Tom Oconnor

About Tom Oconnor

Retired Information Engineer, Manager, Consultant | Author | student of philosophy Do you have a methodical way to anticipate the future? I do. Your future need not be full of unfortunate surprises.\"If we do not manage our risks, they can find (nasty) ways to manage us.\" Risk Management can lead to opportunities and lower costs without a huge commitment. As the author of the unique Protect-Biz® Risk Management Planning Process and IF, THEN, the book that describes it, I understand the value of having risk management in our toolkit for success. I also understand that many businesses cannot afford dedicated resources for risk management, even if it could be delegated completely off of the boss\' desk (which it can\'t). Rather, it must become integrated with the responsibilities of all managers. Protect-Biz® leads you to awareness, preparedness and self-sufficiency for the \"tough neighborhoods\" we encounter in our lives. Can anyone argue that running a business these days is not like driving through a tough neighborhood? See Business Process Improvement The Business Collaboration / Business Process Improvement practice offers help to small and large business owners/managers to Manage From a Higher Level®. When we rise to a higher level, we can see farther into the future and thus better avoid obstacles between us and our goals. Sound like a big promise? Worthy ideas for improvement are not hard to come by. But, getting them done is the hard part. See I am a veteran systems and management consultant with Fortune 500 and International experience. Empty promises have never been part of my career. See presentations, resume and more at the bottom of this page or at Specialties: Operational Risk Management, Risk Management Workshops, Risk Management Training and Education, Business Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Business Planning, Team Building Through the Recognition of Shared Risks Contingency Planning, Change Management, Project Management, Program Management.

Experience

1. Quilts Of Valor Foundation

   Sep 2024 — Present · Lexington, KY

   Volunteer to preside at Award Ceremonies in my local area.

Education

• Benjamin Franklin Sr. High of New Orleans

  HS

  1960 — 1963

• University of Kentucky

  Graduate School

  2023 — 2025

• University of Kentucky

  Philosophy

  2021 — 2022

• Auburn University

  BSIE

  1963 — 1968

Skills

• Entrepreneurship
• Leadership Development
• Business Transformation
• Executive Management
• Team Building
• Contingency Planning
• Public Speaking
• Project Planning
• Human Resources
• IT Strategy
• Business Planning
• Crm
• Change Management
• Risk Management
• Strategy
• Executive Coaching
• Management
• Consulting
• Business Analysis
• Organizational Development
• Sales
• Business Process Improvement
• Outsourcing
• Business Process
• Management Consulting
• Vendor Management
• Program Management
• Project Management
• Finance
• Start-Ups
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Enterprise Software
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Process Improvement
• Governance
• Performance Improvement
• Training
• Strategic Planning
• Marketing Strategy
• Business Strategy