Paul M. Connolly, Ph.D. founded Performance Programs, Inc. in 1987 to provide workplace surveys, personality tests, and executive assessments for organizations. 
Dr. Connolly’s major expertise includes organizational measurement strategies, survey design and questionnaire development, 360 degree feedback, leadership assessment and leadership development. He has extensive training and experience in psychometrics. He co-authored many 360 feedback surveys with Dr. Clark Wilson, one of the originators of the 360 feedback concept. He has also facilitated the development of surveys with well known performance psychologist Dr. Jim Loehr, executive coach Dr. Wendy Alfus-Rothman, Bob Kaplan and Rob Kaiser of the management consulting firm, Kaplan-DeVries, Inc., keynote speaker Claudia Shelton, and leadership development expert Dr. Ginny Whitelaw. He has worked with many other human resource book authors and thought leaders in the Human Resources field.
Performance Programs, located in Old Saybrook, CT, delivers survey results for clients of all types, locations, sizes, and industries.
Dr. Connolly is an authorized training provider for Hogan Assessment Systems and has delivered dozens of certification workshops on the Hogan Personality Inventory, Hogan Development Survey and Motives, Values, Preferences Inventory.
Connolly is the author or co-author of seven books and many articles. He is a licensed psychologist and member of the Society of Industrial and Organizational Psychology and the Metropolitan New York Association for Applied Psychology. He is a graduate of Holy Cross College and Fordham University, where he received his M.A. and Ph.D. in general psychology.
Prior to starting Performance Programs in 1987, Connolly was Director of Consulting Services for Management Decision Systems of Darien, CT, where he was responsible for customizing both survey programs and executive/management development training programs for Fortune 500 companies. Between 1980 and 1982, he was a consultant with Lopez and Associates of Long Island, NY, where he designed and implemented validated selection testing programs for companies under EEOC examination. His dissertation concerned selection of nuclear power plant operators.
EDUCATION
Ph.D., General Psychology, Fordham University, 1983
M.A., General Psychology, Fordham University, 1979
B.A., Psychology, Holy Cross College, 1977
PUBLICATIONS
Surveys:
Connolly, P.M., & Alfus-Rothman, W., "The Full Engagement Self Profile", Performance Programs, Inc.
Connolly, P.M., & Wilson, C. L.(1991) "The Survey of Executive Leadership." Clark Wilson Group, Boulder, CO.
Adaptations:
Unisys Senior Leadership Survey, 2003
Cornerstones of Government Leadership (FEI) 2003
Verizon Senior Leadership Survey, 2002
J&J Senior Leadership Survey 2001
Wilson, C. L., & Connolly, P. M., Survey of Leadership Practices, 2001.
Adaptations:
Verizon Mid-Level Leadership Survey, 2002
Leadership Competencies for Managers 2002
Wilson, C. L., & Connolly, P. M., J&J Management Practices 2000
Wilson, C. L., & Connolly, P. M., Verizon Management Practices
Wilson, C. L., & Connolly, P. M., J&J Peer Relations 2000
Wilson, C. L., & Connolly, P. M. (1991) "The Survey of Quality Values in Practice." Clark Wilson Group, Boulder, CO
Books:
Connolly, P. M. & Connolly, K. G., (2005) Employee Opinion Questionnaires, San Francisco, CA, Pfeiffer/Wiley
Connolly, P. M. & Connolly, K. G., (2003 and 2006) Employee Surveys: Practical and Proven Methods, Samples, Examples, Old Saybrook, CT, Performance Programs, Inc.
Connolly, P. M. & Connolly, K. G., (2003 and 2006) Employee Survey Guidebook, Old Saybrook, CT, Performance Programs, Inc.
Connolly, P. M. & Connolly, K. G., (1991) Competing for Employees - Proven Marketing Strategies for Hiring and Keeping Exceptional People. Lexington, MA: Lexington Books.
Connolly, P. M. (1989) Create Your Employee Handbook. Westbury, NY: Asher-Gallant Press.
Connolly, P. M. (1986) Entrepreneurs in Corporations. Studies in Productivity Series, Work in America Institute. NY: Pergamon Press.
Connolly, P. M. (1985) Promotional Practices and Policies: Career Building in the 80's. Studies in Productivity Series, Work in America Institute. NY: Pergamon Press.
Articles on the Web:
"The Competency Connection," BostonWorks.com, Web site operated by the Boston Globe, November 24, 2003
HR E-lerts Web site of Business and Legal Reports (BLR.com):
"Job Personality Testing: What Can a Hiring Employer Expect?" January 2003
"Personality Testing Grows in the Workplace," January 2003
"Personality Tests, 360 Feedback Help Executives Avoid Career Derailment," February 2003
"Faking It: Can Applicants Outsmart Personality Tests?" February 2003
In print:
Insights, Journal of the New England Human Resources Association, Summer, 2002, "Will You Take This Survey?" *
Other Articles:
Connolly, P. M. & Connolly, K. G., ( November 15, 1991) "How to Benefit From Career-Assessment Tests," National Business Employment Weekly of the Wall Street Journal
Connolly, P. M. (Spring 1990) "Career Control." Minority MBA, pp. 8-10.
Connolly, P. M. (Fall 1989) "Creating Career Momentum." Engineering Horizons, pp. 10-14.
Connolly, P. M. & Wagner, D. W. (Winter 1988) "The Next Step." MS/PhD, pp. 10-15.
Connolly, P. M. & Wagner, D. W. (Fall/Winter 1987) "Career in Progress." Experienced Engineer, pp. 12-16.
Connolly, P. M. (May 1987) "Marketing Professional Services", The Industrial-Organizational Psychologist, 24, pp. 25-29.
Connolly, P. M. (August 1986) "Implementing Solutions as a Consultant", The Industrial-Organizational Psychologist, 23, pp. 35-39.
Connolly, P. M., Hinrichs, J. R., & Whitney, A. W. (March 30, 1986) "Getting on Track Part III: When all Else Fails, Change Your Job." National Business Employment Weekly, pp. 4-6.
Connolly, P. M., Hinrichs, J. R., & Whitney, A. W. (March 23, 1986) "Getting on Track Part II: Making Time for Career Advancement." National Business Employment Weekly, pp. 24-25.
Connolly, P. M., Hinrichs, J. R., & Whitney, A. W. (March 16, 1986) "Getting on Track Part I: Your Life and Career." National Business Employment Wkly, pp. 6-8.
Connolly, P. M. (January 1986) "Clearing the Deadwood," Training and Development Journal, 40, pp. 58-60.
Connolly, P. M. & Wentworth, P. D. (November 1985) "Progression Toward the Extremes", The Industrial- Organizational Psychologist, 23, pp. 12-15.
Connolly, P. M. (August 2, 1985) "Consultants to Professionals Use Direct." Marketing News, 19, p. 17.
Connolly, P. M. (June 5, 1985) "In-House Help for Your Career". National Business Employment Wkly, pp. 12-14.
Connolly, P. M. (May 1985) "What Do Psychologists Have to Say to Small Businesses?" The Industrial-Organizational Psychologist, 22, pp. 49-54.
Kathleen Groll Connolly is a writer and marketing professional. She has co-authored 4 books and many articles in the field of human resource management. She manages and develops content for a number of web sites. She has an MBA in marketing from New York University and an undergraduate degree in writing.
