brian powers\' value proposition
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Brian Powers OD and Learning Consultant
[email protected] Phone: 508 736 4953
VALUE PROPOSITION
Brian Powers is an industry thought leader in the field of OD and learning with over three
decades of experience working with organizational leaders from around the globe. By
applying a broad range of OD, change management, and facilitation skills, Brian brings a
practical approach to helping clients deal with a wide range of issues in the areas of
organization transformation, talent management, HR capability building, and leadership
development.
As the CHRO at a $17b high tech company says of Brian, “…effectively leads difficult discussions on
change in a fun/clever way that gets the job done.” In particular, Brian has hands-on experience in…
Supporting leadership teams as they attempt to transform their organizations from a command
and control, compartmentalized operating model to a matrix, decentralized framework
Creating leadership development strategies that enable leaders to develop the capability to run
agile, “networked” organizations
Integrating various talent management programs and processes into a seamless core business
process that is owned by the business leaders and aligned to the execution of the company’s
business strategy
Developing approaches to HR capability building that enable HR to deliver the critical, strategic
services their clients demand in a world where complexity and speed are the new normal.
Representative Engagements
Consulting with the CEO and leadership team of a large, urban non-profit organization dealing
with the organizational and leadership implications of sustaining growth in a severely cost-
constrained environment
Working with the CHRO of a billion dollar technology organization to build a leadership
development program that supports the company’s plan to transform their operating model and
distribute power and decision making deeper into their organization
Collaborating with the head of HR for a leading gaming technology and services company to
create an HR capability strategy that will accelerate the HR transformation and enable the
delivery of strategic HR services
As a regular advisor and consultant to The Conference Board, currently…
o Leading a global research study into best practices in Employee Engagement
o Investigating the potential formation of a new client-council focusing on the emerging
trend to integrate talent management, OD and leadership development in organizations
BACKGROUND
Prior to starting his consulting practice, Brian was responsible for EMC University -- setting the corporate
direction in the areas of Leadership Development, Talent Management and OD at EMC Corporation. Under his
leadership, EMC University has been recognized for excellence -- including being named Best Overall Corporate
University by Corporate University Xchange.
Brian holds a Master of Education degree from the University of Massachusetts and has earned various
certifications from Columbia University in the fields of HR and Organization Development. In his spare time,
Brian is a professional stand-up comedian and has coached baseball at various levels for over two decades.