Phenom Do

Insights on how to implement or save an ongoing implementation of the Phenom Platform, as told by industry and product expert Ed Newman, CEO & Founder of talentEXP.

Ed Newman is an esteemed expert in the field of talent technology, with a career spanning over 35 years. The insights shared in 'Phenom Do' stem from his extensive experience in implementing and maximizing the ROI from the Phenom SaaS platform. The title of the book reflects his profound connection to the concept of 'Do' from Tae Kwon Do, symbolizing mastering the art of something, a philosophy that resonates deeply with him. Ed's journey in talent technology began with the founding of The Newman Group, a consulting firm dedicated to helping companies select and implement cutting-edge talent technologies. Under his leadership, The Newman Group collaborated with numerous Fortune 500 companies, including The Walt Disney Company, Coca-Cola, Walmart, Microsoft, Cisco, General Motors, McKesson, Nike, and MetLife, among others. In 2007, The Newman Group was acquired by Korn/Ferry, where Ed played a pivotal role in integrating the consulting practice to form one of the world's largest global RPO businesses. Prior to his entrepreneurial ventures, Ed spent 12 years climbing the ranks as an HR professional, with a strong focus on recruiting and technology. After his tenure at Korn/Ferry, he took a brief hiatus to coach springboard diving at a local high school, allowing him to spend quality time with his family and share his passion for the sport. During this period, from 2010 to 2011, Ed also founded a community website called Inside Talent Management Technology. Functioning as an unpaid industry analyst, he wrote daily blog posts covering product reviews, emerging product categories, industry best practices for implementation, and lessons learned from his extensive experience. The site quickly became a key source of information for practitioners researching the latest talent tech. In 2010, Ed co-founded The Talent Board with industry colleagues Gerry Crispin and Elaine Orler. This non-profit organization created The Candidate Experience Awards, known as The CandEs, to recognize excellence in candidate experience. Ed then joined Phenom, serving as their Chief Evangelist for eight years. As an early member of the Phenom leadership team, he was instrumental in driving the company's vision and growth. Five years ago, he founded talentEXP, an independent professional services company dedicated to helping Phenom clients maximize their return on investment. Beyond his professional achievements, Ed and his family have dedicated a decade to training in Korean Martial Arts, all earning black belts. This dedication to discipline and excellence is mirrored in his professional endeavors, making him a respected authority in the talent technology space. In 'Phenom Do,' Ed combines his deep knowledge of the Phenom platform with his martial arts philosophy to guide readers in mastering the art of maximizing their ROI from talent technology.