Consultant Profile

Michael Simpson – Executive Vice President, Development Institute

"Combining the art and science of maximizing organizational and individual effectiveness"

Michael Simpson is a true innovator which enables him to maximize the potential of individuals and organizations.  Michael has over 20 years of experience transforming and  reinventing organizations, as well as creating sustainable return on human capital investment.  He is a skilled strategist, speaker, facilitator, lecturer, and organizational consultant.

Experience:

Michael enjoyed a very successful career leading US HR divisions for large, multinational corporations in the manufacturing, healthcare, professional services, and retail sectors.  As a consultant with Development Institute, Michael works across all industries and is a recognized expert in organizational development, strategic planning, teambuilding, executive coaching, leadership mediation sessions, interdepartmental conflict mediation, change management, continuous process improvement, performance management, stress management, leadership, customer service, competency development, professional image consulting, influencing/negotiation skills, and leadership reinvention programs.  In fact, Michael has developed and copyrighted innovative programs in organizational culture assessment, personality assessment, and leadership decision-making. Michael’s clients love working with him as he quickly develops customized solutions that bring sustained benefit to the organizations he serves.  Michael has worked across the US, Canada, Latin America, Europe, and Asia; taught MBA students at a top business school, and is a sought-after speaker for conferences, and executive retreats. 

Expertise:

Michael’s efficacy for transforming organizations and people comes from his deep knowledge of international business, organizational strategy, and understanding of human performance technology.  His ability to create solutions in the areas of organizational culture, professional development programs, performance management systems, and employee satisfaction/engagement/loyalty assessments.  Michael is currently completing coursework for his doctorate in adult learning, has a master’s degree in Human Resource Development, and an undergraduate degree in Industrial Psychology.  Michael’s extensive corporate HR leadership experience, consulting experience across industries, rigorous academic training, and global perspective make him uniquely qualified to bring sustainable results to your organization. 

Michael can be reached at (847) 721-8511 or via the DI Information Line at (847) 720-4285. His e-mail address is msimpson@developmentinst.com.

"DI Net"- Development Institute's team of consultants

Development Institute can bring tenured consultants from numerous industries (manufacturing, professional services, health care, energy) with the following expertise:

- benefits consulting

- recruitment

- organizational development

- employee surveys

- training (including sales, customer service, and leadership training)

We also have a network of junior/mid level HR professionals who we use when possible to keep costs down and still provide the experience you have come to expect from Development Institute!