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About the Authors

J. Robert Parkinson, Ph.D., was a member of the faculty of North-
western University in Evanston, Illinois, and a consultant and trainer
specializing in effective communication for major corporations,
professional associations, and government agencies. The author of
six books, he has served as the on-air host of numerous radio and
television programs. He also writes a weekly newspaper column on
business communication.
Parkinson provides a wide variety of professional services to
organizations and individuals across the United States. He con-
ducts seminars and personal coaching and counseling sessions in
relationship building, management practices, and communication
techniques. His professional activities have included extensive travel
throughout the country as well as Europe, South America, Africa,
and Australia. With his wife, Eileen, he lives in Sarasota, Florida.
Gary Grossman is the founder and president of Venn Strat-
egy Group Inc. Venn helps companies measure and manage the
fi nancial impact of dependent business units working indepen-
dently (the silo effect). Grossman is an international consultant
and trainer with expertise in using business intelligence and tech-
nology to build an integrated performance-management culture.
His clients have included several well-known companies, includ-
ing Coca-Cola, Epson, and Avery Dennison. Grossman received
an MBA in Marketing/Finance from DePaul University’s Charles
H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business. He lives in the north
suburbs of Chicago with his wife and twin sons.
For further information about the authors’ backgrounds and
their respective services, please contact them at:

Gary Grossman—www.vennsg.com
J. Robert Parkinson—www.jrparkinson.com
www.managingothers.com