Michael P. Wardlaw, Ph.D.
Course Director and Adjunct Instructor at Creighton University- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Master Training Specialist
US NavyJun, 1991- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Creighton University
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United States
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Course Director and Adjunct Instructor
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Jul 2016 - Present
*Change Theory and Practice *Human Resources Leadership and Management *Strategic Leadership and Management *Toxic Leadership *Change Theory and Practice *Human Resources Leadership and Management *Strategic Leadership and Management *Toxic Leadership
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Bureau of Naval Personnel
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Naval Support Activity Mid-South
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Pay and Personnel Management
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Jan 2012 - Jul 2015
Provide management analysis services to leaders and assist them by anticipating and solving problems in the delivery of pay and personnel services. Manage special projects, incorporating organizational vision that integrates key organizational and program goals, priorities and values. Recommend innovative solutions to make organizational improvements to the delivery of pay and personnel services. Coordinate collaboration among internal and external stakeholders to facilitate an open exchange… Show more Provide management analysis services to leaders and assist them by anticipating and solving problems in the delivery of pay and personnel services. Manage special projects, incorporating organizational vision that integrates key organizational and program goals, priorities and values. Recommend innovative solutions to make organizational improvements to the delivery of pay and personnel services. Coordinate collaboration among internal and external stakeholders to facilitate an open exchange of opinions and strengthen internal and external support for new plans and policies. Support development of a comprehensive set of personnel and pay metrics that will assist in monitoring performance criteria both corporate and field level activities to include timeliness, accuracy and quality measures. Demonstrate consensus building, negotiating, coalition building, and conflict resolution techniques sufficient to interact appropriately in highly charged emotional situations. Assist in the development of functional requirements supporting capital investments in information technology systems, training, education and other enhancements that support Navy's current and future personnel service delivery methods and mechanisms. Provide senior management support to make effective recommendations and implementation plans for leadership adoption. Lead or support projects in support of personnel and pay service delivery. Resolve cross functional and cross-organizational issues and problems that arise in the support of projects. Monitor all aspects of program/project quality, efficiency and consistency. Provide program management and change management support associated with material and non-material transformed personnel service delivery capabilities developed in response to Navy-wide business needs. Establish program/project plans and guidance in response to objectives, requirements, specifications and regulations. Show less Provide management analysis services to leaders and assist them by anticipating and solving problems in the delivery of pay and personnel services. Manage special projects, incorporating organizational vision that integrates key organizational and program goals, priorities and values. Recommend innovative solutions to make organizational improvements to the delivery of pay and personnel services. Coordinate collaboration among internal and external stakeholders to facilitate an open exchange… Show more Provide management analysis services to leaders and assist them by anticipating and solving problems in the delivery of pay and personnel services. Manage special projects, incorporating organizational vision that integrates key organizational and program goals, priorities and values. Recommend innovative solutions to make organizational improvements to the delivery of pay and personnel services. Coordinate collaboration among internal and external stakeholders to facilitate an open exchange of opinions and strengthen internal and external support for new plans and policies. Support development of a comprehensive set of personnel and pay metrics that will assist in monitoring performance criteria both corporate and field level activities to include timeliness, accuracy and quality measures. Demonstrate consensus building, negotiating, coalition building, and conflict resolution techniques sufficient to interact appropriately in highly charged emotional situations. Assist in the development of functional requirements supporting capital investments in information technology systems, training, education and other enhancements that support Navy's current and future personnel service delivery methods and mechanisms. Provide senior management support to make effective recommendations and implementation plans for leadership adoption. Lead or support projects in support of personnel and pay service delivery. Resolve cross functional and cross-organizational issues and problems that arise in the support of projects. Monitor all aspects of program/project quality, efficiency and consistency. Provide program management and change management support associated with material and non-material transformed personnel service delivery capabilities developed in response to Navy-wide business needs. Establish program/project plans and guidance in response to objectives, requirements, specifications and regulations. Show less
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Senior Policy Analyst
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Sep 2009 - Jan 2012
Review, initiate and advise leadership on policy and procedures for more than seven thousand personnel (military, civilian and contractors). The organizational structure is framed by more than 1,500 recruiting stations, with a station operating within one of twenty-six recruiting districts, under the guidance of one of two regional commands. Charged with analyzing existing policy guidance and making recommendations for improvement. Also assigned as a principal advisor to a strategic… Show more Review, initiate and advise leadership on policy and procedures for more than seven thousand personnel (military, civilian and contractors). The organizational structure is framed by more than 1,500 recruiting stations, with a station operating within one of twenty-six recruiting districts, under the guidance of one of two regional commands. Charged with analyzing existing policy guidance and making recommendations for improvement. Also assigned as a principal advisor to a strategic cross-functional team consisting of senior military and civilian personnel from all headquarters departments. Our challenge is to design and build the recruiting force of year 2020 and beyond. A key aspect of our work requires leveraging information technology investments to reduce manpower, ascertain reinvestment options, determine key areas requiring human interface, create new position descriptions, and providing training. Show less Review, initiate and advise leadership on policy and procedures for more than seven thousand personnel (military, civilian and contractors). The organizational structure is framed by more than 1,500 recruiting stations, with a station operating within one of twenty-six recruiting districts, under the guidance of one of two regional commands. Charged with analyzing existing policy guidance and making recommendations for improvement. Also assigned as a principal advisor to a strategic… Show more Review, initiate and advise leadership on policy and procedures for more than seven thousand personnel (military, civilian and contractors). The organizational structure is framed by more than 1,500 recruiting stations, with a station operating within one of twenty-six recruiting districts, under the guidance of one of two regional commands. Charged with analyzing existing policy guidance and making recommendations for improvement. Also assigned as a principal advisor to a strategic cross-functional team consisting of senior military and civilian personnel from all headquarters departments. Our challenge is to design and build the recruiting force of year 2020 and beyond. A key aspect of our work requires leveraging information technology investments to reduce manpower, ascertain reinvestment options, determine key areas requiring human interface, create new position descriptions, and providing training. Show less
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US Navy
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Director, Navy Casualty Assistance
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Oct 2000 - Sep 2009
Manage worldwide benefits and assistance programs, including Prisoner of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA), affecting over 1.5 million customers. Serve as Navy's senior casualty advisor. Available 24 hours a day to senior leaders for critical or high visibility casualty issues. Managed a $10M budget. Manage worldwide benefits and assistance programs, including Prisoner of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA), affecting over 1.5 million customers. Serve as Navy's senior casualty advisor. Available 24 hours a day to senior leaders for critical or high visibility casualty issues. Managed a $10M budget.
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Education
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2011 - 2014
Bellevue University
Ph.D., Human Capital Management -
2009 - 2011
Memphis Theological Seminary
MA, Religious Studies -
2001 - 2003
Webster University
MA, Human Resources Management
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