As the Consulting Director for The Performance Management and Human Capital Management Divisions at The Performance Institute, Jon Desenberg is responsible for developing, structuring and implementing creative solutions for our client’s strategic planning and performance management needs. With over 16 years of government management experience, and current Top Secret Intelligence clearance (TS SCI) Jon has
worked with more than 40 Federal and local government organizations, non-profit agencies and private corporations. In addition Jon leads partnerships with major management software and service providers and develops white papers, research, webinars and other content for industry leaders.

Jon also directs the Transitions in Governance Project, a coalition of major government organizations developing management recommendations with both major political parties for the next Presidential administration. The project’s thought leadership on performance management, human capital and other key initiatives has led to media coverage in The Washington Post, Federal News Radio, Federal Times and Government Executive.

Jon Desenberg brings more than 14 years of public sector experience to his current position with The Performance Institute, specifically in the fields of performance management, strategic planning, knowledge management and IT Program Planning. As Managing Director, he successfully led the United States General Services Administration’s (GSA) Performance Management program, which ultimately resulted in the largest single enterprise-wide performance program in the Federal government, with aligned goals and measures cascading to all 13,000 employees.

Jon has spoken extensively on Strategic Planning, Workforce Development, Project Management, Knowledge Management and Performance Metrics to groups in the United States, Canada and Great Britain. He co-authored a textbook on Knowledge Management and Electronic Government that is available from Management Concepts Press.

Jon Desenberg began his career as a policy analyst and speech writer on Federal IT Issues. He contributed to the development of the Federal CIO Legislation and wrote for the Congressional Record and other publications on Federal technology policy. He was a Policy Analyst for GSA’s Knowledge Management Program and co-chaired the Federal CIO Council Committee on Knowledge Management. Jon Desenberg was awarded with several commendations for his Federal Service, including the Presidential Leadership Award in 2000.

Jon has authored articles in Washington Technology, Government Computer News, and the Washington Post. He is co-author of the textbook, Knowledge Management: A Foundation for E-Government.

He received a B.A. from The University of Michigan and a J.D from American University’s Washington College of Law.

Steve is a management generalist with expert skill and knowledge in project and program management, leadership and teamwork, change management, influence management, negotiation skills, communication, conflict management, power and influence, and organization development.

Steve has extensive experience in consulting and training at all levels from Senior Management to individual contributors. His background includes senior line and staff management experience in major corporations. Steve's corporate background includes 10 years of experience as a Management Training Consultant and U.S. Professional Skills Curriculum Manager for a $13 billion, Fortune 50 high tech company, Digital Equipment Corporation. While working for Digital he was recommended four times, and twice awarded, the company's highest training recognition, the "Trainer Excellence Award," given to the top 1% of trainers for outstanding training results. During his tenure at Digital Steve trained over 3,500 students in more than 30 different courses involved with Project Management, Product & Process Development, Leadership & Teamwork, Managing Change/Transition, Negotiation Skills, Communication Skills, Power & Influence, Technology & Business Strategy, Managing Diversity, Critical Management Competencies, Customer Relations, Time Management, Meeting Management, Self-Image Psychology, Presentation Skills, Instructor Skills, Writing Skills, and others.

Steve has also worked as an Employee Relations Manager, Production General Supervisor, and Assistant General Manager in other industries. In his six years in the Navy, Steve traveled widely all over the world and thus brings a broad cultural perspective to all his work.

Steve has a BS in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts, at Amherst. He also is certified by the Project Management Institute as a Project Management Professional (PMP).

Before coming to The Performance Institute, Mark worked in the financial and hospitality industries and received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business at Virginia Tech.