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Human Performance Association
Human Performance Association, Inc. (HPA) was founded in 2014, and headquartered in Cheyenne, Wyoming. HPA is a not-for-profit collaboration of next-level thought leaders and practitioners in the field of human behavior, error reduction, culture transformation, safety, quality, instructional technology, and performance improvement. Its members are wholly dedicated to making the world a better, safer, and more productive place.

History
Human Performance Association, Inc. (HPA) was founded and incorporated on January 1, 2014. It was founded by Tim Autrey, a recognized thought leader in the field of Human Performance, Reducing Human Error and Leveraging Safety. Tim Autrey is also the founder and CEO of the Practicing Perfection Institute, Inc..

Even though many of the “answers” to achieving exceptional human performance have now been implemented, proven, and repeated across sectors and sizes of organizations, it still remains that only a small percentage of companies and leaders within those companies are even aware that such opportunities and methods exist. There was a need to fill this gap, and HPA was formed. HPA provides a global-platform for Human Performance Professionals, to come together to share ideas, pertaining to Reliability, Efficiency, Productivity and Safety.

HPA Organizational Structure
Executive Director: Tim Autrey

Managing Director: Ritu Budakoti

HPA’s Board of Advisors includes:
 * Gary Mechler, NRG PMG (retired)
 * Jack Martin, Former President HPRCT
 * Michael Monroe, Manager-Plant manager, NRG
 * Mike Blevins, COO, Luminant (retired)
 * Dr. Valerie Bernard, Founder, Executive Training Centers

BEST PRACTICES
These are insights, specific topics, or breakthrough experiences posted by member thought leaders and leading practitioners. Such postings are shared online via social media, and are available for comment and dialogue by its membership community.

INDUSTRY BENCHMARKS
Developing the Industry-specific Benchmarking Guidelines is a hallmark undertaking of the Association. Benchmarking is the process of comparing one’s processes and outcomes with those considered to be the best in a given industry, or against those of other industries.They are arranged to provide leaders and practitioners in any organization, whether newly venturing into human performance, or seasoned pros ready to take things to the next level, with best practice methods, processes, systems, and metrics for their specific industry.

WEBINARS
HPA Webinars are created and hosted to provide the human performance community with current insight into emergent topics and breakthroughs, as well as professional development in areas of key/emergent interest. They are designed to be interactive, allowing participants to ask questions, as well as to offer specific insights, experiences, and expertise to their participating colleagues.The virtual learning sessions are conducted by HPA staff members, as well as by GUEST subject matter experts from the industry.Professionals are encouraged to submit requests, if they have and an idea/topic to learn or share.

iLEARNING
HPA iLearning platform offers self-paced courses which are designed to broaden and deepen awareness and understanding of next-level human performance.

BRIEFINGS
The Association maintains a library of Briefings, which are to-the-point documents designed to provide specific breakthrough insights related to achieving and sustaining next-level human performance.

PUBLICATIONS
HPA brings out many quarterly and monthly publications for the members and non-members. The HPA Journal is a high quality journal that contains an array of sections with focused insights. The Newsletter, is a medium for anyone on the planet interested in learning, understanding and keeping themselves updated in the field of Human Performance with recent research, work, or findings via inspiring stories. The HPA newsletter serves a source of rich information for professionals who want to expand their learning.

RECOMMENDED READING
HPA shares updates and insights on a regular basis. Over time, with input and reviews from members, the HPA developed a comprehensive list of recommended reading through which to grow and expand your awareness, as well as to provide the latest of next-level thought and practice.

PEER EXCHANGE
The HPA Online Community provide the professionals working in the field of Human Performance an opportunity to share and grow; to directly engage with the brightest minds in the performance improvement arena.

CONFERENCES
HPA offers its members Virtual Conferences, Annual Global Conferences and Regional/ Sector Specific/ Affiliate Conferences during the course of the year to share best practices in an ongoing, and engaging manner.

MEMBERSHIPS
Human Performance Association invites professionals, students and organizations to join the conversation on Human performance. Becoming members is easy and provides many avenues to learn and share best practices in the field.

HPA TRAINING / CERTIFICATION / ACCREDITATION
HPA offers Training opportunities for interested  professionals. The Association offers two levels of Certification for Human Performance Professionals.

Human Performance Certified (HPC)
This designation is awarded to members who have (1) completed an authorized professional course of study in human performance, (2) demonstrated a requisite level of knowledge by achieving a passing score on the HPC Examination, and (3) are passionate about making the world better and safer through the workplace.

Human Performance Master (HPM)
This designation is awarded to members who have successfully achieved the HPC designation, and who have also mastered the ability to influence and effectively implement next-level human performance within one or more organizations.