Becton Management Solutions, LLC
We Come Up with Systems and Processes That Make Employees More Productive and Engaged
BECTON MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS IS READY TO TAKE YOU HIGHER
WHAT WE DO FOR YOU
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Acquire, Deploy, and Retain Top Talent
Strategic Staffing Solutions for Long-Term Success
Building a high-performing workforce starts with a clear strategy. At Becton Management Solutions, we help organizations:
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Identify and plan for talent needs
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Conduct effective job analyses
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Design and implement recruitment strategies
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Streamline hiring processes
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Enhance employee retention
Whether you're launching a new team or looking to reduce turnover, we bring the tools and insight to move you forward. From realistic job previews and employment testing to customized retention initiatives, BMS offers evidence-based, results-driven support to help you attract and keep the right people.
Develop the Talent You Need
Customized Training & Leadership Development That Drives Performance
Strong organizations invest in their people. Whether you're enhancing current job performance or preparing employees for future roles, targeted training and leadership development are essential.
At Becton Management Solutions, we help you:
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Identify skill gaps and development priorities
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Design tailored training programs
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Deliver engaging, high-impact workshops
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Cultivate future leaders across all levels
From frontline staff to senior managers, our development solutions are built around your goals and culture. BMS blends evidence-based methods with practical delivery to ensure lasting results that empower your workforce.
Achieve High Performance Standards
Performance Management That Aligns People and Purpose
When employees understand your organization’s goals—and see how their individual contributions matter—exceptional performance follows. But that alignment doesn’t happen by chance. It requires a thoughtful, ongoing performance management system.
Becton Management Solutions helps you move beyond outdated annual reviews by designing systems that:
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Clarify strategic and individual performance goals
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Foster continuous coaching, feedback, and mentoring
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Support employee growth and accountability year-round
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Align performance planning with organizational success
Performance management isn’t just about evaluation—it’s about elevating performance every day. Let BMS help you build a system that supports your people and drives your mission.
Reward Employee Contributions to Success
Compensation Strategies That Drive Results
Your compensation system is more than a paycheck—it's a powerful tool for attracting, motivating, and retaining talent. An effective strategy balances performance, equity, market competitiveness, and legal compliance—all while aligning with your organizational goals.
Becton Management Solutions partners with you to design compensation systems that:
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Improve performance and control labor costs
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Recognize employee contributions fairly and consistently
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Remain competitive in your industry and region
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Meet all federal and state legal requirements
Whether you need a salary structure built from the ground up, market benchmarking, or a review of current pay practices, BMS delivers data-informed, custom solutions that ensure your investment in people truly pays off.
Achieve Your Goals
Strategic Planning That Sets a Clear Course for the Future
A strong strategic plan keeps your organization grounded in its mission—and moving confidently toward its vision. It’s not just a document; it’s a roadmap that aligns people, priorities, and resources around what matters most.
Becton Management Solutions helps leaders develop practical, forward-focused strategies by guiding them through a proven planning process:
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Clarify mission, vision, and core values
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Analyze internal strengths and external challenges
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Define measurable goals and strategic objectives
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Create action plans with clear accountability
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Align resources and people for effective execution
Whether you're launching a new initiative or refining your long-term direction, BMS brings the tools and insight to help you plan with purpose—and lead with clarity.
Plan and Manage Organizational Change
Change Management That Turns Disruption into Opportunity
Change is constant—whether driven by market shifts, new technologies, evolving regulations, or internal growth. But successful change doesn’t happen by accident. It requires thoughtful planning, clear communication, and a sustained commitment to execution.
Becton Management Solutions helps organizations lead change with confidence by providing structured support throughout the entire process:
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Assess readiness and define change goals
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Develop strategic communication plans
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Engage stakeholders at every level
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Minimize disruption and build buy-in
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Ensure long-term adoption and results
From small adjustments to enterprise-wide transformation, BMS helps you manage change in ways that reduce resistance, build momentum, and deliver measurable outcomes.
WHO IS BECTON MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS?
Practical, Proven Solutions to Develop People and Strengthen Organizations
Founded in 2012 by Dr. J. Bret Becton, Becton Management Solutions (BMS) brings deep expertise in organizational effectiveness, leadership, and human resource strategy. Our mission is simple: help organizations solve complex people problems and achieve measurable performance outcomes.
Dr. Becton combines the insight of an academic leader with the hands-on experience of a seasoned consultant. He holds an M.A. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from the University of Tulsa and a Ph.D. in Management (HRM and Organizational Change emphasis) from Auburn University. In higher education, he has held faculty and leadership roles at:
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Auburn University Montgomery
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Winthrop University
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University of Southern Mississippi (Dean, College of Business and Economic Development)
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University of Louisiana at Lafayette (Dean, B.I. Moody III College of Business Administration)
Before entering academia, Dr. Becton worked as a full-time management consultant. With over 20 years of experience, he has helped private companies, government agencies, and public safety organizations elevate performance and manage change with clarity and confidence.
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Who Dr. Becton Has Helped
Private Sector Clients
Alagasco • Deposit Guaranty National Bank • Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh • Jackson County Utility Authority • Johnson Controls World Services Inc. • Mississippi Valley Gas Company • Newsprint South Inc. • Smith and Nephew • Southern Natural Gas Company • UPS • National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) • Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company • Steel Service Corporation, Inc.
Protective Services
Akron Police and Fire Departments • Bibb County (Georgia) Sheriff’s Office • Boston Police Department • DeKalb County (Georgia) Police • Denver Police Department • Little Rock Police Department • Maryland State Police • Miami Police and Fire Departments • Montgomery County (Alabama) Sheriff’s Office • San Antonio Police Department • Sunrise (Florida) Fire Department
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Government & Higher Education
Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board • Alabama Department of Economic and Community Development • Alabama Department of Environmental Management • Alabama Department of Finance • Alabama Department of Industrial Relations • Alabama Department of Transportation • Alabama Office of Workforce Development • Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Public Safety • Equal Employment Opportunity Commission • Governor’s Office, State of Alabama • Indiana University • Mississippi Insurance Department • Mississippi State Personnel Board • University of Mississippi
Why Organizations Choose BMS
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Deep understanding of both theory and practice
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Customized solutions grounded in data and experience
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Proven success across sectors—from law enforcement to finance to education
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A relationship-driven, values-based approach to consulting
Learn How We’ve Helped
MEET SOME OF OUR CLIENTS
Developed and delivered an executive education workshop entitled "Creating an Engagement Culture" for 20 SFBLI officers. The workshop focused on developing an organization culture that fosters employee engagement and included providing feedback from an employee survey of HQ employee engagement and organizational climate. The survey results were used in the strategic planning process by top management.
Provided consulting services related to strategic planning, organizational assessment, and identification of opportunities for improvements and efficiencies. Developed new mission and vision statements, core values, strategic objectives and action plans. Also, conducted an employee survey of employee engagement and organizational climate.
Developed a performance management system to cover 500+ employees. Utilized the critical incidents approach to develop behaviorally anchored rating scales (BARS) for job families. Developed objective, data-driven performance indicators. Developed feedback and developmental plan content. Provided training and orientation for new system to all managers and supervisors.
Over a period of seven years, conducted multiple salary and benefits surveys for all jobs within the Authority, developed recommended pay ranges for each job based on available compensation philosophies and evaluated benefits package compared to participating organizations. Also, provided guidance concerning possible contracts for the Executive and Deputy Director positions within JCUA.
Developed a certification exam for professionals performing the role of security director for sports stadiums, venues, and events. Project activities included: conducting occupation analysis, developing alternate forms of multiple choice tests, conducting pilot study, conducting item analysis and item calibration, developing cut scores, and developing administrative policies and procedures for testing and reporting of results. The Certified Sports Security Professional (CSSP) certification exam received ANSI certification in 2016.
Provided expert witness services for the EEOC in the case of Cazorla v. Koch Foods of Mississippi LLC and Jessie Ickom, No. 3:10-CV-135-DRJ-FKB, consolidated with EEOC vs. Koch Foods of MS, LLC, No. 3:11-cv-391-CWR-LRA, a class pattern or practice, national origin discrimination and harassment case in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi. Settled in July 2018 (https://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/newsroom/release/8-1-18b.cfm).
