Paul Boulian is a partner in LodeStar Associates, an organizational consulting firm specializing in the development of high performance organizations. Paul specializes in developing approaches to addressing improvements in complex business, manufacturing, and engineering processes. He has worked extensively in applying high performance and best-in-class concepts and ideas in manufacturing, engineering, and research and development. He focuses on optimizing the interaction among strategic direction, leadership challenges, and operational implementation. He is former director of organization effectiveness and corporate training for Cummins Engine Company. He is a member of the Board of the Symphony Orchestra Institute, a foundation dedicated to improving the effectiveness of symphony orchestras. He holds a B.S.E.E. and M.S.Business/M.B.A from the University of California at Irvine and a Ph.D. in organizational behavior from Yale University.