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Michael Franken

Member profile details

Membership level

65+

First name

Michael

Last name

Franken

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Job Information

Job title

Founder and Principal Consultant

Bio

Michael Franken specializes in helping businesses grow, adapt and excel in fast-changing, competitive markets. Clients gain value from his unique strategy, marketing and consulting work across 20+ years in the technology sector.

Michael played key roles in efforts to launch new business lines, boost revenue, strengthen alliances and transfom how organizations operate. A long-time jazz musician, he thrives as a catalyst for team creativity and success.

Michael holds degrees from The University of Notre Dame and The University of Michigan (MBA).

Professional Information

Degrees

MBA and BBA (Bachelors of Business Administration)

Expertise

Change Management
Facilitation
Leadership Development
Organizational Alignment
Strategy Development
Team Development
Training
Strategic Planning
Organization Alignment

Special Expertise

Am writing a book on 'how teams can thrive amidst uncertainty and change, by adopting the mindset and practices used in jazz.' Want to collaborate? - please reach out.

Industry Experience

High Tech
Information Technology
Sales and Marketing
Telecommunications

Years in the Field

Consultant Type

External

Professional Summary

I'm motivated to make a difference every day: gaining knowledge, applying expertise or enabling others to succeed in their efforts.

Approach/style reflects being a lifelong musician:
➢ Creative, collaborative and energetic
➢ Naturally accept responsibility: act and adapt, motivate others towards their best work
➢ See the big picture; uncover patterns, make well-informed decisions

Group participation

Change Management SIG
Leadership SIG

Social Media

LinkedIn Profile

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelfrankennc