Gateway Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
Addressing the Criterion Problem in I-O Psychology: We’re Going to Need a Bigger Toolbox
with :Dr. Jeff Foster (Missouri State University)
Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
Location: St. Louis County Library, Clark Family Branch
(1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63131)
Time: 9:15 am to 10:30 am
Networking time will begin at 9:15 and the presentation will begin at 9:30.
Event Information: This talk explores Dr. Foster’s ongoing work on how we define and measure job performance, or what we often call the “criterion problem” in I-O Psychology. He’ll introduce a Role-Based Approach to job analysis and performance measurement, which starts from the idea that there isn’t one single “true” measure of performance. Instead, he’ll argue that performance ratings reflect coworkers’ subjective views of how well someone fits the expectations, demands, and context of their role. He will also discuss practical techniques for collecting and interpreting performance ratings that align with this perspective.
Fees for this event are as follows:
Dr. Jeff Foster (Chair) is an Associate Professor at Missouri State University and Independent Consultant specializing in employee assessments for selection and development. He has consulted for numerous organizations throughout the world, ranging from test publishers and consulting firms to Fortune 500 companies and small specialty firms. Jeff has conducted or led teams responsible for over 800 validation studies, has authored over 200 technical reports and white-papers, and has participated in dozens of professional presentations and publications. He has also coached hundreds of consultants around the world on practices and techniques for using assessments with both individuals and teams.
This program is eligible for 1.5 CEU credits.
