Show the Value of What You Do:
Measuring and Achieving Success in any Endeavor

By Patti P. Phillips and Jack J. Phillips

Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Coming September 20, 2022

Sometimes the value of the work you do, the projects you undertake, or the initiatives you tackle is unclear. In this era of evidence-based inquiry, value needs to be credible, accurate, and compelling.

Show the Value of What You Do: Measuring and Achieving Success in Any Endeavor describes six steps to measure and improve the success of any project, program, initiative, or work effort. It provides a way of thinking about your work and the projects you pursue. The Show the Value Process is logical, credible, and easy to use. It offers a way for you to design work and deliver success so that others appreciate the value you contribute. The book shares dozens of inspiring stories from individuals about how this process made a difference in their work, career, and organizations.

Patti and Jack’s newest book on measurement, evaluation, and ROI will change the way you approach any type of work. Applying the book’s concepts will help ensure that you do the work you need to do and deliver the value that matters most.

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Reviews

Patti and Jack have given us a gift with this guide. The six-step process is an approach that creates a different mindset of showing value for every project that we take on. Starting with the end in mind and never forgetting the “Why” changes the paradigm on how we view, define and measure success.

Gina Paone
Leader, Office of Innovation and Change, International Monetary Fund

“’Show me the money” was more than a catchy punchline from the movie, Jerry McGuire. It was a demand for evidence of results that mattered. Success has many meanings but the one most important is the ultimate worth after checklists have been completed and accolades have faded. Show the Value of What You Do is a pragmatic guide for ascertaining value as well as a platform for supporting bold experimentation and confident execution.

Chip R. Bell
Author of Inside Your Customer’s Imagination

“An invaluable book to understand and apply ROI that I’ve waited to read. Through practical and intuitive story form, Jack and Patti share what we all need to hear, understand, and apply to be successful in this world of proof of work. As a senior leader in the Army Chaplaincy, ROI was critical in applying for me in leading to show the value of our ministry and staff work in caring for our Army. A must read.”

Charles “Ray” Bailey
Chaplain, (Brigadier General-Retired), US Army

For many years, I used the ROI Methodology in a corporate setting to determine the business impact of a variety of programs and interventions. I love the way this book lays out the potential for the same type of demonstrable impact for individual contributors, independent consultants, project managers, practitioners, and entrepreneurs in any setting. In any competition for funding, customers, or executive support, who wouldn’t want to separate their contribution from the pack by demonstrating its unique value?

Rebecca L Ray, Ph.D.
Executive Vice President, Human Capital, The Conference Board

Drawing on a wealth of knowledge and experience, Jack and Patti identify the critical ideas that distinguish mediocre habits from value-creating habits. They blend the scholarly with practical “how-to” action plans. Read this book to find out how to deliver real, measurable value!

Shawn D. Mathis, Ph.D.
OnSomble, Inc.

As a ROI Certified Professional who completed the program in an asynchronous environment, Jack and Patti have created a fantastic resource which allows you to show the value of your work and affirm you are on the right track to continue investing in your resources.  This valuable information is coupled with a customized website to help build your knowledge and help you make a connection between learning and application. This is an easy read and a  must have for your professional growth!

Karen Moss
Senior Experience Strategy & Transformation Professional, Perfect Experience®, Humana

 

Most, if not all, nonprofit organizations feel the pressure of showing impact and outcome to their stakeholders. The ROI Methodology completely changed the way our agency collects data and measures results. Show the Value of What You Do is a condensed version of the ROI Methodology and provides processes for those who don’t have the time to dive into the entirety of the ROI Methodology. For nonprofits wanting to show monetary and non-monetary results in a precise fashion, this book is a must read!

Janet C. Simmons
President and CEO, HOPE Ministries of Baton Rouge

To be transparent, I have admired the work and dedication of the authors for many years. Following the simplified “Show the Value Process” developed by Drs. Jack and Patti Philips offers an easy-to-follow approach to demonstrating the “real” value of your project or initiative, which is precisely what the C-Suite wants to know. They have taken a sometimes-intimidating topic and made it understandable and achievable. I don’t think there’s anyone responsible for completing a project or implementing an initiative who wouldn’t benefit from reading this book and investing the time to put it into action.

Dr. Myra Hubbard,
Executive Vice President, Hubbard & Hubbard, Inc.
Author of W.I.S.E. UP: Women, Inclusion and Self-Empowerment “Blooming in the Midst”

“Our organization believes that the path to success begins and ends with a focus on customer engagement. We believe each member of the organization, who sets their path and aligns their goals with this focus, can perform at the highest level and achieve great results. In addition, as individual engagements with clients may come from different perspectives, having a systematic engagement process is crucial. At BioAgilytix, our commitment to customer engagement is not just a belief, but something we live every day, many thanks to philosophies such as those taught in this book.”

Dominic Marasco
Chief Commercial Officer, BioAgilytix

Game Changer. We spend so much time in activity, without stopping to ask why are we doing this work? What impact will this make? How can I possibly quantify the value of this type of work? This book simplifies the ROI Methodology into logical and easily digestible steps that make articulating the value of what seemed otherwise onerous, too squishy, or intangible, suddenly within reach! Please, Show me the Value!!

Sunny Patel
People Analytics Leader, Fortune 500 Top 40, 50 Company

The ROI Methodology has been transformative in my career and approach to decision making, influencing with and without authority, and leadership. In today’s day and age, the ability to translate wins and impact into business terms and monetary value is priceless. This straight-forward approach empowers you to do it no matter what you’re working on. It is a powerful tool that allows you to influence your clients, peers, and leadership. I attribute much of my success to this methodology! Absolute must read for anyone trying to make a difference.

Dr. Jessica Kriegel
Chief People and Culture Officer, Experience.com