The Institute

Leadership

Four individuals, collectively responsible for the Institute's research agenda, credentialing, advisory practice, and reputation.

Orrin Bletchley

Founder & Director of the Institute

Orrin founded the Institute in 2011 after a career in management consulting at McKinsey, where he observed a correlation once and devoted the rest of his professional life to the remaining ones. He holds a certificate in Measurable Outcomes from a weekend seminar in Leipzig. Principal investigator on six published findings, most concerning the leadership behaviors he formerly exhibited.

Principal investigator on 6 published findings. View the archive →

Dr. Percival Ashcombe

Chief Research Officer

Percival oversees the Institute's research agenda, the Quarterly Synergy Density Report, and the annual Correlation Almanac. His doctoral work at an institution he declines to name established the statistical framework now used by the Institute's fake peer-review board. The most prolific investigator on staff, he is currently first author on eight published findings across culture, communication, and strategy.

Principal investigator on 8 published findings. View the archive →

Dr. Augustus Crane

Director of Advisory Services

Augustus leads the Institute's on-site engagements, including the KPI Vibe Audit and the Correlation Coaching retainer. He once measured a company's vibe so thoroughly it filed for bankruptcy. Principal investigator on five published findings in productivity and workplace categories. Holds a quiet, long-standing grudge against open-plan offices.

Principal investigator on 5 published findings. View the archive →

Dean Beaumont Kessler

Dean of the Practitioner Program

Beaumont administers the Certified Pointless Metrics Practitioner™ credential and chairs the Institute's fake accreditation council. He personally writes the fake capstone exam and has never awarded a perfect score. Principal investigator on five findings, primarily in strategy and leadership. Believes, with some justification, that everyone could stand to be tested more.

Principal investigator on 5 published findings. View the archive →