Joseph Weitzer

About Joseph Weitzer

Strategic leader and effective facilitator with proven track record for achieving results aligned organization vision and values. Demonstrates servant leadership through commitment to engaging stakeholders in collaboration, aligning resources and training support, and empowering team members to own processes and outcomes.Outcomes characterized by: Commitment to defining the right problem. Analytical awareness focused on determining root cause to business challenges. Relevant strategic plan guiding organization alignment with the right metrics. Talent management plan that ensures employee growth opportunities. Leaders who achieve results through effective management of resources Shared vision and commitment to a customer-centric mission. Dedicated resources to support innovation. Passion, focus, and commitment to results.Brief Industry BioFor more than 35 years, Joe has provided strategic leadership in the design and delivery of customer driven consulting and training services. He has led teams in the development of innovative solutions and supported customers in conducting root cause analysis leading to increased product quality, accelerated product development/go-to-market strategies, and enhanced cohesion within project teams. Despite a long affiliation with institutions of higher education, Joe\'s greatest contributions have been experienced by more than 100 consulting engagements he has had with businesses and professional organizations. These include manufacturers, government agencies, community and non-profit groups, education, and healthcare organizations. He is gifted in his ability to identify performance opportunities, translate fundamental principles of Lean-Six Sigma into practice, and apply the many tools used in facilitation and adult education to support the learning of a diverse group of leaders to overcome challenges and achieve desired results.

Experience

1. Managing Partner and Senior Strategist

   Soulful Leadership Consulting Network

   Oct 2017 — Present · Milwaukee, WI, US

   Soulful leadership is characterized by one who acts in an authentic manner, seeking information that informs decisions and behaving in a manner that respects and honors the value of others. The network of consultants is dedicated to fostering thoughtful intellection, use of effective problem solving tools, and trust in doing the right thing over that which is “just easier.”As managing partner, I provide direct service and support in the design and deployment of strategic initiatives that drive business performance. I specialize in facilitating strategic planning, aligning internal resources to deployment priorities, fostering a collaborative culture, and developing leaders as a key catalyst to talent management and strategy deployment/execution.

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

  M.S.

  1986 — 1989

• University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

  B.S.

  1979 — 1983

Skills

• Curriculum Development
• Higher Education
• Community Development
• Curriculum Design
• Executive Coaching
• Workshop Facilitation
• Integrity
• Organizational Development
• Teaching
• Coaching
• Career Counseling
• Leadership
• Grant Writing
• Strategic Planning
• Program Development
• Management
• Distance Learning
• E-Learning
• Policy
• Academic Advising
• Career Development
• Strategic Partnerships
• Strategic Communications
• Six Sigma
• Student Development
• Program Management
• Research
• Marketing
• Leadership Development
• Grants
• Adult Education
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Educational Leadership
• Program Evaluation
• Public Relations
• Staff Development
• Public Speaking
• Training