Michael draws upon an extensive background in management, including experience leading organizations through rapid growth and fundamental change.

Working closely with clients in a collaborative effort, Michael develops an understanding of the organization's situation and culture. Yet he also provides a fresh, independent perspective. This helps organizations clarify their strategy to fit their changing environment and their internal needs. He also taps into the organization's greatest strengths to help leadership, management, and staff work together to break through barriers and achieve unprecedented results.

Michael has also been asked to bring some of the best ideas from the private sector to California state government, where he has worked with more than 25 agencies and departments.

Michael holds a Master's Degree in Organization Development and is a member of the Bay Area Organization Development Network, the Society for the Management of Organization Design, and other professional organizations.

Some comments from his clients: "Michael's insight led us to new realizations." "He got our group to work together more effectively, and his sense of humor kept us going through the difficult parts."