Thompson, M Bio 2016_07_08

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Dr. Margaret A. Thompson Professional Goal To facilitate sustainable, positive changes in people and organizations through education, collaboration, and mobilization toward shared goals. Over 25 years of academic research/teaching experience in diverse university environments including the University of Georgia, Georgia State, Kennesaw, Clark Atlanta, and Clayton State Corporate consulting experience as internal and external consultant in training and leadership development with large and small companies, such as The Home Depot and Equifax. Successful analysis, development, implementation, and evaluation of talent management and organizational development interventions. Extensive international work experience in the US, Canada, Eastern and Western Europe, and the Middle East Strengths: appreciate and connect with diverse groups from worker bees to the boardroom; gifted facilitator of small and large groups; candid and emotionally intelligent leadership coach; talented at building high performance teams Comprehensive background in women in leadership, talent development, organizational behavior, career assessment and development, human resources, organizational theory and practice, organizational and team communication, and public speaking. Certifications: Associate Certified Coach (ACC), November 2016 (expected), International Coaching Federation and Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Facilitator Courses (partial listing): Talent Development, Women in Leadership, Building Successful Teams, Communication for Leaders, Presentation Skills, Communication Across Cultures [email protected] 678-468-7951 mobile www.linkedin.com/in/drmargaretthompson

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Dr. Margaret A. Thompson

Professional Goal To facilitate sustainable, positive changes in people and organizations through education, collaboration, and mobilization toward shared goals.

Over 25 years of academic research/teaching experience in diverse university environments including the University of Georgia, Georgia State, Kennesaw, Clark Atlanta, and Clayton State

Corporate consulting experience as internal and external consultant in training and leadership development with large and small companies, such as The Home Depot and Equifax. Successful analysis, development, implementation, and evaluation of talent management and organizational development interventions.

Extensive international work experience in the US, Canada, Eastern and Western Europe, and the Middle East

Strengths: appreciate and connect with diverse groups from worker bees to the boardroom; gifted facilitator of small and large groups; candid and emotionally intelligent leadership coach; talented at building high performance teams

Comprehensive background in women in leadership, talent development, organizational behavior, career assessment and development, human resources, organizational theory and practice, organizational and team communication, and public speaking.

Certifications: Associate Certified Coach (ACC), November 2016 (expected), International Coaching Federation and Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Facilitator

Courses (partial listing): Talent Development, Women in Leadership, Building Successful Teams, Communication for Leaders, Presentation Skills, Communication Across Cultures

Ph.D. (2000) Georgia State University, Human Resource Development: organizational development, organizational behavior, organizational culture, human resources, career development, work/life balance, employee involvement, and results-oriented training

MA (1984) University of Georgia, Organizational Communication: Team development, strategic planning, crisis management, and public speaking

BA (1981) Mississippi State University, Communications Arts: Persuasion, political campaigns, and team communication

Intown Atlanta resident for 28 years with husband, Walter Brown (Green Street Properties), Martin (Guilford College student), Lena (soccer player and Grady High)

Long distance runner, international traveler, and avid reader.

[email protected] 678-468-7951 mobile www.linkedin.com/in/drmargaretthompson

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