Coaching, Consulting, and Program Design
Michael coaches C-level executives and Business Unit Leaders entering new roles, both those who have
been elevated from within and those who have been recruited from the outside.
He also designs world-class executive development programs and consults with CEOs and Business Unit
Leaders on their plans for implementing major organizational change initiatives.
"Michael melds an impressive combination of human insight, theoretical grounding, and constructive
intervention and support, and this has helped us improve our organizational effectivness."
- Rick Searer, President of Kraft North America
"Michael Watkins is our key partner in the design and delivery of the FedEx "EXCEL" program, our
premier executive education and development program for our high potential Officers. Along with an overall breadth of expertise
in all areas of executive development and a great organizational ability, Michael has a keen sense and ability to translate
the theory and concepts of developmental learning at the executive level into real world business practices. He connects and
engages well with executives, and has been a tremendous asset to FedEx as we prepare our leaders for the future."
- Dennis Roche, VP of HR at FedEx Corporation
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"Your Next Move.The Leader's Guide to Successfully Navigating Major Career Transitions"
The First 90 Days, chosen as "One of the Best Business Books of All Time"
"The First 90 Days: Critical Success Strategies for New Leaders at All Levels"