PROFILE• International business specialist with global experience, focusing on developing skills for international leadership, communication and teamwork: Seventeen years working with executives, managers, and professionals in Europe and North America, with cultural and business familiarity with Malaysia. [NOW RETIRED]• Author of "Working the American Way" (available through Amazon.com) and journal contributor on organizational and cross-cultural effectiveness.• Management and Leadership Development expertise: Twenty-five years in corporate and consulting roles, developing and/or implementing programs in performance appraisal, leadership values and skills, teamwork and motivation.• Technology industry background: Corporate and consulting career in electronics, telecoms, engineering, and enterprise computing sectors• Experienced in working with Senior Management, using consulting, coaching and training means to solve problems in leadership development, team building, and cross-cultural collaboration.• Skilled in program development – including e-learning -- and seminar/workshop leadership using interactive and applied approaches. • Languages: fluent French; good Spanish. U.S. CitizenSpecialties: Leadership Coaching/Development and Performance Management, Cross-cultural Skills and Knowledge (USA, Europe, Malaysia), Communication Skills Development (for non-native English speakers) Team Development, Instructional Program Design