Dr. Paul Gerhardt- Pierce College Business Department

Paul L. Gerhardt, Ph.D.

Associate Professor and Program Coordinator
Business, Management & Marketing
Pierce College Business Department

Education:

Capella University, Minneapolis, MN - Ph.D., Business Management & Organizational Behavior; Graduated Summa Cum Laude
Chapman University, Orange, CA - M.A., Organizational Leadership (with Distinction)
Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management; Graduated Summa Cum Laude
The Evergreen State College, Olympia, WA - B. A., Systems Theory and Leadership
Highline College, Des Moines, WA - A.A.S., Business and Technology (with Honors)

Courses Taught:

Human Relations in the Workplace
Human Resource Management
Supervision and Leadership
Global Business
Marketing
Professional Development
Career Communication
Creative Sales
Business Mathematics
Introduction to Business

Publications:

Gerhardt, P.L. (2002). An In-depth Exploration of Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methodologies: The Strengths and Weaknesses of Each. A paper presented at Capella University, School of Business and Technology. Minneapolis, MN. October, 2002.

Gerhardt, P.L. (2005). Are you part of a team? Teambuilding basics. Leadership Success Magazine, 2, (3).

Gerhardt, P.L. (2005). Are you the right fit for your company? Leadership Success Magazine, 2, (1).

Gerhardt, P.L. (2005). Bigger Bone Anyone: Lessons from Childhood. Leadership Success Magazine, 2, (3).

Gerhardt, P.L. (2002). The Continuum of Transactional to Transformational Leadership for Managers in the Training Arena. A paper presented at Capella University School of Business and Technology. Minneapolis, MN. September, 2002.

Gerhardt, P.L. (2005). Creating workplaces that people love. Leadership Success Magazine, 2, (2).

Gerhardt, P.L. (2003). Customer Service in Retail from a Quantitative Perspective. A paper presented at Capella University, School of Business and Technology. Minneapolis, MN. September, 2003.

Gerhardt, P.L. (2002). Developing an Enhance Retail Corporation Through an Understanding of Organizational Behavior. A paper presented at Capella University, School of Business and Technology. Minneapolis, MN. October, 2002.

Gerhardt, P.L. (2007). Diversity At Work: What Every Leader Should Know to Be More Effective. Xlibris: Philadelphia.

Gerhardt, P.L. (2007). The Diversity King. Lulu Publishing: Morrisville, NC.

Gerhardt, P.L. (2002). Effective Product Replenishment Practices and Theory: A Manual for Leaders. Instructional manual developed for South Seattle Community College Training Center.

Gerhardt, P.L. (2004). The Ethical Dimensions of a Retail Giant: An Analysis of Wal-Mart's Business Model as it pertains. A paper presented at Capella University, School of Business and Technology. Minneapolis, MN. November, 2004.

Gerhardt, P.L. (2005). Growing Success: A lesson for leaders of every level. Leadership Success Magazine, 2, (1).

Gerhardt, P.L. (2004). Leading Theories and Practices of Employers as it Pertains to Job Satisfaction: Cost-Benefit Analysis of Creating Work Environments of Satisfaction Versus Employee Turnover. A paper presented at Capella University, School of Business and Technology. Minneapolis, MN. October, 2004.

Gerhardt, P.L. (2004). Leadership Success Using Covey's Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. A two-day workshop presented at The Washington State Cosmetology Educational Retreat, South Seattle Community College. July, 2004.

Gerhardt, P.L. (2002). Organizational Change: Comparison of the philosophies and Practices of the Top-American Experts. A paper presented at Capella University, School of Business and Technology. Minneapolis, MN. December, 2002.

Gerhardt, P.L. (2003). Performance-based Training: The Effects of Applying the Motivational System's Theory for Employee Development in Retail. A paper presented at Capella University, School of Business and Technology. Minneapolis, MN. November, 2003.

Gerhardt, P.L. (2003). Possibilities of Universal Ethical Codes of Conduct in Technology Business. A paper presented at Capella University, School of Business and Technology. Minneapolis, MN. June, 2003.

Gerhardt, P.L. (2005). Secrets of effective management. Leadership Success Magazine, 2, (2). Gerhardt, P.L. (2005). S. M. A. R. T. management. Leadership Success Magazine, 2, (3).

Gerhardt, P.L. (2005). Taking customer service to new levels. Leadership Success Magazine, 2, (2).

Gerhardt, P.L. (2005). Time management: Getting the most from your workday. Leadership Success Magazine, 2, (1).

Gerhardt, P.L. (2006). Transformational and Transactional Leadership and Retail Customer Service Success Levels: An Exploratory Case Study. A doctoral thesis presented to the faculty of Capella University, School of Business and Technology. Minneapolis, MN.

Gerhardt, P.L. (2005). Understanding Leadership Principles. Leadership Success Magazine, 2, (2).

Workshops Presented:

Gerhardt, P.L. (2004). Applying Covey's Seven Habits. Washington State Cosmetology Summer Leadership Conference. Seattle Washington. July, 2004.

Gerhardt, P.L. (2008). Career and Communications Skills Workshop. Pierce College Dental Hygiene Students. Lakewood Washington. July, 2008.

Gerhardt, P.L. (2007). Communication Workshop. Albany International. Tumwater, Washington. July, 2007.

Gerhardt, P.L. (2008). Diversity Realized Workshop. Pierce College. Puyallup, Washington. March, 2008.

Gerhardt, P.L. (2007). Leadership Skills for Supervisors: Communications, Career Development, Leadership, Conflict Resolution, Teambuilding, Continuing Education Workshop. Boeing Employee Credit Union. Tumwater, Washington. July - December, 2007.

Gerhardt, P.L. (2008). Multicultural Weekend Intensive Workshop. Pierce College Students. Lakewood Washington. May, 2008.

Gerhardt, P.L. (2006). Serving Multicultural Members. Maryland and District of Columbia Credit Union Association. April 12 and 13, 2006.

Current Research in Progress:

An exploration of contemporary management practices, philosophies, and leadership styles of managers in retail and other customer-centered organizations.