Training & Consulting

Tracey has developed and delivered successful corporate training programs on the following areas:

• Global Leadership
• Virtual Collaboration
• Connectivity and E-Learning
• Management Skills Training
• Inclusion & Diversity

Tracey is passionate  people thrive not just survive at work. She believes the ability to learn, unlearn, and re-learn are the most vital skill necessary for individuals and organizations to compete in the digital world. She uses this framework as the foundation for her designs.

Global Leadership

Recently interviewed by the Street.com (online), Tracey is a noted author, public speaker and leadership development educator specializing in virtual collaboration, connectivity, and global leadership.  Her focus also includes building high performing global teams.

Virtual Collaboration

Teaching in the distance learning program at California State University Northridge (CSUN), Tracey has first-hand experience with the benefits and limitations of e-learning. She consistently receives high rankings from her students for her ability to foster effective virtual collaboration.  Her coursework is practical and pragmatic, designed to impart skills necessary to succeed in the digital workplace.

Connectivity and E Learning

Tracey breaks down the hype surrounding what connectivity can and cannot do for you.  She specifically addresses the overwhelm people feel trying to keep up with the demands of technology.   Her 2 hour interactive session “Social Networking Don’t Believe the Hype” was one of the most popular sessions at Learning 2008.

Management Skills Training

Tracey has designed and conducted training programs for corporate clients and government leaders in the following areas:

• Virtual Collaboration
• Choice, Connectivity, and Creativity,
• Creating a Transformative Consulting Practice (With partners Gina Lavery and Edie Seashore)
• Strategic Change Management
• Getting Ready To Lead
• People Management
• Communicating for a 24/7 Workplace
• Managing Conflict
• Leaders as Coaches
• Giving and Receiving Feedback
• Teamwork – intact team, virtual team, multicultural team

Inclusiveness and Diversity

Tracey defines diversity and inclusion as the ability of the individual to be seen, heard, and known for their ideas. The issue with most people is the lack of understanding about how to do this. Her approach allows managers to expand their bench to include more people in the execution of their business. Additionally, she coaches individuals to create strategies and tactics to have their ideas acted upon more frequently.

Testimonials

Senior Vice President Diversity and Inclusion at Bank of America “Tracey was instrumental in helping the organization identify a strategic partner for our Diversity and Inclusion learning initiative. Her expertise and very hands on experience was invaluable to ensuring that we considered all aspects of the relationship we were exploring. I found Tracey to be professional, passionate and totally committed to ensuring we had all the right information to guide the decision! Thank you Tracey” August 7, 2008 Cathy Duque , Sr. VP, Learning and Leadership Consultant , Bank of America

“Tracey is an excellent adviser and provides sound career and development advice. Her work shaping the direction of large organizations is unparalleled in its focus on achieving the company’s goals. She is an excellent communicator and is about to get right to the core of many complex issues.” January 7, 2009 Craig Canton , VP , ABN AMRO

“Tracey and I met originally when she was a student in my knowledge management class at Kellogg. Since then, we’ve collaborated on a number of occasions. What I’ve learned is that Tracey is particularly adept at bringing complex organizational ideas and changes into large and equally complex organizations.” October 29, 2008 Jim McGee , Clinical Professor of Electronic Commerce and Technology Innovation , Kellogg School of Management
“Tracey is wicked smart. If you want results, hire her. If you are afraid of the truth, don’t. She’s a true trusted adviser, not a flip chart merchant.” September 1, 2008 Brian Hackett , Director , The Learning Forum

“Tracey’s strength is that, as an OD professional, she understands the business strategy first and then is able to partner with her clients to offer the best solution for them to improve their company’s performance. She is smart, direct and goal driven. I strongly recommend Tracey on any human capital initiative.” August 8, 2008 Betsey Frank , Relationship Manager – Learning and Development , ABN AMRO