J.E. Buckley Associates

Growth & Performance Specialists

The one who lacks the courage to start has already finished. - Chinese Proverb
Doesn't it seem interesting that we spend so much of our time and money to recruit the most skillful and knowledgeable people that we can find, only to end up spending an inordinate amount of time trying to deal with issues associated with their attitude? Two industries benefit greatly because we fail to help that person fit into our organization. Those industries are personnel placement and outplacement.

If organizations invested in assessments of the individuals, as well as results-oriented processes associated with helping people improve both personally and professionally, the return on the hiring investment would be tremendous.

Additionally, the young people are the future. Are they prepared to become tomorrow's leaders? Are their scholastic results what they should be? Do they demonstrate self-directed learning? Could we do a better job of preparing our young people to ... climb higher? reach farther? set higher goals? aim for the stars? If our young people can't lead themselves, how can they lead others?

Rising Stars is a process that helps young people turn potential into performance by developing their most valuable asset - themselves. Take a look at

  • EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
    Success in today's complex global arena is challenging, and the rules are changing. We can be assured of several things: the challenges facing us today will become even more intense; the speed with which change is occurring will increase, and the competition will intensify.

  • MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT
    This process is designed to help managers develop the skills needed to do more with less and be able to aggressively accomplish organizational and personal goals and objectives. As a result of our process, managers understand why and how they can be essential to achieving the organization's goals.

  • SUPERVISORY DEVELOPMENT
    Today's supervisory force is made up of men and women who have been promoted from being a superworker to being a supervisor or team leader. Supervisor development is a process that makes supervisor and team leadership development not only possible, but also eminently profitable.

  • LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
    The title Manager does not make someone a leader. The Leadership Development process is designed to help individuals develop the attitudes, skills, and qualities necessary for personal and organizational Leadership and growth.

  • STRATEGIC THINKING AND BUSINESS PLANNING
    The best way to predict the future is to create it! Strategic Planning is a process that determines the future of the organization and what organizational resources will be needed to ensure that success.

  • CUSTOMER SERVICE
    Excellence in Customer Service pays off dramatically to the bottom line in every industry.

  • TIME STRATEGIES
    This process will help you overcome procrastination, help you effectively prioritize, and help you invest your time wisely.

  • RISING STARS
    An innovative and unique inside-out self-development process. This research based approach focuses on three critical elements that promote personal leadership, healthy behaviors, and the skills employers identify as essential.