Optimizing Talent in the Federal Workforce

William J. Rothwell, Ph.D., SPHR, CPLP Fellow is a professor in the Workforce Education and Development program, Department of Learning and Performance Systems, at The Pennsylvania State University.He has authored, co-authored, edited, or co-edited more than 80 books as well as numerous book chapters and articles. He is currently president of Rothwell & Associates, Inc. Aileen G. Zaballero, MS, CPLP , is a dual PhD candidate in Workforce Education and Development and Comparative International Education, with an emphasis on organization development, at Penn State University. She is a Certified Professional in Learning and Performance through the American Society for Training and Development. Jong Gyu Park is a PhD candidate in the Workforce Education and Development program, with an emphasis on human resource development and organization development, at Penn State University. He also is a PhD candidate in Business Administration, with an emphasis on management and organization, at Sungkyunkwan University School of Business in Seoul, South Korea.