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Organization Innovation and Learning Manager @Van Andel Institute
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WORK HISTORY
Organization Innovation and Learning Manager @Van Andel Institute
Grand Rapids, MI, US
Lead, create, assess, and coordinate people development programs based on needs assessment, literature, and benchmarking for employees from diverse backgrounds and countries (>35 countries);(a) Developed key competencies and learning roadmaps for managers and staff;(b) developed leadership workshops;(c) facilitate StrengthsFinder and DISC development coaching and team building sessions; and (d) facilitate othere key training sessions such as design thinking, team development, and Radical Candor.• Co-lead the selection and administration of internal climate surveys; oversee data analysis, focus groups to discuss data, and implementation of initiatives to enhance culture. • Co-led creation and implementation of the Institute Values (based on climate survey)• Guide grassroot teams on employee engagement including trust, transparency, accountability, g workshopscommunity, communications, wellness, and onboarding/retention• Studied the effectiveness of the Ph.D. program including faculty and student satisfaction surveys, student core competencies, courses, alumni and alumni employer surveys, and dashboard data
EDUCATION
Michigan State University
PhD, Higher, Adult, & Lifelong Education
The University of New Mexico
M.A., Organizational & Adult Learning
ABOUT PATRICIA FARRELL-COLE
As a Venturer (Predictive Index), I am a self-starter who loves challenges, analytics, and problem-solving. With over 25 years of experience, my passion lies in helping individuals, programs, organizations, and communities achieve their missions and goals. I use authentic discovery through insightful inquiry, active listening, understanding, and data-driven analytics.I work to foster a culture of curiosity, responsibility, research, analytics, accountability, and collaboration for success. My goal is for individuals and teams to feel valued, developed, and empowered so they can contribute to the organizational mission and goals. A few of my accomplishments include:• Led a team to evaluate a federally funded five-university center for organizational effectiveness and leadership whose goal was to be a top performer. The center thrived with its goals.• Built relationships and collaborated on state-wide postsecondary initiatives between community colleges, K-12, and universities in a state where postsecondary institutions are autonomous.• Developed, implemented, and facilitated needed leadership and team development programs and coached individuals and teams to success.• Co-created successful onboarding programs for a high-tech company.• Developed vital competencies and learning roadmaps for managers and staff.• Co-leaded internal culture and climate surveys\' administration, analysis, report writing, and worked with leadership on recommendations for enhancing an organization\'s or program\'s culture.• Led a small team of 4 to offer two successful international education conferences.• Worked with organizations and teams to create strategic plans. My knowledge, skills, and abilities include learning and development, curriculum development, organizational innovation and effectiveness, collaboration, evaluation, quantitative and qualitative research, coaching, and operations management. I am certified in coaching, DISC, and StrengthsFinder.Outside of work, I am passionate about the great outdoors. I enjoy golfing, biking, kayaking, paddleboarding, camping, and hiking. These activities keep me physically active and help me maintain a balanced and healthy lifestyle.I would be delighted to connect with you if you would like to discuss life journeys or organizational development. Please feel free to reach out to me at p••••••••@gmail.com.
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