Tom Gram
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Jocelyn Bérard
I had the pleasure of working with Tom for seven years at Global Knowledge. His work led to the acquisition of major projects and he skillfully led his team in the design of creative solutions that clearly met client expectations. Tom is highly knowledgeable regarding contemporary ways of developing high impact learning solutions. He is great at leading multiple initiatives at the same time and keeping an eye on profitability and client satisfaction. Tom is an excellent thought leader, writer and presenter.
Dan Pontefract
I've employed Tom on many occasions to fulfill the learning and/or leadership development requirements of organizations I work for. His depth is equally matched by his creativity and attention to innovation. Tom fully understands learning does not happen inside a box. Great thinker, fabulous strategist.
Susan Horsey
I had the pleasure of working with Tom on a number of projects at IBM. Tom is highly knowledgeable about learning, and he is an outstanding consultant. He has a real talent for establishing great relationships with his clients, learning about their business, and recommending the best solutions to support their goals—explaining the learning industry in practical, accessible terms. As a leader in the field, Tom is generous about sharing his time and expertise with others. I’ve learned a lot from working with Tom.
Jocelyn Bérard
I had the pleasure of working with Tom for seven years at Global Knowledge. His work led to the acquisition of major projects and he skillfully led his team in the design of creative solutions that clearly met client expectations. Tom is highly knowledgeable regarding contemporary ways of developing high impact learning solutions. He is great at leading multiple initiatives at the same time and keeping an eye on profitability and client satisfaction. Tom is an excellent thought leader, writer and presenter.
Dan Pontefract
I've employed Tom on many occasions to fulfill the learning and/or leadership development requirements of organizations I work for. His depth is equally matched by his creativity and attention to innovation. Tom fully understands learning does not happen inside a box. Great thinker, fabulous strategist.
Susan Horsey
I had the pleasure of working with Tom on a number of projects at IBM. Tom is highly knowledgeable about learning, and he is an outstanding consultant. He has a real talent for establishing great relationships with his clients, learning about their business, and recommending the best solutions to support their goals—explaining the learning industry in practical, accessible terms. As a leader in the field, Tom is generous about sharing his time and expertise with others. I’ve learned a lot from working with Tom.
Jocelyn Bérard
I had the pleasure of working with Tom for seven years at Global Knowledge. His work led to the acquisition of major projects and he skillfully led his team in the design of creative solutions that clearly met client expectations. Tom is highly knowledgeable regarding contemporary ways of developing high impact learning solutions. He is great at leading multiple initiatives at the same time and keeping an eye on profitability and client satisfaction. Tom is an excellent thought leader, writer and presenter.
Dan Pontefract
I've employed Tom on many occasions to fulfill the learning and/or leadership development requirements of organizations I work for. His depth is equally matched by his creativity and attention to innovation. Tom fully understands learning does not happen inside a box. Great thinker, fabulous strategist.
Susan Horsey
I had the pleasure of working with Tom on a number of projects at IBM. Tom is highly knowledgeable about learning, and he is an outstanding consultant. He has a real talent for establishing great relationships with his clients, learning about their business, and recommending the best solutions to support their goals—explaining the learning industry in practical, accessible terms. As a leader in the field, Tom is generous about sharing his time and expertise with others. I’ve learned a lot from working with Tom.
Jocelyn Bérard
I had the pleasure of working with Tom for seven years at Global Knowledge. His work led to the acquisition of major projects and he skillfully led his team in the design of creative solutions that clearly met client expectations. Tom is highly knowledgeable regarding contemporary ways of developing high impact learning solutions. He is great at leading multiple initiatives at the same time and keeping an eye on profitability and client satisfaction. Tom is an excellent thought leader, writer and presenter.
Dan Pontefract
I've employed Tom on many occasions to fulfill the learning and/or leadership development requirements of organizations I work for. His depth is equally matched by his creativity and attention to innovation. Tom fully understands learning does not happen inside a box. Great thinker, fabulous strategist.
Susan Horsey
I had the pleasure of working with Tom on a number of projects at IBM. Tom is highly knowledgeable about learning, and he is an outstanding consultant. He has a real talent for establishing great relationships with his clients, learning about their business, and recommending the best solutions to support their goals—explaining the learning industry in practical, accessible terms. As a leader in the field, Tom is generous about sharing his time and expertise with others. I’ve learned a lot from working with Tom.
Credentials
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Certified Management Consultant (CMC)
Canadian Association of Management Consultants (CMC-Canada) -
Certified Training and Development Professional (CTDP)
Institute for Performance and Learning - Toronto Chapter
Experience
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Gram Consulting
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Canada
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Principal
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Sep 2017 - Present
Helping organizations learn their way forward through advisory and design services design. In performance based learning and organizational development. www.gramconsulting.ca :: Craft learning strategy to support business goals :: Identify learning and performance improvement needs :: Design digital and human solutions :: Lead design teams to co-create innovative programs :: Make effective use of modern learning technologies and approaches :: Measure impact and continuously improve Show less
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Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto
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Canada
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Sessional Instructor, Learning Needs Analysis
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Sep 2018 - Present
Designed and facilitate the Learning Needs Analysis course in OISE's Workplace Learning and Development Program. Designed and facilitate the Learning Needs Analysis course in OISE's Workplace Learning and Development Program.
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Global Knowledge
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United States
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Professional Training and Coaching
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Director, Learning Services
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Sep 2009 - Sep 2018
I led the learning consulting and custom program development group at Global Knowledge Canada. This included organizational learning strategy, needs assessment and competency modelling, learning architecture design, custom digital learning, instructor-led and blended learning solutions across a broad range of industry sectors. Our work also included custom tailoring existing leadership and personal effectiveness programs to meet unique customer needs. I led the learning consulting and custom program development group at Global Knowledge Canada. This included organizational learning strategy, needs assessment and competency modelling, learning architecture design, custom digital learning, instructor-led and blended learning solutions across a broad range of industry sectors. Our work also included custom tailoring existing leadership and personal effectiveness programs to meet unique customer needs.
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Klick
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Canada
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Advertising Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Vice President, Learning Solutions
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Jul 2004 - Jul 2007
I led the e-Learning practice at Klick (Klick Learning Solutions), Responsibilities included business strategy, instructional design team leadership, production and implementation activities for e-learning and knowledge management solutions. I also served as executive consultant for e-learning consulting and strategy projects. I led the e-Learning practice at Klick (Klick Learning Solutions), Responsibilities included business strategy, instructional design team leadership, production and implementation activities for e-learning and knowledge management solutions. I also served as executive consultant for e-learning consulting and strategy projects.
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Provinent
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E-learning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President, Consulting Services
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Mar 2003 - May 2004
Directed the consulting division of Provinent Corporation, a custom e-learning and learning consulting company. Responsibilities included strategy development, business development, client management, team leadership, senior consulting and membership on the Provinent executive team. Services included learning strategy and planning support, learning architecture design, measurement and evaluation, knowledge management and performance consulting. Directed the consulting division of Provinent Corporation, a custom e-learning and learning consulting company. Responsibilities included strategy development, business development, client management, team leadership, senior consulting and membership on the Provinent executive team. Services included learning strategy and planning support, learning architecture design, measurement and evaluation, knowledge management and performance consulting.
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IBM
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Principal Consultant
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Aug 1999 - Mar 2003
Responsible for business development, proposal development, market visibility, project delivery, senior level consulting and project executive relationships for Human Capital and Learning Service Offerings. I led customer engagements in e-learning strategy, competency management, content development and e-learning infrastructure development. Responsible for business development, proposal development, market visibility, project delivery, senior level consulting and project executive relationships for Human Capital and Learning Service Offerings. I led customer engagements in e-learning strategy, competency management, content development and e-learning infrastructure development.
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Mount Allison University
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Canada
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Director, Centre for Learning Technologies
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1996 - 1999
Established and guided the implementation of $multi-million applied research centre for the use of learning technologies in training and education. Brought the centre to financial self-sufficiency and directed applied research projects in the use of learning technologies in business and education settings. Established and guided the implementation of $multi-million applied research centre for the use of learning technologies in training and education. Brought the centre to financial self-sufficiency and directed applied research projects in the use of learning technologies in business and education settings.
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HP
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Program Manager/Consultant
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Feb 1989 - Apr 1996
As Education Manager in Canada, conducted needs assessment, program design, effectiveness evaluation, and partner management for training in the Canadian region. Designed and managed a technology based learning centre. Designed an award winning business process improvement program that was adopted across the worldwide organization. As Senior Education Consultant for Hewlett Packard Americas Education, responsibilities included internal training and performance consulting across the Americas organization. Specialty areas included team facilitation, process management and technology training. Show less
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Learning Consultant
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1985 - 1987
Developed custom learning, organizational development and Quality improvement (TQM) programs Developed custom learning, organizational development and Quality improvement (TQM) programs
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Education
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Concordia University
M.A., Educational Technology/Instructional Design -
McMaster University
Honours B.A., Cognitive Psychology -
Institute for Performance and Learning
CTDP (Certified Training and Development Professional) -
Canadian Association of Management Consultants (CMC-Canada)
CMC (Certified Management Consultant)
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