Kathleen McInerney Kane
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Melinda Phillips
Kathleen designed a Peer to Peer Coaching Network and delivered the training to my 35 directors in the Southeast. I chose Kathleen and her program because of the relationship she had already developed with directors in our organization and her expertise, as evidenced in prior trainings. She also already exemplified a thorough understanding of our home care business. Because she values relationships, she feels like a member of our team. She conducted the initial training class for Peer to Peer that I found extremely valuable. I learned many new skills myself. She demonstrated a high degree of expertise and her presentation was clear and immediately actionable. In addition, her style was open and inviting to questions (and expressed appreciation for them) and willingly gave her time to responding to questions thoroughly. Kathleen then remained on as the project lead and participated in a large number of the Peer to Peer teleconferences to assure our P2P teams stayed on track and utilized the skills she had taught them. She recently returned for additional skills training. The team welcomed her back and gave nothing but positive feedback about their experience. The directors have benefited from this training and continue to excel. They are demonstrating stronger leadership skills, asking better questions, learning from one another, and mastering the art of coaching. Coaching is a valuable skill in today's business world. Kathleen is exceptionally talented at coaching and mentoring. I couldn't have found a better designer/teacher for this program. Kathleen is extremely enthusiastic about her work which is infectious. I certainly would recommend her for any training on leadership development- personally and professionally. And, I highly recommend Kathleen's Peer to Peer Coaching Networks.
Melinda Phillips
Kathleen designed a Peer to Peer Coaching Network and delivered the training to my 35 directors in the Southeast. I chose Kathleen and her program because of the relationship she had already developed with directors in our organization and her expertise, as evidenced in prior trainings. She also already exemplified a thorough understanding of our home care business. Because she values relationships, she feels like a member of our team. She conducted the initial training class for Peer to Peer that I found extremely valuable. I learned many new skills myself. She demonstrated a high degree of expertise and her presentation was clear and immediately actionable. In addition, her style was open and inviting to questions (and expressed appreciation for them) and willingly gave her time to responding to questions thoroughly. Kathleen then remained on as the project lead and participated in a large number of the Peer to Peer teleconferences to assure our P2P teams stayed on track and utilized the skills she had taught them. She recently returned for additional skills training. The team welcomed her back and gave nothing but positive feedback about their experience. The directors have benefited from this training and continue to excel. They are demonstrating stronger leadership skills, asking better questions, learning from one another, and mastering the art of coaching. Coaching is a valuable skill in today's business world. Kathleen is exceptionally talented at coaching and mentoring. I couldn't have found a better designer/teacher for this program. Kathleen is extremely enthusiastic about her work which is infectious. I certainly would recommend her for any training on leadership development- personally and professionally. And, I highly recommend Kathleen's Peer to Peer Coaching Networks.
Melinda Phillips
Kathleen designed a Peer to Peer Coaching Network and delivered the training to my 35 directors in the Southeast. I chose Kathleen and her program because of the relationship she had already developed with directors in our organization and her expertise, as evidenced in prior trainings. She also already exemplified a thorough understanding of our home care business. Because she values relationships, she feels like a member of our team. She conducted the initial training class for Peer to Peer that I found extremely valuable. I learned many new skills myself. She demonstrated a high degree of expertise and her presentation was clear and immediately actionable. In addition, her style was open and inviting to questions (and expressed appreciation for them) and willingly gave her time to responding to questions thoroughly. Kathleen then remained on as the project lead and participated in a large number of the Peer to Peer teleconferences to assure our P2P teams stayed on track and utilized the skills she had taught them. She recently returned for additional skills training. The team welcomed her back and gave nothing but positive feedback about their experience. The directors have benefited from this training and continue to excel. They are demonstrating stronger leadership skills, asking better questions, learning from one another, and mastering the art of coaching. Coaching is a valuable skill in today's business world. Kathleen is exceptionally talented at coaching and mentoring. I couldn't have found a better designer/teacher for this program. Kathleen is extremely enthusiastic about her work which is infectious. I certainly would recommend her for any training on leadership development- personally and professionally. And, I highly recommend Kathleen's Peer to Peer Coaching Networks.
Melinda Phillips
Kathleen designed a Peer to Peer Coaching Network and delivered the training to my 35 directors in the Southeast. I chose Kathleen and her program because of the relationship she had already developed with directors in our organization and her expertise, as evidenced in prior trainings. She also already exemplified a thorough understanding of our home care business. Because she values relationships, she feels like a member of our team. She conducted the initial training class for Peer to Peer that I found extremely valuable. I learned many new skills myself. She demonstrated a high degree of expertise and her presentation was clear and immediately actionable. In addition, her style was open and inviting to questions (and expressed appreciation for them) and willingly gave her time to responding to questions thoroughly. Kathleen then remained on as the project lead and participated in a large number of the Peer to Peer teleconferences to assure our P2P teams stayed on track and utilized the skills she had taught them. She recently returned for additional skills training. The team welcomed her back and gave nothing but positive feedback about their experience. The directors have benefited from this training and continue to excel. They are demonstrating stronger leadership skills, asking better questions, learning from one another, and mastering the art of coaching. Coaching is a valuable skill in today's business world. Kathleen is exceptionally talented at coaching and mentoring. I couldn't have found a better designer/teacher for this program. Kathleen is extremely enthusiastic about her work which is infectious. I certainly would recommend her for any training on leadership development- personally and professionally. And, I highly recommend Kathleen's Peer to Peer Coaching Networks.
Experience
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Praxis Consulting Group, Inc.
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Principal
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Jul 2012 - Present
Kathleen McInerney Kane is the Managing Principal at Praxis and brings 25 years of management consulting experience to her work with leaders, teams and organizations. Kathleen’s broad exposure to organizational life enables her to see desired outcomes clearly and support her clients in achieving them. Kathleen is particularly effective in helping clients create strategic advantage through the development of senior leaders and effective change management practice. Kathleen has partnered with a broad range of organizations in a variety of sectors. Her areas of focus include: • Coaching • Executive Assessment • Leadership Development • Succession System Development • Organization Design Kathleen’s diverse client list includes: AE Electrical Solutions, AQUA Engineers, BAYADA Home Health Care, Deloitte Consulting, Sentry Equipment Corp, Inspira Health Network, Plastic Omnium Inergy Automotive, Windings Inc. , Play On Philly!, and Vynamic Healthcare Management Consultants. Prior to joining Praxis, Kathleen was the Managing Partner of KMK Partners and also spent several years leading the Learning & Organization Development function for Deloitte. In this role, Kathleen and her team focused on the development and deployment of an extensive leadership curriculum, which supported the professional development of 20,000 management consultants on a global basis. She was also a trusted advisor to the partners of Deloitte relative to project team performance and succession planning. Prior to this role, Kathleen served as a Project Manager on several large ERP Implementations. Kathleen holds a B.A. in Communications from the University of Denver. Other Relevant Qualifications • Emotional and Social Competency Inventory • Clark-Wilson 360° Leadership Practices Survey • Hogan Personality Inventory • Hogan Development Survey • Hogan Motives, Values & Preferences Inventory • Myers Briggs Type Indicator®
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Liberty Business Strategies, Ltd.
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Director
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Jul 2008 - Jul 2012
As the Managing Director of Liberty Business Strategies, Ltd. Kathleen had overall responsibility for the development and delivery of consulting engagements at Liberty. Kathleen was also responsible for business development, client relationship management and managing external partners. Engagement examples included: -Creating an organizational design and career path framework for a start up business unit within a major cable organization, utilizing various learning modalities -Collaborating with the President/CEO of a family-owned manufacturing enterprise to develop a new Vision and Mission for the organization, articulate its Core Values and support the Senior Leadership Team in the execution of strategic goals. -Coaching senior executives through key career milestones such as transitioning from COO to CEO, adapting to succeed in a global setting and shifting from individual contributor to leader. -Serving as Project Manager and Client Relationship Manager for change leadership initiatives with firm’s largest client. -Supporting the development and performance of the executive team of a professional services firm to navigate unprecedented economic downturn. -Developing capacity (through coaching, 360 Feedback and a series of executive retreats) within the executive team of a major supplier to the automotive industry to; lead the business through the decline in the automotive industry in 2009, and subsequently shift into high growth mode as a result of acquisition. Assisted with the development of a robust, merged culture in new organization.
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KMK Partners
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Ukraine
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Owner and Sole Propreitor
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Jan 2003 - May 2008
In collaboration with Performance Development Group, LLC, designed and conducted a multi-faceted discovery process within the Direct Sales and Retention channel of Comcast Cable, to compile data and identify the key attributes and practices of successful Direct Sales Representatives and Supervisors. These activities culminated in a two day meeting of a Five Star Council; the channel’s top 30 DSR’s and Supervisors. The intent of this process was to compile quantitative and qualitative data to inform further sales success and productivity, recruiting, performance development and organizational learning. Designed, developed and facilitated a 4 day Advanced Business Leadership Education (ABLE) program for high potentials of a 150 million dollar engineering and transportation planning company. Worked closely with the CEO and Director of Business Development to identify “real-time” business opportunities as group projects. Consulted to and coached the CEO and Executive Team of a not-for-profit financial cooperative to prepare for a merger, including effective change leadership and retaining cultural norms.
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Deloitte Consulting
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Italy
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Business Consulting and Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Global Learning Leader
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Mar 1995 - Mar 2002
Global Learning Leader Led a division of learning responsible for the development, design and deployment of an extensive leadership curriculum which supported the professional development of 20,000 management consultants on a global basis. Led a global team of 40 professionals in 3 locations; Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, Amsterdam and Hong Kong, including instructional designers, facilitators, documentation services professionals, graphic designers and logistics professionals. Managed a 45 million dollar training budget on a global basis, including external contractor fees. Co-created learning and development strategy for Deloitte’s consulting business in collaboration with partners and staff. Developed a global network of learning facilitators to supplement Deloitte internal resources. Coached and advised Partners on succession planning and mentoring. Led the design, development and deployment of the Deloitte Global Orientation program, a 5 day on boarding program to support the rapid growth of consulting organizations due to the highly competitive Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) market. Created a new learning paradigm in management consulting, project based learning, which deployed learning strategies to large, intact client teams serving vital strategic clients. Conducted groundbreaking training interventions focused on global diversity in teams, led a highly sensitive series of interventions for combined Deloitte/client teams serving the EUROTUNNEL SAP implementation. Redesigned learning modules to support of the implementation of a new performance management system on a global basis.
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Willis Towers Watson
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Norway
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Financial Services
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Principal and Project Manager
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Nov 1987 - 1996
Served as Project Manager on first and largest outsourcing engagement. Conducted needs assessments and made recommendations to implement a call center solution. Authored business requirements. Collaborated with software engineers in the creation of systems to support Call Center environment. Trained Call Center Customer Service Representatives in necessary programs, processes and policies. Served as Project Manager on first and largest outsourcing engagement. Conducted needs assessments and made recommendations to implement a call center solution. Authored business requirements. Collaborated with software engineers in the creation of systems to support Call Center environment. Trained Call Center Customer Service Representatives in necessary programs, processes and policies.
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Education
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University of Denver
Bachelor of Arts, Communications
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