Wayne is an MBA gradute of Royal Roads University; has been certified as a small and medium enterprises (SME) international business counselor through the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC).Over the past 25+ years, Wayne has built an envible record of successful consulting to private enterprises, governments, and NGOs. Within a variety of socio-economic development milioos Wayne has consulted in strategic planning, business retention, and restructureing; business attraction and investment; workforce development; economic impact assessment; and community/business diversification. Pursuant to these assignments he has been involved in most aspects of organizational development programming from research, implementation through to evaluation. Mr. Robert is particularly noted for his capacity and capability to design tailored, actionable solutions in response to unique circumstances. Amongst a growing number of domestic and international development agencies and private consultants, Wayne Robert is known for his talents as a client-focused consultant with unique skills working with diverse groups and achieveing group consensus through stakeholder engagement and facilitation. He is particularly adept at designing and delivering pragmatic strategies and programs.Speciailties: Wayne brings to table experience, expertise, and a range of assignments in the following broad specialties:•Economic Impact Assessments •Marketing Strategies •SME Development•Strategic Planning•Business Attraction And Retention Strategies•Workforce Strategies •Community Development•Group Facilitation•Organization/Association Development •Feasibility Studies and Business Plans•Entreprenurial Skills Development•Global Value Chain Analyses