Anna Pool, Consultant
“Working with Anna was one of the best experiences of my professional life. Her consulting approach was well prepared, customized to my needs and, even more importantly, had a hugely positive impact on my effectiveness and that of my leadership team. I consider her a key business partner as we continue to uncover new and challenging developmental requirements every step of the way.” Vice President, Sales– Global TeleCom Company
A seasoned business professional, Anna has helped organizations across industries achieve their goals through the strategic growth and development of their key talent. Her national client list includes Michelin, Shell, Fluor, Bechtel, Bayer, Bertelsman, Cargill, Lucent, Nike, Raytheon, Rosetta, Bank of Canada, and Ford Motor Company. In the past 7 years, she has gained extensive experience working with county and city governments, more recently focusing on strategic enablement using the Managing for Results methodology. Her government client list includes La Plata County, the City of Durango, Pitkin County, and the Colorado Parks and Rec Association.
Anna’s key capabilities include:
Strategic Enablement
- Strategic business planning using the Managing For Results methodology
- Cultural assessment and action planning
- Building teams for strategic enablement
- Meaningful measurement
Linking Leadership Talent and Strategy
- Assessing talent against strategy
- Leadership coaching for strategy enablement and succession planning
- Building capabilities in leading and managing for change
- Linking performance and talent management to strategic intent
- Designing and delivering custom leadership and workforce training for strategic enablement
Background
- Masters degree in Organizational Development; The Fielding Institute, Santa Barbara, CA.
- Author of the Bronze Telly Award winning video series, Effective People Skills
- Co-author of Lore’s 360 Assessment of Collaborative Tendencies
- Certification in Managing for Results
- Certification with The Gestalt Institute of the Berkshires
- Certified in the use of the Lominger Limited, Inc. Voices® 360 Feedback Tool
- Certified in The Leadership Capability Indicator, a tool designed for executive succession planning and selection.
- Resides with her husband and teenage children in Durango, Colorado.
