About Us

Dr. Linda Gravett, after 16 years as a Human Resource Management practitioner, founded Gravett and Associates in 1991.  The company is located in Cincinnati, Ohio; however, Dr. Gravett and her associates have built a nationwide client base.  All associates have a minimum of 10 years of experience as a Human Resources practitioner.

Gravett and Associates offers a full range of Human Resource Management consulting and training services, including Human Resource audits, development of performance management systems, establishing Human Resource metrics, helping organizations leverage a diverse workforce, and executive coaching.

Services and training offered are customized to meet the unique needs of each client.  Gravett and Associates offers a complimentary one-hour consultation to determine if a potential client’s needs can be met by our organization.  If our organization does not have the appropriate expertise, we will refer clients to colleagues with the requisite competencies.

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MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Gravett and Associates is to assist organizations to acquire and develop the skills, knowledge, and abilities that will ensure they remain competitive in the 21st century. We help organizations manage a diverse workforce and align individual efforts with their strategic objectives and business needs.

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BIOSKETCH: Dr. Linda Gravett  

Dr. Linda Gravett has partnered with organizations such as Xavier University, Queen City Metro, The Discovery Channel, and Williams Sonoma over the past 15 years, helping them leverage a diverse workforce to ensure success through periods of growth and change. Linda is a frequent speaker at professional conferences on the topics of building collaboration in a multicultural workplace, leveraging emotional intelligence, business ethics and generational differences.

Linda is the author of HRM Ethics: Perspectives for a New Millennium and co-author of Bridging the Generation Gap. She has a third book on the connection between emotional intelligence and organizational effectiveness, titled
Leadership Moxey, scheduled for release in early 2008, and she is currently co—authoring a book on leadership competencies required for success in 21st century global organizations.

Linda has a Ph.D. in HRD and Industrial Psychology; an MA in Labor and Employment Relations; and a Bachelor’s in Accounting and is certified in consulting and training using both the MBTI and EQi instruments. She has lived in Japan, Mexico and Canada and brings an international perspective to her consulting and teaching.
 

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TESTIMONIALS

Participants in a September 2001 Seminar, Xavier University:

“The exercises really helped demonstrate how the theories work.  Linda was great!  She ensured we were relaxed and ready to learn.”

“The personal experience of the facilitator and interaction she promoted were excellent!”

“I’ve never taken such a complete seminar as this!”

Participants in an October 2000 Seminar, Employers Resource Association:

“The case studies, scenarios and discussions really opened my eyes!”

“The facilitator, Linda, was very inspirational!”

“This is news you can use.”

From Stephanie Sullivan, HR Director, Tender Mercies:

“The training was top notch.  It was delivered professionally, with enthusiasm and impact.  Our work units were energized by the training and it spurred ongoing dialogue on how departments could better work together.”

Participants in Training Tailored for Jergens, March 2002:

"Material and information was ready to use; relevant.”

“This was a top of the line overview of the interview process.”

“The program reviewed common sense issues in a refreshing way.”

“Linda’s sharing of her real world experience was invaluable!”