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Team

[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column_inner][/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”4.7.0″ custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#e02b20″][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_team_member name=”Nick Anderson” position=”Focusing Change to Win” image_url=”https://thecrispianadvantage.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/nick-anderson.jpg” _builder_version=”4.7.0″ header_font=”|800|||||||” header_font_size=”2em” custom_css_member_position=”font-size:1.4em;||color:#000;||margin-bottom: 10px;||margin-top: -5px;” border_width_all_image=”1px” border_color_all_image=”#000000″ box_shadow_style_image=”preset2″]Nick has broad experience in managing and leading revenue improving change. After leading behavioral research, sales operations, productivity and change management projects over 30 years, he has a deep understanding of what takes to lead major projects that produce valued results.

His consulting work includes sales behavioral and organizational alignment research in aligning senior executives and their people to improve client engagement and retention in complex sales cycles. These often involve leading consulting teams in improving sales and rolling out large sales training projects across EMEA and North America.

He is co-author of “Focusing Change to Win – A Change Manual for Leaders” which gleans practical advice from over 1000 business leaders and change consultants comments of when and how they lead change across 80 countries and 19 industry sectors. He also has an extensive blog focusing on managing change for competitive success which includes many of his radio programs “Walk the Talk Radio for Agile Minds”.

His education includes a Masters of Human Resource Development with Distinction and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.
[/et_pb_team_member][/et_pb_column_inner][/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”4.7.0″ background_color=”#f4f4f4″ custom_margin=”20px||20px||true” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#e02b20″][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_team_member name=”Emil Albanese” position=”Strategic Thinking and Develoment” image_url=”https://thecrispianadvantage.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/emil-albanese.jpg” _builder_version=”4.7.0″ header_font=”|800|||||||” header_font_size=”2em” custom_css_member_position=”font-size:1.4em;||color:#000;||margin-bottom: 10px;||margin-top: -5px;” border_width_all_image=”1px” border_color_all_image=”#000000″ box_shadow_style_image=”preset2″]Emil Albanese specializes in organizational development with emphasis on business development; sales training; strategic planning; sales management; leadership development and team building. Emil has over 30 years of experience in the field having been Senior Vice President of the Leadership and Change Management practice for the Richardson Company in Philadelphia, PA where he provided training and consulted for a variety of companies such as JP Morgan; Panasonic; Grace Davison; State Street Bank; USF&G and the United States Coast Guard. For nearly 10 years he was in charge of world-wide organizational development for Henry Schein, Inc., a $10B Fortune 500® company, where he was Vice President responsible for global strategic planning, sales training; management development and succession planning.

Emil has provided consulting services in a number of industries including manufacturing, distribution; technology; finance and professional services. He has focused on cultivating company differentiation through entrepreneurial thinking and behavior through advanced selling skills. Emil works with senior managers providing them with techniques to generate and source insights that are essential for adaptive strategies and effective customer partnering. This work has been helping companies develop highly distinctive and differentiated value propositions.

Emil has lectured extensively at numerous corporations, management forums and business schools on topics related to his work. He received his undergraduate degree from Fordham University and two graduate degrees in organizational development and counseling from Columbia University. In addition, Emil also holds his Juris Doctor and is a member of the New York State Bar.
[/et_pb_team_member][/et_pb_column_inner][/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”4.7.0″ custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#e02b20″][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_team_member name=”Brent Ruge” position=”Delivering Results for Clients” image_url=”https://thecrispianadvantage.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Brent-Ruge-2.png” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ header_font=”|800|||||||” header_font_size=”2em” custom_css_member_position=”font-size:1.4em;||color:#000;||margin-bottom: 10px;||margin-top: -5px;” border_width_all_image=”1px” border_color_all_image=”#000000″ box_shadow_style_image=”preset2″]Brent is an expert in measurement-driven change, employee engagement, and human capital strategy. His broad experience in organizational development and change management includes working with senior teams to develop measurement systems, diagnoses, and strategies for improving performance.

He has deep experience in organizational surveys including using multi-method data collection and quantitative/qualitative analyses to derive impactful insights. This work includes leading survey results discussions, root-cause analyses and training managers to act on survey results. Brent is also an executive leadership coach, helping leaders to understand and improve their leadership style and practice.

Brent has 25 years’ experience working internationally across industries, including financial services, transportation, healthcare, energy, government, pharmaceuticals, high tech, telecom and manufacturing and retail.

He was previously a regional director for employee surveys and insights at a top HR consulting firm. He developed and patented a high-tech recruiting solution for mathematically matching professionals to career opportunities, and a measurement system for aligning senior teams around their strategic priorities.
[/et_pb_team_member][/et_pb_column_inner][/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”4.7.0″ background_color=”#f4f4f4″ custom_margin=”20px||20px||true” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#e02b20″][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_team_member name=”Simon Smith” position=”Creating High-Performing Workforces” image_url=”https://thecrispianadvantage.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/simon-smith-small.jpg” _builder_version=”4.7.0″ header_font=”|800|||||||” header_font_size=”2em” custom_css_member_position=”font-size:1.4em;||color:#000;||margin-bottom: 10px;||margin-top: -5px;” border_width_all_image=”1px” border_color_all_image=”#000000″ box_shadow_style_image=”preset2″]Simon is an award-winning learning designer, systems trainer, and performance technologist. He has a proven track record of developing solutions that create the behavior changes necessary to deliver outstanding business results.

He passionately believes that every employee wants to do a good job and can, with the right training and support, perform exceptionally well over a long period. The challenge for managers and HR professionals is to convert this desire into positive action.

Over the last 40 years, Simon has worked with clients in the UK, USA, and Europe, helping them diagnose and fix performance problems. He has delivered solutions in the classroom, the workplace and online and has successfully led teams of designers, developers and trainers involved in solution creation and implementation. His exceptional analysis, design and project management skills are regularly used by leading providers of digital and blended learning solutions.

Simon’s background is in behavioral research, human performance technology and IT system implementations. He works with clients to identify the factors that make a real difference to employee performance and designs solutions which support individuals to deliver excellent accomplishments. Solutions can be as simple as a job aid or piece of instruction, or as complex as a customized performance support system.

Simon has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and French from Loughborough University of Technology.
[/et_pb_team_member][/et_pb_column_inner][/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”4.7.0″ custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#e02b20″][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_team_member name=”Judy Frank” position=”Activate, Align, and Accelerate Sales Performance” image_url=”https://thecrispianadvantage.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/judy-frank.jpg” _builder_version=”4.7.0″ header_font=”|800|||||||” header_font_size=”2em” custom_css_member_position=”font-size:1.4em;||color:#000;||margin-bottom: 10px;||margin-top: -5px;” border_width_all_image=”1px” border_color_all_image=”#000000″ box_shadow_style_image=”preset2″]Judy provides strategic insights on sales efficiency, performance, and process optimization as well as strategic account management. She has implemented scalable, integrated approaches to growing revenue in executive management roles in three Fortune 50 corporations and as a sales consultant.

She applies that experience to accelerate people and organization’s ability to integrate a revenue culture that closely aligns the sales, marketing, and account management. Working with sales leadership, C Level executives, and Sales Enablement professionals, she contributes to results and people. Key areas of expertise are sales effectiveness, acquisition of new accounts, increasing penetration of existing accounts, and strengthening relationships.

Leveraging thirty-years in leadership roles in sales management, strategic planning, organizational development, strategic account management, and executive coaching. Judy has delivered solutions in classroom, workplace and online settings worldwide. She pioneered new lines of business and delivered innovative solutions to corporations, State, Local, and Federal Agencies , e.g. Nike, Starbucks, Apple, Boeing, Lockheed, San Diego Airport.

Judy has consulted with brands such as PSAV, DoorDash, Corefact, Cartelligent, NHS Skateboards, BP3, ORIGO, and Valet Living. She personalizes solutions that elevate their ability to grow their business, attract new customers, and leverage their existing customer base.

A Philadelphia native, Judy attended Temple University, BA, and American University, MBA. She has lived in California, both north and south, for the past 25 years and rewards herself with hiking, biking, Pilates, tai-chi yoga, golf, and meditation.
[/et_pb_team_member][/et_pb_column_inner][/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”4.7.0″ background_color=”#f4f4f4″ custom_margin=”20px||20px||true” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#e02b20″][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_team_member name=”Kelly Gibbons” position=”Generating Intentional Communication Strategies For Leaders” image_url=”https://thecrispianadvantage.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/kelly-gibbons.jpg” _builder_version=”4.7.0″ header_font=”|800|||||||” header_font_size=”2em” custom_css_member_position=”font-size:1.4em;||color:#000;||margin-bottom: 10px;||margin-top: -5px;” border_width_all_image=”1px” border_color_all_image=”#000000″ box_shadow_style_image=”preset2″]Kelly’s career blends coaching, culture creation, strategic outreach, non-profit decision making, small business ownership.  Training college athletes to perform at the highest level led to training employees to lead in an empowered environment, while being cognizant of professional messaging to the community.

Kelly helps organizations and individuals create effective communication strategies with emphasis on individual accountability, empowerment, teamwork, and effective resource management. Her work helps build interpersonal strengths and strategically repurpose areas of ineffectiveness.

With decades of experience using various channels and tools, she brings perspectives to  the daily life of ever-changing climates in businesses, organizations, and nonprofit entities.

Her collegiate athletic coaching experience combined with research based education, and years of non-profit development work creates a versatile and effective palate from which to create solutions.

Her education includes Masters of Organizational Communications, University of Kansas, Bachelors of Public Relations, University of Idaho. She is an Emotional Intelligence Analyst, a Certified Health Worker, a Mental Health First Aid Trainer and DISC Behavioral Analyst.

 
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Allen Annett specializes in Organizational Development, Culture Transformation and Employee Performance with emphasis on organizational effectiveness, management training, individual and team coaching, leadership development. Over 30 years he has worked as CHRO for IMS Health and Director of OD for CAE providing internal consulting services to their senior management teams in North America, England, and Latin America. As an OD consultant in SE Asia for Towers Watson, he led organizational culture and change management projects for companies and government ministries in Malaysia, HK, Singapore, and Vietnam.

In North America, the UK and Latin America, Allen’s work focused on cultivating performance and innovative driven work cultures. His work focuses on adapting industry and academic best practices covering the behavioral sciences, learning theories, behavior change and BPR. This work helped companies develop differentiated employee value propositions, resulting in higher levels of employee retention, reduced employee costs and increased company performance. This included interventions at IMS that resulted in the company being recognized as a Best 100 and Top 50 employer three years in a row.

In Asia, his work focused on helping companies be more competitive and being employers of choice for high performing employees. His success with local Asian and regional head offices of multinational firms was due in part to his ability to adapt to the work and country culture of Asian businesses.

Allen lectured extensively at McGill University and in the MBA program at Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou, China. He received his Master’s degree in Human Systems Intervention from Concordia University. In addition, Allen is a certified coach and certified to use a number of psychometric instruments that support him in his line of work.

[/et_pb_team_member][/et_pb_column_inner][/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”4.7.0″ background_color=”#f4f4f4″ custom_margin=”20px||20px||true” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#e02b20″][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_team_member name=”KK Lipsey” position=”Creating Content to Attract and Engage Your Clients” image_url=”https://thecrispianadvantage.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/kk-lipsey.jpg” _builder_version=”4.7.0″ header_font=”|800|||||||” header_font_size=”2em” custom_css_member_position=”font-size:1.4em;||color:#000;||margin-bottom: 10px;||margin-top: -5px;” border_width_all_image=”1px” border_color_all_image=”#000000″ box_shadow_style_image=”preset2″]KK Lipsey connects B2B professionals with current and prospective clients through clear, persuasive and engaging marketing content.  Many professionals believe they can’t write or write poorly when they simply need to share information and ideas with an adept translator – aka professional writer.

KK brings 30 years’ experience in B2B marketing including research, writing, coaching, content management and strategic planning. The core promise of ViewPoint B2B Content is expert writing, polished by astute editing, that is memorable, actionable and resonates with its intended audience.  Her clients have included architects, engineers and contractors, legal, IT and financial firms, creative professionals and non-profits.

She collaborates with clients to refine their brand, find their voice, and develop their unique marketing messages. KK understands marketing is a complex, multi-pronged challenge requiring collaboration and consistency with a keen understanding of the buyer’s viewpoint, needs and aspirations.

Whether working with C-suite or marketing, technical or non-technical staff, her ability to clarify and explain complex ideas translates into compelling narratives for all audiences.  KK develops content for websites, blogs, promotional collateral, social media, email, brochures, white papers and brochures.

KK earned a BS in Industrial Engineering from Stanford University. Always fascinated by advertising, her true calling is marketing and writing.
[/et_pb_team_member][/et_pb_column_inner][/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”4.7.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#e02b20″][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_team_member name=”Terry Merriman” position=”Building Personal and Organizational Performance” image_url=”https://thecrispianadvantage.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/terry-merriman.jpg” _builder_version=”4.7.0″ header_font=”|800|||||||” header_font_size=”2em” custom_css_member_position=”font-size:1.4em;||color:#000;||margin-bottom: 10px;||margin-top: -5px;” border_width_all_image=”1px” border_color_all_image=”#000000″ box_shadow_style_image=”preset2″]Terry brings a powerful analytical and personable approach to coaching and serving his clients, developed over a career in auditing and business consulting spanning more than thirty years. His diverse business consulting focuses on organizational performance improvement, , and practical approaches to governance and risk management. Terry also co-developed with Nick Anderson  tools and processes as AlEx™ for aligning expectations, CAM™ the competency assessment matrix, and the Deal Mover System™ for complex sales environments;

Today Terry continues to work with Nick and his clients to identify performance challenges and facilitate implementation of unique performance enhancing solutions..

Terry has consulted in the retail, food service, financial services, manufacturing, and non-profit industries. He has also organized and served as chair of two 501c3 organizations and created and managed several businesses.

Terry’s corporate background includes management positions in Auditing and in Systems and Procedures for Meijer, First Michigan Bank, and Gordon Food Service. He is a former Certified Internal Auditor, and Certified Systems Professional, with a Master of Science in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting. He worked in Plans and Systems at the Air Force Finance Center and was a Deputy Accounting and Finance Officer while on active duty with the US Air Force.
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