Managing Director, ANGroup GmbH.Senior Expert in Organizational Development and HRM with a focus on strategies, structures and processes for human capability management and Learning & Development. Leadership positions (VP, Director) in international corporations (ABB, Schindler, Alusuisse-Lonza), HR consultancies (Malik MZSG) and institutions of higher education (Universities, Business Schools, FIBAA) including global and cross-divisional roles, strategic leadership as well as operational Management.Expert for Quality Management and development in Institutions of higher education.Designer of innovative learning and development approaches & methods (Knowledge City, Learning Alliance, EFQM for Education). Professor and Program Director of programs and projects in further education at Business Schools and Universities (RSM, EADA, Ashridge, University St.Gallen).Board Member (current and past): Paneco, ias, EWMD.
Specialties: Organisational & Management Development, Corporate Universities, Open Educational Resources, Change and Intercultural Management. Quality Assurance and Accreditation in the Educational Sector
Country experience: D, A, CH, Spain, Turkey, Eastern Europe, Scandinavia, USA, UK, China, India, Costa Rica, Brazil, Ghana, South Africa.
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About the Author: Patrick Blessinger
Dr. Patrick Blessinger is an adjunct associate professor of education at St. John's University, a math and science teacher with the New York State Education Department, and chief research scientist of the International Higher Education Teaching and Learning Association (in consultative status with the United Nations). Dr. Blessinger is the editor and author of many books and articles and he is an educational policy analyst and contributing writer with UNESCO's Inclusive Policy Lab, University World News, The Hechinger Report, and Higher Education Tomorrow, among others. Dr. Blessinger teaches courses in education, leadership, and research methods and he serves on doctoral dissertation committees. Dr. Blessinger has been involved with accreditation certification for universities and colleges and he has been involved in various educational consulting projects. Dr. Blessinger provides professional development workshops and classes to teachers and educational leaders and regularly gives presentations at academic conferences around the world. Dr. Blessinger has received several educational awards, including: Fulbright Senior Scholar to Denmark (Department of State, USA), Governor’s Teaching Fellow (Institute of Higher Education, University of Georgia, USA), and Certified Educator (National Geographic Society, USA).