Frank Foster
Frank Foster is known for his well-developed skills and knowledge in systems thinking, large-scale organizational change, strategic planning, management development, performance management, organization development, and project management. His corporate, governmental, and educational experience has given him a very strong and varied background.
As a consultant, Frank has had a broad base of corporate and government clients. Some of these include The Atlanta Business League, The Atlanta Fulton County Recreational Authority, BellSouth Mobility, Cox Communications, Inc, CibaVision, Drake Beam Morin, Merck, Riverwood International, multiple law enforcement agencies and fire departments, and several state, county, and city administrations.
As a trainer and presenter, Frank has conducted numerous corporate and public workshops. Some of the topics presented include Systems Thinking and Learning, Strategic Management, Strategic Planning and Change, Management Development, Performance Management, Performance Measures, Communications, Project Management, and Quality Initiatives.
As an international consultant, Frank has worked with the governments of Northern Ireland and Macedonia on strategic change initiatives.
Because of his reputation as a leader, a strategic planner, and both a systems and analytical thinker, Frank is frequently asked to facilitate organizational strategic planning retreats.
Frank is also invited to speak at several
corporate and governmental functions each year.
Frank'≠s management experience includes positions with Cox Communications, Resource Network International, Goodyear Tire and Rubber, U.S. Coast Guard, and the U.S. Marine Corps.
Besides being a Centre for Strategic Management partner, Frank is also on the faculty at the University of Georgia.
Frank'≠s consulting, educational, managerial, business, and operational experiences provide the insights and perspectives that increase his credibility and acceptance not only with senior management teams, but also the overall organization.
Frank'≠s clients consistently report that his combination of strategic, operational, project management, and systems thinking skills have proven a valuable asset to them. He uses a systems approach that successfully involves:
- Conducting strategic planning sessions with the senior management team.
- Planning the successful integration of the technical implementation with the client'≠s organizational goals and human resources.
- Facilitating and leading the change initiative with a systems approach to professional project management.
- Assisting the client in the development of organization structures that provide long-range support of change initiatives.
- Providing coaching and training, when needed, on project management and strategic change issues.
- Measuring the results of the change initiative.
- Providing briefings and status reports to the client'≠s senior management team.
Professional organizations that Frank is a member include:
- Project Management Institute PMI
- National MBA Association NMBAA
- The Organization Change Alliance OCA
- The American Society for Training and Development ASTD
- The Association for Quality and Participation AQP
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