Robert Adamik

Robert Adamik is a Professor at the University of Southern California's Bovard College, teaching graduate Human Resource Management courses including Organizational Design, Total Rewards, Employee Relations, and Change Management. With over 40 years of corporate HR executive experience at organizations like Beneficial Corporation, IndyMac Bank, and Smith Barney, he integrates real-world expertise into his academic practice.

His educational background includes:

• Doctor of Public Administration (DPA) with emphasis in Personality Assessment and Executive Competency from University of La Verne
• Master of Arts in Theology and Leadership from Fuller-Pasadena
• Bachelor of Arts in Management and Organizational Behavior from University of La Verne

Adamik's research focuses on psychometric assessment methodologies for talent identification and executive development. His work centers on using behavioral analysis tools like Activity Vector Analysis (AVA) to measure leadership potential and organizational fit. He emphasizes the "total person" approach, addressing both professional competencies and personal growth to drive employee actualization and organizational success. His methodology bridges classic management theory with contemporary human relations principles.

As founder of Ethos Networking Group (2008), he has provided career transition coaching to over 4,000 executives through structured networking frameworks emphasizing reciprocity and professional synergy. His current consulting work with Nuvision Credit Union focuses on HR transformation during merger integrations.

Adamik maintains active industry engagement through executive coaching, speaking engagements, and development of rigorous interview techniques that analyze past behaviors to predict future performance. His teaching philosophy challenges students to become agents of organizational change while adapting to evolving workforce dynamics including millennial expectations and gig economy trends.