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AI Has Entered the I‑O Mainstream—Now Comes the Hard Part
This year’s Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) conference made one thing unmistakably clear: artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a fringe experiment in the field. In less than two years, AI has moved from an experiment to commonplace across nearly every I‑O discipline. The train has left the station and yet many organizations…
The Career Series: Dr. Roxanne Lawrence on Bridging Psychology and Organizational Solutions
At FMP, there’s no single path to becoming a consultant, and that’s by design. FMPers come from a wide range of academic disciplines and professional backgrounds, each bringing unique perspectives that shape how we approach challenges, collaborate with clients, and deliver meaningful impact. In the Career Series, we’re highlighting those journeys to show how different…
Celebrating Earth Day: How FMP Builds a Culture of Sustainability, Together!
At FMP, sustainability is the result of intentional choices, at both the organizational and individual levels, that reinforce one another over time. Our corporate practices create the foundation for our sustainable workplace: working in an efficient building, encouraging reusable items, and prioritizing responsible partnerships. However, it is up to individuals to bring these systems to…
Thriving Through Technology Transitions (It’s Not Just About the Tech)
If it feels like technology changes never slow down, you’re not imagining it. New systems. New tools. New platforms. Each one promises to make work easier, faster, or more efficient. And yet many organizations walk away wondering why things don’t feel better after go-live. In our experience working with clients on organizational transformation, technology implementation,…
Why AI Adoption Is Really About People, Not Tech
AI is everywhere, yet many organizations still struggle to motivate people to actually use it. The problem isn’t the technology, it’s human behavior. Understanding these human barriers is the difference between AI pilots that stall and adoption that can truly scale. A recent Harvard Business Review article, Why People Resist Embracing AI, makes the case…
FMPpreciate: Elevating Recognition Through a Revamped Program
FMP’s commitment to fostering a culture of appreciation has always been key to our success. As we continue to evolve, so do the expectations and needs of our employees. In response to employee feedback indicating a desire for more consistency and impact in how we recognize excellent work, we introduced FMPpreciate, our redesigned recognition program….
Celebrating 35 Years of FMP With Barry Culman and Nathan Bailey
As we continue celebrating FMP’s 35th anniversary, our second interview brings forward the voices of CFO Barry Culman and Managing Director Nathan Bailey, two leaders whose experiences reflect the resilience and evolution of our firm. Barry offers a candid look at the financial and organizational challenges FMP has navigated, from moments of contraction to renewed…
Celebrating 35 Years of FMP With Sherean Miller, Erin Pitera, and Jessica Milloy
For FMP’s 35th anniversary, we hear from the leaders who have shaped our firm’s identity, strengthened our culture, and guided us through decades of change. In this first installment, we bring together reflections from Managing Partner and Owner Sherean Miller, CEO Erin Pitera, and COO Jessica Milloy, three leaders whose tenure, experience, and vision span…
Starting a New Chapter- Carolyn Kurowski’s Retirement
Our blog team recently sat down to interview Carolyn Kurowski after hearing the exciting (and bittersweet) news- Carolyn is retiring from her role as Owner and Board Member of FMP! Her transition into retirement has been in the works for a few years now and while she is scaling back her time; she’s planning to continue in…
What Innovation and Creativity Really Are (And Why It Matters)
From federal agencies to Fortune 500 companies, innovation has become a top priority. Corporate R&D spending reached a record $1.3 trillion in 2024 (WIPO, 2025), and 83% of executives are calling innovation a strategic imperative. And for good reason. Research shows that innovation is crucial for firm survival and profitability (Ugur & Vivarelli, 2021; Cefis…