initiative: A Case Study

Outcomes include:

  • Recommendations for organizing and kicking off a D&I (or other) initiative
  • Techniques to getting a steering committee on the same page
  • Suggestions for rolling out a D&I initiative to remote locations
  • Challenges and solutions to a long distance change initiative
  • Outcomes and client/consultant reflections
]]> http://ontosglobal.com/2009/11/valley-of-the-sun-human-resource-association-voshra-invite-consultant-lisa-koss-to-present-alongside-client/feed/ 0 Honeywell engages with International advantage to provide workshop on “teaming across cultures” http://ontosglobal.com/2009/10/honeywell-engages-with-international-advantage-to-provide-workshop-on-teaming-across-cultures/ http://ontosglobal.com/2009/10/honeywell-engages-with-international-advantage-to-provide-workshop-on-teaming-across-cultures/#comments Sat, 24 Oct 2009 06:32:10 +0000 ontos_admin http://ontologyconsulting.com/?p=246 Honeywell will be collaborating with International Advantage for a series of workshops on Teaming Across Cultures beginning in November 2009. The workshops will be part of their Technical Leader Development Program.

]]> http://ontosglobal.com/2009/10/honeywell-engages-with-international-advantage-to-provide-workshop-on-teaming-across-cultures/feed/ 0 “World’s Best Chapter” of International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) invites Lisa Koss to speak February 2010 http://ontosglobal.com/2009/10/worlds-best-chapter-of-international-association-of-business-communicators-iabc-invites-lisa-koss-to-speak-february-2010/ http://ontosglobal.com/2009/10/worlds-best-chapter-of-international-association-of-business-communicators-iabc-invites-lisa-koss-to-speak-february-2010/#comments Fri, 09 Oct 2009 06:34:31 +0000 Lisa Koss http://ontologyconsulting.com/?p=249 Continue reading →]]> Lisa Koss will present to the Phoenix chapter of the IABC on February 18, 2010 in Phoenix on the topic of how people can enhance communication across cultural borders — whether national, inter-company or inter-personal.

The IABC is part of a global not-for-profit network designed to provide industry practitioners with a full menu of resources. The Phoenix chapter of the IABC has been named the world’s best chapter five times. For more information, see www.iabcphoenix.com.

]]> http://ontosglobal.com/2009/10/worlds-best-chapter-of-international-association-of-business-communicators-iabc-invites-lisa-koss-to-speak-february-2010/feed/ 0 Institute of Management Consultants (IMC) – Arizona Chapter honor past-president, Lisa Koss http://ontosglobal.com/2009/09/institute-of-management-consultants-imc-arizona-chapter-honor-past-president-lisa-koss/ http://ontosglobal.com/2009/09/institute-of-management-consultants-imc-arizona-chapter-honor-past-president-lisa-koss/#comments Tue, 15 Sep 2009 06:39:57 +0000 Lisa Koss http://ontologyconsulting.com/?p=253 Continue reading →]]> The following announcement (excerpt) was made at the Arizona Chapter of the Institute of Management Consultants, in honor of IMC Past President (2005-2007), Lisa Koss.

IMC-AZ Announces the Creation of the Lisa Koss Annual Student Membership Scholarship

The Board of Directors of the Arizona Chapter of the Institute of Management Consultants is proud to announce the establishment of an annual IMC Student Membership Scholarship in honor of IMC Past President Lisa Koss.

For those of you who have been with the chapter for a few years it is easy to realize that we would not have such a vibrant and recognized group if it was not for the efforts of Lisa Koss. Just when the Chapter was about to fold, Lisa applied her energy and collaboration skills and brought life to our consulting community. Simply stated, without Lisa Koss there would not have been the IMC Chapter in Arizona that we have today.

To honor Lisa’s dedication and accomplishments the chapter will annually sponsor one student membership and one full membership in IMC to a deserving student. ”

This scholarship will be awarded to a qualified graduate student from Thunderbird School of Global Management, as reflection of the close relationship Lisa has with that institution. She serves ongoing as a visiting speaker, and is a trusted resource to its in-house consulting group, the Thunderbird Learning Consulting Network.

For more info see: www.thunderbird.edu, www.imcaz.org, www.imcusa.org

]]> http://ontosglobal.com/2009/09/institute-of-management-consultants-imc-arizona-chapter-honor-past-president-lisa-koss/feed/ 0 Manufacturing Plant in Reynosa, Mexico engages International Advantage for Leadership program http://ontosglobal.com/2009/02/manufacturing-plant-in-reynosa-mexico-engages-international-advantage-for-leadership-program/ http://ontosglobal.com/2009/02/manufacturing-plant-in-reynosa-mexico-engages-international-advantage-for-leadership-program/#comments Mon, 16 Feb 2009 07:42:10 +0000 ontos_admin http://ontologyconsulting.com/?p=256 Continue reading →]]> International Advantage announces a new client, Pentair’s Technical Products, at its Reynosa, Mexico campus. The objective of this 10 month initiative is to increase efficiencies and revenues through heightened leadership capability for 16 plant leaders. Transformational leadership concepts, team coaching and individual leadership coaching are included elements. Results will be measured at an individual, group and organizational level.

Pentair Technical Products is a leader in the global enclosures and thermal management markets, designing and manufacturing products and accessories to house and protect sensitive electronics and electrical components.

]]> http://ontosglobal.com/2009/02/manufacturing-plant-in-reynosa-mexico-engages-international-advantage-for-leadership-program/feed/ 0 New Tool for Clients to measure Cultural Competency of leaders http://ontosglobal.com/2008/12/new-tool-for-clients-to-measure-cultural-competency-of-leaders/ http://ontosglobal.com/2008/12/new-tool-for-clients-to-measure-cultural-competency-of-leaders/#comments Sun, 14 Dec 2008 07:44:56 +0000 Lisa Koss http://ontologyconsulting.com/?p=259 Continue reading →]]> We are pleased to announce that we have added a new tool for our clients which measures actual and perceived cultural competency designed for leaders who are leading people across cultures.

The IDI is an empirical measure of “intercultural sensitivity” as conceptualized by Milton Bennett’s Development Model of Intercultural Sensitivity (DMIS). The DMIS has been used extensively in intercultural education and training.

International Advantage is currently using the IDI with leaders of one of the largest professional services firms in the world and one of the Big Four auditors.

The IDI is ideal for individuals in a variety of situations including:

  • When global management of cultural differences is a key ingredient for success in your organization
  • Before or during an overseas assignment
  • To diagnose the current state of intercultural sensitivity for a diversity programs – Working in multicultural communities or environments where misunderstandings have occurred
  • The Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) is owned and operated by Mitchell R. Hammer, Ph.D., and is offered through IDI, LLC.

 

]]> http://ontosglobal.com/2008/12/new-tool-for-clients-to-measure-cultural-competency-of-leaders/feed/ 0 General Counsel of Mexico and principal of International Advantage Address “Doing business in Mexico” at Arizona Society of CPA’s http://ontosglobal.com/2008/08/general-counsel-of-mexico-and-principal-of-international-advantage-address-doing-business-in-mexico-at-arizona-society-of-cpas/ http://ontosglobal.com/2008/08/general-counsel-of-mexico-and-principal-of-international-advantage-address-doing-business-in-mexico-at-arizona-society-of-cpas/#comments Wed, 20 Aug 2008 06:46:40 +0000 ontos_admin http://ontologyconsulting.com/?p=261 Continue reading →]]> “Doing Business in Mexico” was the topic at the August meeting of the Arizona Society of Certified Public Accountants. Co-presenters Carlos Flores Vizcarra, General Counsel of Mexico in Phoenix and Principal Lisa Koss of International Advantage took the stage to make comments and answer questions. The panel was moderated by Armando Roman CPA of Johnson, Harris & Goff, PLLC. The pair addressed legal and cultural considerations of doing business in Mexico.

]]> http://ontosglobal.com/2008/08/general-counsel-of-mexico-and-principal-of-international-advantage-address-doing-business-in-mexico-at-arizona-society-of-cpas/feed/ 0 Berlitz partners with International Advantage in a change management project http://ontosglobal.com/2008/08/berlitz-partners-with-international-advantage-in-a-change-management-project/ http://ontosglobal.com/2008/08/berlitz-partners-with-international-advantage-in-a-change-management-project/#comments Wed, 06 Aug 2008 06:48:21 +0000 Lisa Koss http://ontologyconsulting.com/?p=263 Continue reading →]]> International Advantage added Berlitz International to its client list this month and designed a change management initiative for one of its international clients. Berlitz International facilitates effective language instruction and cross-cultural advancement for business endeavors or personal enrichment. With over 470 centers in 70 countries, Berlitz International offers a variety of programs and services to educate their customers around the world.

]]> http://ontosglobal.com/2008/08/berlitz-partners-with-international-advantage-in-a-change-management-project/feed/ 0 Health Information Consultants hire International Advantage to design and facilitate strategy meetings http://ontosglobal.com/2008/07/health-information-consultants-hire-international-advantage-to-design-and-facilitate-strategy-meetings/ http://ontosglobal.com/2008/07/health-information-consultants-hire-international-advantage-to-design-and-facilitate-strategy-meetings/#comments Tue, 15 Jul 2008 06:49:47 +0000 Lisa Koss http://ontologyconsulting.com/?p=265 Continue reading →]]> International Advantage announces the addition of Mosaica Partners to its client roster. Principal Lisa Koss will support the firm in the implementation of a community-wide change management project at six locations around Arizona. Mosaica Partners is a nationally recognized health information exchange firm that specializes in making accurate health care information available to providers and patients across states, regions and the country.

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