bell design technologies, inc.

About Edith Bell

As principal consultant for Bell Design Technologies, Edith E. Bell, Ph.D., CPT, provides more than 20 years of solid knowledge and expertise in performance improvement, particularly focusing on the design and implementation of performance support tools and systems. Clients and colleagues describe Edith as being diligent, reliable, and analytical. She is someone who responds quickly to changing project needs, and ensures everyone always knows what is going on.

Education

Edith received a B.A. from Lincoln University (MO) in English, a B.S. from Elmhurst College in business administration, an M.B.A. from Aurora University (IL), and a Ph.D. from Capella University (MN) in education with the specialization of training and performance improvement.

Edith's doctoral research was on generational similarities and differences in employee perception of the work environment. 

Certification

Edith is a certified performance technologist (CPT). The International Society for  Performance Improvement (ISPI) awards this professional designation to an experienced practitioner who submits client testimony and documented evidence that demonstrates expert application of ISPI's standards of performance and code of conduct. The designation reassures clients that Edith uses a proven methodology to improve productivity and performance within their businesses. It validates that she systematically and systemically identifies and removes barriers to individual and organizational performance.

The CPT designation is awarded by ISPI to experienced practitioners in the field of organizational performance improvement whose work meets both the performance-based Standards of Performance Technology and application requirements. The assessment process combines attestations by internal or external clients and review of work products by qualified peers.