Experience

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  Learning to be Great, LLC

  • Co-Owner

    • Mar 2011 - Present

    Learning to be Great is an online resource for finding consultants and tools that CEOs, executives, and managers can use to create and sustain a learning culture in their organizations. A learning culture results in improved performance at the individual, team, whole organization, and community levels. A portion of L2BG profit will be donated to deserving nonprofit organizations. Go to: www.learningtobegreat.com

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  Stephen J. Gill Consulting

  • Ann Arbor, Michigan

  • Independent Consultant

    • Oct 1993 - Present
    • Ann Arbor, Michigan

    * Analyze learning and performance improvement needs of organizations * Plan training and development programs to meet strategic goals of client * Evaluate effectiveness and impact of programs * Assess organizational capability to provide outstanding customer service * Served on faculty of Salzburg Seminar, Session 364 (NGOs)

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  Washtenaw Community College

  • Member, Board of Trustees

    • Jan 2005 - Dec 2016

    Set policy for the College; Have oversight for $100 million budget; Coordinate hiring of new President; Advise strategic planning process; Serve on WCC Foundation Board

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  Advantage Performance Group

  • Consultant

    • 2006 - 2009

    I evaluated the long-term effectiveness of leadership development programs for the purpose of increasing impact within organizations.

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  United Training Services, Inc.

  • Senior Consultant

    • Jan 1991 - Oct 1993

    Designed and evaluated training programs for auto, healthcare, and utility companies.

  • Executive Consultant

    • Jan 1992 - Sep 1993

    Consulted with clients in areas of training needs analysis and program evaluation; developed comprehensive solutions to a wide range of training needs* Co-designed learning partnership materials for General Motors project to teach leadership skills to supervisors* Conducted post-training evaluation of 12 courses offered by Ford Motor's Human Resource Development Center* Analyzed new supervisor development needs and designed supervisor training system for Mazda USA* Developed instructional programs

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  FERA (Formative Evaluation Research Associates)

  • Senior Consultant & Owner

    • Jun 1984 - Dec 1991

    Designed and managed needs analysis and evaluation projects for clients in manufacturing, banking, health care, education, and social servicesServed on executive management team; Designed and directed training and development program for FERA employeesPublished journal articles, a book chapter, and handbooks on program evaluation; presented at professional meetings and conducted public workshops and seminars

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  The University of Michigan School of Education

  • Assistant Professor

    • Sep 1977 - May 1984

    I taught courses, conducted research, and advised doctoral students in the guidance and counseling department of the School of Education.

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  University of Wisconsin Milwaukee

  • Lecturer

    • Jan 1976 - Jan 1977

    Lecturer in Guidance and Counseling, School of Education