Michael Polzin

About Michael Polzin

I help organizations orchestrate complex technology, people, and processes into coherent,…

Experience

1. Owner

   Solution Wright

   Jun 2023 — Present

   I lead cross-functional program management while offering tailored exit strategy consulting services to business owners. Program ManagementStrategic Leadership: I manage and align cross-functional programs to meet organizational goals, enhance visibility, and improve collaboration.Stakeholder Engagement: Partnering with product, business, operations, and engineering teams, I ensure program success through proactive communication and alignment.Agile Champion: I advocate for Agile principles, mentoring teams to improve self-management and cross-team collaboration while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.Operational Efficiency: Facilitating retrospectives and documenting actionable insights to optimize processes and drive innovation.Exit Strategy ConsultingIn parallel with my program management work, I provide exit consulting services to business owners looking to maximize the value of their businesses and plan for seamless transitions.Reducing Risks: I help owners identify and address operational risks, ensuring their businesses are well-positioned for sale or succession.Enhancing Operations: Leveraging my program management expertise, I work with clients to optimize workflows, improve efficiency, and increase their transferable value.Defining Legacy: My work allows business owners to focus on their personal goals—whether it’s retirement, a new venture, or creating lasting impact—while I provide strategic guidance to prepare for the next chapter.My PassionHaving experienced both successful and unsuccessful business transitions, I know how critical planning is. My work at Action Based Consulting allows me to combine my technical and leadership skills with my passion for helping business owners thrive. Whether managing large-scale corporate programs or guiding entrepreneurs through the complexities of exit planning, I’m dedicated to delivering measurable results and empowering others to achieve their goals.

Education

• Cardinal Stritch University

  AS, Business Management

  1999 — 2001

Skills

• Consulting
• Business Strategy
• IT Service Management
• Change Management
• IT Management
• Governance
• Business Process Improvement
• Service Management
• Data Center
• Cloud Computing
• Leadership
• Process Improvement
• Microsoft Technologies
• Mof
• Iaas
• Iso 20000
• Itil
• Program Management
• IT Operations
• Paas
• Public Speaking
• Cloud Computing Iaas
• Vendor Management
• Management Consulting
• IT Strategy
• Software as a Service (Saas)
• Microsoft
• Management
• Information Technology
• Cobit
• Enterprise Software
• Enterprise Architecture
• Organizational Design
• Sox
• Information Security
• Saas
• Competency Based Interviewing
• Business Advisory
• Microsoft Exchange
• Vmware