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Biography

Michael H. Smith, Ph.D., is an Oakland-based organization consultant, speaker and trainer for the past 32 years, specializing in resolving organizational conflicts, building teams and creating strategic plans. His clients have been Intel, SRI and Birkenstock Shoes.

Dr. Smith's presentation topics include Creative Conflict Resolution, Dealing With Difficult People and Building Optimistic Workplaces. He's spoken with groups such as the Federal Manager's Association, Tri-Valley Human Resources Association, International Data Group, National Association of Credit Managers and more.

Dr. Smith is the author of the book, Management Solutions That Really Work. He's also been published in CSAE Update and NCHRA Bulletin and other management and trade journals on topics such as managing change, team management and visionary leadership. He has been interviewed in newspapers such as the San Francisco Business Times and the Sacramento Business Journal. He has also appeared on numerous radio and television programs such as "Daybreak" (KRON/NBC, San Francisco, CA) and "People Are Talking"(KPIX/CBS, San Francisco, CA).

Dr. Smith is an Adjunct Professor in the College of Professional Studies, University of San Francisco. He is also a member of the Northern California Human Resources Association (NCHRA), the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) and the Institute for Management Consultants (IMC).


Resume

MICHAEL H. SMITH, Ph.D.
5801 Leona St., Ste A
Oakland, CA 94605
TEL (510) 510-530-7900 FAX (510) 530-7922

EMPLOYMENT:

ORGANIZATION CONSULTANT: Oakland, CA, 1986-present. Consulting with business and government in: productivity improvement, management training and human resources. Clients include: AT&T, Birkenstock and the U.S. Navy.

MANAGER: Management Development. Department of Public Administration, California State University, Hayward, CA, 1985-1986. Designed, marketed and conducted management development programs. Taught team management and labor relations.

LECTURER: Department of Public Administration/School of Business Administration, California State University, Hayward, CA 1980-1984. Conducted management development programs. Taught organization change and human resources. Intern supervisor.

MANAGER: Department of Public Administration, California State University, Hayward, CA, 1979-1980. Directed recruitment, staff management, budget. Taught organization behavior and human resources.

MANAGER: Clinical and Training Staff, Youth and Family Services Bureau, Hayward Police Department, 1977-1979. Directed selection, case supervision, clinical training, scheduling, and officer human resources training

EDUCATION:

Ph.D., Management and Organization Behavior, University of Southern California, 1972.
M.A., Administration, New York University, 1967.
B.A., Political Science, Brooklyn College, 1965.

AWARDS:

NASA Fellowship, University of Southern California
Carnegie Fellowship, New York University
NCHRA, Editor's Award, 2000




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Michael H. Smith, Ph.D.

5801 Leona St., Ste A
Oakland, CA 94605

Tel: 510-530-7900
Fax: 510-530-7922
Email:
MHSmith@MichaelHSmithPhD.Com

 

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