Experience

Current Professional Experience

  • Founder and senior partner of The Consulting Team, LLC, an organizational development and management consulting firm specializing in assessment, facilitation, coaching, conflict mediation, & training 
  • Project manager for organization-wide strategic planning, customer service, & leadership programs for various companies, organizations, and governments
  • Teacher and designer of graduate courses for a variety of colleges and universities in the areas of Strategic Planning, Team Building, Communications, Managing Conflict and Stress, Needs Assessment, Leadership, & Customer Service
  • Designer and Presenter for workshops to companies, organizations, and governments
  • Guest speaker at various professional association conventions & meetings
  • Designer & implementer of train-the-trainer programs in the above topics
  • Chair of Board of Trustees, Institute of Transpersonal Psychology Graduate School

Dr. Marilyn Manning, CEO, The Consulting Team

Dr. Marilyn Manning, CEO
The Consulting Team

"Your presentation on stress was one of the best meetings we've ever had! Your program will have a very positive effect both in our personal and professional lives."

—George Mills
Executive VP, Redwood Office Products

Management, Facilitation, & Organizational Development Experience (1984–Present)

  • Department Head: Managed staff of ten
  • Curriculum Developer: researched and developed curriculum appropriate for changing laws and regulations for a variety of clients
  • Managed a business organization, which linked American and European businesses. Foothill College, CA
  • Founder and senior partner of The Consulting Team, LLC, an organizational development and management consulting firm specializing in assessment, facilitation, coaching, conflict mediation, & training
  • Project leader for organization-wide strategic planning, customer service, & leadership programs for clients including General Electric (1985–1990), National Semiconductor (1990–1995), Unocal (1995), GTE (1990–2000), Stanford University Hospital (1995–Present), U.S. Dept. of the Interior (1995–Present), Packard Foundation (1995–Present), Malaysian Government (1998–2000)

"You have a unique perspective and philosophy concerning the ways in which we deal with stress."

—Alice Zatarain
Manager, American Electronics Association

Training Development and Delivery Experience (1984–Present)

  • Designed & taught graduate courses for a variety of California and out-of-state universities in the areas of Strategic Planning, Team Building, Communications, Managing Conflict and Stress, Needs Assessment, Leadership, & Customer Service.
  • Designed and presented workshops to companies including GE, GTE, National Semiconductor, United Airlines, AT&T, Unocal, Non Profits & Government Agencies.
  • Guest speaker at various professional association conventions & meetings.
  • Designed & implemented train-the-trainer programs in the above topics.
  • Certified by Inscape Publishing to administer the Personal Profile, 360' leadership feedback, and over 30 assessment tests.

"When you came to us, I was ready to quit. All the management techniques that had served me in the past were not working in my new position. Your intervention opened the lines of communication between my team and I. Your assistance has greatly increased my effectiveness as a manager, and made me eager to stay and meet the challenges."

—Heather Glenn
Communications Supervisor, City of Campbell Police Department

Other Related Work Experience (1984–Present)

  • Founder and Senior Partner – The Consulting Team, LLC
  • College & Adult Education Instructor
  • Trainer and Counselor - Veterans Administration Hospital, CA
  • Sales and Marketing - Cornish and Carey Real Estate, CA
  • Administrator - Palo Alto Unified School District, CA

Education

  • Ph.D., M.A. – Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, Palo Alto, CA (1984)
  • M.A. – Social Science - San Jose State University (1981)

Publications and Awards

  • CMC (Certified Management Consultant)
  • CSP (Certified Speaking Professional)
  • Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities
  • 7 books published in 8 languages: Developing as a Professional: 50 Tips for Getting Ahead (2004), Leadership Skills, Professionalism in the Office (2001), Office Management (2001), One Stop Guide to Workshops (1994), Starting Your Own Business (1996)

Organizational Affiliations

  • Chair of Board of Trustees, Institute of Transpersonal Psychology Graduate School
  • International Association of Facilitators
  • National Speakers Association - Past President of Northern California Chapter
  • Aptos Chamber of Commerce
  • Phi Delta Kappa – Stanford
  • Institute of Management Consultants

"I have worked with Marilyn in the Institute of Management Consultants for 3 years. In 2004 I had the opportunity to leverage Marilyn's Strategic Planning and Facilitation Skills for a client. Her collaborative style with clients, organizational and her people management and facilitation skills are second to none. I highly recommend Marilyn for Strategic Planning, Team Facilitation or Conflict Management needs."

—Jennifer Vessels, Colleague, Next Step

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info@theconsultingteam.com
650.965.3663


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