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George Smart

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As a nationally recognized leadership development

consultant, George Smart speaks to over 50 groups a year. He is Managing Partner of Strategic Development, Inc., a Research Triangle Park consulting firm, with 23 years experience in nearly 400 organizations. George is also adjunct faculty at Duke University Leadership and Training Associates in their Certificate Program for Scientists and Engineers. George shows how to lead and sustain change with common sense and integrity.

 

His authenticity, creativity, sense of humor, and unique experiences provide audiences with a comprehensive perspective on team and executive development. His most requested programs are high-interaction simulations for audiences of 12 to 400. Ranging from collaboration across teams to creating sustainable change, these simulations increase flexibility, information-sharing, and profit --without the risk.

 

With an MBA from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University, George has received additional professional training from the Center for Creative Leadership, the NTL Institute, Albert Einstein School of Medicine, and the N. C. State University Training and Development program. He was a Chapter President and charter National Advisor for Chapters for the American Society for Training and Development, the world's largest training association.

 

Areas of Expertise:

 

Change

Leadership

Management

Team Building

 

Target Audience:

 

Association Conferences

Corporate Leadership Development Programs

University Management Development Programs

 

Top 3 reasons to have George Smart at your next event:

  • George does the impossible: entertaining, content-rich interaction for large groups of up to 400.

  • His leadership simulations increase interaction without the risk of on the job trial and error.

  • To accommodate tight budgets, he charges by the participant and includes all transportation, materials, and handouts.

Fee Range:

Depending on the number of participants, programs

range from $65 per person to $160 per person with a $5000 minimum.

All NC/SC travel is included in George's fees, INCLUDING hotel and meals.

 

George's Most Requested Programs:

 

The Lost Dutchman's Gold Mine™:

Teambuilding & Working Across Boundaries. How to improve collaboration and information-sharing between teams, departments, and managers - and break down "silos" employees build to avoid sharing information. 20 to 400 people per session.

 

Paper Planes, Inc.™: Project Management, Customer Satisfaction, and

Work Process Improvement.

How to lower project costs and increase customer satisfaction through work process redesign -- and improved communication all up and down the work channel. 13 to 60 people per session.

 

The Tipping Point Simulation™: Creating Contagious Commitment and

Lasting Change:

Participants learn how to create and sustain major change that gets past "flavor of the month," learning critical skills for today's rapidly changing workplace. 12 to 60 people per session.

 

Coalitions 2020™: Building Public Policy Coalitions:

How to build influence and alliance skills in public policy development. This teambuilding workshop is a must for multiple companies, agencies, or government units working across boundaries. 30 to 400 people per session.

 

Testimonials:

"Thank you so much for playing a vital role in the success of the NSPE

Annual Convention and Expo in San Antonio, Texas. Sharing your

expertise....was a service to the engineering profession and the

engineering industry. We have received very positive feedback on this

year's education sessions, and you are the reason!" Mary Maul, Manager

of Education Services National Society of Professional Engineers

 

"George's interactive style was perfect for our scientists and engineers

who are smart, cynical, and tired of talking heads. Everyone learned and

had a great time! Without question he was the highlight of our

conference." GlaxoSmithKline

 

We have hired many speakers, but George got the best reviews -- and the

most requests to have him back for more. UNC-Charlotte Organization

Development Certificate Program

 

"Our work with George Smart resulted in a more cohesive and dynamic

executive management team. We brought him back many times to guide us

in everything from team development to personally coaching some of my

top people, including me. George is very reliable, quick, with a

relaxed but engaging style. It was a pleasure working with him and I

would recommend that any CEO wanting expertise in team dynamics to

obtain his services." Jim Walker, Partner The Advisory Group

 

George Smart is different. It was amazing how he got so many people to

interact and come alive. The Johns Hopkins University

 

 

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