Trainer/Facilitator

I adopted my style for training and facilitating from two very effective people, William H. Mashburn, PE and the late Ernie E. Choat, PE  Though my approach is slightly different, I am mastering the art of asking provocative, disarming questions.  Guiding people to discover the truth seems much more effective than trying to force it upon them.  

I once had a room full of senior managers from foreign countries sitting in a computer lab to learn how to use a new software application.  Most of them initially sat with their arms crossed unwilling to touch the keyboards.  I disarmed them by asking many dumb questions and prompted them to discuss how difficult it was to get good information to make decisions.  One-by-one I showed them over-the-shoulder that they had ready access to such information.  And one-by-one they perked up like kids with a new toy.  

I am prepared to provide learning experiences in many areas including those listed below:

Capabilities

• Root Cause Analysis

• Professional Supervision

• Employee Recognition

• Communication/Team Building

• Project Management

• Facility Safety Orientation

• Electrical Safety Standards

• Total Quality Leadership

• Supervision, Counseling & Discipline

• OSHA Safety Training (Many Topics)

• Multi-discipline Brainstorming

• Job Task Analyses

• Job Hazard Analysis

• Energy Management

• Using Quality Improvement Tools

• Strategic, Tactical and Operational Planning

• Reliability Centered Maintenance

• Predictive Maintenance Applications

I can prepare custom materials and experiences to suit training needs.