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Kevin Burkholder - IT Management Consultant Kevin Burkholder is an Excellence-driven professional with over 25 years experience in leading projects and people, implementing and overseeing technology programs, and administering all facets of technology initiatives.

About EarthAsylum Consulting EarthAsylum's primary focus is in strengths-based performance. With a philosophy that each person's talents are enduring and unique and each person's greatest room for growth is in their areas of greatest strength, Kevin believes that by concentrating on improving weaknesses we diminish the real catalystic value of our strengths.

About The EarthAsylum Leadership Circle The EarthAsylum leadership Circle strives to understand and develop leadership skills and talent in a way that transcends trends and looks beyond short-term goals.

Articles and Downloads We're continually working on a collection of articles and white papers on subjects such as IT Best Practices and ITIL as well as other topics. Check back often to see what we've gathered.

Baseline Update Baseline is the practical guide to costing, planning and managing next generation IT solutions to meet baseline results.

Benefits of BSM / SLM / ITIL Implementation Achieve excellence through the adoption and adaptation of best practices in IT service management.

Business Service Management Business Service Management is an attitude and a methodology aimed at aligning IT practices with business initiatives and priorities. It broadens the view of IT leaders to encompass not only technology and technical issues, but more so, business and corporate issues.

CIO Insight CIO Insight Online - Serving the strategic IT and business information needs of today's high powered, senior level technology executives.

Code Of Ethics All IMC USA members pledge in writing to abide by the Institute's Code Ethics. Their adherence to the Code signifies voluntary assumption of self-discipline.

Contact Form Contact Kevin Burkholder at EarthAsylum Consulting today. Receive a free initial consultation to discuss your business needs and how Kevin can improve performance, employee engagement and overall company growth.

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The EarthAsylum Blog EarthAsylum Leadership Circle Weblog RSS feed of most recent articles on Leadership, Management, Strengths based performance, and Employee engagement.

The EarthAsylum Newsletter The EarthAsylum Leadership Circle Newsletter. Published monthly on topics such as leadership & management practices, strengths based performance and Employee engagement.

Executive, Managerial and Personal Coaching Coaching helps develop realistic goals, activities and schedules, builds momentum and increases focus. Coaching delivers personal growth and sustained improvement.

Free Management Consultanting Services Free, limited service gives you the opportunity to address projects or issues within your company using my services. Whether it’s a short-term project that can be completed in the allotted time, you want to start a longer-term project but first want to see if I’m the right person, or you just need some help getting something moving forward.

In The Press - Route 422 Business Advisor Route 422 Business Advisor (Montgomery County, PA) - Sept, 2006 : EarthAsylum Celebrates One-Year Anniversary

In The Press - The Daily Local News The Daily Local News (Chester County, PA) - Management lessons from Tiger Woods

IT Infrastructure Library ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library) is a set of publications providing descriptive (i.e. what to do and why) guidance on IT service management.

IT Infrastructure Library (detailed) ITIL provides a cohesive set of best practice, drawn from the public and private sectors internationally. It is supported by a comprehensive qualification scheme, accredited training organizations, and implementation and assessment tools.

IT Management Consulting By implementing best practices through Business Service Management, Service Level Management, and ITIL, and by adopting a service model orientation, IT can achieve an ongoing relationship with Business that will foster creative, practical, and essential practices geared towards corporate success.

Leadership and Management Consulting The company that overlooks or confuses the difference between leader and manager will suffer. They will loose the catalystic value of each role and fail to develop the strengths of their leaders and managers.

Network World on Applications Is there any field exploding with more new products than that of Web applications? And once you install them, how do you keep them running? This newsletter, prepared by Network World columnist Mark Gibbs, will keep you current on new products and new features, as well as provide advice on getting the most out of your apps.

Pink Elephant - ITIL & Beyond Pink Elephant is the world leader in IT management best practices, offering conference, education and consulting services to public and private businesses globally, and many listed in the Fortune 500. The company specializes in improving the quality of IT services through the application of recognized best practice frameworks, including the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL).

Professional Biography Kevin Burkholder is a business consultant dedicated to leadership and strengths based performance. Kevin’s goal is to help companies and individuals achieve both greater performance and personal fulfillment by focusing on individual talent.

Résumé - Information Technology Offering 20+ years of experience driving Information Technology projects to success by pursuing business alignment and strategically maximizing the value of IT resources. Approaches IT governance through full-circle management, which includes examining projects from a business value perspective and a technical perspective, eliminating the disconnect between IT and business that can delay projects and cost companies money. This approach incorporates appraising stakeholders of the project scope, effects and consequences to business, changes to work process, and implications to employees.

Referral Program Refer a new client and I’ll pay you 10% of what I earn, up to $1,000, for the first eight weeks of revenue earned from that client. Time starts from the first hour of work and ends two months later or when you’ve earned $1,000.

Service Level Management Business processes that depend on IT are only as reliable and sustainable as the underlying infrastructure. In order to better align business requirements with IT capabilities and deliver IT capabilities at an appropriate cost, IT must shift from a technology focus to a service model approach.

Site Map Code Example : eac_sitemap.class is a PHP utility that generates site maps ... A) As a typical site map showing page links and descriptions. B) As a directory listing. C) As a link cloud. D) In XML (google) format.

Software Development: JavaScript Library (eac_scripts.js) eac_scripts.js is a modular utility JavaScript library and framework used to enhance visual and functional elements of a web page or site.

Software Development: Licensing Preview Software available on this site may be licensed under a) the Creative Commons GNU Lesser General Public License [GNU LGPL], b) a Limited Software License [Limited SL] and Commercial Software License Addendum [Commercial SL-A] if applicable, or c) a General Software License [General SL]. The licenses presented here are for preview purposes only and do not override or nullify the license distributed with the software.

Software Development: PHP caching/compression (eac_cache) On-the-fly compression and caching of PHP, html, JavaScript, Style sheets, XML, and other text-based files. eac_cache is comprised of two PHP utility programs (eac_cache.encode.php & eac_cache.control.php) that manage caching and compression of PHP scripts and non-PHP text files (such as JavaScript, html, style sheets, or XML files).

Software Development: PHP cURL & Streams wrapper eac_curl.class.php and eac_streams.class.php : wrapper classes for using cURL or streams in PHP to make http GET, POST, or PUT requests.

Software Development: PHP Download Manager (eac_download.class.php) eac_download.class is both a secure wrapper for PEAR HTTP/Download.php and a logger of download activity. It validates download requests to ensure only valid requests are processed and it logs requests, successful downloads and failed downloads to SQLite database files.

Software Development: PHP Encryption (eac_mcrypt.class.php) eac_mcrypt.class is a PHP utility that automates the string or file encryption process. It utilizes the PHP mcrypt module to perform the encryption but requires little or no knowledge of how the module works. Includes a session encryption container plug-in for use with PEAR http_session.

Software Development: PHP Error/Exception handler (eac_error.class.php) The error/exception handling routine in eac_error.class.php is designed to provide detailed state information for the developer or administrator while still maintaining a secure environment. Error messages are only presented to the web user on true error conditions and do not include information that may be used to compromise the system. Notifications are sent to the webmaster/administrator in an encrypted state (using GnuPG) so that critical, private information cannot be intercepted in transit.

Software Development: PHP Form Generator (form_gen.class.php) Form Generator, as its name implies, is a PHP utility used to generate html forms within a web page. Forms generated by Form Generator contain very detailed fields and fieldsets with complete name, id, and class markup for wide-ranging layout customization.

Software Development: PHP Mail Utility (eac_mailer.class.php) eac_mailer.class is an object-oriented utility for creating and sending email from within a PHP program. It is a wrapper or abstraction layer to the PEAR Mail and Mail_Mime open-source utilities. It removes the complexities of the PEAR utilities by exposing methods logical to the creation of email while hiding the technical requirements.

Software Development: PHP Site Map Generator (eac_sitemap.class.php) eac_sitemap.class is a PHP utility that generates site maps ... A) As a typical site map showing page links and descriptions. B) As a directory listing. C) As a link cloud. D) In XML (google) format.

Software Development: Web Developer Tools Web developer tools: PostTest.php - Form testing utility | eac_timer.class.php - Track and report execution timing | nocaching.inc - Prevent browser caching

Strengths Based Performance Management Imagine working every day at that which you are best; at that which matches your personal style and your inborn talents; at that which energizes you and utilizes your best strengths.

EarthAsylum Consulting: Getting Work Done Through People, Getting People Done Through Work EarthAsylum Consulting & Kevin Burkholder - Information Technology Management; Leadership & Management Consulting; Strengths Based Performance Management; Executive, Managerial & Personal Coaching.

About Kevin Burkholder Kevin Burkholder is a business consultant dedicated to leadership and strengths based performance. Kevin’s goal is to help companies and individuals achieve both greater performance and personal fulfillment by focusing on individual talent.

All Things Today Random articles from various RSS feeds such as Gallup Management, Leadership Now, Center for Creative Leadership, Tom Peters, Kevin Burkholder, and others.

Articles and Downloads IT Best Practices and ITIL, Strengths Management, Performance Management, Assesments such as MBTI, Emotional Intelligence, and MAPP, and other topics.

Code Of Ethics All IMC USA members pledge in writing to abide by the Institute's Code Ethics. Their adherence to the Code signifies voluntary assumption of self-discipline.

Contact Information Contact Kevin Burkholder at EarthAsylum Consulting today. Receive a free initial consultation to discuss your business needs and how Kevin can improve performance, employee engagement and overall company growth. Imagine the possibilities!

The EarthAsylum Blog EarthAsylum Leadership Circle Weblog RSS feed of most recent articles on Leadership, Management, Strengths based performance, and Employee engagement.

The EarthAsylum Newsletter The EarthAsylum Leadership Circle Newsletter. Published monthly on topics such as leadership & management practices, strengths based performance and Employee engagement.

Featured Article: It's all about productivity When people are accountable, and they know what their performance expectations and consequences are, they will take responsibility for meeting those expectations. If a manager doesn't know what to do or doesn't have time, she will find out what to do and make time.

Featured Article: Strengths, Talent and the One Thing "Discover what you don’t like doing and stop doing it" - The more effective you are at this, the more creative, resilient, valuable, and thus the more successful you are. Quit the role, tweak the role, seek out the right partners, or find an aspect of the role that brings you strength. The longer you put up with aspects of your work you don’t like, the less successful you will be. So, as far as you are able, and as quickly as you can, stop doing them and then see what the best of you, now focused and unfettered, can achieve.

Featured Article: The Power of Employee Engagement (1of2) Engagement goes beyond the good employee or the good company citizen. Employee engagement is the extent to which employees put discretionary effort into their work, in the form of extra time, energy and brainpower.

Featured Article: The Power of Employee Engagement (2of2) When companies are often trying to improve performance with fewer people and decreasing resources due to cutbacks and financial pressures, discretionary effort is the grail managers are seeking. Employees who freely give that extra effort are of tremendous value.

Featured Article: The Six Levels of Empowerment (2of2) One of the beauties of the six levels of empowerment is that it can be the basis of an employee development program. When you look at empowerment as an active plan and work to bring employees up the ladder and to also bring your willingness and trust up the same ladder, you can see just how powerful empowerment can be.

Featured Article: The Strengths Revolution Rather than spending time and energy on boosting sub-par performance areas to an acceptable level (and ignoring areas of excellence). We do better by spending a majority of time enhancing the areas in which we are already strong.

Featured Article: The Value of Empowerment (1of2) What happens when you try to empower a group of employees who have never been empowered before? It depends on their comfort level. It’s much easier to say “no, I’m more comfortable (and safer) to wait to be told what to do; to wait for instruction”. Then again, others may be eager to jump at the chance. They know what needs to be done, why wait?

Featured Article: What Are Your Strengths? So we just don’t get it. Or maybe we get it, we just don’t know what to do with it. Many of you may have heard my criticism in the past that all of the books from Gallup and Buckingham that focus on strengths always tell us what we need to do – but they don’t tell us how to do it. I think that’s where we get stuck. It makes sense, but how do we implement a strengths based performance program? What does it mean to “discover your strengths”? How can I focus on my strengths when I have to get this (whatever “this” may be) done today?

Information Technology Management With over 25 years of success in the IT field, Kevin brings a wealth of knowledge and talent to the IT Management arena. From implementing small IT projects to changing and setting the culture of the IT organization and their relationship to the business at large, Kevin has the expertise to help you achieve your IT goals.

Newsvine Column EarthAsylum Newsvine Column - Read and Discuss Articles Posted at Newsvine.com

Strengths Based Performance Management By discovering each person’s strengths, incorporating them into their daily activities, and working around their weaknesses, each individual can achieve undiscovered performance and satisfaction, become fully engaged in their work, and add to the accomplishments of their organization at levels far beyond current expectations.

Code Of Ethics All IMC USA members pledge in writing to abide by the Institute's Code Ethics. Their adherence to the Code signifies voluntary assumption of self-discipline.

Contact Information Receive a free initial consultation to discuss your business needs and how Kevin can improve performance, employee engagement and overall company growth.

The EarthAsylum Blog EarthAsylum Leadership Circle Weblog RSS feed of most recent articles on Leadership, Management, Strengths based performance, and Employee engagement.

The EarthAsylum Newsletter The EarthAsylum Leadership Circle Newsletter. Published monthly on topics such as leadership & management practices, strengths based performance and Employee engagement.

It's all about productivity When people are accountable, and they know what their performance expectations and consequences are, they will take responsibility for meeting those expectations. If a manager doesn't know what to do or doesn't have time, she will find out what to do and make time.

Kevin Burkholder & EarthAsylum Press Articles Recent Articles and Press Releases -> Management Lessons From Tiger Woods -Tiger Woods, one of the longest drivers on the tour, pulled out the big club just once in the four days of the prestigious tournament.

Newsvine Column EarthAsylum Newsvine Column - Read and Discuss Articles Posted at Newsvine.com

Our Services Dedicated to Leadership and Strengths Based Performance -> Strengths Based Performance Management | Leadership and Management Consulting | Executive, Managerial, and Personal Coaching | Information Technology Management

The Power of Employee Engagement (1of2) Engagement goes beyond the good employee or the good company citizen. Employee engagement is the extent to which employees put discretionary effort into their work, in the form of extra time, energy and brainpower.

The Power of Employee Engagement (2of2) When companies are often trying to improve performance with fewer people and decreasing resources due to cutbacks and financial pressures, discretionary effort is the grail managers are seeking. Employees who freely give that extra effort are of tremendous value.

Professional Biography of Kevin Burkholder Kevin Burkholder is a business consultant dedicated to leadership and strengths based performance. Kevin’s goal is to help companies and individuals achieve both greater performance and personal fulfillment by focusing on individual talent.

The Six Levels of Empowerment (2of2) One of the beauties of the six levels of empowerment is that it can be the basis of an employee development program. When you look at empowerment as an active plan and work to bring employees up the ladder and to also bring your willingness and trust up the same ladder, you can see just how powerful empowerment can be.

Strengths, Talent and the One Thing "Discover what you don’t like doing and stop doing it" - The more effective you are at this, the more creative, resilient, valuable, and thus the more successful you are. Quit the role, tweak the role, seek out the right partners, or find an aspect of the role that brings you strength. The longer you put up with aspects of your work you don’t like, the less successful you will be. So, as far as you are able, and as quickly as you can, stop doing them and then see what the best of you, now focused and unfettered, can achieve.

The Strengths Revolution Rather than spending time and energy on boosting sub-par performance areas to an acceptable level (and ignoring areas of excellence). We do better by spending a majority of time enhancing the areas in which we are already strong.

The Value of Empowerment (1of2) What happens when you try to empower a group of employees who have never been empowered before? It depends on their comfort level. It’s much easier to say “no, I’m more comfortable (and safer) to wait to be told what to do; to wait for instruction”. Then again, others may be eager to jump at the chance. They know what needs to be done, why wait?

What Are your Strengths So we just don’t get it. Or maybe we get it, we just don’t know what to do with it. Many of you may have heard my criticism in the past that all of the books from Gallup and Buckingham that focus on strengths always tell us what we need to do – but they don’t tell us how to do it. I think that’s where we get stuck. It makes sense, but how do we implement a strengths based performance program? What does it mean to “discover your strengths”? How can I focus on my strengths when I have to get this (whatever “this” may be) done today?